hmongkidBee Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 hey guys I'm been eyeing the carbonlite reel for quite some time now. I still haven't pulled the trigger to buy one because I don't know how it will perform. For those who have this reel give me your honest insight as to how it performs. I like it's design, I mean it looks better than all the bass pro reels, but the key question is will it hold up to bass fishing. Let me know alright. Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted June 17, 2010 Super User Posted June 17, 2010 Hold up to bass fishing? Most anything will. Bass aren't exactly gear blasting fish. Most gear failures are the user's fault, or occasionally a manufacturing defect. The question is more of how will a reel hold up to prolonged use over the years. I've got a Carbonlite reel. It's basically a Pro Qualifier with a carbon fiber handle and a different main gear material. Good reel. I use mine daily and haven't had an issue with it. Quote
Jason Penn Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 I've got one on the way, should be here tomorrow or Monday. I didn't really need another reel, but they're on sale and I had a $20 off coupon. I'm anxious to see how it fairs against the older Revo Premier I have. Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted June 18, 2010 Super User Posted June 18, 2010 I have 5 PQs and 1 Carbonlite. If the Carbonlite had come out sooner, I would have about 4 Carbonlites and only 2 PQs. The Carbonlite is a great reel with features and light weight unmatched at it's regular price; at the current $99 price - it's a steal. I have my Carbonlite on a Loomis MBR842C and it makes a great all purpose rig. Quote
hmongkidBee Posted June 18, 2010 Author Posted June 18, 2010 okay thanks for the info guys. I think I'll buy one then. Quote
Simp Posted June 18, 2010 Posted June 18, 2010 I have two and my dad has one and so far they have been great. When it's windy out they are my go to set ups. Quote
torsten329 Posted June 19, 2010 Posted June 19, 2010 mine broke on a hook set on a four pounder.. Quote
Dockhead Posted June 19, 2010 Posted June 19, 2010 mine broke on a hook set on a four pounder.. What part broke? Quote
ToledoEF Posted June 19, 2010 Posted June 19, 2010 mine broke on a hook set on a four pounder.. What part broke? How does he know it was a 4 pounder? Quote
hmongkidBee Posted June 19, 2010 Author Posted June 19, 2010 hey another question. How light of a lure can I cast on this reel? Quote
Simp Posted June 19, 2010 Posted June 19, 2010 Well that depends on allot of factors. I had one with 8lb fluro and a 6ft rod for jerkbaits this spring and it threw some pretty light stuff with no problems. Quote
Jason Penn Posted June 19, 2010 Posted June 19, 2010 How does he know it was a 4 pounder? It had scales on it! Quote
torsten329 Posted June 19, 2010 Posted June 19, 2010 I'm gonna admit that I must have overlooked the reel part... : For some reason I thought you were talking about the rods... my mistake... Quote
rubba bubba Posted June 19, 2010 Posted June 19, 2010 The question is more of how will a reel hold up to prolonged use over the years. Even this aspect is 95% user controlled. Any decent reel, if maintained properly, will last a lifetime. Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted June 19, 2010 Super User Posted June 19, 2010 The question is more of how will a reel hold up to prolonged use over the years. Even this aspect is 95% user controlled. Any decent reel, if maintained properly, will last a lifetime. X2 Quote
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