This series of reels won an innovation award at the 2023 ICAST show. The 1000 has a 6.0-to-1 gear ratio, and can hold 2- to 6-pound-test mono line or 10- to 20-pound-test braid. Shimano’s X-Protect ...

I divided reels into two categories: light and heavy duty. The light-duty reels were in the 3000 size class and were paired with 7-foot, medium rods and spooled with 10-pound PowerPro. The heavy-duty ...