Bates Fishing Co Reel Review: Hundo & The Goat
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- The Bates Hundo and The Goat: built to last. Milled from solid block of aluminum, these reel frames are not only lightweight, but extremely strong.
The Hundo is a 100-size frame, built for finesse. 5.0 ounce reel, shallow spool design. Available in 7 or 8:1 retrieves.
The Goat is a 150-size, workhorse type reel weighing a tad over 7 ounces with a deeper spool. Available in 6, 7 or 8:1 retreive.
I've never heard of the Bates company so your detailed description is really helpful. I can see that both reels are quality and functional. Todays reels and rods are really advanced technology. Since I can't own all of them I appreciate your insights and information. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Glad to see another Bates review. I recently invested on the Goat and the quality is absolutely there. Not to mention the looks. I haven’t caught a fish on it yet, but I can’t wait to see how it handles and how long it lasts. I’m sure I won’t be disappointed.
Yes you’ll absolutely love it, no doubt 👍
I have a Goat and it is an excellent piece of precision equipment. I will buy 2 more and I will try the Hundo. Outstanding value
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Got the bates hundo a month ago and love it just had the goat show up I ordered thanks Eric's tackle and we will see how it works in the am so far I'm loving these reals
Great to hear and glad you’re liking them! Both great products 👍
I had one on my hands and I don’t know. Love the reel not the price! It’s hard to break with the Shimano reels. I own the Tranx and for 219 dollars, I have to wait to see if this new reels can handle the salt water like the Shimano can.
It is definitely a premium reel but also love Shimano!
It’s a nice reel but not paying that much for a Chinese made reel. They originally seemed to try to pawn it off as a US made reel. I will stick with Jdm Shimano and Daiwa made in Japan.
My understanding was they are milled in Austin, TX, but that may not be true 🤷♂️
@@bass_scribeThey're milled in China, but CNC is CNC. Designed in the USA, but CNC'ed in China.
Ok good clarification - much appreciated!
they screw them self pricing it so high while Shimano and daiwa are on top of the game. not a bad looking reel but it does look plastic and that ugly knob don't match shit!
I have the bates goat myself. I haven’t used it yet. Quality appears to be there, but only time will tell how durable these reels are. Compared to Shimano and Daiwa.
I haven’t used the Goat too much either. Agree that time will tell compared to Shimano/Daiwa, but so far I’m liking their products 👍
@@bass_scribe if it performs as good as it looks, it will be a winner
Only good reels made by Shimano is the Calcutta and daiwa sucks
@@KaemonColburn I really like the Curado as an everyday reel and the Metanium is pretty sweet if money is no object. Honestly never fished a lot of Daiwa so don't really have a strong opinion either way.
@@KaemonColburn you must hate all reels! 😆
Great reels horrible customer service
Good to know - hadn’t heard that before