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13 fishing reels #11867394 10/06/16 02:08 PM
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What do yall think of them? I was thinking about trying the inception which is their lower end reel.


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Re: 13 fishing reels [Re: bassinassassin] #11867400 10/06/16 02:12 PM
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Re: 13 fishing reels [Re: bassinassassin] #11867559 10/06/16 03:28 PM
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I have the Concept E and really enjoy it. Very smooth, compact, and light. I have been wanting to pair it with one of their rods but need to run into some money first. Lol

Re: 13 fishing reels [Re: bassinassassin] #11867621 10/06/16 03:59 PM
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I love the reels. I about got rid of all my shimano reels. I have a couple of the rods but to be honest there are tons of options. I have liked my dobyns rods. I think certain rod companies make better rods if one type of action than another in different price categories. That drag on a 13 concept reel- that's hard to beat. Their rods are nice but they don't set themselves apart like the reels. That's been my experience. I'm a little harsh I guess because I used the cheap $100 13 concept rod and it broke half way in the first bass which was about 3lbs. The other rods are a bit nicer and have been good to me. Just that one rod has me a bit hesitant. I guess it can happen to any rod company

Re: 13 fishing reels [Re: bassinassassin] #11867633 10/06/16 04:03 PM
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Sorry didn't read the original post. My friend loves the inception for the price range. It doesn't have the drag like the other more $$$ but neither due the other companies. I would get the A for the drag alone. How many set ups do you plan to get? Getting the right rod and reel with line really makes a difference bass fishing. If you can only get one set up try to get a rod and reel for your favorite fishing technique.

Re: 13 fishing reels [Re: bassinassassin] #11867684 10/06/16 04:22 PM
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I've been a dyed-in-the-wool Shimano guy for 30+ years, but I picked up a Concept C last year when I needed a quick replacement for a rod & couldn't get the Shimano I wanted in time. Great reel. Top notch quality & casts a country mile. I see owning more of their products in the future.


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My buddies concept A is great. Smooth and and strong drag. I'd say go for it

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I love mine! I have the C as well but have tried the one your thinking about getting and that's the reason I went ahead purchased the one I have. Buddy of mine also used mine after I bought it and went out and bought him one as well.


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Re: 13 fishing reels [Re: bassinassassin] #11870744 10/08/16 04:55 PM
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I like my 13 fishing reels better than my high end Shimano reels.

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Hated em. Literally taking mine back and buying a casitas or a curado. They backlashes damn near every throw. So. I quit throwin


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Re: 13 fishing reels [Re: bassinassassin] #11872123 10/09/16 07:07 PM
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It's a whole lot of reel for the money

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It's a whole lot of reel for the money

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If you can get the higher end models and know how to set the braking system they are the smoothest, easiest casting reels money can buy. I personally never backlash and I even throw my weightless flukes a mile with them. I have 4 of the "E"'s and a "KP"

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Ive got KP's, E's and A's. IMO they are better than any reel I've own/fished. I put them above Curados, citicas, Calcutta, and especially the casitas. Wasn't impressed with the Casita at all. I've switched over to 13 fishing reels all together.


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Re: 13 fishing reels [Re: bassinassassin] #11873298 10/10/16 02:14 PM
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Picked up my first "A" about a year ago now, and won't buy anything but 13 reels for a while. They're smooth, cast great, have good drag, and look sweet! And in the world of fishing, looking good is what matters wink . I have mine on TFO rods.

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