Browning® Fishing Stalker™ Gold Rod and Reel Baitcast Combos
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Reel features:
- High-strength, aluminum-frame
- Double-anodized V-shaped, drilled aluminum spool
- High-strength brass gears
- Stainless steel spool shaft
- Recurve handle
- Ti-coated line guide
- Star drag
- Five bearings plus one anti-reverse bearing
Rod features:
- Strong, versatile IM6 graphite blank
- Durable Hardloy® guides
Rated 3.5 out of 5Â by 11
reviewers.
Rated 1 out of 5Â by ClintonRH birdnest and rod breaks
It is possible to set the reel up to perform decent. This was my first baitcaster and the spool drag adjustment is SUPER touchy. The tiniest turn of it creates a large difference in the spool drag. The magnetic brake seems to have very little effect as well. Still, I was able to get to cast reasonably well with a practice weight 'lure' so long as I wasn't trying to make a long cast.
My major problem came when I actually tried to fish with it. I made a couple of pitch casts to some cover and came up empty then I tried tossing over a line of tall water grass to some open water. I had rigged a senko worm texas-style but it still snagged when it came through the grass. Annoying but it happens. I tried the gentle wiggles and walking left and right but it didn't come lose. So I gave it a firm tug. The rod shatters. I had it loaded with 12 lbs braid and the brand new rod breaks before the knot. I wasn't even trying to break the knot yet. I wasn't hauling back on the rod even harder than I would for a decently strong fish. Totally unacceptable. I know that it's supposed to be a stiffer/ less flexy rod than the spinning rods I'm used to but I've had medium smallish bass pull harder than I pulled against that snag.
Totally unacceptable. Hopefully there won't be a problem returning it.
April 19, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by Wes92 Great gift!
I got this combo last year as a birthday present from my parents, and I love it. When I initially started using it I had a lot of issues with backlashing. I had an issue transitioning between it and my Quantum Vantex. Once I finally mastered the technique I found that my casting distance had doubled. Easily casting up to distances of 25 to 30 yards depending on conditions with a jig and 12 lb test. Definitely one of my favorite combos that I have.
I would recommend it to anyone as a cranking or jigging rod. It seems to me to be too heavy for soft plastic tackle.
The only downfall I have noticed is on the retrieve, I have had to do a little tweaking to the reel because the retrieve tends to build up on one side of the reel, which can cause a backlash if it tangles up. And if it backlashes it's going to be a birds nest, one of the disadvantages to having such smooth bearings. But once you tweak it the reel works great for anyone who knows how to use a baitcaster.
February 10, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by DMEADS Great combo for money
This is a great combo for the money. It actually outfishes my quantum/all star combos. I noticed the problems with the reels that were noted and made a discovery w my purchase: the reels arent lubed worth a darn. So I lubed it up with some quantum hot sauce grease and oil and i have yet to have a problem with this reel. It is just as smooth if not smoother than my high priced quantum reels which i coulnt believe. just lube it up before you ever carry it fishing with some quality grease and you will very very happy with this combination.
November 21, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by rtyui Bait caster
I bought this a few days ago and it works great. I havent took it out fishing yet but i tried it out on a pond. It casts really well. It has a pretty good gear ratio for its money. Now that its duck season i wont fish a lot so i might not fish with it soon. i cant wait to try it out.
October 24, 2012
