Extreme performance for specialized techniques!''Spinning gear does a bang-up job when it comes to drop-shotting and shakey-head fishing. I find the Extreme reels ideal for these specialized techniques."Stacey King12-Time Bassmaster Classic® QualifierDesigned and built with the same care and precision that goes into every Extreme baitcaster, our Extreme spinning reel is sure to turn more than a few heads this season! Like its namesake, it's made to be the top performer in its class, a reel so smooth and reliable that you can keep your focus where it should be -- on the fish. The rugged one-piece aluminum frame houses an extra-compact gearbox that keeps internal gears and shafts functioning smoothly; the machined-aluminum spool is based on our exclusive Mag Spool Technology™, which features a large-diameter spool that enhances both casting distance and retrieve speed, while reducing line twist and smoothing out the drag performance. The bail wire and mainshaft are both crafted of solid stainless steel for superior strength. Inside, the 5-bearing system offers smooth, hitchless winding on every retrieve, and the machined-aluminum handle with soft-touch knob provides all the leverage and control you'll need to subdue the best fish of the day, every day. Equipped with PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse to ensure solid hooksets at any point during the retrieve. All in all, the Extreme Spinning Reel will make a strong addition to your arsenal -- especially at such a great price!Mag Spool Technology™Our exclusive large-diameter Mag Spool helps a spinning reel do what it does best, better! You get longer casts, faster retrieves, increased line pickup per handle turn, smoother drag, and less line twist.Ultra-Compact Gear BoxThe ideal spinning reel frame has only two jobs: contain the gears, and prevent flex. This one is efficiently small, and built of solid, unyielding aluminum. Sometimes less is better!Line recovery in inches per handle turn.
Average Customer Rating:
4.1 out of 5
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33 of 41 (80%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
bought another one today,October 17, 2009
By mbosh1980from mississauga on
Advantages: Ease of use, Quality, Value for money
"yeah, I like mine a lot. I have one of the medium size and just ordered another one today."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
3
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 2 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best Reel,August 10, 2009
By havinfunfrom WV
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"I have many expensive reels and this one blows them away. This is the best spinning reel that I have ever owned."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 3 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
FAVORITE SPINNING REEL,June 20, 2009
By PONDMAN1from INDEPENDENCE,LA
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"PURCHASED A EX1000 IN MAY2008. THIS REEL IS MATCHED WITH A 6'6" BIONIC BLADE SPINNING ROD . I HAVE CAUGHT HUNDREDS OF BASS WITH THIS REEL. IT HAS NEVER LET ME DOWN.I CAN FISH ALL DAY WITH LITTLE LINE TWIST."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 4 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Bad Experience,June 17, 2009
By FEVERfrom Michigan
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design Disadvantages: Durability
"I purchased four of these reels. Two of the medium size, and two of the large size (not the ultralight). Four trips on the water later, and there were constant problems with the bail returns. The line constantly overlaps and catches behind the roller guide. The 8 and 10 pound test line (that I had spooled on), then cuts into the gold plated roller guide holder piece. I'm talking strictly monofilament line here and not braid. This gold plated part is tissue paper thin and the plastic beneath the gold plating (that hold the roller) is very soft plastic. I examined this with a 10X eye loupe and once the line went through the gold plating it dug into the plastic like it was soft butter! This is unacceptable in ANY reel and all four (all with the same problem) were returned to Bass Pro Shops. To their word, they stood behind their product and issued a refund, which I then took and purchased four more spinning reels of a different manufacture. I have fished tournaments for over 20 years and this cheap part destroys the quality of an otherwise smooth reel. This particular part would have to be replaced with a quality part before I would ever consider recommending this product to anyone."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
No
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great reel for the price,May 25, 2009
By Bob2318from Wilkes-Barre, PA
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"I bought this reel to put on my 6'6'' St. Croix med. action rod and could not be happier. Casts a soft plastic very easily. i could not be happier."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 6 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Spinning Reel for the $,May 25, 2009
By Shadillacfrom Alamo City, TX
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Value for money Disadvantages: Appearance
"Excellent choice for shakey head fishing or drop shotting for the$. I have spooled up Seaguar 12# flouro on this reel and it peels off the wide spool very well upon making a cast. I can make casts 20-30 feet or more than the Okuma Alumina I was using. If you have a problem fishing spinning reels and the line gets twisted off the reel as you make a cast then try this one out. The reel handled a 3# LMB very well. I will hope to be testing it on a larger one soon. I don't know if I like all the Gold on it. My fishing buddy knicknamed it Mr T starter reel."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 7 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Bang for the buck,May 13, 2009
By fishndadof3from Missouri
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Advantages: Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"Bought this reel and have to say it was better than i expected for the price. As smooth as some of my more expensive reels and the drag is good too."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 8 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Great Coffee Grinder,April 23, 2009
By BAC4295from Coosa River, Gadsden, Alabama
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Style/Design, Value for money
"I am old school. With this reel you really can cast a country mile. The Mag Spool works great. The bail is a little hard in closing after the cast when turning the handle. This seems to be with all of them. Except for that I would give it a 5 star rating."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
