Baitcast Reels

Easy to setup and easy to use

Being new to bait casting I spent quite a bit of time researching a number of different reels before deciding on this one. So glad I did as it was very easy to set up and use after some backyard practice. Watching a number of how to videos on YouTube was very helpful and I highly recommend newbys to do so

So far so good

Shipping was fast. I've mated this rod to a St. Croix TIC66MHF, with the hopes of using it for kayak fishing, tautog, flounder, sea bass. and even light trolling. I hope the 20lbs of drag will come in handy for these purposes. So far I've used it once, and am very happy with how smooth the reel is, though I'm still getting used to casting with a baitcaster. One big disappointment for me is the stock handle, I instantly upgraded to the Ambassadeur power handle. I found the existing ... read more Click to read full text of review titled "So far so good". handle to be too small to comfortably work with.

great reel

I brought several revo sx 1st gen when they first came out and still have all of them and are just as smooth as the day I bought them. That being said I would not trade them for 2nd or 3rd gen. The new ones feel great for a while but do not last near as long. I love revos I have 10 of them but if the quality of the new ones don't get better I'll have to start looking else where. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

No Questions asked!

I have 2 of the Revo SX reels, 1 STX, and 1 C4. I have purchased many bass pro reels, along with a couple Diawa and Quantum models as well around this price range and by far these have excelled with no questions asked. The 2 SX reels I own are going on 2 years and are practically as good as the day I purchased them. Yes they have a bit of a sticker shock, but do some research online and you can find some online coupons sometimes. So if you are considering one of these reels, pull the ... read more Click to read full text of review titled "No Questions asked!". trigger...you wont be disappointed. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Rock solid

accidentally lost rod/reel in lake- retrieved it after 2 days on the bottom and it still works like a boss. It did need a little cleaning and grease though. Caught my all time best largemouth (8lbs) on it last summer too. Tried and true reels, my dad still uses two ambassadeurs that are over 40 years old and doesn't miss a beat. You can't go wrong with an ambassadeur!

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.

Love this little affordable Baitcaster

My friend Ken bought me two Skeeter Fishing poles for my retirement and they both had this reel on them...I love them! They have been catching me fish for 4 years and have no sign of slowing down. Yes, I have more expensive reels, but these are the ones that I fish with!

H2o mettle reels

I own several of these reels and love them. Some are over three years old and still going strong. Best value on a reel, period.

Smooth as glass!

I own several Garcia's and this is by far the best one. The only reels I'll ever own thank y'all so much. Awesome product ☺

beginner's luck..

i'm a new caster and choose this bc reel as a starter. i just bought it and it really great in all aspect. first impression, the look is astonishingly beautiful and caught my attention to have one. next, the performance is great, the high ratio gear making it fast retrieval when catching a bite and the controlling the lure action made easier. as a newbie the have a lot to learn. i'm in love with this reel and cant wait to explore it further. thanks abu garcia. two thumbs up. [This review was ... read more Click to read full text of review titled "beginner's luck..". collected as part of a promotion.]

Decent reel for the money

I picked this up to replace a 20 year old 5000 abu that had a bad bearing. It casts decent and I can get a little more distance than I could with the old one. This is my heavy bait/ swim bait rig for now as I'll probably upgrade to a striper special in a year or so.

fantastic reel

I bought this reel to fish at lake Tawakoni it worked great. very good reel. shipped and received quickly

Cast a mile!!

I bought this reel last Friday and took it to the bay the next day and I love this reel!! I adjusted the braking system the way the manual said by weight and it cast perfect and I don't even have to use my thumb at the end of the cast! It's very smooth and has very nice clicking drag star and clicking spool tension knob for fine adjustments. It was a very windy day and I had no problems casting into the wind after following the manual. I will be buying another one soon. This now my go to bait casting reel.

Online Reel Purchase

Very good buying experience and happy with purchase

Great reel

I like how easy it is for beginners to use and is great with live bait.

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

smooth

I bought the reel for my son who as of yet said anything negative about it. I myself would like to thank academy for the service of getting it to me in such a quick time frame. I had bought it thru another site and it was going to take 3 weeks to get to my door. Academy had it there on the third day of buying it. Thank you

One of the best!

I have had this reel for a while now and use it every weekend. Fast retrieve and mega drag to bring in the big girls! If you haven't tried 13 Fishing reels yet, what are you waiting for. One of the best period!

Great for first time baitcast users

I've tried shimano baitcasters and always heat it with light baits ... this thing is way smoother and easier to use once adjusted ! Highly recommended for anyone to use my favorite baitcaster next to the lews orange crush I just got .

Purchased as a combo at my local Academy.

Picked this up combo up this past week at an Academy in Austin. The Mach 1 was mated to a Lew's IM8 graphite rod for $139.00. I freaking love this thing!!! This is coming from a guy who can birds nest a baitcast setup just by looking at it. It took me a few minutes on YouTube and I had the Mach 1 ready to go. Got it out to Lake Travis this weekend and didn't even think about touching any of my other setups. I ended up catching 4 good sized bass, one of which was my easily personal best. ... read more Click to read full text of review titled "Purchased as a combo at my local Academy.". This reel instills confidence, even for a beginner like myself. I will buy more Lew's products in the future!!

Another Great Reel From 13 Fishing!

This is my second reel from 13 Fishing. After picking up a Concept A I figured I would try the entry level Inception and couldn't be happier. This reel is top quality all the way. Go buy one today you won't be disappointed.

great reel

I bought this about two weeks ago and it works great. Smooth casting specially with a bull on the line.

Best bait caster type crappie reel... Period

This reel has a true free spool unlike the other crappie reels out there.  The release is on the top right of the reel instead of underneath like the others.  The release works no matter what position the handle is in as well.  It's a little heavier than other reels but it helps balance out the long rods.   Some people comment that the line gets between the spool and the housing and that is because they put too much line on , only fill it to within 1/8 inch from full.  I have used it with power ... read more Click to read full text of review titled "Best bait caster type crappie reel... Period". pro braid as well as mono and have had no problems.  It's my fav reel for use on my b&m ss rods. 

Good price

decent real to just hold your line with never good for casting

love this reel

I bought this reel about a year ago and have not had a problem out of it yet i have it matched with a daiwa 6'6" rod and is great for fishing worms or smaller crank baits

amazing performance

I have been using this reel for 1 year now and it has been amazing I have used this reel in saltwater freshwater and it as never failed me. great product

Super smooth

I received one of these reels as a gift, and immediately went out and bought another one of the best reels I've ever owned, it out cast and out performs many of my higher end reels.

Great Reel

I own several of these reels. Very smooth action and very dependable. They are better than other much more expensive reels that I have owned.

very smooth and great retrieve speed

I had my eye on this reel since it came out, but my dad wouldn't buy it for me, so i got a job and this was my first purchase with no hesitation. I love this reel so far and cat't wait to catch a 10 pounder.

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.