Browning tackle.

keithdog · 07-25-09, 07:30 PM

I'll start by saying I am not advicating the purchase of Browning tackle, nor am I interrested in buying Browning tackle. I have nothing against or in favor of Browning tackle. But I was paging through the BPS catalog looking at the various reels like i've done a thousand times, no, make that 10,000 times. And it hit me, despite all the post I've read in here over the years, I can't remember reading about a single reel or rod made by Browning. I'm sure I've missed a few but you rarely hear mention of Browning tackle. Even my friends never mention Browning tackle. Sooo, just curious as to what the opinions regarding Browning rods and reels is in here amoungst our brethern?

BigBassin144 · 07-25-09, 10:03 PM

I have heard very little to none about browning tackle, but from the looks of the reels they appear very pfluegerish (more like BPS reels, but those are pfluegers too). Now there rods also remind me of BPS's. I don't know who makes those for BPS though.

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keithdog · 07-26-09, 01:34 AM

If I remember correctly, Garcia used to make the 300 spinning reel way back in the late 60's or early 70's. And then I believe Garcia quit making that reel and Browning introduced it in their lineup. In fact, I think that was the beginning of Browning fishing tackle.

MallenManson · 07-26-09, 07:18 AM

I was gonna check out the Browning Medallion GT at Bass Pro yesterday, but never made it there. Did make it to Jay's Sporting Goods, Hooters and the Tigers game though! lol

I had a Browning Medallion spinning reel about 10-12 years ago and flat out loved it! Sadly, my ex roommate had it in his jeep when he moved to Florida
Still have the 2 extra spools it came with

MallenManson · 07-26-09, 08:26 AM

Been kickin around the idea of grabbing a baitcaster and happened across a browning on clearance at BPS online. The browning fishing midas.
It's gotten pretty impressive reviews

nofearengineer · 07-26-09, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by keithdog

If I remember correctly, Garcia used to make the 300 spinning reel way back in the late 60's or early 70's. And then I believe Garcia quit making that reel and Browning introduced it in their lineup. In fact, I think that was the beginning of Browning fishing tackle.

Browning had their name on the Mitchell reels from 1980-1983, but it was just a branding type of thing, like an Eddie Brauer Ford Explorer.

abu4600 · 07-26-09, 05:03 PM

I have 2 citori baitcasters that are probably 5 years or older, cant remember when they first came out but they work just as good today as the first time I used them.

07-25-09, 07:30 PM	#1
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Browning tackle. I'll start by saying I am not advicating the purchase of Browning tackle, nor am I interrested in buying Browning tackle. I have nothing against or in favor of Browning tackle. But I was paging through the BPS catalog looking at the various reels like i've done a thousand times, no, make that 10,000 times. And it hit me, despite all the post I've read in here over the years, I can't remember reading about a single reel or rod made by Browning. I'm sure I've missed a few but you rarely hear mention of Browning tackle. Even my friends never mention Browning tackle. Sooo, just curious as to what the opinions regarding Browning rods and reels is in here amoungst our brethern?

07-25-09, 10:03 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I have heard very little to none about browning tackle, but from the looks of the reels they appear very pfluegerish (more like BPS reels, but those are pfluegers too). Now there rods also remind me of BPS's. I don't know who makes those for BPS though. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-26-09, 07:18 AM	#4
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	I was gonna check out the Browning Medallion GT at Bass Pro yesterday, but never made it there. Did make it to Jay's Sporting Goods, Hooters and the Tigers game though! lol I had a Browning Medallion spinning reel about 10-12 years ago and flat out loved it! Sadly, my ex roommate had it in his jeep when he moved to Florida Still have the 2 extra spools it came with __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

07-26-09, 08:26 AM	#5
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Been kickin around the idea of grabbing a baitcaster and happened across a browning on clearance at BPS online. The browning fishing midas. It's gotten pretty impressive reviews __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

07-26-09, 01:34 AM	#3
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	If I remember correctly, Garcia used to make the 300 spinning reel way back in the late 60's or early 70's. And then I believe Garcia quit making that reel and Browning introduced it in their lineup. In fact, I think that was the beginning of Browning fishing tackle.

07-26-09, 05:03 PM	#7
abu4600 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brandon Mississippi Posts: 480	I have 2 citori baitcasters that are probably 5 years or older, cant remember when they first came out but they work just as good today as the first time I used them.

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