Baitcast Reels

If I could only have one reel this would be it..

If I could only have one reel this would be it the Abu Garcia C4. Abu round reels are very well made and last for ever. Abu Garcia has parts available for almost every reel they have ever made on the off chance you did have a problem. The 4600 C4 cast very well and I like the fast line retrieve ratio. Like I said if I had to get rid of all but one of my reels the 4600 C4 is the one I would keep. Another great thing is youcan get it in a right or left hand version!

I HAVE OWNED ROUND REELS FOR ABOUT 30 YEARS. STARTED WITH c-3 5501 AND 6501. caught MANY SALMON AND STEELHEAD WITH THEM. THEN WORK FORCED ME AWAY FROM FISHING, SO I SOLD THEM. RECENTLY I RETIRED SO BOUGHT C-4 5501 AND 6501 REELS. THE BEST MODIFICATION WAS CHANGING THE DRAG WASHERS TO THE NEW CARBON ONES. THE PROBLEM IS, I ALSO PURCHASED A REVO SX REEL. THAT ONE REALLY WORKS FOR LIGHT SPINNERS FOR STEELHEAD. I WOULD LOVE TO TRYOUT THE REVO STX, WITH CENTRIFIGAL CAST CONTROL LIKE THE C-4 REELS. ... read more Click to read full text of review titled "". GUESS THIS SHOWS MY WIFE IS WRONG, YOU REALLY DO NEED SEVERAL REELS DEPENDING ON THEIR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Very nice baitcaster

What's not to like? Braking system easy to adjust, feels and works great, easy to cast. That is the only reason I returned my Motive reel was because they made the braking small plastic on/off too hard to adjust and after a few times of adjusting, the lip of the plastic pieces started to give way. On the Mettle, they are easy to adjust. Granted I don't constantly adjust the brakes but at times I do for the conditions. Anyway, the Mettle is fine by me. Pleasure to fish with.

Better than a lot of high priced reels

I bought 3 of these just based on the reviews they get. I have only fished them a couple of weeks now but I like them alot. I have 2 Abu Revo STX'S and a Abu Revo Rocket that I paid about 4 times the amount that this reel cost. As of right now I wouldn't give a nickel difference in the performance of any of them. Seems like great reels.

AWESOME

I purchased this reel a couple of months ago and it was FANTASTIC!!! It handled my pb bass like a breeze and it still casts like a dream. It is so smooth and silent and I fished with it in all conditions rain, snow, sleet, saltwater, heat, you name it I fished it and it still stands to this day. THANKS ABU!!!!

New to baitcasting

I'm new to baitcasting reels. Plus I'm at a disadvantage to most....I crank left handed. That being said, i can't pick up a buddy's rod/reel and try them out to sample. I had to jump in blind and hope I did well. I bought this reel and paired them with shimano rods (M and MH). No complaints at all. I spent the majority of my time fishing (7-8 hours a day for 7 days straight) and not fixing birdnests. Casts well, reels smooth. Swimbaits, crankbaits, spinner baits...it'll handle them all. For a ... read more Click to read full text of review titled "New to baitcasting". guy just getting started, the price point was nice. I feel I have a top notch rod/reel combo without breaking the bank.

Deadly Budget Friendly Reel

This is the perfect reel to get you started in the fishing scene. Slap this full of 20lb mono or 30 pound braid and youre ready to go. Gives 11 pounds of stopping power for those catfish or bull reds. If you set the spool tension correctly for the size of bait, it wont backlash/birdness. The braking system works excellent and the clicker is loud enough. The level wind awesome.. moves when casting and reeling in. I really don't have any complaints for this reel.

Love the ambassaduer

I got the ambassaduer and I love it. Black max I love it too. And Cardinal spinning reel. Also I love my rods its a vigilante black max rod and 2 vendetta. I wish I can get a revo reel but couldn't afford it I want the Ike rod and revo reel I bet it will be a good combo. I love abu Garcia they last forever and not that I'm loyal and a fan of abu Garcia. Everybody say for life. Thanks you abu garcia.

Awesome reel

Bought two of these reels. Shipping was fast and reels are working awesome

It's ok

Can tell it's made in china sure not made like the older ambassadors

this real is awsome

Got the 6500 reel liked it so much orded the 7000.This reel is smooth,brought this cat in with ease.

Fantastic assembly

All that's ever been in my arsenal is Abu! Baitcaster or spinning. All I will ever use, I still have and use ones I got roughly 9-10 years ago. Keep it up fantastic rods and espically reels! This catfish special is amazing lightweight smooth casting amazing drag and gears are great! And reeling in is always smooth no matter the size fish! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Nice for the price

I have bought three of these in three different gear ratios. I was a little worried at first due to the price but they have been very good reels overall. I looking to replace all my Abu garcias with Lews

Great reel for the cost.