3
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 9 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Well worth the money,April 19, 2009
By iowafishingfrom Treynor Iowa
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Value for money
"I have two of these reels. I have and use reels that I have paid more money for, but this real works well and has a great feel to it. It's size and how it fits on to the rod works well. Bass Pro has done a good job with this reel."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 10 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
bps extreme "supreme",April 15, 2009
By shakeybasserfrom maryland
"i bought the rod & reel combo (x4000 w/woo daves worm/jig 6' 6" MH rod). i was so impressed with this reel that i immediately bought another reel while it was still on sale. the rods haven't gone back on sale yet. the reel is expertly designed, weighing in at just over 11 oz. and a streamlined design. the compact gearbox looks like everything will stay in place and the extra spool is always a great benefit. loops come off easier and the stop lock anti reverse will prevent those awward hook sets when the reel handle might otherwise try to go backwards. i can easily see myself revamping my whole arsenal with bps extreme equipment (rods and reels). i'm sold on these and the price is very reasonable for such quality tackle."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 11 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
another extreme another winner,April 6, 2009
By bflowfrom Hartsville, SC
"another extreme reel, same results. great reel for finesse fishing. my favorite reel for shaky head."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 12 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
A good reel for the price,March 22, 2009
By outdoorsman79from Minnesota
"I bought this reel to complement my browning medallion rod. I have used it for about a year now, and this is my honest review.
The magspool is by far the best feature of this reel. I am a firm believer that the magspool feature casts farther, holds more line, and it has a faster retrieve.
The reel is smooth, at least enough for a $50 reel. It wobbles however, and this can become very annoying at times, but when that bass hits your topwater, you do not notice a wobbly reel.
The handle is nice, and the reel is built solid. It has been hit pretty hard against hard surfaces and it has held up.
For $50, it's a good reel. Fits perfectly on my browning rod."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 13 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Buy,March 12, 2009
By silverone
"I got this reel by mistake. But I love this reel casts great retrieves fantastic and its very smooth. Just a great all around reel. Going to buy another one on purpose."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 14 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best Spinning Reel i have ever purchased,February 23, 2009
By chmara
"this bass pro shops exteme spinning reel, it is an awsome reel, with the extra large spool makes it easy not to loose drag when a fish is on, good job.."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 15 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best for the money!,January 29, 2009
By fireman5from Tennessee
"I have had more expensive reels that have done a better job,BUT for the money I couldn't be happier. It was all that it said it was and more. If I had wanted a reel to compete with the higher dollar reels I would have gotten the higer priced one.Love the anti reverse and instant hook set. The ONLY thing I had to get used to is the distance from the reel seat on the rod to the bail is a little longer that I am use to. A little awkards at first but now I don't even notice. I use this reel alot and it has held up better than expected"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 16 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
There are better reels out there,January 20, 2009
By hoffafrom So. NH
"I purchased this reel as a combo with a 7' MH Extreme rod. I was using 8# Flouro and it was not flying off the spool as I hoped. Also, the rod squeeks quite a bit when reeling. I have a couple of Diawa Regals as old spares for friends when they want to fish off my boat and they seem to work better than this reel. Just my opinion!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
No
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Review 17 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Very Satisfied,January 13, 2009
By larrymfrom Door County, Wisc
"I got the EX2000B reel for Father's day, 2008, and spooled it with #6 Fireline Crystal, on a medium-light rod for smallmouth bass. It handled may bass, a couple over 5 pounds, very well and casts like a dream with this setup, longer than any other combo I have. I've no complaints at all with this reel, after one season. I fished 2-5 times per week with this setup, without problems. It does help to close the bail manually, as with any spinning reel."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 18 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Top 25 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Not bad.,October 22, 2008
By fshrmnfrom ny
"I got this reel as a combo with the 3 piece 6'6" MH extreme rod. I am very happy with it. I keep it in the truck for those unplanned fishing trips. The reel is very smooth and casts well. I haven't caught anything real big on it yet though, so can't comment on the drag."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Great Item,September 30, 2008
By Fishncrazyfrom Elizabeth, IN
"I purchased this reel last year at the reel trade-in event. I usually use Shimano reels but found out that Shimano wasn't participating in the trade-in event. This reel actually casts easier than my Shimano reels and have had much less line twist. And for the difference in price, you can purchase three or four of these. I haven't had any problems and plan to get another one this Spring. I still can hardly believe the performance for the price!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Spinning Reel
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
no good,September 15, 2008
By Anonymous
"i have a BPS Extreme spinng reel w moderate to low use that just corroded and got rusted bearings; never saw a reel do this as bad or so fast and i have about 10 -12 spinning reels over the years; it was a mess and needs new bearngs now. even the spool lip corroded! unreal! used in salt water, but my other reels dont do this."
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