New Reel, What do you think? (pic)

BoyoBoyle · 07-23-09, 11:04 PM

Ok... So I went up to Gander Mountain for a new reel. I was looking to spend 40-50$ on something decent. I've owned two reels on this one rod, the first one came with it as a combo, so it wasn't anything special. When that one broke, my friend have me an old one of his that was kinda decent. After a while this reel continued to get worse and worse until a few days ago I decided to get a new one. I looked around and found this Gander Mounatin Pro select 35 reel for 40$. It looked nice, felt solid, has 7 bearings, and it really smooth, and only 40$. I decided to go with this one. So far its been working really nice and I enjoy using it. Going from a reel that skips a whole bunch to a nice one like this really makes you appreciate it. Gear Ratio is 5.2:1.

So, what do you guys think? anyone own this reel before, and if so, how do you feel about it?

keithdog · 07-24-09, 04:39 AM

I don't own onw but Ganders products always seem to perform pretty good. I have a couple of their rods and really like them. Hope you enjoy the new tackle.

WaffleJaw · 07-24-09, 11:35 AM

hey man,as long as it feels good to YOU then thats all that matters...looks like a solid spinning reel..after you pull in a couple of lbs on it you'll see how it holds up....i use two daiwa regal 2500' for my spinning outfits..you can pick those up new for 40 to 50 i believe..waaaay cheap if they're used (ebay)..one of them is going on 6 yr old and still is my main one....little oil and grease and they run like they're brand new.....only grip is the bail is really rough when you engage it....but i use my other hand to slap it shut before i begin my retrieve....no problems.

well congrats on the new reel,its always exciting getting new stuff......I just got paid today so i can finally feed the monkey tomorrow morning at BPS

im not familar with gander mtn...im gonna go check them out...

nofearengineer · 07-24-09, 11:40 AM

Man...Gander Mountain is like Mecca to me. I try to make a pilgrimage there at least once a week.

Jim80 · 07-24-09, 12:40 PM

congrats on the new reel man the most important thing about it is you being happy with it ,as long as you are all else will follow

Jim

nofearengineer · 07-24-09, 06:13 PM

I'm with Waffle, man. I goofed around with that reel today at Gander myselff, and it seems to be decent quality. If you just keep that thing greased and oiled at least once a month or so, it should last a long time.

MallenManson · 07-24-09, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nofearengineer

I'm with Waffle, man. I goofed around with that reel today at Gander myselff, and it seems to be decent quality. If you just keep that thing greased and oiled at least once a month or so, it should last a long time.

I messed with several GM reels a week ago and they all felt good to a different degree or another. (Gander Elite was AWESOME!)

The Pro Select felt like a solid, quality product to me, Boyo. I'm sure you'll be happy with it

MallenManson · 07-24-09, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by WaffleJaw

hey man,as long as it feels good to YOU then thats all that matters...looks like a solid spinning reel..after you pull in a couple of lbs on it you'll see how it holds up....i use two daiwa regal 2500' for my spinning outfits..you can pick those up new for 40 to 50 i believe..waaaay cheap if they're used (ebay)..one of them is going on 6 yr old and still is my main one....little oil and grease and they run like they're brand new.....only grip is the bail is really rough when you engage it....but i use my other hand to slap it shut before i begin my retrieve....no problems.

well congrats on the new reel,its always exciting getting new stuff......I just got paid today so i can finally feed the monkey tomorrow morning at BPS

im not familar with gander mtn...im gonna go check them out...

Gander Mountain is my idea of heaven. The nearest BPS is over 3 hours away, and Cabela's is even further. Nowhere near as big as the others but a quality store in my mind. And at least in the Traverse City store, the salesmen LIVE to recommend stuff and tell you fishing stories for 15 minutes lol

BoyoBoyle · 07-24-09, 10:23 PM

Cool, thanks guys.

Well its been good to me so far. And I love Gander Mountain, I dont even know where the closest BPS or Cabelas is, but Gander Mountain gets the job done!

BigBassin144 · 07-25-09, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MallenManson

Gander Mountain is my idea of heaven. The nearest BPS is over 3 hours away, and Cabela's is even further. Nowhere near as big as the others but a quality store in my mind. And at least in the Traverse City store, the salesmen LIVE to recommend stuff and tell you fishing stories for 15 minutes lol

Is the nearest one to you the Auburn Hills BPS? It's as far from us as it is you, but coming from this way, there's no easy way to get to it. Cabela's on the other hand is about 30 minutes, and so is the new BPS.

BB

nofearengineer · 07-25-09, 11:05 PM

Man...like I said, I love Gander Mountain...especially since they just got in the new Mojo Bass Flippin' Stick...I was like Smeagel holding the One Ring, I tell ya. It hurt to let it go back on the rack.

But I am totally jealous of you guys with BPS and Cabela's close by. We don't have either in Evansville, IN.

MallenManson · 07-26-09, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Is the nearest one to you the Auburn Hills BPS? It's as far from us as it is you, but coming from this way, there's no easy way to get to it. Cabela's on the other hand is about 30 minutes, and so is the new BPS.

BB

Yep, that'd be the one. Drove by it on the way to the Tigers game yesterday, but didn't have alot of extra time to stop

MallenManson · 07-26-09, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by nofearengineer

Man...like I said, I love Gander Mountain...especially since they just got in the new Mojo Bass Flippin' Stick...I was like Smeagel holding the One Ring, I tell ya. It hurt to let it go back on the rack.

But I am totally jealous of you guys with BPS and Cabela's close by. We don't have either in Evansville, IN.

