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Looking for a super-smooth, pro-style baitcaster that won't cost you an arm and a leg? Here's your "formula" for success: mount our surprisingly affordable Bass Pro Shops® Formula Baitcast Reel on your favorite rod, go forth, and tear 'em up! It works, because all the features you expect in a performance baitcaster are here (except the price). Full graphite frame and side-covers, for dependable strength and durability. Lightweight, double-anodized aluminum spool for easy casting and retrieving. Quality 10-bearing system that includes Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse, ensuring smooth hitch-free retrieves. Our exclusive Dual Braking System with external magnetic and internal 4-pin centrifugal cast control—a high-end feature that enables exceptional casting distance and accuracy. Smooth, consistent drag operation, to the tune of a full 12 lbs. of drag power. With all of that, plus its Recurve handle, Recurve star drag, and comfortable EVA handle knobs, our Formula baitcaster is a true force to be reckoned with out there!
A pro-style baitcaster at a modest price
Durable graphite frame and side-covers
Lightweight, double-anodized aluminum spool
Quality 10-bearing system
Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse
Exclusive Dual Braking System
External magnetic, internal 4-pin centrifugal cast control
Rated 4 out of
5 by
SgtThunder45 from
Great ReelHad it for a few months now and I love how easy it was to set up. No issues for me so far. I will be buying a few more of these in various gear ratio's because they are just so very easy to work with!
Date published: 2018-08-21
Rated 2 out of
5 by
Bassfishing the everglade from
Loose screwsI bought this reel about 14 months ago. It works pretty well if you consider the price point. I was using it this weekend when I noticed the screws that hold the handle fell off into the water, the problem is that the warranty just ran out.
Date published: 2018-07-20
Rated 3 out of
5 by
Funfish6501 from
Brake issueWorking well so far with one exception. I palm my reel and the brake adjustment on the left side moves so easily that it will move down just from working my reel. If I don't stop to look every cast or two I will end up with a big birds nest. Gets frustrating at times. Don't know if there is a way I can manually fix it myself or just have to tape it into place
Date published: 2018-06-30
Rated 2 out of
5 by
zachn1991 from
get what you pay forbought while it was on sale. first one the cast control knob would not work. drove over an hour one way to exchange it and get home get line on it and the second was exactly the same! reel is very smooth and is castable but backlashes way too much with absolutely no tension on the cast control knob!
Also about 3 weeks ago i wrote a review on this reel and it seems as if bass pro shops filters out the bad ones. I submitted it, and received an email verifying it and then it never showed. call customer serviced and they swore they do not filter reviews...guess we will see if this one makes it to the website!
Date published: 2018-06-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
javelin363 from
good reelsuper smooth reel, really good reel, well worth the price good !!!
Date published: 2018-06-07
Rated 3 out of
5 by
AnglerFanatic from
Okay ReelFor my first baitcaster, it was a teaching tool. After two fishing trips, the nut holding the handle kept coming off to the point where I had to super glue it down.
Date published: 2018-05-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Southwest Sam from
Great ValueDuring the Spring sale I bought one, and liked it so much that I purchased a second on-line. At that time they were $40.00! This reel is super smooth and I have had no problems with it. My only concern is the tiny plastic mechanism which is inside the side plate, and locks the plate to the reel. I took the side plate off when I received the reel and made the set-up adjustments. I do not plan to take the plate off again except for annual lubing and cleaning. And then only very carefully.
Date published: 2018-04-19
Rated 5 out of
5 by
oompa58 from
Best value / Great qualityI bought one of these while they were on sale. I was so impressed by the quality and smoothness that I went back and bought 2 more. You can't beat this reel when its on sale. It has the same features as models that cost hundreds more.
What does the tension knob behind the crank handle do? And when should I do it?
Asked by: Charttn
If I cast with my right hand and reel with my left, which, is that considered right or left retreive
Asked by: Jim41
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. The retrieve is the hand that you crank the reel with.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2018-06-14
I just purchased this reel & i am trying too dial it in.how do you get the palm plate off too get to the pins?I pushed the button on the plate but it would not move? thanx
Asked by: sisco kid
what rod to pair this with
Asked by: Ivy D
Thank you for your question!
Rod choice is largely a matter of personal preference, combined with your application for this particular reel. However, we do offer pre-made combos using this reel, paired with the Pro Qualifier series rod, as well as rods from other well-known product lines like Abu Garcia, Quantum, Lew's, and Daiwa. You may want to look at the pre-existing combos to get an idea of which rods pair with the variant of the reel you're most interested in, but this reel will be compatible with any casting rod.
I hope this information helps!
Answered by: BPSAnswers9
Date published: 2018-03-22
Is this reel offered in a left retrieve for the 6:6:1 gear ratio?
Asked by: Dre246
Ues. Just bought this at BPS and they had both left and right available
Answered by: Kyfish
Date published: 2018-03-16
What is retrieve ratio?
Asked by: Jimbarry
Thank you for the inquiry: This reel comes in a 6.6:1 or a 7.3:1 gear ratio with a line retrieve of 27-30" depending on the model selected.
Answered by: BPSResource15
Date published: 2018-04-29
How much does this reel weigh ?
Asked by: Eddie Upchurch
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. These reels weigh 7 ounces.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2018-02-19
does the tension knob &drag star click when using bps formula baitcaster
Asked by: keys
Two reasons : #1-- Breaking system is too loose--you need to dial in the breaking system on your reel to match the weight of the lure. If spool tension is to loose, heavier (3/8, 1/2oz etc) lures will spin the spool faster than the line can exit the reel, causing backlash. The lure should drop slowly when pressing the spool release button so tighten the drag until the lure drops with a slower, controlled drop. When changing baits, you'll want to adjust your spool tension to match that baits weight. Lighter tension for lighter lures and the opposite for heavier baits.
#2 - Practice casting with a bait caster and learn to control your spools speed with your thumb (if necessary). Once you get a feel for both breaking systems, You'll eventually be so dialed in that you'll only (or maybe never) need to apply your thumb when the lure hits the water.
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