Bates Hundo 5.0 Casting Reel

[ghost]

Got the Hundo! 

 

Left hand and knobs are interesting. Gummy solid feel. Not sure if I like, it doesn't seem to go with the reels aesthetics.

 

5oz(142gm) on the nose, and spool 10gms.

 

Mounted the Hundo on my Phenix MBX 7' MH and on Phenix M1 Vortex 7'2" MH. Feels balanced on either rod.

 

It's very light, like in BFS light weight range. As mentioned, drag clicker with nice sound and feel. Very smooth and it's a work of art like the Shimano Metanium MGL 151.

 

I got the 7.1 gear ratio. I spooled with Power Pro Super Slick 8, 30lb braid moss green with mono backing.

 

Frame is stunning but does not state country of origin. Odd.

[GetFishorDieTryin]

How much PP you they take?

[ghost]

Spooled 60% mono backing and rest 30lb braid.

[NorthernBasser]

[Fishingmickey]

Looks great! Mine will be here tomorrow paired with a 7'1" Phenix feather med-light fast. Feeling a little giddy.

FM

 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I don’t care for the color of those grips but the shape looks good. 

[Eric 26]

[FrnkNsteen]

I need to find a place to hold one in hand before ordering. ALF had the machining samples when I was there last time. Maybe I need to talk to them and have them let me know when they get some in so I can go check them out.

[JN94]

Let us know how you like it after you break it in a bit

[ghost]

10 minutes ago, JNorman said:

Let us know how you like it after you break it in a bit

Will do! This weekend, whether the fish cooperate or not!

[KP Duty]

I've wanted to try one since reading about them months ago.  Glad guys are giving them a shot 👍