[Louie]

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

 

[orion_xxvx]

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.

 

[wneubauer]

Sorry, never heard of them. Maybe they are made by a bigger known company, like Zebco or something?

 

[ibohunter]

the reels yoiu discribe are all made years ago by Shakespeare

 

[Louie]

the reels yoiu discribe are all made years ago by Shakespeare

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.

 

[Bream baiter]

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.