Bass Pro Shops Formula Spinning Reel Review

[@thetimahawk1]

I just went to BPS with my wife and they had that reel on sale for $29.00 . I bought 2 of them not knowing much about them because of the price and also because of the way they felt in the hand with the demo model they had out in the store. Looks like I got a good deal ! They will be used mostly in the Chesapeake Bay which is brackish water , so I will definitely be rinsing them off after each use. Which is a good idea any time you use a reel . I'm wondering how it will do against a big Catfish or Striper . We will see . Looks like it will be good for flounder , speckled sea trout and of course white perch .

[@fishingwitht-ravis9618]

Hope all goes well for you!

[@calvinrich7221]

Just bought one. I’m worried cause parts are plastic, but we’ll see once i take it out

[@fishingwitht-ravis9618]

I've had the reel for about 4 or 5 months now, haven't had anything break between daily use or transportation. Plus most important parts are stainless steel or hard durable plastic.

[@stephenv3903]

looks like a good reel but i think the line retrieve is a little slow

[@fishingwitht-ravis9618]

Yah, that is the one downside of this model, but like I mentioned for only a few more bucks you can get a very similar reel from bass pro with a higher retrieve with the Johnny Morris or qualifier series.

[@johnnyatm30]

One of the worst reels I ever bought, went fishing with it today. Nothing but tangles returning it today you get what you pay for!!!!

[@fishingwitht-ravis9618]

Sorry to hear that