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   -  

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 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

We set our standards VERY high. First, we went out and purchased LOTS of expensive rods from famous name manufacturers. We tested our rods side-by-side against the "big boys". Tests for flexibility, feel, strength, power, and performance. I'd be lying to you if I told you our first design was good. It wasn't. We re-worked our design numerous times to get it right. Only when we could match (or outperform) the expensive rods were we ready. I can tell you it hurt a lot doing breakage tests and snapping some of those $100+ rods.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

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 5.0

AiRRUS rods made its entry into the tackle industry at the 2002 ICAST show in Las Vegas. It was at ICAST that we initially showcased and introduced a totally new and innovative rod technology to the tackle industry. We entered rods built with this technology in ICAST's "New Products Showcase" in order to obtain feedback from buyers and to see how well this new technology would be accepted. I had no idea, at the time, that this was a rod technology destine to change the rod industry, much as the introduction of graphite did in the 70's.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

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 5.0

All Star Graphite Rods are still the choice for America’s serious anglers. Each rod is manufactured using the finest materials and components available. We know that the people who are committed to the sport of fishing expect unmatched quality when they purchase an All Star Rod. Each and every rod is designed to meet angler's specific needs from coast to coast. Our freshwater rods feature lightweight graphite blanks that can sense the lightest touch and deliver unequaled power and cast control.

Written by Mike Cork   -  

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 5.0

The reason for this new enhanced sensitivity is our new, patent pending, Maximum Contact™, handle system. The handle features our new, patent pending, Ultra Touch™ reel seat with built in hook keeper and the new, patent pending, Direct Contact™ rod handle that features Ultra Touch™ graphite - contact bars that are directly in contact with both the reel seat and the rod blank.

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   -  

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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   -  

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 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   -  

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 4.7

We set out to build the finest $100 rod in the world; the ones who invented the Powerwall process, producing perfectly uniform graphite blanks that are as light and sensitive as those on rods costing two or three times as much, but stronger. Now, without raising the price, we've boosted the graphite content to a cool 60 million modulus -- that is some serious sensitivity! We also added a feature which no other rod manufacturer can duplicate, building in a pure 3K Carbon Cloth wrap through the entire butt section, which pumps out even more lunker-whipping strength every time the...