Saltwater Fishing Reels

This page shows a variety of articles and videos covering specific reels for targeting our favorite saltwater fish.

To see the all-encompassing review that explains which reel is the best overall value based on performance (without any influence from reel manufacturers),  go to this page:

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Full List OF Fishing Reel Reviews & Experiments:

How To Choose The Perfect Fishing Reel Based On Needs & Budget

This video is all about how to choose a fishing reel based on needs and budget. We will focus on the two types of reels that are most...
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Unboxing The BRAND NEW Daiwa Tatula MQ Spinning Reel

This one comes from the Salt Strong Reel Room as we are unboxing the BRAND NEW Daiwa Tatula MQ Spinning Reel!!! We are beyond PUMPED...
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What’s Inside A Penn DX Reel? (Battle III And Slammer IV Series)

What's inside Penn DX Reels??? Welcome inside the Salt Strong Reel Room where we're breaking down DX reels to learn more about...
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Penn Slammer IV Spinning Reel Review (Pros & Cons)

Should YOU buy a Penn Slammer IV Spinning Reel? This video is NOT going to be a generic explanation of specs and reading off of the...
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Should I Buy A Penn Spinfisher VI? (Pros & Cons Review)

We're BACK in the Salt Strong Reel Room to take a much closer look at the Penn Spinfisher VI!!! There is so much to get into about the...
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What Spinning Reel Size Is Best For Saltwater Fishing?

This lesson explains what the best spinning reel size is for saltwater fishing based of in you are finesse fishing or power fishing.
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This Is My New Favorite Reel Under the $100 Price Point

What's the best reel under the $100 price point? Inshore saltwater fishing includes a lot of finesse presentations so you need a reel...
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Daiwa Procyon MQ Review (Most Affordable MQ Series Reel)

I'm back in the Salt Strong Reel Room to talk in-depth and discuss the Daiwa Procyon MQ Review! Daiwa recently unveiled this reel at iCast...
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13 Fishing Concept TX 2 Baitcasting Reel NOW In Our Shop!

The 13 Fishing Concept TX 2 Baitcasting Reel is now available in the Salt Strong Tackle Shop! This is innovative and unique...
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Penn Authority Overview (Best Saltwater Reel At iCast 2022)

I got the chance to meet up with Capt. Jot Owens at iCast 2022 to give you guys a Penn Authority Overview! This is a new reel...
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Which Is The Better Reel: Daiwa BG or BG MQ?

The Daiwa BG or BG MQ??? Which way should you go? We had the chance to speak with Mark Mills of Daiwa at iCast 2022!!...
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THIS Is My New Favorite Reel For Nearshore Fishing

After a bunch of nearshore and offshore fishing trips this summer, I found my favorite reel for nearshore fishing!! This reel has proven...
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Is The Daiwa Ballistic MQ The Best Inshore Reel In Its Class?

A whole shipment of Daiwa Ballistic MQ spinning reels just came into the shop!! The Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT 2500D-XH has been a highly...
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Is There An All-In-One Spinning Reel For Inshore Anglers?

Is there an all-in-one spinning reel for inshore anglers? Can ONE reel tackle all of the inshore fishing scenarios we may find ourselves...
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3 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Heavy Duty Spinning Reel

What must you absolutely know before buying a heavy duty spinning reel for big game fish? Are there specific features that a reel needs to...
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