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The Blitz — reviews

The Blitz is a celebration of all things fishing. Featuring the latest Cheeky insider information, tips from the pros,
videos from around the world, and “How-To” articles for beginning anglers and experts,
The Blitz is the one stop shop for the best fishy content on the web.
Cheeky Limitless 325 Fly Reel Review
Cheeky Limitless 325 Fly Reel Review
Paul Wolter, editor-and-chief of Demystifly, reviewed the all-new Cheeky Limitless 325 Fly Reel this month. For several weeks, Wolter put the reel through a rigorous review process, testing every detail and feature of the Limitless 325 both on the water and the lab. The verdict? Wolter...
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Cheeky Introduces New Colors for 550 Pliers
Cheeky Introduces New Colors for 550 Pliers
Your favorite do-it-all plier just got a makeover. New for 2017, Cheeky has introduced 3 all-new color patterns for the 550 Pliers. Anglers will now be able to pick up the award-winning tool in a new Green/Black, Blue/Black and All-Black colorway, to go along...
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Cheeky CYDRO 3500 Reel Review
Cheeky CYDRO 3500 Reel Review
James Chappel - editor of Ocean State Kayak Fishing, put the Cheeky CYDRO 3500 to the test while searching for late season striped bass off the coast of Rhode Island this fall. Despite the cold weather and difficult fishing conditions, James had a great time testing out...
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Florida Sportsman Highlights CYDRO Reels
Florida Sportsman Highlights CYDRO Reels
Florida Sportsman highlighted the Cheeky CYDRO Reel Series in its December 2015 Gear report. To read the full feature, click here. "The SaltForce aluminum frame and body keep these reels light, the 3500 size weighing in at only 9.4 ounces. 9+1...
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CYDRO 3500 Featured in Kayak Angler
CYDRO 3500 Featured in Kayak Angler
Kayak Angler featured the Cheeky CYDRO 3500 in its 2015 Gear Shootout. Editors loved the reel's durable and lightweight frame, CarbonSpin spool design and its $129 price point.  "A Multi-Disk Drag System, 9+1 ball bearings and machined CarbonSpin spool make this reel...
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Cheeky Reel Review: Tyro 375
Cheeky Reel Review: Tyro 375
A.J. Swentosky of The Frogwater put the Cheeky Tyro 375 to the test this fall in Wyoming. After weeks of battling Snake River cutthroats and lake run browns, Swentosky was blown away by the high performing Rev Carbon Drag System, lightweight design,...
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Tyro 300 Reel Review
Tyro 300 Reel Review
Presenting The Fly tested and reviewed the Tyro 300 during a recent trip to the Farmington River in Connecticut. The editors were impressed with the reel's performance, aesthetics and value price tag.  To read the full review, click here. "I will certainly be recommending...
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CYDRO 3500 Reviewed in Kayak Angler
CYDRO 3500 Reviewed in Kayak Angler
Kayak Angler put the Cheeky CYDRO 3500 through the wringer for its September 2015 Gear Review. Editors were blown away by the reel's lightweight, durable design, and its $129 price point. Click here to read the full review.  "...the perfect reel...
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