Bass Fishing Product Reviews

Written by Mike Cork   -  

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 4.9

The new REVO™ series of low-profile baitcast reels are the finest and fastest low-profile reels that Abu Garcia® has ever designed. The two new additions to the Revo™ lineup are the Premier and the Inshore reels. At a mere 6.3 ounces, the Revo™ Premier is the lightest one piece aluminum reel on the market. Make no mistake about it though, this super lightweight is whipping all of the heavyweights it goes up against. Also, the Abu Garcia® round baitcast reel has been the standard of fishing excellance since its introduction in 1952. More anglers have owned Ambassadeur reels than any...

Written by Mike Cork   -  

User rating: 

 4.9

Abu Garcia® Cardinal spinning reels offer smooth, strong and dependable high-performance gearing for optimum performance with an Enhanced Drive system, newly designed rotor (with no internal fasteners to snag line) and a aluminum spool.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

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 5.0

Ardent is a 100% American-owned company that designs and manufactures fishing reels and fishing reel accessories that are Made in the USA. Ardent is located in Macon, Missouri and is proud to be the only Made in the U.S.A. manufacturer of casting and spinning reels. Ardent was founded on the principle of creating high performance fishing reels that can endure the test of time, and to fulfill this vision Ardent designs and manufactures every reel and accessory at our Macon, Missouri facility.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

User rating: 

 5.0

Ardent is a 100% American-owned company that designs and manufactures fishing reels and fishing reel accessories that are Made in the USA. Ardent is located in Macon, Missouri and is proud to be the only Made in the U.S.A. manufacturer of casting and spinning reels. Ardent was founded on the principle of creating high performance fishing reels that can endure the test of time, and to fulfill this vision Ardent designs and manufactures every reel and accessory at our Macon, Missouri facility.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

User rating: 

 4.3

Our pro staff makes their living with off the shelf bass pro shop reels. Through the development process, refinements are made based upon actual fishing requirements. Veteran anglers contributing to the process include Rick Clunn, Edwin Evers, Woo Daves, Stacy King, Wall Marshall, and many other anglers.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

User rating: 

 4.5

The first time you cast one of our spinning reels, you'll know Mag Spool Technology is the real deal. The larger Spool diameter will yield noticeable more distance on your cast, and more line recovery on your retrieve. Line twist is reduced, and drag pressure is evened out on the long runs.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

User rating: 

 3.6

Browning reels (now owned by Zebco) are a quality reel at a very fair price.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

User rating: 

 5.0

Browning reels (now owned by Zebco)are a great value reel with a variety of options to suit all fisherman's needs. The spinning reel line up falls right along with their baitcasters giving a simple product line up.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

User rating: 

 4.9

From the very beginning, Daiwa's emphasis has been upon innovation and quality. The result is a long list of product features, design and materials that have become standards for the fishing tackle industry. It is a long-standing record of innovation, the type of innovation that has left a visible mark on the majority of tackle manufactured today, innovation that continues to advance the sport of fishing.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

User rating: 

 5.0

From the very beginning, Daiwa's emphasis has been upon innovation and quality. The result is a long list of product features, design and materials that have become standards for the fishing tackle industry. It is a long-standing record of innovation, the type of innovation that has left a visible mark on the majority of tackle manufactured today, innovation that continues to advance the sport of fishing.