New Pro Gear Model being released? V50 - Vengeance 50

[sundaytrucka]

Saw this on bloody decks...no info on foreign or domestic production, or if they are actual Pro Gear production reels or people doing a run of updated re-production reels, but very cool for the Pro Gear enthusiasts.

http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threads/coming-soon-new-pro-gear-reel-v50.600182/

[handi2]

They sure look like a Pro Gear made reel.

[eldoradoman]

I just purchased a v40. I posted some photos of the internals on this post.  I was going to do a quick tutorial but didn't have a chance.  If you have any questions let me know.
http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threads/new-production-progear-reels-forsale.609932/page-2#post-3966367

[Squiggy]

How's the freespool on these?

[otownjoe]

I saw the post and thought something isn't right.

[eldoradoman]

I haven't had a chance to fish with it yet.  The freespool was only about 20seconds before taking it apart and greasing it up.  Then I got about 40seconds. I think if the right sideplate bushing is replaced with a bearing it would be better as well. I'll get a better idea if how that translates into casting once I get out with it.

[mmayo]

I talked with Danny at SavoOn Tackle (a true ProGear guy) and he showed me a couple of the new reels.  Fit and finish were very nice and have a very solid feel.   Should be a nice reel for anyone wanting a solid star drag reel.

By the way Danny was the guy you met at ProGear if you visited the factory in the City of Industry.  He is a great guy that really knew his stuff.  He helped me countless times with the many reels of mine and those of all the Barking Spiders.

[mackereljoe]

All this years, I thought Danny is the owner and sold the Pro Gear name to a Taiwanese manufacturer.  Thanks.

[juicebruiser]

I just won the V50 from a raffle through United Composites USA while fishing the Eldorado on their sponsored trip. THere is no Country of Manufacture listed anywhere.

[natch!]

 My V20 says made in Taiwan on the bottom of the reel foot.
I used it on the Spirit of Adventure trip last week and caught at least 6 nice yellowtails. It performed perfectly. On the way back to SD Lee (Keta) took it apart and we checked out the innards. Everyone seemed to be impressed.

Jack

[bigggfish]

Good video at Charkbait.com which discusses the history of ProGear and the new reels (at least through the V40's.

[Rancanfish]

I think these reels look good but I'm going to wait until I see a John Tuttle break down and review!  Hi John.