Zoff Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Are they really as good as "they" say? I am an Abu guy but always looking. For the money... is Ardent that good? 1 Quote
Stasher1 Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Admittedly I've only handled the display models at my local BPS, but they are the worst feeling reels I've ever handled, by far. Rough, geary, with lots of slop in the handle. Total piece of junk, imo. Quote
jj'sbassinforfun Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 I'll let you know once I get my Edge tourney. Still BO at TW until the 19th. Quote
Zoff Posted June 19, 2012 Author Posted June 19, 2012 I'll let you know once I get my Edge tourney. Still BO at TW until the 19th. That's the one I was considering. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 "For the money", I'd suggest loading up on the clearance revos like lots of folks did with the Curados when those new models came out. 1 Quote
Super User Hooligan Posted June 20, 2012 Super User Posted June 20, 2012 Unfortunately, the only Ardent worth owning (Other than the FP7) retails at $329 and weighs nine ounces. Are they all they're cracked up to be? It's the smoothest reel I've ever owned. Quote
shady oaks Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Checked out some at a local shop, 2 of the 3 displays you couldn't get the side plate off to adjust the magnets. Andd the one that did come off, you could barely get it back on. Bad batch, maybe, but the wife choose a Lews instead and loves it. I wouldn't buy anything that's not local, a lot easier to deal with someone in person over a reel that isn't functioning correctly. Quote
zell_pop1 Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 I have had a C400 for 3 years now with zero problems, although I did send it once to Delaware V.T. for a cleaning. It casts better than my Citicas. Quote
steelslinger86 Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Buddy of mine bought a C400 and another ardent that i'm not sure of the exact model, and both are awaiting repairs with less than a month of use. Quote
Zoff Posted June 21, 2012 Author Posted June 21, 2012 Wow... didn't expect some of the "bad experiences" here. Guess I will stick with my Abu Garcias. Quote
BassinMD Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 I have one of the f700 flip n pitch reels and I couldn't be happier had it for about 2 months and it is flawless the 22lbs drag is perfect and the pitching control is so money. I wouldn't trade it for anything when it comes to pitching. Haven't had any experience with there other reels though so hard to say for me about anything else Quote
.Paxamus. Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 I had the F500 and it was a tank, but it weighed like one and sounded like one as well. I decided to stay with my Revos Quote
jj'sbassinforfun Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 The wait for the tourney continues. They just pushed it back to 7/1/12. I'm about ready to cancel and move on to something else. I really wanted to try one, But this is ridiculous! Quote
BassinMD Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 Ya the f700 is on te heavy side but the benefits are worth it IMHO just wish they came in a 7.1. And I never had any problems with reel noise mine is smooth as butter Quote
trevor Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 I've got the XS1000, which isn't a member of the newer "Edge" family, and I love it. I think that there are lots of better reels out there, but I was willing to take a chance and experiment with an American made product. I don't regret it at all, especially since I got it NIB on eBay for $150. I will say, when cleaning it out, I noticed it has a very unique design. The gears on it are absolutely beautiful. They just ooze quality. Other parts of the reel aren't so great, like its drag system. The new Edge reels have carbon fiber washers, though, so that should be fixed. I think it's mostly the little things that seperate Ardent from being a full fledged contender. Quote
outdoorsman110 Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 I recently bought the Ardent Edge Inshore Pro model this year, I have it on a GL2 for heavy top water. It's a great reel. Quote
jj'sbassinforfun Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 That's the one I was considering. Finally got mine and used it a few times. Solid reel and built like a tank. I am using it for medium cranks on a 7' rod. Its the combo that I'll use the most on the water. So far I like it and would compare it to the revo s. I'm a gear junky and had to have one! Seeing the "made in the USA" has some bonus points IMHO. I'll give it a work out and if it stands up? I'll have no problems adding a few more to the fleet! If it breaks, I'll post something. But I just got a feeling it aint gonna. Quote
Zoff Posted July 16, 2012 Author Posted July 16, 2012 I decided to wait until the new Revo SX comes out. Get one of them and attach it to a Veritas. Quote
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