US reels

BigBurlyBass · 06-07-11, 10:06 PM

Does any one have any US reels? If so how do you like them, do they cast like they advertise ya know, longer more effertless casts, and there does not seem to be to much difference between the super caster 1000, and the super caster 1000 pro. They are looking kinda good to me I am starting to think about buying one, but I wan't to see what guys think of them.

BigBassin144 · 06-07-11, 10:16 PM

I think eliminating friction at the levelwind is a good idea, but I just can't stand the looks of those things. I just think the reels look very gimmicky. I think you'd be better off to stick with one of the big three: Daiwa, Shimano, Abu Garcia.

BB

BigBurlyBass · 06-07-11, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

I think eliminating friction at the levelwind is a good idea, but I just can't stand the looks of those things. I just think the reels look very gimmicky. I think you'd be better off to stick with one of the big three: Daiwa, Shimano, Abu Garcia.

BB

Yeah I hate how they look also but if they really do perform that much better like what they say they do then I would buy one and try it out. The big three WHERE'S QUANTUM? Shimano and Abu Garcia are good though

Bassboss · 06-08-11, 11:58 AM

Fuggetabout quantum!

lol

They look like good reel to me. Let us know how ya like 'em bud, I love the idea behind them!

lilmule · 06-08-11, 12:44 PM

They partnered up with BASS/ABA,at most aba/bass combined events they offer to spool up with line and you test for free,after event can either hand back or buy.
Also get a discount if aba/bass member.Weekend series etc.

nofearengineer · 06-08-11, 12:46 PM

I've actually wanted to try out one of these for a long time, but obviously, living in the Dead Zone of Southwestern Indiana, I have no access to them.

I think the level wind is ingenious, though I am skeptical about the reverse rotation spool. If you think of your thumb as a pawl, the problem is obvious. I've never seen a pawl that faced into the direction of rotation. Positive feedback is a real pain.

carolina-rig-01 · 06-11-11, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

I think eliminating friction at the levelwind is a good idea, but I just can't stand the looks of those things. I just think the reels look very gimmicky. I think you'd be better off to stick with Abu Garcia.

BB

There you go Anthony I fixed it for you

. One of my tournament partners dad has a few of them. I am not sure which model he has but he seems to really like them. I was tempted to by them for my wife when we were building her arsenal up this winter for our tournament season but I was concerned that she might have issues with casting them since she is used to my Revos.

WTL · 06-11-11, 09:09 AM

With the reverse rotation on that spool, if a lesser angler were ever to get a backlash, (something I've only read about out here), wouldn't you have more trouble picking at the backlash?

g_rigor · 06-20-11, 06:17 PM

I found one on e-bay for less than half the price of retail over a year ago and i really like it. Casts good, havent had any backlashes, and i've got all the pins pulled out on the centrifugal brake. Just use the up/down adjustment on the levelwind bar.

BigBassin144 · 06-20-11, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by g_rigor

I found one on e-bay for less than half the price of retail over a year ago and i really like it. Casts good, havent had any backlashes, and i've got all the pins pulled out on the centrifugal brake. Just use the up/down adjustment on the levelwind bar.

If all the pins are pulled out, that means all the brakes are on.

BB

g_rigor · 06-21-11, 03:42 PM

My mistake, i got it backwards. All of them are in, oops.

06-07-11, 10:06 PM	#1
BigBurlyBass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 188	US reels Does any one have any US reels? If so how do you like them, do they cast like they advertise ya know, longer more effertless casts, and there does not seem to be to much difference between the super caster 1000, and the super caster 1000 pro. They are looking kinda good to me I am starting to think about buying one, but I wan't to see what guys think of them.

06-07-11, 10:16 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I think eliminating friction at the levelwind is a good idea, but I just can't stand the looks of those things. I just think the reels look very gimmicky. I think you'd be better off to stick with one of the big three: Daiwa, Shimano, Abu Garcia. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

06-08-11, 11:58 AM	#4
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Fuggetabout quantum! lol They look like good reel to me. Let us know how ya like 'em bud, I love the idea behind them! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

06-08-11, 12:46 PM	#6
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	I've actually wanted to try out one of these for a long time, but obviously, living in the Dead Zone of Southwestern Indiana, I have no access to them. I think the level wind is ingenious, though I am skeptical about the reverse rotation spool. If you think of your thumb as a pawl, the problem is obvious. I've never seen a pawl that faced into the direction of rotation. Positive feedback is a real pain. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

06-11-11, 09:09 AM	#8
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	With the reverse rotation on that spool, if a lesser angler were ever to get a backlash, (something I've only read about out here), wouldn't you have more trouble picking at the backlash? __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

06-08-11, 12:44 PM	#5
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	They partnered up with BASS/ABA,at most aba/bass combined events they offer to spool up with line and you test for free,after event can either hand back or buy. Also get a discount if aba/bass member.Weekend series etc.

06-20-11, 06:17 PM	#9
g_rigor BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: visalia,ca Posts: 15	I found one on e-bay for less than half the price of retail over a year ago and i really like it. Casts good, havent had any backlashes, and i've got all the pins pulled out on the centrifugal brake. Just use the up/down adjustment on the levelwind bar.

06-21-11, 03:42 PM	#11
g_rigor BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: visalia,ca Posts: 15	My mistake, i got it backwards. All of them are in, oops.

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