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Bates Fishing Salty Hundo 150 Low Profile Reels

$449.99

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Description

The Salty Hundo’50 builds on the proven comfort and fishability of its smaller counterpart but with a beefier frame designed for serious saltwater applications. It offers the same compact, ergonomic fit but adds increased line capacity and stopping power for big inshore bruisers. Whether you’re targeting bull reds, snook, or stripers, this reel is salt-rated and ready to deliver long casts, precise control, and dependable drag—all in the form factor you already trust. Details: 150 sized frame Gear Ratios: 6.3:1, 7.1:1, 8.1:1 Right- and Left-Hand Retrieve Drag: 18–20 lbs CNC precision cut 6061-T6 bar stock aluminum one-piece-body 10+2+1 bearings 28” per crank line pickup (7.1:1) & 32” per crank line pickup (8.1:1) 100mm aluminum crank arm Nautical blue anodized anti-corrosion finish Custom neoprene reel case Built to last (no plastic toys here) Weight: 6.3 oz Line Capacity: Mono 12lb/180yd, Braid 30lb/165yd

Fishing Profile

Main Reel
Best for
Inshore, Redfish, Snook
Techniques
Casting
WaterSaltwater

Field Notes

Use this low-profile baitcasting reel for inshore saltwater casting and controlled retrieves when targeting species like snook, bull reds, and stripers. Match the line capacity to your preferred mono or braid and use the high drag rating for fighting larger fish on long casts.

Pros

  • Saltwater-rated anti-corrosion finish
  • High drag (18–20 lbs) for big inshore fish
  • Multiple gear ratios for different retrieve speeds
  • Compact low-profile ergonomic design
  • Good line pickup for long casts and control

Cons

  • Not a spinning reel (baitcasting setup required)
  • Line capacity is specific to 12 lb mono / 30 lb braid—may limit heavier line choices

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