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by Cal
Thu Feb 06, 2025 12:51 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: New Gold Standard? – Costa’s 580 Gold Mirror Polarized Lenses
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New Gold Standard? – Costa’s 580 Gold Mirror Polarized Lenses

New Gold Standard? – Costa’s 580 Gold Mirror Polarized Lenses https://tackletour.com/images24/featurebancostagoldmirror.jpg Introduction: Costa’s 580G lenses are a popular choice among anglers, known for their exceptional polarized performance and durability. Earlier this season, the company introd...
by Cal
Mon Jan 20, 2025 4:59 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: New Rods and Reels at the 2025 International Sportsmen's Expo
Replies: 1
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New Rods and Reels at the 2025 International Sportsmen's Expo

New Rods and Reels at the 2025 International Sportsmen's Expo https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanise2025sac.jpg Introduction: The International Sportsmen's Expo in Sacramento marks the start of event season for many West Coast manufacturers. This week's show provided the perfect platform...
by Cal
Sat Jan 18, 2025 1:37 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Light yet Powerful - Daiwa Saltiga Rods and Reels
Replies: 0
Views: 4628

Light yet Powerful - Daiwa Saltiga Rods and Reels

Light yet Powerful - Daiwa Saltiga Rods and Reels https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebandaiwasaltigarods.jpg Introduction: Daiwa has unveiled the new Saltiga rods, crafted for anglers seeking an enthusiast level of balance of precision and power in a lightweight setup tailored for saltwater...
by Cal
Tue Jan 14, 2025 10:40 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Shimano Ups Their Swimbait Game with Gravitator Glides and Outlier Rods
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Views: 4287

Shimano Ups Their Swimbait Game with Gravitator Glides and Outlier Rods

Shimano Ups Their Swimbait Game with Gravitator Glides and Outlier Rods https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanshimano2025swimbaits.jpg Introduction: Shimano expands on their Armajoint swimbaits with a new glidebait that incorporates the same Boost technology, now enhanced with features that...
by Cal
Sat Jan 11, 2025 4:05 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Shimano Launches New Antares 100 B Halo Reel and the First CoreSolid Tranx Baitcaster
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Shimano Launches New Antares 100 B Halo Reel and the First CoreSolid Tranx Baitcaster

Shimano Launches New Antares 100 B Halo Reel and the First CoreSolid Tranx Baitcaster https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featureban2025himanoreels.jpg Introduction: Shimano is starting the new year strong with major product launches, including the latest iteration of their flagship baitcaster, the...
by Cal
Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:33 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Missile Baits Extends Their Arsenal with the Chunky D
Replies: 0
Views: 6707

Missile Baits Extends Their Arsenal with the Chunky D

Missile Baits Extends Their Arsenal with the Chunky D https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanmissilebaitschunkyd.jpg Introduction: There is nothing quite as ubiquitous or versatile in bass fishing tackle boxes everywhere as the soft plastic craw imitators. They come in a wide variety of shap...
by Cal
Fri Jan 03, 2025 3:36 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Out of Control? - Daiwa Steez's Real Control Enthusiast Rods
Replies: 3
Views: 10028

Out of Control? - Daiwa Steez's Real Control Enthusiast Rods

Out of Control? - Daiwa Steez's Real Control Enthusiast Rods https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebandaiwasteezrealcontrol.jpg Introduction: Daiwa's Steez rods are widely regarded as the brand's flagship series, but the Real Control lineup elevates both performance and price to unprecedented ...
by Cal
Tue Dec 31, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: It's Legit - ARK Fishing International's Glide Bait Stick
Replies: 0
Views: 5117

It's Legit - ARK Fishing International's Glide Bait Stick

It's Legit - ARK Fishing International's Glide Bait Stick https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanarkinvokertourivt710gs.jpg Introduction: From its first introduction to Pro to Limited to the latest Tour edition, Invoker has been the virtual backbone with which ARK Fishing International has p...
by Cal
Tue Dec 17, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: A Hot Swappable Jerkbait - The Baitsanity Explorer BCS 120
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Views: 8391

A Hot Swappable Jerkbait - The Baitsanity Explorer BCS 120

A Hot Swappable Jerkbait - The Baitsanity Explorer BCS 120 https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanbaitsanityjerkbait.jpg Introduction: Baitsanity, once known primarily as a swimbait brand, has rapidly evolved into a full-fledged tackle manufacturer, offering a diverse lineup that includes sw...
by Cal
Thu Dec 05, 2024 2:19 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Winding Back the Clock with Shimano's 2024 Scorpion 200/201 MD
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Views: 9370

Winding Back the Clock with Shimano's 2024 Scorpion 200/201 MD

Winding Back the Clock with Shimano's 2024 Scorpion 200/201 MD https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanshimano24scorp201md.jpg Introduction: For Shimano Japan, it appears the 2020s will be the decade of monsters. Before the decade began, it was Antares DC, then Conquest, Antares DC again, and...
by Cal
Thu Nov 28, 2024 6:19 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Shallow Only in Capacity, Abu Garcia's Revo5 SX SS (Shallow Spool)
Replies: 3
Views: 15389

Shallow Only in Capacity, Abu Garcia's Revo5 SX SS (Shallow Spool)

Shallow Only in Capacity, Abu Garcia's Revo5 SX SS (Shallow Spool) https://tackletour.com/images24/featurebanaburevo5sxss.jpg Introduction: At ICAST 2023, Abu Garcia introduced a variant of their popular Revo5 SX, that admittedly, I misunderstood. I saw the shallow spool and thought this was just a...
by Cal
Thu Nov 21, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: TT Interview: JDM Brand Dranckrazy to Introduce New Rods and Lures in the US Market
Replies: 1
Views: 12627

TT Interview: JDM Brand Dranckrazy to Introduce New Rods and Lures in the US Market

TT Interview: JDM Brand Dranckrazy to Introduce New Rods and Lures in the US Market https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebandkinterview.jpg Introduction: Not too many US anglers know about the Dipsy and Crazy Anglers Network, or Dranckrazy. This JDM brand is popular internationally, and under...
by Cal
Thu Nov 14, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: The 2024 Shimano Twin Power, Solid to the Core
Replies: 6
Views: 26794

Re: The 2024 Shimano Twin Power, Solid to the Core

slipperybob wrote:
Thu Nov 14, 2024 7:41 am
Is there no longer a metal ring on the spool lip or straight up aluminum?
no outer ring on the lip of the spool
by Cal
Thu Nov 14, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: A Reliable Check Down when Fishing the Blitz of Pressured Water : O.S.P.'s DoLive Beaver
Replies: 0
Views: 11009

A Reliable Check Down when Fishing the Blitz of Pressured Water : O.S.P.'s DoLive Beaver

A Reliable Check Down when Fishing the Blitz of Pressured Water : O.S.P.'s DoLive Beaver https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanospdolivebeaver.jpg Introduction: JDM rods, reels, and hardbaits are one thing, but soft plastics take a bit more inspiration for me to explore. My positive experie...
by Cal
Tue Nov 12, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: The 2024 Shimano Twin Power, Solid to the Core
Replies: 6
Views: 26794

Re: The 2024 Shimano Twin Power, Solid to the Core

zalan wrote:
Tue Nov 12, 2024 4:13 pm
I was surprised by one thing, you called that reel mid-tier. Is it really one? I thought it still a high-end reel, just not the very best.
JDM price point is ~$330

JDM price point for the Exist is ~$630

You can almost get two TwinPowers for the price of the Exist... that's middle to me :)