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 Re: Ardent reels
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10/18/16 04:24 PM
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catslayer
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Ardent vs Shimano? Really? It's like Kia vs Bentley. Not even close.
Give me the entry level Shimano stuff way before the Ardent with the carbon fiber paint over cast aluminum. Haha. They even LOOK junky. Have you ever used one? Ardent makes a great reel. Yes... and no... they dont I dont have any $300+ reels so i cant talk about steeze, or metaniums or the high high end ardents but i HAVE used them and they wont get another red cent from me
Last edited by catslayer; 10/18/16 04:25 PM.
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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Re: Ardent reels
[Re: Sschofield]
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10/18/16 06:10 PM
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Mike Yeager
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Hahaha. Lots of opinions here. Just try both and go with the one you like. I've had some of both brands that didnt seem to work quite right. It happens. I don't call any of the products junk though.
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Re: Ardent reels
[Re: Sschofield]
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10/18/16 07:23 PM
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jamesmc454
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You will get a lot of mixed reviews on Ardent. mostly because they have over 800 pep's on the pro staff and they keep on adding more.
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Re: Ardent reels
[Re: jamesmc454]
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10/18/16 08:17 PM
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Nathan "Bull" Montgomery
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You will get a lot of mixed reviews on Ardent. mostly because they have over 800 pep's on the pro staff and they keep on adding more. So true. If you ask to be on their pro staff I dont think they will say no. My personal opinion on the matter is I don't like the Ardents and im not a fan. Ive played with/casted a few and was unimpressed. My friends have had a few and they have had nothing but issues with them. My main reason for not liking them though is the fact they are made in China and their build quality reflects that. Ive cleaned and serviced a lot of different brands of reels and Ardent/Quantum rank at the bottom of my list with build quality and the quality of the components used. Its made in China for a reason.... and its not because China is known for quality....
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Re: Ardent reels
[Re: Sschofield]
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10/18/16 08:29 PM
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SAKS
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The upper end Ardent Edge used to be made in America. Since they stopped the Edge line and went to Apex line I don't think any of them are built here anymore. I haven't had any issues with my Ardent's but out of the reels I have my Revo's are my favorite.
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Re: Ardent reels
[Re: Sschofield]
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10/19/16 12:51 AM
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Skeeter443
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I just recently bought a couple Ardent reels and have only used a few times but I am very happy so far.
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Re: Ardent reels
[Re: Sschofield]
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10/19/16 01:22 AM
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senko 10lb
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Pick up a shimano metanium 13 and ardent who !
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Re: Ardent reels
[Re: senko 10lb]
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10/19/16 01:31 PM
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catslayer
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Pick up a shimano metanium 13 and ardent who ! Still 300+ and over 200 used still...
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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