Bates Fishing Co Reel Review: Hundo & The Goat
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- 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!
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
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 👍
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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