Bass Pro Shops® MegaCast® Baitcast Reel
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- Easily palmable design
- Recurve handle
- Graphite frame
- 10-position magnetic braking system
- 4-bearing system
- Machined-aluminum spool
- Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse
Our MegaCast Baitcaster Reel is now more palmable than ever with lightweight features like our recurve handle and graphite frame. It’s also never been smoother with a 4-bearing system and 10-position magnetic braking system. Other features include 6.3:1 gearing, machined-aluminum spool, Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse, 12 lbs. of drag power and a smooth star drag.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by catfishman14 Good reel for cheap price
I wanted to get started in baitcasting and used this reel since i used it for trolling and this reel is smooth, casts well, doesn't backlash too much if you know how to work a baitcaster, and this reel has been used over time bout 3 years now!
April 9, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by ksbassman1976 excelent little reel
I bought this reel for my stepson and I have had to take it for a spin myself a couple of times. This reel out preforms its price. I would say it preforms like a reel twice its price tag atleast. Its very smooth and seems to be very reliable too. I have thrown 3/8 oz. spinnerbaits with it and cought fish and it worked very well. the drag system is good and dosnt have a problem casting and retreves like a name brand reel. Love to buy a couple of the new ones for myself for topwater. Good job bass pro with another affordable reel for the bass pro arsenal. This is a perfect reel for beginners and intermediate anglers.
April 8, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Xandefish Best for beginners
Good reel for beginners!
Low price!
Works fine!
Poor finish
December 5, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by AverageFisher1 Decent Reel
I purchased this reel as my first baitcast . In the beginning i had alot of trouble with backlash (birds nest ) after a while i figured out some little tips and tricks . Now i rarely ever get a backlash . I also bought this as a combo . The rod it comes with is outstanding . Only if it was a 2 piece.
June 16, 2012
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Reliable as you are. Just caught and released a 10lbs.8oz and 8lbs.8oz last week using this reall. Will it handle a big Tuna? It just might.My fish Tested the drag that worked flawlessly and I have come to expect that from Abu Garcia. Have been using their products for 5o yers with no issues Buy this reel!Answers
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Thread line through guides from the tip of the rod to the reel. Put line through the level wind & under bottom of reel spool out the back of the reel. Hold end of line, pull line from behind levelwind over spool. Tie snug overhand knot around that line to make loop around reel spool. Gently pull line from supply spool to slide knot to reel spool. Hold line between fingers and reel onto spool under light tension until 1/8" below spool flange edge. Line needs to come off top of rotating supply spool. Best way is to have your wife or whatever hold line spool with a pencil through the hole in middle of line spool.
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First, remove the old line and thread the new line through the rod guides. Tie the new line to the spool on the reel. At this point, put the pencil or reel filling station into the new spool if you have either one. Another good alternative is to have a friend hold the spool adding a little tension while installing the new line.Next, crank the bait caster to loop the line around the reel's spool until it is filled to a quarter of an inch from the outer rim. Make sure the line feeds from the top of the supply spool in order to prevent the line from being twisted. Feel free to use a significant amount of pressure while filling the reel. Twists and tangles, which can later foul the line, are easily avoided by winding the line tightly. If the line looks loopy or tangled, more pressure is needed.
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Magnetic cast control when set properly reduces backlashes when you cast.A:
Magnetic brake adjustment. Helps control spool speed during cast. Lower numbers less braking, higher numbers more. Start with halfway setting and practice casting.A:
IT'S A BRAKE ADJUSTMENT FOR THE REEL TO HELP PREVENT BACKLASH.Answers
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Knob on right side of reel is spool tension adjustment. It helps stop the spool at end of cast. Start by tying on what you want to cast. Tighten knob a few turns. Hold rod out straight, push spool release. Loosen knob till lure slowly falls to floor. Spool should stop when lure stops. Start there and practice casting. Less tension on spool = longer casts.
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The dial on the left side plate is the magnetic braking system.The knob located on the handle side under the start drag is the cast control knob, which its purpose is to apply continuous frictions to the end of the spool shaft, assistance the centrifugal brake system in maintaining the correct spool speed to prevent backlashes.
Star Drag located just under the reel handle.
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i just need a link or something to help me out i don't want to break itAnswers
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with a phillips screwdriver take off the side plates then lube it with reel grease
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push up the black button on the magnet control button side, and twist the front of the sideplate down(the one with the BPS logo)at the same time.its a little tricky the first time.
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first, you need a quality oil and grease. i suggest KVD's hot sauce. if the handle is on the right, then hold the handle side in your right hand, and with your left hand, press down the black trigger on the right hand side, the magnet side, and while thats pressed down, twist the entire plate counter clockwise. then remove the spool. this will get you into the beginning of the process.Answers
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NO it only comes in orange
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no it doesn't.A:
nope i tried to get red or blue but it didnt come in another colorDetails:
its the tiny little trigger on the magnet side of the reel?Answers
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push it up and twist the sideplate front down and it will release the sideplate.
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you press that in and twist that entire side plate counter clockwise to get the side plate and magnets off, letting you take out the spool and disassemble the reel.Details:
is this reel compatible with the Team Daiwa® Light and Tough Bass Rod - Trigger - Model TL7011RB?Answers
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i have mine on a carrot stick but it is compatable
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Yes, in fact, I have the same reel and I think you realized that the rod sucks so pretty soon I am going to get a new reel. I am thinking about getting a Vendetta instead of the ones you said. I have had experience with Daiwa once and I have to say their products are cheap.
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no. the colors will clash and no fish wants to get caught by someone who cant coordinate. ok seriously reels have a universal mount, so yes it will work fine.Answers
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bass pro XPS flurocabon in any thing from 2lb test to 20lb testA:
The line you choose should be specific to your rod and technique. Not the reel!!
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I would use Original Stren 14 pound mono clear blue. The line is very work able and it casts great with hardly any backlash.
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i would use trilene xt
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I use Cajun Line and it works VERY well!Answers
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Stren Sonic braid is the best I have to say it works awesome on it!A:
i recomend trilene 8lb extra tough line from berkley
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