SouthBend baitcasters

Discussion in 'Fishing Reel Review' started by Louie, Mar 6, 2008.

  1. Mar 6, 2008 #1
    Louie

    Louie New Member

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    I was wondering if anyone can give me some reviews of the southbend baitcasting reels. It seems most on here use Penn or Abu Garcia's. I came across a few on ebay and was wondering if anyone has used them for catfishing. Models I seen were the 550, 300, and 350.
    Thanks


     
    Louie, Mar 6, 2008
    Louie, Mar 6, 2008
  3. Mar 6, 2008 #2
    orion_xxvx

    orion_xxvx New Member

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    My dad had on old south bend reel for years and years well made and made for river fishing. Have no experience with one made in last 35 yrs.
     
    orion_xxvx, Mar 6, 2008
    orion_xxvx, Mar 6, 2008

  5. Mar 6, 2008 #3
    wneubauer

    wneubauer New Member

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    Sorry, never heard of them. Maybe they are made by a bigger known company, like Zebco or something?
     
    wneubauer, Mar 6, 2008
    wneubauer, Mar 6, 2008
  6. Mar 10, 2008 #4
    ibohunter

    ibohunter New Member

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    the reels yoiu discribe are all made years ago by Shakespeare
     
    ibohunter, Mar 10, 2008
    ibohunter, Mar 10, 2008
  7. Mar 11, 2008 #5
    Louie

    Louie New Member

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    Have you used one ? If some can you give me your opinion of it. They look like a solid reel. All metal ,no plastic with level wind.
     
    Louie, Mar 11, 2008
    Louie, Mar 11, 2008
  8. Mar 15, 2008 #6
    Bream baiter

    Bream baiter New Member

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    South Bend rods and reels that I have seen have consistently been some of the poorest quality on the market. They may make some decent models but I don't trust them based on past experience. I wouldn't buy any rod or reel with the South Bend name on it.
     
    Bream baiter, Mar 15, 2008
    Bream baiter, Mar 15, 2008