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Description
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 1 out of
5 by
Kyle10 from
Worst reel I've fished!I bought the reel about a week ago, I have fished this reel everyday on two different poles and two types of line and I probably back-lashed about 90% of my casts. None of my other baitcasting reels have done this.
Date published: 2019-05-30
Rated 3 out of
5 by
Pbrote26 from
Loose hardwareI have been using the reel for 6 months(2 to 3 times a week for last month)and there has been different issues. First the braking system doesn't seem to match the settings at all.The door the braking system has fallen off multiple times in miscast. The keeper that helps keep the handle nut tight came loose after the first month and cause the nut to back off.I bought the 8:1 reel and mainly use itnfornheavy cover and frog fishing.I am aggressive cranking the handle,I dont not knowing that had anything to do with it but it should have happened. When indid find the sweet spot for the brakes it worked great. Would inbuu another yes but in would do preventative maintenance beforehand like loctiting the screws and handle nut.
Date published: 2019-05-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cgchad from
Great reelI'm fairly new to baitcasters and this is my third one.
It's head and shoulders above the other 2 and the dual brake makes it great.
I was on high winds today casting a Texas rig with 10lb P-Line fluoriclear and didn't have a single backlash.
Definitely worth the money.
Date published: 2019-05-18
Rated 1 out of
5 by
Flukin from
disappointedthe old saying you get what you pay for, bought this on sale, if you're a serious fisherman don't buy this one. Reason- spooled up the reel, set the drag, and when the spool is locked and your drag is set, if a fish were to pull against the line, the line feed DOES NOT MOVE, as it should on a better quality reel, it should track your line on the spool as it would if you're just reeling in.Cause if not your just waiting for a jam, So if you wanna fish for sunnies or blue gils i'm sure it would be fine. If not, spend the extra $25 and buy something that works the way their suppose to.
Date published: 2019-05-17
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Fisherman04 from
Amazing reel for the priceI bought this reel about a year ago and it has performed great ever since, I would recommend using braid on this reel and keeping the braking system fairly high. the only Bad thing is when reeling in fast it makes a small clicking noise but that is because of the way I reel. With braid and a heavy weight it will cast very far. Overall this reel is very well built even though the quality is not the best and I would definitely recommend it to anyone
Date published: 2019-05-07
Rated 1 out of
5 by
rrobinlb from
Worst reel everI have bought 3 of these, they all broke in less than 3 months. No strength or longevity. Save your money
Date published: 2019-05-03
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Greene8339 from
Great reelI purchased the first formula reel last spring , and was really impressed,this spring I purchased two more and very happy with them.If there is a negative it wood be a little noisie.If I could buy some more I would,but don't need too.
Date published: 2019-05-01
Rated 3 out of
5 by
Clinton12 from
DisappointingI purchased four of these reels. Two of them came out of the box with defects. The spool drag doesn't work. The spool shafts are to short I had to put spacers under the caps to get them halfway working. With that being said I do still use them for pitching n flipping. But will not buy another one.
Recently purchased Formula combo and upon trying to open reel, found small springs that have come loose inside brake. How do I put these back or possibly purchase new spool for FML10HA reel.
Asked by: Eureka58
Please return the item or our Rod & Reel Repair Dept.
Rod & Reel Repair - 417-873-5274
M-F 8am - 4:30pm
Answered by: BPSResource8
Date published: 2019-03-25
Is this reel rated for saltwater use?
Asked by: MarcusTX
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. This is not a saltwater reel. If you use it in saltwater, you will want to rinse it thoroughly with freshwater after use.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2019-01-22
Is this reel braid ready? Will I have to put a floro/mono backing on it so that braid doesn't cut into the spool?
Asked by: BassBoi88
Braided fishing line can be used on this reel.
Braid Capacity: 30lb/190yds
Answered by: BPSResource5
Date published: 2018-12-06
What does the tension knob behind the crank handle do? And when should I do it?
Asked by: Charttn
The knob behind the handle is the tension knob and ajust the drop rate and the tighter it is the more weight it will take fore line to be pulled
Answered by: Timerey
Date published: 2018-12-06
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: 2019-01-07
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
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