I bought this reel to replace some of my reels that were stolen. I had never tried a Lews before, but for under $80, I think it is a great buy. I put some spider wire 17lb test on it and it was great. It took a little adjusting to get the brakes and all set, but once I did, it worked great. Smooth, quiet, and caught 6 or 7 black bass yesterday on it in the 3 to 4 lb range with ease.

Best reel ever

I have had my cronarch for 2 years and it still casts 10 yds further than anything else I have and I have lots of good reels.

Outstanding reel...excellent customer service

I originally bought the 150MGL, but on my second outing I noticed a subtle grinding in the gears on retrieve. So, I returned it to Academy and replaced it with the 150HG (8.1:1). Outstanding service by Academy, and I absolutely love this reel. Would most definitely recommend it.

So smooth

I love the vapor, I have several others all Quantum but this is my go-to for TX rig. I have a Quantum smoke speed freak which I purchased at the same time it's a saltwater edition and in comparison of the 2 since both were purchased at the same time I feel comparing them is the most accurate thing to do. And honestly the biggest differences are simply how smooth and how quiet. The vapor is smooth and quiet while the SSF is nice to look at it it obnoxiously loud. And much more friction while ... read more Click to read full text of review titled "So smooth". reeling. I am back now here to purchase my 2nd vapor if that tells you anything. And yes the 1st one is still strong and is in its 2nd season of heavy use. You can't go wrong.

Classic Winner right here!!!!!

This reel is smooth as silk. I purchase two of them along with two vapor rods. The reels are very easy to dial in and I can cast them a long way. Jordan Lee won the classic with this combo and I missed out on a free hoodie shipped free by a couple weeks. Great purchase.

One of the best in the Lew's line up

This reel is an amazing reel. The brake system is all controlled by the little nob on the handle side of the reel. It simplifies the overcomplicated braking systems of other reels. And it pro forms magnificently. Smooth and accurate. You can replace every reel with this one and it will not disappoint.

Excellent Reel

Have all kinds of reels and have to say this is my best!!

TX edition

Bought it about a month ago. I haven't had time to use it because of work. already have Concept C and if my Texas Edition fishes anything like my C I'll be cathing and looking good too! Well worth the money and Academy had them on sale too beat. M

Awesome Shimano reel

Shimano delivers again! I've owned Shimano Curado reels from the first Curado I purchased in 1994, which I still have and use regularly. The new Curado K is very smooth and it's smaller, low profile is comfortable fishing all day. I've tried a number of other reels throughout the years, but none have matched the quality and dependability of the Shimano Curado and the Curado K is even smoother than past models. Great reel!

Best reel for the money

The K model Curado was an ICast winner for a good reason. This is the best Curado in years with better gearing and a solid drag.

Great buy

I bought this a few months ago never owned one in my life back lashed it 30 times atleast then found out how to mess with the barrings and now its good to go I throw everything on it jigs, swimbaits, spinner baits, etc. have had no problems good rod good reel

Best for the money

I bought this over a year ago and have no problem at all and almost cast as far as the other high end reels.

A great reel in a small package

I caught my first bass on the other day and it handled it very well. It is also very good at throwing chatterbaits.

Online Reel Purchase

Very good buying experience and happy with purchase

Fantastic Reel!

Casts light lures very well which is a quality that's hard to find. Superb ergonomics and cast quality. Magnetic brakes are nice and strong and have a very linear adjustable range from weakest to strongest. May be the best sub $100 BC reel out there.

Combo is even better!!!

It's an amazing reel by itself, but for an extra $40 you can get it with basically a custom colored Lew's TP1 rod(normally $99). With all Lew's rods, reels, and combos they have rebates based off purchase price. The combo rebate was a $50 Lew's hoodie or a $50 Buck knife with Lew's on the handle. Not sure why stores are saying 14lbs of drag either, this reel is 20lbs of drag and has both magnetic and centrifugal brakes.

Great reel

This is a great reel and definitely worth the money. I have had absolutely no problems with it and it is a dream to use. I am using the white spiderwire with it that is 20 lb test at a 6 lb diameter and it works great. It is very easy to dial it in and make long, accurate casts without issue.

Consistency

This reel is my most consistent reel. It is silky smooth and can cast a mile. I will definitely be buying more Lew's products in the future.

Nice grips, very smooth-unbeatable for price

I bought this reel three mouths ago and it performs like its new!

Best Reel Ever!!

I have had this reel for 10 years, never a hiccup. In some cases you really do get what you pay for.