Melissa Beaumont

Sustainable Fishing Advocate

Driving conversations around conservation, sustainability, and ethics within the fishing community. Sharing informative content about catch & release ethics.

Shimano Tekota reels for serious recreational trolling and casting

Rods & Reels

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02/07/2026

Shimano Tekota reels for serious recreational trolling and casting

Diwa Spinning Reel Review: a cheap, smooth reel that’s good enough for casual fishing

Product Test

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30/06/2026

Diwa Spinning Reel Review: a cheap, smooth reel that’s good enough for casual fishing

2 x NGT Carp Max 12ft 3pc Carp Rod Review: cheap, compact carp setup for casual sessions

NGT Carp Max 12ft 3pc Carp Rod Review: a cheap, packable carp rod that does the basics

Rigged and Ready S Series S MAX Review: a compact big-fish rod that trades finesse for portability

Abu Garcia Beast X Casting Rod Review: a chunky lure stick for big pike and zander

Refined fishing lures for striped bass that turn follows into strikes

Penn Squall II Level Wind 20RH Review: a solid workhorse reel for big fish, with a few quirks

Product Test

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08/04/2026

Penn Squall II Level Wind 20RH Review: a solid workhorse reel for big fish, with a few quirks

Abu Garcia Revo Beast Low Profile Review: a compact reel built for heavy predators

Shimano Tekota reels for serious recreational trolling and casting

Diwa Spinning Reel Review: a cheap, smooth reel that’s good enough for casual fishing

2 x NGT Carp Max 12ft 3pc Carp Rod Review: cheap, compact carp setup for casual sessions

NGT Carp Max 12ft 3pc Carp Rod Review: a cheap, packable carp rod that does the basics

Rigged and Ready S Series S MAX Review: a compact big-fish rod that trades finesse for portability

Abu Garcia Beast X Casting Rod Review: a chunky lure stick for big pike and zander

Refined fishing lures for striped bass that turn follows into strikes

Penn Squall II Level Wind 20RH Review: a solid workhorse reel for big fish, with a few quirks

Abu Garcia Revo Beast Low Profile Review: a compact reel built for heavy predators

How to choose and fish a tube jig with confidence