H2O

[Hookedonsmallies]

Has anyone tried Academy's line of H2O Spinning reels. I picked up some of their Mayhem models (not the low end product) and they were on Sale $35 which is less than the low end model. The mayhem has 10 BB . Has anyone had any experience with these reels

[Ketchup]

Theres a few threads on here about their baits and rods, but havent seen much on their reels. I use their hard baits with as good of success as any other hard baits i have. An earlier thread about their rods had good info. I went with the intention of buying a few of their rods, but ended up with a Lews and a Shimano instead. They looked like nice rods, so im sure their upper end reels with hold up. Let us know after youve put it to good use. 

[Stump bumper]

I have two of the Mettle and have nothing bad to say about them, can't beat them for the price, got mine on a black Friday deal. Just as good as some Shimanos I have paid 2 1/2 times the price for. I have not had them as long as the Shaminos so can't say how they will hold up. They are smaller reels that I am used to, but love the way they fit in my hand.

[J-Doc]

I have two of the Mettle and have nothing bad to say about them, can't beat them for the price, got mine on a black Friday deal. Just as good as some Shimanos I have paid 2 1/2 times the price for. I have not had them as long as the Shaminos so can't say how they will hold up. They are smaller reels that I am used to, but love the way they fit in my hand.

X2

 

I got 3 or 4 of the Mettles.  They outcast about every reel I have.  I'm not picky on spinning reels and pretty much anything H20 I have, I really like and have had great luck.  My H20 rain suit (jacket and bibbs) are going on 3yrs now without a leak.  Rods, I've broke a few bit Academy has replaced every one. Cannot say anything bad about their H20 products.  I've been happy with everything.  Cannot imagine the spinning reels would be any differemt. 

 

And thanks.....now I want one.  

[Hookedonsmallies]

J-Doc your not paid spokesman are you? Lol. Yea I was so shocked to find the ones I did ! They were on clearance I guess about a week ago an these 2 were in the wrong spots. The guy about freaked when he saw the price. Off subject but I also saw Lews new rods with the Winn grips (golf company) I almost bought a couple but that's why I was in the store originally I needed 2 new reels. Got the reels an then almost got 2 new rods . Viscous cycle

[J-Doc]

Nope but I'm a believer in their products based on first hand experience. 

 

I keep looking at the Cabelas Guidewear bibbs and jacket but for $500, I'll stick with what I have for $70 a piece that works just fine.