Bates

Bates Fishing 

Bates Fishing develops its reels in the state of Texas, USA. They are machined from aeronautical-grade aluminum and none of the wear parts used are plastic. The goal is clear: to offer the most reliable and durable reels on the market.

Our team of enthusiasts' selection

• BATES Hundo casting reel
• BATES The O.G casting reel
• BATES The G.O.A.T. swimbait casting reel

Which casting reel should you choose?

Rod balance

Choose a reel suited to your rod — meaning a reel that will balance the rod, but also one that will allow you to cast the lures intended for the rod's power rating.

The bearings

For a casting reel, the crucial point is the spool's rotation capacity. The smoother the rotation and the lower the resistance to rotation, the farther you can cast and with lighter lure weights. It is therefore important to look carefully at the number and quality of the bearings in the reel.

The ratio

Another important point is the retrieve ratio. A standard ratio is 75–80 cm of retrieve per handle turn. You will therefore need to choose your reel's ratio based on the fishing techniques you wish to use. 

If you have any questions about choosing a rod, the rigs suited to your fishing area or the type of line (braid, monofilament, fluorocarbon) to put on your reel, do not hesitate to contact us via our website, by phone or by visiting us in person at our Ardent Pêche store.