Midas

3dkicker · 05-19-08, 09:15 PM

Didn't want to hijack Zook's post on the Okuma reel but I've been throwing the Browning Midas this spring. Yesterday I decided to let a swim bait fly deep into the pad field I was fishing. I was amazed at the distance I was getting from this reel

. Part of the reason I believe for the distance was the extra wide spool and it's matched with a wrap around rod. I really let one go and just watched it sail. As I said....amazed. It outperforms my Shimano Scorpion.

I can't wait until the topwater bite kicks in on the river.

Buzz Wing · 05-19-08, 09:50 PM

How much does that retail for, 3d? Looks like a nice reel...

-Buzz

bamabassman · 05-19-08, 09:51 PM

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

zooker · 05-19-08, 09:53 PM

i had a pinnacle 100 bait caster that simply was awesome at throwing a light finesse baits.. i tried it on crank baits man did it flat sling a shad rap.. my problem with it was it was too small to fit my big old paws and would cramp up my hand after about an hour..
i gave it to a friend..

zooker

3dkicker · 05-19-08, 10:00 PM

BPS has it listed for $149 but it was $99 during the spring sale. I picked up the wide spool with the heavier drag (16.5 lbs).
Only negative - small angular edge on right side of the reel that my hand hasn't gotten used to it being there. Other than that no complaints.

Zooker - this isn't a small reel. Too bad you didn't make it up to test this one out.

lowrider · 05-20-08, 04:59 AM

i looked up that reel in a combo from bps for $199.

proves the "get what you pay for" theory, i know somebody that bought one of the cheaper brownings and hates it. it makes noises when you cast that sound like a transmission going out.

3dkicker · 05-20-08, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lowrider

proves the "get what you pay for" theory, i know somebody that bought one of the cheaper brownings and hates it. it makes noises when you cast that sound like a transmission going out.

Every company is like that. I've purchased a bunch of Shimano's, Abu's, and Quantum's over the years in all price ranges. I've purchased a bad reel every once in a while. Doesn't matter which brand, bait casting or spinning. But I've also got some great reels too.

05-19-08, 09:15 PM	#1
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Midas Didn't want to hijack Zook's post on the Okuma reel but I've been throwing the Browning Midas this spring. Yesterday I decided to let a swim bait fly deep into the pad field I was fishing. I was amazed at the distance I was getting from this reel . Part of the reason I believe for the distance was the extra wide spool and it's matched with a wrap around rod. I really let one go and just watched it sail. As I said....amazed. It outperforms my Shimano Scorpion. I can't wait until the topwater bite kicks in on the river. Attached Images __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

05-19-08, 09:53 PM	#4
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	i had a pinnacle 100 bait caster that simply was awesome at throwing a light finesse baits.. i tried it on crank baits man did it flat sling a shad rap.. my problem with it was it was too small to fit my big old paws and would cramp up my hand after about an hour.. i gave it to a friend.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

05-19-08, 10:00 PM	#5
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	BPS has it listed for $149 but it was $99 during the spring sale. I picked up the wide spool with the heavier drag (16.5 lbs). Only negative - small angular edge on right side of the reel that my hand hasn't gotten used to it being there. Other than that no complaints. Zooker - this isn't a small reel. Too bad you didn't make it up to test this one out. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

05-19-08, 09:50 PM	#2
Buzz Wing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hudson, MI Posts: 1,219	How much does that retail for, 3d? Looks like a nice reel... -Buzz

05-19-08, 09:51 PM	#3
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

05-20-08, 04:59 AM	#6
lowrider BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 937	i looked up that reel in a combo from bps for $199. proves the "get what you pay for" theory, i know somebody that bought one of the cheaper brownings and hates it. it makes noises when you cast that sound like a transmission going out.

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