When one of Japan’s biggest tackle brands took off the gloves and designed their lightest ... read more

Paul G

May 14, 2021

Shimano Aldebaran BFS 2016: Breakthrough Bait Finesse System Reel

Re-released in 2018, this model of the Daiwa Alphas Air Stream Custom is a really ... read more

Paul G

May 7, 2021

Daiwa Alphas Air Stream Custom: A BFS Reel for James Bond?

If you love the slightly retro look of round baitcasting reels - the Shimano Calcutta Conquest ... read more

Paul G

May 3, 2021

Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS HG 17: Owners’ Stories & Weird Review

Here’s a new style of baitcaster review. As a unique feature, we include statistical treatment ... read more

Paul G

March 21, 2021

Baitcaster Review for BFS: 5-way Cast Battle & Ultralight Baitcaster Test

Even though I’d already seen photos, actually handling the Kastking Zephyr BFS (Bait Finesse System) ... read more

Paul G

January 23, 2021

KastKing Zephyr Reel: Super-Affordable BFS Hits the Mainstream

What is the Daiwa Alphas Air TW Like to Own?A dedicated BFS reel that already ... read more

Paul G

January 15, 2021

Daiwa Alphas Air TW 20: What’s all the Fuss About?

A stock spool weighing just 6.16g makes the Fishband Clamber Hyper Micro HM-06 a very ... read more

Paul G

December 22, 2020

Fishband Clamber Hyper Micro CR-HM06: BFS Reel with Ultra-light Spool

What is the Fishband GH100 Like to Own?(including video below)  The Fishband GH100 broke onto ... read more

Paul G

November 19, 2020

Fishband GH100 BFS Reel: Buyer’s Guide & How to Upgrade the Bearings

Are you trying to find the best baitcasting reel under 100? An important goal of Fishing ... read more

Paul G

May 4, 2020

Best Baitcasting Reel Under 100 $USD or £GBP: The Results are In