Browning® Fishing Medallion® GT Baitcast Reels
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- Monster reels bring 18 lbs of drag power to the party
- Rugged one-piece aluminum frame
- Machined-aluminum spool
- Radial Cast Control
- Six-bearing system includes Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse
Browning’s most affordable baitcaster, the Medallion GT is a monster of a reel, bringing nearly 18 lbs. of drag power to the fish party—that should give you an idea as to the quality built into every model! No shortcuts taken here; all Medallion GT Reels are crafted on a lightweight, rugged one-piece aluminum frame and feature a drilled, machined-aluminum spool for solid castability. Exclusive Radial Cast Control uses centrifugal force to add pinpoint control to your casting; the six-bearing system features double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings and Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse, enabling precision retrieves and forceful hooksets. Equipped with Browning’s own Magnum Drag system, an alternating stack of six carbon-Teflon® and stainless steel discs, for smooth resistance all the way through the drag curve. Perforated Recurve-style aluminum handle with soft rubber knob.
Line recovery in inches per handle turn.
Rated 4.5 out of 5Â by 15
reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5 I took a chance
I'm 59 years old and never had much luck with a
bait cast reel. But wanted to learn how to use them
so I bought the browning combo what a great buy
Easy set up few backlashes I feel like I was using
one all my life
June 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Uppahroom Great Purchase
Bought two a week ago, the weather here in Ohio was warm enough to get out. This thing is the smoothest casting real I have ever used. Trying to get more into pitching, pitched it almost near as fas as i cast with no effort. Trying to figure out how i can buy two more! Bring on the fish.
March 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by transitpastor Bang for buck!
In South Florida I have the opportunity to go fishing 4+ times a week. The many canals are full of big bass, as well as a number of other large freshwater species. I know what I'm doing, but I'm far from a pro. And, I don't have Hundreds to spend on gear. I was able to get this Browning rig and have been extremely pleased. It casts smooth and the drag is amazing. I hooked into a large snakehead and it was a thrill to catch with this reel. Maybe some plastic parts could be better, but for $80 or so, it's as good as it gets.
January 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by WINTERRULES great reel!
I bought this reel to put on a medallion rod, boy they look sweet together, this reel is very smooth great drag an the extra line capacity really helps when we're in the deep water of lake Erie looking for those big bronze backs!
October 2, 2012
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Does the line guide of the wide spool version move back and forth with the line/spool when casted or free-spooled?...
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...or does the line guide only move when the line is being reeled in?
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it stays in one spot
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Only when you retrieve! The line guide doesn't move when in free spool or when casting!A:Â
It does not move when cast, just like every other low profile reel except the new Ardent. No big deal anyway.Details:Â
I am wanting to start getting into a little more catfishing. I do some bass fishing and I like the feel of a low profile baitcast reel. I was wandering if this reel would hold up ok if I would hook into a pretty good sized catfish. What about the wide spool version? Would it hold up to some braided line and a good sized cat? Thanks for your input.Answers
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Unfortunately, to catch big bass here in south florida, you also have deal with the snakehead. I hooked into a 7+lb snakehead a week ago and the drag system worked great. I also use braided line (PowerPro 12lb dia./50lb test) because of the heavy cover. It casts even some of my lighter plastics and topwater frogs with ease. I'm almost positive that it would be great for catfishing. Of course, I caught a 49lb flathead on my trusty Abu Garcia 5500 about 10 years ago and it held up fine.A:Â
I had the same question two weeks ago. I think the reel is not intended to be used for extreme catfishing. I would recommend Abu Garcia 5 or 6000 series for catfishing. I haven't tried the BPS CatMaxx yet.Answers
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This reel seems like a great reel to buy and I was wondering what are the pros and cons of a Wide Spool vs. a Regular Width Spool. Thanks!Answers
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The difference is, one is a bit bigger and heavier, also holds more line!Unless you will be going after fish that will make long hard runs, and you need the extra line capacity, then go with the wide spool.
If not,then the regular one will do just fine! They are just as strong and good as one an other!
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the gear ratio mostly, the 7.1 retrieves more line in per handle turn than a 6.1 for example.
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one is the flipping model, one is wide spool, and one is normal.lucky fishing,
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I know this question would probably be a better question for Browning but maybe you guys could pass it along. I'm sure any fish that needs such a large drag rating might take all 120 yds and leave you cursing. So why not?Answers
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I think 17 lbs of drag is way more than enough for any low profile baitcaster when you consider that you would normally set your drag at 1/3 of the pound test of your line. Are you using 50 lb test line on this reel??!! One of my favorite reels, the Shimano Scorpion 1000, has only 3 lbs of drag and it works fine!A:Â
The drag gearing is most likely the same. If the center of the wide spool is also slightly larger in diameter (which it would need to be to resist flexing) then the drag strength would be slightly lower. Simple gear ratio mechanics.Details:Â
i know at least three hav the 17.6 pounds of drag but does the one with the wide spool? please let me knowAnswers
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wide spool has 16.5 but is still PLENTY to rip some lip.lucky fishing,
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This reel DOES NOT HAVE A DUAL BREAKING SYSTEM!!!! I has a centrifugal breaking system!You press on the button with the Browning logo on it, and twist up, and the side plate pops off, then you turn the breaks on or off!
No magnets involved!
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it has a centrifugal brake and no, all models do not have a flipping switch. there is only one which does.lucky fishing,
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Yes, but the magnetic brake is under a side plate and must be removed to adjust. It is a bit of a pain, but the reel works great.A:Â
This reel has dual braking system. Only the flippin model has the flippin capabilities.1 of 1
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