Bass Pro Shops® RCX Power Fishing Baitcast Reels - Left Handed
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- Your tool for successful power-fishing
- 1-piece anodized aluminum frame
- Deep machined-aluminum spool
- 8-bearing system includes Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse
- Externally adjustable Dual Braking System
- Recurve handle
The pros will tell you, power fishing is more about mindset than it is about gear. Covering water, maintaining confidence, and being fearless at the point of attack are all parts of this winning approach. That said, having the right tools feeds right into all of the above. The RCX Baitcaster is perfect for this system because it gives you the ability to ''power-fish'' any technique, with the expectation to succeed—and that can make all the difference. It’s built on a one-piece anodized aluminum frame, with a deep machined-aluminum spool; the quality eight-bearing system features double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings and Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse. Externally adjustable Dual Braking System integrates both magnetic and inertial transfer cast control for trouble-free accuracy in all conditions. Recurve handle and drag star.
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Rated 4.7 out of 5Â by 78
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by dlfinsfan Great crankin' reel
I purchased the 5.4:1 ratio to go on one of my crankbait rods and this reel feels fantastic. The reel action and drag are smooth, it is easy to palm and the thumb bar release and engagement is crisp. I debated for a long time between this reel, the Pro Qualifier 4.7:1 and the Extreme. This was a great value.
March 4, 2010
Rated 4 out of 5Â by BORNTOFISH12 BPS RCX
This is one of the good reels offered by BPS. If you can find one of these reels for sale new or used it is worth picking it up, especially if you can get a good deal on it. I have one and it would be hard for me to get rid of it. It does everything i want in a good baitcasting reel. I'd say it is pretty close to the Pro Qualifier in a lot of aspects.
May 15, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by sggreene Great reel
for the money, these Rick Clunns are great reels. they are built well and tuff. You can dial them in and cast all day. Long lasting too. I've owned several and love them.
April 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Fish2On Great so far
Used only once worked great with a spinnerbait caught one fish no problems.
August 29, 2011
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I flip with this reel in the 7:1 because you want to get the lure back in for another flip quickly to cover more water. Also, when flipping and pitching you want to reel down the slack line quickly before setting the hook. It takes in more line per handle crank which makes it more efficient.
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I use my RCX (Clunn) 6:4:1 reels for all my fishing: flipping, cranking, worming, even topwater. At 10#, drag is a little light, but unless you plan to haul out some hogs from real heavy cover, should be fine.A:Â
its great for flipping gear ratio i got 6.4;1 line i use 50lb bradDetails:Â
I will use this reel about 4-5 times a year.Answers
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i have the right handed reel and i have used it in san fransisco bay and i just use some reel cleaner or reel majic and it works just fine.
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This reel is recommended for Freshwater Fishing.Answers
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To slow the crankbait down and let it stay in the strike zone longer, a bait caster with a 5.2 gear ration is thought to be the best. For Spinner baits a 6.3 is a good choice. There are higher gear ratios and once you have become use to fishing with a bait caster, you can move up. If you only get to have one, I'd suggest the 6.3. You just have to reel slower when throwing crandbaits.
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I would suggest that you use a 5.3:1 gear ratio for crankbaits and spinnerbaits as you can actually wind up cranking these baits way too quickly with a 6.3:1. Also the lower gear ratio will allow you to winch the fish in better without losing power due to the higher gear ratios with 6.3 and 7.1 reels. I own a 5.3 and absolutely love it and plan on buying 2 more for my other crankbait and spinnerbait rods.Answers
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I lost my owners manual and I want to clean it.Answers
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Push the BassPro emblem in and twist the side plate down.A:Â
Push in the Bass Pro emblem and rotate the plate and it should come right off.A:Â
PUSH IN THE BASS PRO EMBLEM IN AND TWIST VERY EASY FOR LUBE AND CLEANINGA:Â
Push in on the Basspro emblem and rotate front of side plate down.
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Push in the Bass pro logo and turn the side cover a 1/4 turn counter clockwise.Answers
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For the money my choice is the RCX. They are reliable, strudy and mine have lasted me for over 5 years. I recently replaced my old RCX's with the current model and have been impressed with the improvements and quality.A:Â
I prefer the Citori. It has better drag power too. For Bass Pro reels, the Pro Qualifier is a better option than the RCX.
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If you find a smoother reel then the RCX i want to know about it. this is a great reel and it is not some cheap junk.
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The RCX reels are great, quality reels. I have had several over the years doing plenty of crankin' and they hold up very well. Smooth as any other quality reel and cast good distance. Be sure to read how to adjust each break mechanism for each lure you use. You have to "educate" your thumb. Practice makes perfect.Answers
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I was told Shimano and Pflueger by two dfferent stores, one in Bossier City, La and the other in Katy, Texas.
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Several people on these Q and A boards have said that Pflueger makes BP reels.Q:Â
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Besides the price: What is the difference between this reel and the discontinued Blue Rick Clunn's RCX Reel?
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The only difference that I can see is that there is a coating on the new RCX reels that give you great grip when the reel gets wet. Other than that they are pretty much identical.I have one of the older blue ones (2008) and I just bought my 3rd and 4th of the new RCX's. They were on sale for a one day price of $60 so how could you go wrong?
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It held up quite well to a few Louisiana Redfish so sure it can be considered a saltwater series reel IMO. It's not sealed like a Calcutta but none of the reels I've ever used are any way. The bearings are stainless. Maintain it properly and it can be a great inshore reel.A:Â
probably not a saltwater series, but it will work just fine in salt water. after done fishin saltwater take reel off rod without unhooking line and set it in a pail of water from your house over nite. have done it many times.A:Â
No not heavy enough
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Since it doesn't say anywhere that it can be used for saltwater, I am going to assume that it is a freshwater reel.Try looking under the saltwater fishing section for reels specially made for saltwater fishing.
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braid works as good on the rcx as it does any reel. works good for me.
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You could certainly use braid on the RCX reel, but depending on your lure selection and rod type, I'd caution against it unless you want to use it for pitching/flipping. If you really want to use braid, go with 20 or 30 lb braid for th line diameter and make sure that you use a backing line for 1/3rd to 1/2 of the spool or you'll be putting on a lot of braid you don't need.A:Â
Yes, I'm running 20# Power Pro & it works perfectly! I've been using it HEAVILY for over a year now.
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Yes it does. I use 50lb power pro braided line (which is the diameter of 12lb test monofilament) and it works great!Just adjust your reel to prevent backlashes and you're ready to go out for a great day of fishing.
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yes it does i use 50 to 7lb zamuri braid
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