Bates Fishing Co Reel Review: Hundo & The Goat

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.

[@dennisbeilue8184]

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

[@bass_scribe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@batesfishingco]

😎🫵

[@OLDAVE1000]

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

[@bassinbaskie]

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.

[@bass_scribe]

Yes you’ll absolutely love it, no doubt 👍

[@lightningmusky5286]

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.

[@bass_scribe]

My understanding was they are milled in Austin, TX, but that may not be true 🤷‍♂️

[@thesonorandesertangler]

​@@bass_scribeThey're milled in China, but CNC is CNC. Designed in the USA, but CNC'ed in China.

[@bass_scribe]

Ok good clarification - much appreciated!

[@jimt5683]

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!

[@MONGO573]

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.

[@bass_scribe]

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 👍

[@MONGO573]

@@bass_scribe if it performs as good as it looks, it will be a winner

[@KaemonColburn]

Only good reels made by Shimano is the Calcutta and daiwa sucks

[@bass_scribe]

@@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.

[@lightningmusky5286]

@@KaemonColburn you must hate all reels! 😆

[@MarkBromser]

Great reels horrible customer service

[@bass_scribe]

Good to know - hadn’t heard that before