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Bass Pro Shops® MegaCast® Metal Round Baitcast Reel
- Versatile, dependable and strong
- Unyielding all-metal frame
- 3-bearing system includes PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse
- On/off bait clicker switch
- Easy-adjusting star drag
If you're looking for a dependable baitcaster that's adaptable to many situations, but don't want to spend big money to get set up, our MegaCast Metal Round Baitcast Reel is the reel for you. Its all-metal frame is solid and unyielding and houses a 3-bearing system that includes our exclusive PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse. Equipped with an on/off bait clicker switch and easy-adju [Read More]
- Versatile, dependable and strong
- Unyielding all-metal frame
- 3-bearing system includes PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse
- On/off bait clicker switch
- Easy-adjusting star drag
If you're looking for a dependable baitcaster that's adaptable to many situations, but don't want to spend big money to get set up, our MegaCast Metal Round Baitcast Reel is the reel for you. Its all-metal frame is solid and unyielding and houses a 3-bearing system that includes our exclusive PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse. Equipped with an on/off bait clicker switch and easy-adjusting star drag.
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Is this a good starter reel for musky? Casting? Bait? Both?
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I would say no unless the fish are minnows size. I just have used three of them fishing for catfish. The biggest fish of the day was a 5lbs. fish and the reel would slip. I had to use my thumb to control the spool. I could not get the drag set tight enough to stop line being pulled of the reel. I would do what I plan on doing and spend the extra money for a better grade reel.
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I think it mite be a little lite for big muskys? I think it would handle one but not on a regular bases'esDetails:
i want to buy this reel becuz its cheap and i wanted a round reel to bass fish with or muskie fish with but i cant find what kind of casting brake does it haveAnswers
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There is a thumbwheel behind the reel lever that adjusts the brake, works GREAT!Details:
i bought 30 pound line for my other pool but i was just wondering for this reelAnswers
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I have 50 pound line on mine, no problem!A:
I would use braided. I put 50lb Power Pro moss green when I had this reel and it worked fine. I wouldn't put 30lb mono, this reel is pretty small.
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The reel is not rated for 30 pound mono test. If the line is braided it would be ok, otherwise not.Details:
I might be getting this reel and i have 50 lb test line that i use and i was just wonderingthanks
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I have 50 pound line on mine, no problem!A:
50 lb braid would work good . I have 80 lb on mine ! The reason is one I have a big spool of it . Two the line dose't bite in to the spool when you get a canary ! I put 30 lb braid on a reel a few years ago. It bit in to the spool so bad that at the end of the day I had cut most of the line out of the reel !A:
If it's braided it won't be a problem. I put it on mine when I had this reel. It casted fine when I used Power Pro Moss Green 50lb test.A:
Is it mono or braid...mono, NO...braid YES.Details:
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This reel is listed to work best with 12 or 16 lb test line with 200 yards.We do not have a listing for 20 lbs test line, but it will not hold 200 maybe 165 or so.
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Diameter(reel shell) =2.5 inWidth (across the shell)=2.75 in
Reel arm length= 4 in
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OA width is 5 inches. OA depth is 3.5 inches. Height is 2.75 inchesAnswers
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I wouldn't recommend this reel for catfish. I was reeling in a 5lb drum and this reel wasn't that reliable. I would hate to reel in a big one with this reel. If you want a cheap reliable reel for catfish. Check out my reveiw on Bass Pro Shop Snagging Special Reel.A:
it is in about the same boat but cheaper i would compare it to like a abu 5600Details:
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You 'll need to develop an educated thumb. thats what my dad told me ! Go to a pond, field any wide open area . Use a 2oz bank sinker . hold the spool with your thumb , push the button while holding the rod a 2 o'clock let up pressure if the sinker starts to drop fast . Tighten the tention knob so that the sinker just drops slowly. Do this when ever you change luers , it helps keep the backlash's at bay. Now when you cast push the button let out a foot of line from the tip of the rod, hold the spool with your thumb , bring the rod tip back over your shoulder . Swing the rod forward at about the 12-1 o'clock let up pressure on the spool .( Here's where the educated thumb part comes in) Watch the sinker as it starts to slow down start to put pressure on the spool to slow it down, then stop it when it hits the water after awhile you'll get the hang of it . Soon you'll be able to drop a plug in a bucket at any distance !A:
it is on the right hand side it is a little crome buttonA:
Casting with this reel is very easy, however if you are not used to level wind style reels they are a pain. Best go practice at a park with a weight only. The key I have found is too toss the instead of really trying to fling it. As you cast keep an eye on your weight or lure and just before it hits the water put your thumb on the spool and stop it then release it again to let your bait or lure settle into position straight down from where it entered depending on movement of water. But practice a lot with it and you will be fine.A:
the button is on the right side of the reel on the frame of the reel. It is between the spool and the reel handle.
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It's the silver sheetmetal tab sticking up on the handle side of the reel, just towards the back.Details:
I have been looking over these reviews and im a little curious...Answers
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yes i brought in a 51 pound flat head with itA:
I have 50 pound spider wire on mine and it handled a 38 inch sturgeon. It was a fight but isn't that what its all about.A:
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yes just get some heavy braid line and you should be good to go. I have used this reel to land many red snappers.
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the drag might not be heavy enough. I don't think it is more than about 12#. If you think you have a good chance at a blue cat that big, I would probably go to a bass pro cat maxx or abu c4 or c3.Details:
If not whats the best for it so it can cast well and pull in the monsters..Thanks..
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good i use 60 lb big game and has no problemA:
this is a good reel for 10-17 pound line
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If you put 40-50 lb test on the reel, you will make it very easy for a big fish to spool the reel. My advice to you is to get familiar with braided line. Power pro is my favorite,but there are others to choose from. For example, the power pro on my shimano stradic is 50lb test,however it has the diameter of 12lb mono (technically it seems smaller than that because my reel holds more of it than the manufacturer states possible). Get familiar with braided line. It is more expensive,but it is worth it. That way you have tough line,but you also have plenty to let a big fish run with. Braided line also doesn't have to be changed once a year like mono.... It can last 2 or 3 years depending on how much you use it. I hope this helps. TIGHT LINES!!
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Depends how heavy your lure is and what action your rod has. This is definitely and economy reel. I use it for catfishing where I "throw" 2+ ounces of lead with cut bait. There is only the spool tension knob for cast control.A:
I wouldn't go over 20-25lb test. I would look for the line that now has the 40lb capcity but the thickness of 20-25 lb test.
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