Masterclass Tackle
Pro-grade gear reviews and tactical equipment breakdowns.
Shimano Stella SW: The Absolute Apex of Saltwater Reels
We put the world's most expensive spinning reel through 12 months of brutal saltwater testing. Is it still the king?
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St. Croix Legend Surf: Casting into the Horizon
The Legend Surf series promises unmatched distance and sensitivity. We tested the 11-foot heavy model in the Cape Cod surf.
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PowerPro Super8Slick V2: The Quietest Braid?
Silent casting and incredible abrasion resistance. Why the V2 is a mandatory upgrade for your spinning setups.
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Review: Shimano Lines Elite Series 1
Is the new Shimano Lines Elite Series 1 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Daiwa Lures Elite Series 2
Is the new Daiwa Lures Elite Series 2 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Penn Accessories Elite Series 3
Is the new Penn Accessories Elite Series 3 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: St. Croix Accessories Elite Series 4
Is the new St. Croix Accessories Elite Series 4 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Penn Accessories Elite Series 5
Is the new Penn Accessories Elite Series 5 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Shimano Accessories Elite Series 6
Is the new Shimano Accessories Elite Series 6 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: St. Croix Rods Elite Series 7
Is the new St. Croix Rods Elite Series 7 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Shimano Lures Elite Series 8
Is the new Shimano Lures Elite Series 8 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Penn Lines Elite Series 9
Is the new Penn Lines Elite Series 9 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Shimano Reels Elite Series 10
Is the new Shimano Reels Elite Series 10 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Shimano Rods Elite Series 11
Is the new Shimano Rods Elite Series 11 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Daiwa Accessories Elite Series 12
Is the new Daiwa Accessories Elite Series 12 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Abu Garcia Lines Elite Series 13
Is the new Abu Garcia Lines Elite Series 13 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Shimano Lines Elite Series 14
Is the new Shimano Lines Elite Series 14 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Daiwa Accessories Elite Series 15
Is the new Daiwa Accessories Elite Series 15 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: G. Loomis Rods Elite Series 16
Is the new G. Loomis Rods Elite Series 16 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Penn Accessories Elite Series 17
Is the new Penn Accessories Elite Series 17 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: St. Croix Rods Elite Series 18
Is the new St. Croix Rods Elite Series 18 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: St. Croix Accessories Elite Series 19
Is the new St. Croix Accessories Elite Series 19 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Penn Lines Elite Series 20
Is the new Penn Lines Elite Series 20 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: St. Croix Accessories Elite Series 21
Is the new St. Croix Accessories Elite Series 21 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Shimano Lures Elite Series 22
Is the new Shimano Lures Elite Series 22 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Penn Reels Elite Series 23
Is the new Penn Reels Elite Series 23 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Shimano Lures Elite Series 24
Is the new Shimano Lures Elite Series 24 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: St. Croix Accessories Elite Series 25
Is the new St. Croix Accessories Elite Series 25 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Abu Garcia Accessories Elite Series 26
Is the new Abu Garcia Accessories Elite Series 26 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Penn Accessories Elite Series 27
Is the new Penn Accessories Elite Series 27 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Abu Garcia Reels Elite Series 28
Is the new Abu Garcia Reels Elite Series 28 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Shimano Lines Elite Series 29
Is the new Shimano Lines Elite Series 29 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Abu Garcia Lures Elite Series 30
Is the new Abu Garcia Lures Elite Series 30 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: G. Loomis Lines Elite Series 31
Is the new G. Loomis Lines Elite Series 31 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Abu Garcia Lures Elite Series 32
Is the new Abu Garcia Lures Elite Series 32 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: St. Croix Reels Elite Series 33
Is the new St. Croix Reels Elite Series 33 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Penn Lures Elite Series 34
Is the new Penn Lures Elite Series 34 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Abu Garcia Lures Elite Series 35
Is the new Abu Garcia Lures Elite Series 35 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Daiwa Rods Elite Series 36
Is the new Daiwa Rods Elite Series 36 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: St. Croix Reels Elite Series 37
Is the new St. Croix Reels Elite Series 37 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: G. Loomis Accessories Elite Series 38
Is the new G. Loomis Accessories Elite Series 38 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: G. Loomis Lures Elite Series 39
Is the new G. Loomis Lures Elite Series 39 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: G. Loomis Lines Elite Series 40
Is the new G. Loomis Lines Elite Series 40 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Abu Garcia Rods Elite Series 41
Is the new Abu Garcia Rods Elite Series 41 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: G. Loomis Accessories Elite Series 42
Is the new G. Loomis Accessories Elite Series 42 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: G. Loomis Rods Elite Series 43
Is the new G. Loomis Rods Elite Series 43 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: G. Loomis Lures Elite Series 44
Is the new G. Loomis Lures Elite Series 44 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Penn Rods Elite Series 45
Is the new Penn Rods Elite Series 45 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: St. Croix Accessories Elite Series 46
Is the new St. Croix Accessories Elite Series 46 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Daiwa Rods Elite Series 47
Is the new Daiwa Rods Elite Series 47 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: Shimano Lines Elite Series 48
Is the new Shimano Lines Elite Series 48 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: G. Loomis Rods Elite Series 49
Is the new G. Loomis Rods Elite Series 49 worth the premium price tag?
FULL REVIEW arrow_right_altReview: G. Loomis Reels Elite Series 50
Is the new G. Loomis Reels Elite Series 50 worth the premium price tag?
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