Baitcast Reels

Old world quality so rare these days.

I purchased my C3 6500 many years ago. It has never let me down, and keeps doing what its supposed to do. I own other casting reels, both round and low profile. Some cost considerably more than my C3, but I feel it is the highest quality reel I own.

super strong

i have 2 of these reel models for many many years. i have no problems with them at all. i use them at least 4-5 time a week with out failure. i have tried a lot of different brands and most have failed in one way or another. these are the best i have found and they have a very reasonable price to go with them. these are very high quality reels. i am hooked on these reels for sure. i have caught hundreds upon hundreds of fish on these reels and look forward to the next hundreds upon hundreds to ... read more Click to read full text of review titled "super strong". be caught. thanks for a quality reel.

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.

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!!!!

Promax for life!!!

I have 2 pro max and they out perform my 160$ Revo sx reel. Very smooth casting and retrieve with backlashing not being an issue anymore. I can set the breaking system to 20% or less on my pro max where my Revo has to be set to 50% or more. I love promax and they're worth a 160 reel price.

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.

Oldies but Goodies

I am still using an Ambassadeur 5500 that I bought in 1975. I have used it in fresh and salt water. Largest fresh water was a 29 pound striper, salt water was a 54pound red. It was and still is my favorite reel. It went with me when I was in the military, fished in the Mediterranean and the Aegean as well. My daughter can't wait till I hand it down [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

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.]

Good reel but could be better

This is a great reel and cast far. But if you can spare a few more dollars do yourself a favor and get the pro version. This comes with the knob/switch that lets you adjust the brake system a little better. This reel doesn't have that option, everything that needs to be adjusted needs to have the plate off first. But other then that good reel for the price!

Reel that will last!

If you want something dependable that will last go for the Lew's brand $100 and up. This reel gets the job done, it cast far and it's smooth, but if you can fork out a little bit more money get the tournament pro series!

Excellent Reel!

This is hands down my new favorite workhorse reel! I decided to replace a couple of Curado I's at the beginning of the year and I was not impressed with the new K's after fishing them. I returned and checked out 13 Fishing. I was extremely impressed with the build quality and even more impressed when I fished it. It's a great size, way lighter than the Curado I replaced and handles every lure I have thrown on it. I quickly picked up a second in the 7.3:1 ratio and will be purchasing more soon!

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 reel for the $$

I bought this reel a couple months ago I have used it a lot and have probably caught around 120 bass on it already. it casts REEL smooth and works great. backlashes are extremely rare and it is a good reel if you want something nice but dont have $200 to blow on a casting reel.

Great for catching the fish that normally get away

I bought the Lexa last year, after missing a few big fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Since then, I've landed monster Redfish, Sharks, Black Drum, and other species of saltwater fish. Feels good to know that I have the power to reel them in, while having a smooth reel to boot. Perfect gift for the fishermen that doesn't want to tell anymore stories about "The one that got away!" Highly recommended

Great price and a Great Reel!!

I was skeptical at first based on the price only being $100 but I gave it a try after reading some online reviews and I could not be happier. FI have a few 13 Fishing reels, some Abu reels, Daiwa and Shimano reels and after fishing this reel a few times I am very impressed. It is not as lightweight as the Concept reels from 13 Fishing but it is also $75 cheaper so that is to be expected. I hauled in some nice trout in Galveston bay using this reel and had zero complaints. For $100 you cannot ... read more Click to read full text of review titled "Great price and a Great Reel!!". find a better reel than this IMO.z

Awsome Reel!

I have alot of 13 fishing baitcast reels. For the price of this reel you can't go wrong. Being a fresh and saltwater reel makes it an even better deal. I love this reel and will be purchasing more of them!

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.

I LOVE THIS REEL

I LOVE THIS REEL I HAVE A QUANTUM $250 ABU GARCIA $300 A DAIWA A SHIMANO AND 25 ZEBCOS AND THIS REEL IS THE BEST.I WILL BE GETING 1 OR 2 MORE.

Good above average reel

This isn't a pro series reel, but it gets the job done if you're on a budget. But if you can afford the pro series get the pro series!

Best customer service

This reel is good quality but I returned it to lews because of its multi stop reverse (not a problem with reel but i don't like that feature) and they converted it to zero reverse. I'm now a lews customer for life, lews products are high performance reels.

Awesome bait cast reel!

I just bought this reel, love it almost identical to the older Mystic! Love my Mystic and I am really enjoying my Tach-40! Casting is wonderful, don't have to throw it hard to make it cast far and retrieving is awesome! So so smooth even smoother than my old Mystic! Buy it you won't regret it!

Great price great reel all around great

This is a great reel no stuff if this had a bass master classic winners name on it the price would be $250-300 will buy nothing but this reel from now on already purchased 3 more to add to the locker

great reel

it casts a mile is super smooth and very reliable it is a work horse and has stood up to everything ive put it through

great reel

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

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.

smooth

Picked one up little over a year ago now have 11. Traded all my old reels in. Better than most reels priced twice as much. Smooth, light and tough as nails plus a 3 year warranty it doesn't get any better.

Awesome Product!

I absolutely won't hit the water without my Ardent rods & Reels!, my Ardents were my weapon of choice on Season 4 of "Force on Force" on the World Fishing Network.- Eric Bruss, ArmyBassAnglers National Pro-Staff & and Host of "Press the Attack" on the HOOAH Channel.

Slick and smooth !

I really like this reel a lot. It really slings those bait out there and is very smooth retrieving. I may start using H2O reel for all my rods. They seem to be a great value also.

Very smooth

I've had this reel a month paired w/ a 7' heavy rod. This reel is very smooth both when casting and retrieving. Setting this reel up was very simple and haven't had any horrible backlashes. Very pleased with my purchase.