Browning® Fishing Midas® Low-Profile Baitcast Reels: For the accomplished sportsman in search of that ''golden touch'' on the water, a reel worthy of the quest. Beneath the rich gunsmoke metallic finish lurks a reel loaded with premium features and ranked near the top in every performance category. Its powerful 1-piece aluminum frame, double-anodized forged aluminum spool and stamped aluminum handle keep the weight down and strength up; inside are 9 double-shielded stainless steel bearings, plus the PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse roller bearing. Advanced Fail Safe dual braking uses both centrifugal and magnetic cast control to provide unparalleled accuracy; both systems are externally adjustable, and the left-side palming cover has a pushbutton release for easy maintenance. The drag stack offers a whopping 12.3 lbs. of drag pressure—enough to subdue a freight train if need be. Handy thumb bar spool release; titanium nitride line guide. Browning® Fishing Midas® Boron Trigger Rods: Like a ghost in your hand...so light and smooth, you hardly know it's there. Each is built on an 85 million psi boron matrix blank--blending pure boron, which offers a new level of "feel" unmatched by any other material, with high-end graphite fibers for crisp, familiar actions. The resulting hybrid is then fitted with top-gradeFuji® SiC Concept guides, a Full Contact exposed-blank graphite reel seat, hand-lathed premium cork handle, and a multi-purpose lure keeper. All rods are 1-piece. Action: M = Medium MH = Medium Heavy H = Heavy XH = Extra Heavy Line recovery in inches per handle turn.** = Retractable butt section
Average Customer Rating:
4.1 out of 5
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7 of 9 (78%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Browning® Fishing Midas® Boron Rod and Low-Profile Reel Baitcast Combos
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
reel is super smooth, rod light and sensitive,June 30, 2009
By fisharoun4bassfrom Lebanon, VA
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spinner baiting on buggs island
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"i purchased one about 3 years ago. last summer i accidently got the line of another cheeper reel and rod combo caught in the trolling motor, it fell in the lake in deep water and i lost it. no other reel and rod combo entered my mind to get but the midas. The first time i went to Bass Pro Shop in Kodak Tn I got me a new one, the new one is even better than my older one. the rod is even smaller in diamiter, and more sensitive than my older combo. I have a G-Loomis rod which costed 4 times more and it is just as good for a lot less money. browning midas reels and rods rule. if you are into serious bass fishing you hafta give one a try."
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 2 for Browning® Fishing Midas® Boron Rod and Low-Profile Reel Baitcast Combos
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Combo!,May 13, 2009
By MississippiMom
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"Birthday gift for 17 year old. He loved it! Caught trophy bass 1st time he used it :)"
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Review 3 for Browning® Fishing Midas® Boron Rod and Low-Profile Reel Baitcast Combos
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best Baitcast ive owned yet!,May 6, 2009
By Coopah13from Warner Robins, GA
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First bass I caught on the Midas Baitcaster, 7 lbs
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"This is my second baitcaster to date, my other one is also a browning 10 ball bearing system as well. For some reason this baitcaster is so much better that my other one despite being the same gear ratio and 10 ball bearing system. This baitcaster throws smooth and reels fast. Hardly any backlash despite me being a beginner on a baitcast reel. The only problem ive had is that the handles will bend if you set the hook as hard as i do lol, but you can just bend them back and continue fishing with it. This thing catches hawgs too as you can see in the picture!"
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
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Yes
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Review 4 for Browning® Fishing Midas® Boron Rod and Low-Profile Reel Baitcast Combos
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Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
rod great - reel garbage,February 16, 2009
By fishbillfrom texas
"I bought several of these seperate and the rods can't be beat but the reels are terrible. I had several reels and finally got them to take them back The reels will overload on one side and the braking system is not good."
