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Are Ardent Reels any good?

Are Ardent Reels any good?

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reel! Very smooth, brakes adjust nicely! I highly recommend this reel. Its a beauty and it works, very impressed with my first Ardent reel.

Are all ardent reels made in USA?

Ardent Outdoors Next year we’ll be moving away from being made in the USA. By the first of the year all of the reels, rods, and combos we produce will be from China. The only items that will continue to be made in the USA will be the Reel Care products, and the Smart Cull.

Are 2500 reels good trout?

The best spinning reels for trout will usually be sized in a 1000 up to a 2500. The majority of trout fishing will be done on an ultralight setup. To be able to cast light spinners or bait rigs you need to have a matching rod, reel and line that is suitable for casting smaller weights.

How much line can a 2500 reel hold?

Here is a spinning reel size chart

Spinning Reel Sizes Recommended Line (Mono) Recommended Line (Braid)
2000 4-6lb (2-3kg) 5-10lb (2-5kg)
2500 5-8lb (2-4kg) 5-12lb (2-6kg)
3000 6-10lb (2.5-5kg) 6-15lb (2.5-7kg)
3500 6-10lb (2.5-5kg) 6-15lb (2.5-7kg)

Who makes Ardent?

acquired, adding five hospitals operated as joint ventures with leading not-for-profit and academic medical centers. 2015: Ardent acquired by Ventas, Inc.

Where are ardent spinning reels made?

But there’s at least one source for American-made spinning and baitcasting reels: Ardent. This company is based in Missouri, and yes, does indeed manufacture both reel types in the U.S.. Ardent reels are competitive in price, quality, and performance to major import brands.

What pound line should I use for trout?

What size line should you use for trout fishing? For regular sized trout between 10 and 20 inches, it’s best to use an ultralight line between 2 and 6 pound test. For trout species that grow bigger (such as steelhead and lake trout), increase the line strength to 8 to 10 pound test.

What size spinning reel do I need for trout?

​As a general guide most spinning reels for trout fishing will fall into the 1000 to 2500 size range. A lighter size 1000 would generally be considered to run best with some pretty light fishing line. Monofilament in the 2 to 6 lb breaking strain range.

How big is a 2500 reel?

Small sized spinning reels (1000 – 3500)

Reel Size Recommended Mono Line Strength Recommended Species (North America)
2500 (or 25) 5-8lb (2.5kg-4kg) Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike
3000 (or 30) 6-10lb (3kg-5kg) Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Catfish
3500 (or 35) 6-10lb (3kg-5kg) Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Catfish

Where are Piscifun reels made?

China
Piscifun reels are made in China in the same factory as Diawa. The Carbon X is the same frame and bearing material as the Tatula spinning reel.

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Ruth Doyle