I purchased an Echo Bravo LT reel for striped bass fishing, and my experience has been disappointing. The reel broke on the first day of my trip while fighting a fish - the spool detached from the cage. I had to wait 8 weeks and pay $30-40 CAD to get a replacement spool through Echo's warranty. I didn't use the reel for rest of season. Fast forward a year, and the same issue happened on another fishing trip. Echo wants me to ship the reel again... 2 of my trips were ruined and I need to pay again for shipping. Despite my attempts, Echo's customer service has been slow. This reel is not reliable, and the warranty support is subpar. I've been fishing for over 20 years and been very good with my gear. Only broke this reel and one Loop rod. Loop replaced the rod no question asked and had it in my hands less than a week later. Save your money and avoid the Echo Bravo LT reel.
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I purchased an Echo Bravo LT reel for striped bass fishing, and my experience has been disappointing. The reel broke on the first day of my trip while fighting a fish - the spool detached from the cage. I had to wait 8 weeks and pay $30-40 CAD to get a replacement spool through Echo's warranty. I didn't use the reel for rest of season. Fast forward a year, and the same issue happened on another fishing trip. Echo wants me to ship the reel again... 2 of my trips were ruined and I need to pay again for shipping. Despite my attempts, Echo's customer service has been slow. This reel is not reliable, and the warranty support is subpar. I've been fishing for over 20 years and been very good with my gear. Only broke this reel and one Loop rod. Loop replaced the rod no question asked and had it in my hands less than a week later. Save your money and avoid the Echo Bravo LT reel.
Same thing happened to me
Is the reel can use for saltwater fishing. ?
Worst reel I’ve ever bought. Broke the first time I used it fishing.