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Daiwa Certate Spinning Reel
Daiwa Certate Spinning Reel

Daiwa introduced the Certarte, with four real concepts built around it: real engine, real endurance, real control and real custom. Daiwa introduced this model for a main goal: to reduce unwanted friction and vibrations for a smoothly well functioned turn of the handle in winding the line on to the spool.


Daiwa Exist Spinning Reel
Daiwa Exist Spinning Reel

After investing a hefty budget Daiwa came up with the new Daiwa Exist 2004, which is quite expensive but very light, new and top of the line spinning reel.


Daiwa Saltiga SA-Z Spinning Reel
Daiwa Saltiga SA-Z Spinning Reel

Although the Daiwa Saltiga is very expensive, with its retail price of over $700, it’s not very affordable for everyone but for those who take fishing seriously, as they won’t buy any other spinning reel for saltwater fishing.

Daiwa invented this reel to be very strong and by the looks of it, it does show. This model is made to prevent any contaminants to come in the shell of the operating parts, even though the frame looks fragile.


Team Daiwa Advantage Spinning Reel
Team Daiwa Advantage Spinning Reel

Whether you feel like going to the sea or just out in the lake, the Team Daiwa Advantage-A reels are ideal for both freshwater and saltwater use.


Penn Slammer Spinning Reel
Penn Slammer Spinning Reel

Penn Slammer spinning reels are built for tough and serious fishing, and is mostly used by many professional inshore guides and even charter captains. The design of the Penn Slammer spinning reel is created to bear up against the adversity of aiming for that perfect catch.


Penn Spinfisher SSm Spinning Reel
Penn Spinfisher SSm Spinning Reel

The Penn SSm has all the features for the popular Spinfisher reels, with the addition of an all-metal body and never-ending anti-reverse roller bearing for a better function and this reel is very dependable. It has a techn0-balanced rotor that avoids any wobble in the drag


Shimano Baitrunner Spinning Reel
Shimano Baitrunner Spinning Reel

The Shimano Baitrunner is composed of now-a-day’s technology together with a legendary performance and impeccable durability. The Shimano Baitrunner features all the latest technology such as the Propulsion Line Management System up to S A-RB Bearings which are up to ten times more corrosion resistant than the regular stainless steel ball bearings.


Shimano Stella FD Spinning Reel
Shimano Stella FD Spinning Reel

If you are looking for a spinning reel that keeps you fishing the whole day long without any stress, the Stella FD spinning reel has a balanced body from the tip of the spool to the rear of the reel and along with the magnesium frame that is light in weight, may be a good buy. This Stella is ideal for freshwater fishing.


Shimano Stella SW Spinning Reel
Shimano Stella SW Spinning Reel

Every fisherman knows what a Stella is. It’s like the Rolls Royce for cars and a Patek Philippe for watches. The Shimano Stella is the spinning reel. While the Stella FD is used for freshwater fishing, the Shimano Stella SW spinning reel is used for saltwater fishing.


Shimano Stradic FI Spinning Reel
Shimano Stradic FI Spinning Reel

The Shimano Stradic FI won the Best in Category Freshwater Reels last 2007, of the American Sportfishing Association’s, ICASR New Product Showcase. A combination of wealth of new technology with the tested and proven components.


Shimano Sustain Spinning Reel
Shimano Sustain Spinning Reel

Every fisherman knows what a Stella is. It’s like the Rolls Royce for cars and a Patek Philippe for watches. The Shimano Stella is the spinning reel. While the Stella FD is used for freshwater fishing, the Shimano Stella SW spinning reel is used for saltwater fishing.


Van Staal Spinning Reel
Van Staal Spinning Reel

Van Staal premium spinning reels are genuinely crafted from high-level titanium and steel, which also the same materials made to build an aircraft. The Van Staal’s frame, rotor and spool are made from billet aluminum for the ultimate strength compared to other high-end reels that are made of weak aluminum and plastic.