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 5 for Browning® Fishing Midas® Boron Rod and Low-Profile Reel Baitcast Combos
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Can not find a better deal,November 4, 2008
By HondoSmithfrom Arkansas river valley
"I have been fishing for nearly thirty years and have been using baitcasting rods for twenty five. I used to maintain several different combos and everytime I would switch reels it would take half an hour to get used to the one I was using it was bad. then I started trying to use the same types of reels but I could not afford to go buy 4 or 5 at one time just about the time I would get about where I wanted the reel that I would use would be redesigned and I would have to start all over. Any way I tried the browning midas combo and it seemed like an excellent set up. I bought my first one five years ago and am still using 3 out of 4 I fish on average of 2 times per week 4+ hours at a time year round. The rods are super sensitive due to the boron matrix which also makes them very hard you have to be carefull about hitting them on objects that are hard I think it cracks them. then you set the hook and they break I have done this twice once on a new rod that was replaced the second time on one of my older rod now I have a spare reel. I like the modifications to the reels except for one flaw on the structure of the reel, when they changed to the dual break they also added a small protrusion to the bottom of the reel on the handle side which is uncomfortable when you are fighting fish. These rods handle braided lines ok and the reels have no problem if you use a light braid you have to be careful in the wind it tends to wrap up on the tip of the rod and since the rods are hard you may break it if you do not unwrap by hand."
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
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Yes
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Review 6 for Browning® Fishing Midas® Boron Rod and Low-Profile Reel Baitcast Combos
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Unsatisfied,June 17, 2008
By TennesseeBfrom Tennessee
"I have purchased this combo one year ago and used it on a Canadian fishing trip with only moderate success. Three months ago I used the combo on 2 fishing trips and the retrieve mechanism began to malfunction. The line would stack up on the left side of the reel. I returned the combo to the Sevierville Bass Pro and they were willing to replace it for a new combo. I took the new combo on my recent trip to Canada and have never been more disappointed in a reel. The advanced fail safe dual breaking system is a total disaster. I have been using Ambassadeur bate casting reels from the time they were introduced on the market. I know how to use a batecasting reel.Using the Midas reel casting with the wind was moderately successful. Casting with no wind or into the wind the loading of the bate changes in mid-cast fortuately I had my Ambassadeur 5500C with me and it worked to prefection. I became so frustrated I placed the Midas in the rod box where it stayed. In my opinion you folks have over engineered with the fail safe dual braking system and have a product I would NOT recommend."
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 7 for Browning® Fishing Midas® Boron Rod and Low-Profile Reel Baitcast Combos
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
The Best!!!!,March 12, 2008
By TheBassmasterfrom P.C. Florida
"My buddy has one and he landed a 9 pounder no problom. I now have one and love it! I am soon going to buy the new gold combo.
Note: Always use invisa- Braid. the new power pro is junk!!!!!"
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
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Yes
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Review 8 for Browning® Fishing Midas® Boron Rod and Low-Profile Reel Baitcast Combos
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
WOW ...,March 11, 2008
By DisturbedAnglerfrom Kansas City
"This is one reel / combo you want to have for this season!! I picked up two of these on sale, and am 100% sold on them. Currently I fish with the Browning Citori and Midas (bass tournaments), and can not say enough good things about them."
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
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Yes
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Review 9 for Browning® Fishing Midas® Boron Rod and Low-Profile Reel Baitcast Combos
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best combo ever!!,February 23, 2008
By mikethefisherdudefrom Knoxville
"I recently got into the baitcaster type combos (having fished exclusively spinning reels for years). I wanted my first combo to be very nice and this is the one I chose. I found it on sale (very rare) and jumped on the bargain - I wish I had bought more than one. It is truely the most awesome fishing rod I've ever owned (and I've got a garage full). Trust me, you won't be disappointed, whether you're new to baitcasters or an old pro. The quality is there, along with fit and finish. I seldom have backlash issues due to the dual braking system. The rod itself is very high quality. I really don't have the words to describe how much I love this combo - it exceeds every expectation and I'm glad I started my baitcaster adventure with this unit. You won't be disappointed...my advice, buy two of them (at least)."
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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