That is a great review. Sounds nutso, but I’d like to try one on muskies.

I hope it’s priced less than Tatsu.

Nice review! I thought I was the only one left with a Weibe seated MBR721 IMX. I have an Alphas SV on mine. Love the combo!

Good job, HWK!

Yes, same lines plus braid. No need for steel leaders. Their teeth are sharp, but they don't shear line like pike and muskies. Not a dumb question at all.

Looks like it will blow-up plenty of upper Mississippi River smallmouth bass (and eyez); my namesake!

"eyez" aka walleyes.

Come muskie fishing with me and we'll throw Giant Jackpots.

https://youtu.be/7xYR71s8HH0

If you get a chance to cast a JDM Calcutta 100 D make sure you do. Then you will appreciate the "50" size ergo along with just a bit more capability (in my opinion) than an actual 50 sized Shimano round reel, it's very much a 100 package with the pleasant 50 feel. Think about that. And it ...

A few weeks ago I gulped, and bought the JDM Calcutta 100 D. This 100 palms like a 50 sized round reel and it's casts as freely and easily as it gets. Smooth and powerful retrieve, too. The JDM does have a perforated spool, but I'm not sure what else has changed in the US market reels. Yes, why in t...

Ah, I love the smell of a fresh review in the morning!

Neat concept! Looking forward to some real world reviews.

Nice review! I handled a Lew’s Tournament Pro Baitcaster at a shop the other day and I kept coming back to it because it just seemed so well put together. All of the "clickies" (tension knob, magnet dial, and drag star) were so crisp and worked so nicely, best in the shop and that included...