Daiwa Proteus WN Rods Review: New Sticks & Cutting Edge Technology
As time passes and the ocean churns, Daiwa keeps its footing as leaders in innovation. Each new year brings advancements in fishing gear and 2019 is no different. One such …
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Lamiglas Rods Review: BFC, Bluewater, & Insane Saltwater Series
Powerful pelagic species are as strong as the forces of nature that break rocks into sand. When anglers hook up with monsters, they need some serious backbone to put down …
Okuma SCT Boat Rods Review – Two Technologies, One Strong Blank
When anglers put Okuma SCT Boat Rods to the test, the results are technology two, fish zero. Or maybe it’s better to say fish aplenty! Rod design begins with a …
Penn Ally Rods Review – Boat Casting & Spinning Models
Penn Ally Rods feature the same basic design as the higher end Tuna Stick with tubular glass blanks and solid tips. Offering rod options with roller guides and bent-butt sections, they …
Penn International Rods Review – Bent & Slick Butt VI Series
Anglers dead set on covering ocean miles in search of powerful gamefish need serious trolling rods. And when it comes to offshore trolling rigs, Penn International Rods offer some serious …
Shimano Teramar West Coast Rods Review – Inshore Series Roundup
For the inshore angler who needs a range of saltwater sticks, one need not look much further than Shimano Teramar West Coast Rods. With an intent on fishing braided line, …
Okuma Pch Custom Rods Review – Ultimate Flex Reinforced Rod Tips
Okuma Pch Custom Rods follow the style of their own Makaira Rods. They don’t have the fashionable abalone underlay, but they use the 24T carbon blanks and add a few …
Okuma Makaira Rods Review – Carbon Blanks & Abalone Under Lay
Anglers familiar with the power and finesse of Okuma Makaira reels know they need a suitable rod to bring out that full potential. One obvious solution to the question of which …
Daiwa VIPA Saltwater Rod Review: E-Glass Blanks & Triangle Grips
One of the new featured products from Daiwa in 2018 is an update to the VIP saltwater rod. For the time being, old style VIP rods are still on the …
Penn Tuna Stick Review – The Stand Up Casting Rod
Anglers appreciate boat rods for their all-around usefulness on deck. They have tougher builds that can take the beating that sometimes comes with being on the ocean. Boat rods may …