Raven Matrix Centerpin Reel

5

Awesome reels

Posted by Riversbend on June 12, 2019

I own several raven reels and have no complaints. They work flawlessly. Choose raven tackle for all of your steelhead fishing gear.

I own several raven reels and have no complaints. They work flawlessly. Choose raven tackle for all of your steelhead fishing gear.

5

raven matrix center pin reel

Posted by Rcasey on June 12, 2019

All I can say is I am very impressed with this reel. I have had a couple of custom reels made, & this little matrix can roll with the best of them. Thumbs up raven.

All I can say is I am very impressed with this reel. I have had a couple of custom reels made, & this little matrix can roll with the best of them. Thumbs up raven.

3

Nice reel

Posted by Pac man on June 12, 2019

I really do not have the experience that I need to rate this reel. Heck it is the first CP I have ever owned so take this short review with that in mind. The reel seems well made and turns freely. … Read More

I really do not have the experience that I need to rate this reel. Heck it is the first CP I have ever owned so take this short review with that in mind. The reel seems well made and turns freely. Never using another CP before I think that the start up may be a little slow but I cannot judge that for sure. I say that because when i give it a little boost when starting the cast it seemed to cast better.if i got to happy i would get a heck of a professional overrun. I used it for about 4 hours a day for five days and have no complaints at this time.

5

Very good product

Posted by JMF on June 12, 2019

My son handed this reel to me because he wanted another fancier model. I have the simple grey colored version, spooled with 10 lb Raven main Line only. I use it from Oct to April regardless of weather… Read More

My son handed this reel to me because he wanted another fancier model. I have the simple grey colored version, spooled with 10 lb Raven main Line only. I use it from Oct to April regardless of weather (well below 0 usually) for salmon and steelhead fishing in Ontario. I have absolutely no complaints to make, and find it a real pleasure to fish with. Of course I had to learn how to use it properly, but I found the learning curve to be quick, intuitive and easy without any help needed or stuff to read. It is quite technical, akin to proper fly fishing in difficulty (IMHO). In brief: great looks, impeccable finish and craftsmanship, irreproachable functioning in any weather, easy to clean and maintain, more than ample capacity ... etc. The only issue we had is that the central screw lightly tightened (to ensure free spinning) fell off in the water and was lost. We had to get a new one. If we tighten it enough to avoid this kind of problem, it will not spin freely. So while I fish I have to check all the time to make sure it is not coming off which is a bit annoying. My son does not feel the "better" model is so much better, but the money is gone, for these things are, methinks, a bit overpriced given their simplicity. Durability: seems very solid, no plastic or otherwise weak parts Smoothness: for sure, even without lubrication, if the central screw is not tight. Easy casting: I still have some practice to do. Reliable: so far absolutely Line tangling: Line will often slip out from the side, but it's not very annoying.

5

Birthday gift for hubby!

Posted by Wife of Mike. on June 12, 2019

I ordered this reel as a birthday gift for my husband. (Of course he gave me more than "subtle" hints!) The reel is perfect and just what he wanted. Thank you to Fish USA for making th… Read More

I ordered this reel as a birthday gift for my husband. (Of course he gave me more than "subtle" hints!) The reel is perfect and just what he wanted. Thank you to Fish USA for making this shopping experience so easy for me and so pleasing for my husband.