SixGill Hamarr Review & Comparison with Daiwa Tatula & Shimano Curado

Here's a detailed first impression, opinion and review of my first SixGill baitcaster compared to other baitcasters that I have been using for quite some time. See this evolution of the SixGill Hamarr from first impression to cast. Enjoy!!
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Gear I use:
Shimano Curado 200 Reels
Daiwa Tatula 100XS Reels
SixGill Hamarr Reels
St Croix Legend Tournament Rods
St Croix MOJO Bass Rods
SixGill Lykan Rods
Suffix 832 Braid Line
Suffix 131 Braid Line
Sunline Fluorocarbon Line
Maxima Ultragreen Mono Line
Spool Hi-Speed Bearings
Favorite Tackle Brands:
6th Sense, Strike King, Live Target Frogs, Outkast, Buckeye Lures
Terminal Tackle:
Owner, Mustad, VMC

[@1964krazyeric]

I tried SixGill rods and reels several years ago and became hooked. I own the Cyclone, Typhoon, Deluge, Hyperion, Crius and Wraith as well as the Hamarr. I also have several of their awesome spinning reels. Other than my Finesse Baitcasters, I sold my Lews, Daiwa and Shimano reels, including my DC. Once I tried the Hamarr, it was a game changer. I can cast just fine, but sometimes I forget which brake system I am casting and get into trouble; this is why I like them all to be the same. I am currently trying to get a few more Hamarrs. I also want to mention that for $10 you can buy the brake upgrade kit for the Cyclone and a few others. I put mine in my old Cyclone and it casts like the Hamarr. I am told the new Cyclone cast like it as well. Their rods are killer too. I am trying to afford more of their Sirens and Scythe rods, I currently own 3. The Hamarr and Siren are amazing together.

[@sinclairfishing4322]

Very cool! This video represents my first impressions. I haven’t had the Hamarr’s long. I’m looking forward to fishing them this season to see how they hold up to tournament abuse. Thanks for your comment!!

[@crazyfoot171]

I love my wraith, hamarr’s, hamarr s+, and so far loving my nimbus you won’t be disappointed with sixgill products or customer service

[@ChadHonea]

Purchased a pair of their new Nimbus reels to give them a try (between the Hamarr and the Wraith). I received two reels with bent shafts. They replaced both without question after I sent in a few photos, and I sent back the old reels in the new boxes. So far I really like them, except for that grindy whine it makes. I'm told this is due to the ceramic, just like in your video, and it's a bit of a turn-off. Once I got it dialed in I love casting with it. I would consider trying the Wraith or the Hamarr, but for the cost there are lots of good reliable options. I have one paired with their Fenrir for frogs and the other on a Chopper for spinnerbaits.

[@sinclairfishing4322]

At this points I've caught 100's of fish on my Lykan / Hamarr combos. The rods are really good! The Hamarr reels cast great and perform just fine. However, in my opinion they are not worth $250. If you can get them on a bogo, fine. But do not pay full price for them. There are way better options out there for less. The Shimano Curado's and Daiwa Tatula's are far superior. Just my thoughts. Thanks for your comment!

[@rickmengel4700]

The brakes are the reason I'm going to try them

[@scottsinclair9525]

The brakes are awesome!

[@1964krazyeric]

I cannot skip properly with anything, but at least I don't backlash when trying.

[@zachpatch8450]

Once you break those ceramic bearings in, they'll trump anything you've ever tried.

[@Toe_Knee_69]

Grabbed a couple Sixgills on BOGO too… and TBH I probably wouldn’t buy anymore. I compared these reels to Piscifuns and KastKing reels, and they are the exact same frame and chassis with interchangeable parts.

[@sinclairfishing4322]

That's interesting and a little disappointing. I have the two Hamarr's and both of them sound and feel a little different from each other. All 10 or so of my Curado's feel and sound exactly the same. The jury is still out for me on these. I haven't fished them enough to know their true strengths or weaknesses. If they are a glorified Piscifun as you say, they are definitely not worth $199. Thanks for the comment!

[@1964krazyeric]

@@sinclairfishing4322 Perhaps comparing the Piscifuns and KastKing with SixGill reels with measurements would make for a good video. I would love to see this myth be put to an end. If anyone were to copy another brand, they certainly would not be copying Piscifuns and KastKing.

[@starchild2921]

If you are so impressed with it then why would you probably not buy another one?

[@sinclairfishing4322]

Hi Anthony, I was poorly describing my thought process IF I didn’t like the reel. So, I may buy more in the future. Thanks for the comment!!

[@devendavid9tre]

Sixgill rods good ,reels not so much .

[@sinclairfishing4322]

After using both for a few months now, I have to agree.

[@walkerhomestead6853]

I agree! Rods are solid. The reels are good when they actually work which is not very often. I have 5 baitcasters that have broken thumb buttons. All make noise and have trouble with the worm gears sometimes. No more sixgill reels for me. I’ll continue to use the rods.

[@devendavid9tre]

First time I tried the wraith a friend bought ... thumb button issues and it did not cast very good. customer service is pretty good though.