I'm looking for a site or link that does reel reviews. Anyone know where to go

 

 

 

Thanks , Brian

Much of the talk in this particular section is about reels. Another source is Tackle Tour.

Tackle Tour is great website, but you can get many opinions from here about many different reels. Like RoadWarrior said.

I think these guys have answered your question! 

http://www.bassresource.com/tackle-reviews/

I sometimes search for the reel and Amazon comes up. There are personal reviews on there from the people who purchased it already and used it. I use this site and tackler too. I do trust the guys and gals here more.

Sites such as Cabela's and Bass Pro Shop also have lots of reviews.  You do have to learn to separate the chaff from the wheat. 

 

Some guys buy their first baitcast reel, and then report back that it is the greatest reel since Hector wore sneakers.  No doubt some employees post how great a reel is as well trying to up sales.  I try to look for guys with years of fishing experience behind them and some knowledge of other reels so they have something to compare the reviewed reel with.

Pay little attention to reviews like this:  "i got this reel the othr day its great, caught a 11 pound largmouth on it works great would definitly recomend"

 

Too many guys who write reviews on TW, BPS, Cabela's, etc., do basically the following:  Get the reel, spool it up, mount it on a rod, go fishing a couple times and find nothing wrong with the reel, so they give a rave review of the reel.  The only review I'd trust is when the reviewer has used the reel for at least a couple months.  You'll generally find the most reliable product reviews on forums.  Tackle Tour is one of if not the best for reel reviews, though the TT forums have become aimed more towards high-end enthusiast and import tackle.  

 

If you're curious about a certain reel or reels, there are plenty of guys on this forum right here that should be able to help you out.