This reel is one of my favorite for the inshore fishing I do. It’s light weight, smooth, and it cast a mile. I’ve been using it for a couple months now with no issues.
This real is very light weight and very very small but when you put it up against big redfish or snook it handles it perfectly. I have even took it 4 miles offshore to catch grunt and sheep’s head and I was lucky enough to even hook a Goliath grouper and that reel handled it perfectly. 3000 sized
Bahia 1000
-Great Design
-Great Color Choice
-Great Drag
-Smooth as butter overall
-Carbonfiber Drag washers
-Spool as a bearing
-Balances very well with my bull bay banshee rod
-Very light Reel
There's a few things I like to see be tweaked and updated on the next reel but I'm sure that will come with time and experience.
Keep up the great work guys.
Had a chance to put her to the test this weekend on the backwaters of NC. We got over 15 slot to over slot reds and it preformed flawlessly. Everything I am looking it a saltwater reel. Definitely will be purchasing others. Great job guys.
I have abandoned every other company’s reels and have only been using FFP reels and Bull Bay rods. They haven’t failed in all these years. I enjoy the quality and have been told their service is great. Don’t know yet as I haven’t needed service. Top notch company!
Great looking and perfect fit. Just like your reels, fantastic!
In the store, the Bahia 150 BC reel was bathed in an almost heavenly light in the case at the counter. I don't know how, but that light shined just a hair brighter on this reel than all the others. I tried walking by without looking on my way to get some live bait, hooks, or other rigging and supplies but alas, my head couldn't resist turning to gaze on the beauty of this reel.
I resisted the urge to purchase for quite a while by telling myself that I've only been using a bait casting reel for a couple of months and freshwater fishing for only a couple of months more. "I'm too much of a novice," I told myself, "I have no business having a reel like this!" Nevertheless, I continued to annoy the good folks behind the counter to just let me hold it again. It wasn't long before they saw me coming and pulled it out of it's heavenly glow without me having to ask so I could turn the reel and imagine what it would be like to be out casting it. "Would this actually help me be a better angler??," I couldn't decide.
After watching "8 Bit Christmas" again this year, I decided that the reel was my Nintendo. It called to me every time I went to Green Top Sporting Goods. "Nick, come over here, come over and feel my ergonomics and how I feel both strong and light at the same time. You want me Nick."
I finally succumb to the pressure. The reel had won and I had to buy it. What was I to do, insult this reel's calling to me by ignoring it? I dare not insult this equipment like I insult the lure in my tackle box that has never had the chance to be used. I refused to hurt it's feelings, so logically I HAD to purchase it! (Is what I told myself).
What happened next may have been divinely inspired, or it may have been the fact I felt privileged or guilty or indebted to have this gem of a reel in my position, but the result was simply miraculous. No backlashes (for someone who spend a majority of their time untangling them), smooth casts like Bambi is telling Thumper a secret, and a sharp shooter level of accuracy.
Honestly, this reel is the first piece of gear for any activity I've partaken in that has improved my performance beyond my skill level. It's a skier who has to stay on the bunny hill buying a better skis and being able to tackle a double diamond trail. Simply amazing.
For me, my values are prioritized by God, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, my family, my country, and my Bahia 150 BC.
Looks fantastic but more importantly, performs fantastic. Would purchase again.
From catching trout to the big bull redfish. Truly best!! They truly can handle anything.
This reel had to be made in Heaven. It has a smooth retrieve, crisp bail and is light weight. It's what you want when fishing all day. This is my second Osprey CE
Pro 2500. This new one is on a Bull Bay Banshee, and I Love It!!
The Osprey CE Pro 2500 is a smooth light weight reel. This reel is perfect for Speckled Trout and Reds. I love all of the Osprey CE, I do prefer the Osprey CE over Osprey CE Pro. FPP customer service is the best that’s why I will only buy reels from FPP over Shimano and Dawia.
Very smooth casting and handles big redfish very well. I liked this baitcaster so much, my wife bought me a second one for our anniversary gift. Got both rigged up and now I can’t wait to hit the water again and use those reel.
Sent in my two resolute reels that I’ve had for two years for service. One reel was ok just a bit of a squeak when retrieving, but the other had corrosion under the paint towards the bottom of the reel where paint had been chipped and needed some serious repair. Messaged the service team ahead to let them know of my concerns about what “service” was like. Spoke with I think Kyle, he assured me that my reels would be taken care of properly. After receiving my reels back from service, I was astonished. Both reels looked and seemed to be back to brand new. These guys are legit. I plan on buying many more reels from them in the future!
The FPP Resolute is smooth, durable and strong. Excellent reel. FPP customer service is the best in the business.
Strong as a OX.
Tender as a baby.
Reel smooth as a baby butt.
Sent the reel in and got it back one week later even after a massive hurricane hit their area! I’ll always own one of these reels.
Hands down the best spinning reels and service in the business … worth every penny for saltwater and freshwater anglers. Drag systems are flawless. I don’t buy any other brand.