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* (15 September 2026) Just back from a fishing tour where, among other things, I spent enough time with the 2026 Daiwa Certate SW to know that I would recommend it instead of the Saltiga in 99% of cases, unless one truly needs the edge of the DRD. Otherwise I found it every bit as capable as the 2025 Saltiga but in a notably more balanced and usable package. I included an overview of the Certate SW in the Saltiga's review (HERE), and planning to talk about it in more detail likely in a head-to-head article if Shimano releases a new Twin Power SW as usual. Mad busy right now but stay tuned to see what I've been working on.
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* (28 August 2026) Of all the scam tackle sites I've seen, just found one that takes the crown as the most absurd of all time CLICK. A handcrafted English reel, limited to 250 pieces each bearing an engraved Royal Warrant from King Charles III, all of which were sold out instantly at $1480 each, is discounted to just $150 on this lovely site, and I put 132 pieces into my shopping cart which all happened to be in stock! Added it to the ever expanding scam list HERE, and please keep sharing it and spreading awareness because hundreds of anglers still fall for these scams.
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* (23 August 2026) Been 6 months since the last reminder, so let me once again ask you to always check the bulk/spam folder for my reply to your emails. I feel helpless when I get message from someone repeating a question because he got no answer the first time when a reply had certainly been sent but got caught in his email's filter.
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* (24 July 2026) Tell me which size and ratio of the 2026 Daiwa BG LT/SW do you want to see reviewed. As usual, I'll fish all size classes and the review will cover them all from 2500 to 20000, but I'm asking about the one you want to see featured in the article. Let me know your choice HERE. Update 23 August 2026: Poll Closed. Thank you!
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* (26 June 2026) 10 years after the release of the popular 2016 Daiwa BG, a new BG SW is coming. This is a genuine full redesign with "trickle downs" from the new Saltiga, not another spawn. Here is a picture CLICK..
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