Bass Fishing Product Reviews

Written by Mike Cork   -  

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 4.3

Our pro staff makes their living with off the shelf bass pro shop reels. Through the development process, refinements are made based upon actual fishing requirements. Veteran anglers contributing to the process include Rick Clunn, Edwin Evers, Woo Daves, Stacy King, Wall Marshall, and many other anglers.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

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 4.7

We set out to build the finest $100 rod in the world; the ones who invented the Powerwall process, producing perfectly uniform graphite blanks that are as light and sensitive as those on rods costing two or three times as much, but stronger. Now, without raising the price, we've boosted the graphite content to a cool 60 million modulus -- that is some serious sensitivity! We also added a feature which no other rod manufacturer can duplicate, building in a pure 3K Carbon Cloth wrap through the entire butt section, which pumps out even more lunker-whipping strength every time the...

Written by Mike Cork   -  

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 4.5

The first time you cast one of our spinning reels, you'll know Mag Spool Technology is the real deal. The larger Spool diameter will yield noticeable more distance on your cast, and more line recovery on your retrieve. Line twist is reduced, and drag pressure is evened out on the long runs.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

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 4.7

Every inch of every spool of Berkley® line is made under our strict quality control measures to assure the finest quality and best performance. And the innovations never stop. Our scientists are constantly developing new line formulas and pushing the technological envelop to bring you the very best fishing lines made.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

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 4.5

The 1990’s through today saw significant technology improvements in all of the Berkley products. From the beginning, Berkley has committed significant resources to research and development - a continuing strategy that has resulted in countless product innovations.

Written by ColtSteele   -  

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 5.0

Big Bear PRO Model Fishing Rods are made with the best High Modulus Graphite in order to keep them light weight and extra sensitive. Batson's ALPS recessed ring design line guides have high corrosion resistant stainless steel frames and polished blue zirconium rings. These are among the smoothest casting and toughest guides in the fishing industry. Big Bear Pro Fishing Rods are tough enough for all superlines and saltwater. What makes the line of Big Bear Fishing Rods so unique is the GRIP. The Big Bear Grip design allows anglers to make longer more accurate casts and solid...

Written by Mike Cork   -  

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 3.6

Browning reels (now owned by Zebco) are a quality reel at a very fair price.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

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 5.0

Already an incredibly responsive fishing tool, the popular Citori is crafted using lightweight 50 million psi boron/graphite matrix blanks. With the addition of prime boron fibers, the feel and handling are finer than ever, and the raw power you'll enjoy will send you out on the water with confidence running high.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

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 5.0

Browning reels (now owned by Zebco)are a great value reel with a variety of options to suit all fisherman's needs. The spinning reel line up falls right along with their baitcasters giving a simple product line up.