Shimano’s aero wrap technology—which ... The Bantam is one of the best baitcasting reels I’ve ever used. While this low-profile baitcaster can be used for a variety of species, I did most ...

When I first started fishing in the 1980s, baitcasting reels were mysterious and a little bit daunting. The old-timers told us tales of monstrous “bird’s nests” and “backlashes,” which ...

Modern tech, like Shimano’s Digital Control (DC) reels, has made this easier by reducing backlash, but there’s still a ...