We wants it, precious....

BigBassin144 · 07-26-09, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MallenManson

Yep, that'd be the one. Drove by it on the way to the Tigers game yesterday, but didn't have alot of extra time to stop

Hey, I was just at the Tiger's game on Friday . The first of the two games.

BB

Flippy · 07-26-09, 05:51 PM

nice reel just need to go fishin now- A tool is only what you make of it

BoyoBoyle · 07-26-09, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Flippy

nice reel just need to go fishin now- A tool is only what you make of it

Correct! And it's been working quite well so far.

MallenManson · 07-27-09, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Hey, I was just at the Tiger's game on Friday . The first of the two games.

BB

Sweet! Gotta give it up for Comerica!

WaffleJaw · 07-28-09, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MallenManson

Gander Mountain is my idea of heaven. The nearest BPS is over 3 hours away, and Cabela's is even further. Nowhere near as big as the others but a quality store in my mind. And at least in the Traverse City store, the salesmen LIVE to recommend stuff and tell you fishing stories for 15 minutes lol

yea i did a search,nearest gander mountain is in Sherman,TX...about 44 miles away.....hmmmmmm,..BPS is only 15 minutes away and i pass it going to and from work

.....and my wife's work is next to a dick's sporting goods.

i like the stuff gander has online,ill probably do some ordering that way.....always good to have another place to watch for clearences and specials!!

Patrick Krueger, Jr. · 07-29-09, 04:18 PM

I bought a Gander Mountain brand baitcaster combo that I love, it's with me every trip.

aikenyounggun · 07-29-09, 07:38 PM

heres my little thing with reel: yeah you get what you paid for, or at least with baitcaster, i love my revos.....

but i have caught tons of fish on a 40$ combo, a 20$ berkley bionix and some $20 mitchell spinnin reel and i have caught tons of fish on this and is the same rod that brought in a 9+ lber until the hook came out.... so if it feels good i bets it good

07-23-09, 11:04 PM	#1
BoyoBoyle BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 92	New Reel, What do you think? (pic) Ok... So I went up to Gander Mountain for a new reel. I was looking to spend 40-50$ on something decent. I've owned two reels on this one rod, the first one came with it as a combo, so it wasn't anything special. When that one broke, my friend have me an old one of his that was kinda decent. After a while this reel continued to get worse and worse until a few days ago I decided to get a new one. I looked around and found this Gander Mounatin Pro select 35 reel for 40$. It looked nice, felt solid, has 7 bearings, and it really smooth, and only 40$. I decided to go with this one. So far its been working really nice and I enjoy using it. Going from a reel that skips a whole bunch to a nice one like this really makes you appreciate it. Gear Ratio is 5.2:1. So, what do you guys think? anyone own this reel before, and if so, how do you feel about it?

07-24-09, 11:35 AM	#3
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	hey man,as long as it feels good to YOU then thats all that matters...looks like a solid spinning reel..after you pull in a couple of lbs on it you'll see how it holds up....i use two daiwa regal 2500' for my spinning outfits..you can pick those up new for 40 to 50 i believe..waaaay cheap if they're used (ebay)..one of them is going on 6 yr old and still is my main one....little oil and grease and they run like they're brand new.....only grip is the bail is really rough when you engage it....but i use my other hand to slap it shut before i begin my retrieve....no problems. well congrats on the new reel,its always exciting getting new stuff......I just got paid today so i can finally feed the monkey tomorrow morning at BPS im not familar with gander mtn...im gonna go check them out... __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

07-24-09, 11:40 AM	#4
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Man...Gander Mountain is like Mecca to me. I try to make a pilgrimage there at least once a week. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

07-24-09, 12:40 PM	#5
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	congrats on the new reel man the most important thing about it is you being happy with it ,as long as you are all else will follow Jim __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

07-24-09, 06:13 PM	#6
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	I'm with Waffle, man. I goofed around with that reel today at Gander myselff, and it seems to be decent quality. If you just keep that thing greased and oiled at least once a month or so, it should last a long time. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

07-24-09, 04:39 AM	#2
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I don't own onw but Ganders products always seem to perform pretty good. I have a couple of their rods and really like them. Hope you enjoy the new tackle.

07-24-09, 10:23 PM	#9
BoyoBoyle BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 92	Cool, thanks guys. Well its been good to me so far. And I love Gander Mountain, I dont even know where the closest BPS or Cabelas is, but Gander Mountain gets the job done!

07-25-09, 11:05 PM	#11
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Man...like I said, I love Gander Mountain...especially since they just got in the new Mojo Bass Flippin' Stick...I was like Smeagel holding the One Ring, I tell ya. It hurt to let it go back on the rack. But I am totally jealous of you guys with BPS and Cabela's close by. We don't have either in Evansville, IN. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

07-26-09, 05:51 PM	#15
Flippy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, South Carolina Posts: 96	nice reel just need to go fishin now- A tool is only what you make of it __________________ The B.S. Stops When Tha Trollin Motor Drops

07-29-09, 04:18 PM	#19
Patrick Krueger, Jr. BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 567	I bought a Gander Mountain brand baitcaster combo that I love, it's with me every trip. __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - John Buchan

07-29-09, 07:38 PM	#20
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	heres my little thing with reel: yeah you get what you paid for, or at least with baitcaster, i love my revos..... but i have caught tons of fish on a 40$ combo, a 20$ berkley bionix and some $20 mitchell spinnin reel and i have caught tons of fish on this and is the same rod that brought in a 9+ lber until the hook came out.... so if it feels good i bets it good __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

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