There is so many pros to this reel I do not even know where to start. From the drag clicker, to the very comfortable feeling in your hand this reel has it all. The look of the reel is very nice and you can tell when fishing with this reel it is made to last! If you are in the market for a new bait caster I suggest the Bahia!
I didn’t want to go straight to the Osprey because I hadn’t used a FFP reel before so I went with the Bahia. Now I love it to the point that I may not get an Osprey anyway, lol. It’s smooth as can be and it’s gotten plenty of work on mid and upper slot reds and a ton of trout and is holding up immaculately compared to others with the same volume of fishing time.
Fast, efficient and good communication. Will do again next year.
The Bahia is smooth, reliable, and built for the fight. Landed a solid redfish with no issues—great reel!
Love these 3 reels, I use the 1000 and 2500 the most. They are well balanced and performed right out of the box. I just wish I had ordered the power handle for the 2500 . The extra large handle is a lot easier on my old fingers and hands. Thanks for a great set of reels.
my experience with Florida Fishing Products has been overwhelmingly positive, with exceptional customer service, a commitment to community involvement, and a genuine appreciation for their customers. I have been impressed with the quality and performance of their reels, and I am pleased to support a local company that prioritizes customer satisfaction and community engagement.
This Bull Bay Sniper Rod is 7.6 Med/ Fast Action. This is the rod I use for all my inshore fishing. I go for big fish, so my Osprey CE Pro and my Bull Bay Sniper are the only combination I use.
Never had any problem with either and I put them through the toughest tests.
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What a great value! The reel is super smooth and performs beyond the cost. Love it for all inshore needs!
I purchased the Osprey CE Pro a few months ago. I go for big fish not numbers. The CE Pro has the smoothest drag that I have ever experienced. I have over 70 years of fishing experience and have owned practically all of the major manufacture's reels.
The Osprey allows more casting distance and comfort. The reel is light yet operates like a heavy-duty machine. My 2500 has landed Tarpon that go well over 100lbs., Bull Reds, Huge Snook, and monster Trout. I have not had any issue with this reel.
The reason for my title is this. I now own 3 Osprey CE Pro Reels and have abandoned all my others. There is not a reel on the market that compares to this one. The problem is you can't try just one, it is like a bag of potato chips. They are so good that you have to back for more.
The last one I ordered has the power handle. I may have to purchase two more handles to make my arsenal complete.
This reel is not cheap but well worth the investment. There are many reels on the market that cost more but they do not compare to the Osprey.
Highly recommend is reel. Smooth retrieve, smooth drag system, sealed, and with the power handle its game over. Definitely switching my line up to FFP!
Beautiful reel, I have yet to take it on the water but from my last experience owning their Resolute I can say that they make high quality gear.
Outstanding customer service! Fast shipping and this reel feels so nice, super smooth and the braid looks great!
So I just picked this up and I love it more so then the Stradics I’ve owned but I do wish the body was just 2 pieces I don’t like that there is 4 pieces and about 8 screws that will make it easier for water to penetrate and in my opinion makes the reel less durable and a little heavier. Live the reel it’s beautiful and I think I’m gonna be a lifetime customer asking as you guys keep up the good improvements. Also caught my first trophy bass on my second cast with it
I use the crystal leader with lures in the surf. I use 20 lb test with my spinning set up. Strong and it’s great in 3-4’ of water.
Bob Bass
In The Surf
Cape May, NJ
I got this reel at Everglades Fishing Co and it has the best control and feeling of any big brand reel on the market right now for similar to lower prices I recommend it to anyone
Awesome reel and I plan on replacing all my inventory with FFP reels!
I use coral leader on all my rods. 20lb test with a 8” drop knot. Swim bait with a trout fly off the drop knot. Coral is my go to leader, invisible in the salt water. 275-325 fish per season. Several 2 fish hook up on good days. Great product.
the FFP braid is an excellent choice for any reel but esp. on the FFP lineup. i have not had any issues with wind knots and it holds leader knots perfectly. If you have not tried it yet I highly recommend doing so.
Reel is super smooth... As a matter of fact I sold all of my Diawa baitcasters and replaced them with the Florida