Viewers' Choice Winning Fishing Reels

Taking down at least one Viewer’s Choice ‘best reel’ category for five years running, Shimano continued their hot streak at this year’s iCast with the upgrade of the Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel. On the baitcaster side of the vote, the Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150 casting reel narrowly edged out Shimano’s SLX XT A and the Lews Custom Pro Gen 3 to break a 3-year Shimano sweep of both the Viewer’s Choice Casting and Spinning Best Reel awards. Proving that power-fishing anglers still exist, Daiwa’s Tatula SV150 Casting Reel earned the top vote with a design that’s perfect for heavy line techniques where anglers want to take advantage of increased line capacity and power.

Viewers' Choice: Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150 Casting Reel

Combining SV technology with Daiwa’s infamous T-Wing system for unmatched casting performance, the Daiwa Tatula SV150 Casting Reel is super-tuned for heavy-duty applications and power fishing. Featuring a Magforce Z Cast Control braking system for quick and easy adjustments for different size lures or changing conditions, these reels leverage Daiwa’s HyperDrive Design to create a rigid housing for buttery smooth reeling and robust cranking power. Available in three gear ratios to cover a wide range of fishing techniques, the Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150 Casting Reel is a premium workhorse reel that fits easily into any angler’s arsenal.

Viewers' Choice: Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel

Continuing to raise the bar in the spinning reel category, the Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reels enable anglers to maintain control and impart immediate reel action to keep lures in the strike zone with modern techniques. Ideal for battling big fish on light line, DuraCross drag technology blends the smooth drag performance of felt but adds the superior wear resistance of carbon to give anglers long-lasting durability. Built to elevate every finesse angler’s overall fishing experience, the Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel continues Shimano’s consistent pursuit of reducing weight, lower start-up drag inertia, and maximized sensitivity.