Opinions on Wave Cast Spinning Reel

[FisherCouple]

I've been doing a little reading about Doug Hannon's Wave Cast Spinning Reels and was wondering if any of you have used it and what you thought.  Does it really "eliminate" backlash and bird's nests?  Just curious about your opinions on the reel.

[Jake.]

Here's a review on it:

http://tackletour.com/reviewwavespin.html

[bass wrangler569]

Just got the newest issue of field and stream yesterday. The wave cast won best of the best for 2008 spinning reels. It looks kinda gimmicky to me though. I did handle one at the eastern sports and outdoor show and it seemed to be well made.

[roadwarrior]

Here's a review on it:

http://tackletour.com/reviewwavespin.html

6.67 overall rating...

[Grey Wolf]

Here's a review on it:

http://tackletour.com/reviewwavespin.html

6.67 overall rating...

Average at best.

[Pencil Pusher]

At that price point, I would buy a Symetre or Exceler.

[ben23]

You guys have to realize that they have changed their rating system to be much harder......the score it got actually is fairly good compared to others.

A 6.67 is a lot better than what it used to be.

With that said.....I like my Capricorns

Ben Dziwulski

God Blessed

[FireAntKiller]

The name of the reel has been changed to WaveSpin and it picked up the Innovation Award from TackleTour.com in its review.

Besides the Field & Stream "Best of the Best" award for spinning reels, Jerry Gibbs the fishing editor of Outdoor Life magazine called it the first significant improvement in salt- and fresh-water spinning-reel design in more than 50 years. What sets the WaveSpin apart from its competitors is that it's virtually impossible for the line to birdnest during a cast.  See Jerry's blog on O. L.

It's definitely not a gimmick... It's quality made, is lots less expensive than other "big name" reels and it's for real. Gave one to my son who was always tangling lines.... he loves it and spends more time fishing... and catching.