Great balance! This reel is even smoother than the CE and i am amazed! Great product!
Distance Braided Line - Pearl White - Spooling Service
I’ve been in the guide business for over 6 years and had bought numerous reels in the $200 plus range. I was tired of only getting 2 years, or less, use out of them. At the conclusion of my ‘24 season, I made it a point to talk with other trusted operators, whom I knew, and Kyle with Florida Fishing Products. So, in December ‘24, I ordered six Osprey CE Pro 3000 series reels for my charter fishing business. After 4 months of limited use, my confidence continued to grow and I ordered two more of the same. It’s 8/20/25, and I have only had one minor issue but that was to be expected when a client accidentally gave one a dip in the salt. I removed the handle and end cap, let it dry, and applied some lubricant to it….good to go. And no worries because Florida Fishing Products service plan is just as solid as their commitment to their craft.
I’ve yet to have any drag failures from any of these while targeting reds, trout, black drum, jacks, and Spanish with 10# braid. Knowing that the fish are only going to get bigger over the next few months, I just received my latest order of Bahia 4000 series spooled with 30# Distance Braid. I look forward to more time spent catching rather than losing it to fighting and reviving oversized fish.
In conclusion, thanks for making great products, standing behind them, and contributing to conservation.
Best regards,
Capt. Trey Senterfitt
Capt, Larry with Gulf Of America Fishing charters and we put these reels to the test everyday!
Just purchased my second Bahia, born and raised in central Florida I have fished most my life and I find these reels amazing. Great quality and feel. Definitely will be buying more
This reel has been performing well fishing I am really pleased with it thus far. Have landed multiple upper slot reds with no problem. Got spooled once using 12lb line but pretty sure it was the taxman or a big sting ray. But overall very pleased.
Just want to give a hug shout out to the service team and share my experience. I had an issue with a reel that had been dunked in saltwater and I tried to disassemble the reel and fix it myself. But to my disappointment I was unable to put the reel back together. I sent FFP 2 zip lock bag full of parts and asked them to put it back together. Not only did they put it back together but they had it back to me in under 2 weeks. I’m super impressed with their level of service and glad to be back on the water with my Osprey CE!
Smooth as a hot knife in butter. My only suggestion is to make a larger size.
Capt Jake here, as a full time guide working in the saltwater everyday the products they make are amazing. I own 8 Osprey which get beat to death by customers on a daily basis. I’ve had 2 reels dropped into the water and immediately retrieved out I have still yet to have issues with them and it has been almost 8months. I just received 2 Osprey ce pros as artificial set ups and I’m super excited to use them. The staff is amazing and will help out with anything that you need. The fact that I ordered reels and that day they were already on a truck heading my way is incredibly impressive. Thanks for the great product and amazing support. Love the product and thank again.
I have been purchasing FFP products for the past 6 or 7 years and very honestly I wouldn't consider anything else. I guide on the East coast of Florida so I use everything from the 2500 - 8000 size reels and out of the 50 + reels I own have only ever had 2 issues which were my fault. In my mind these are proven over and over again, used 200 days a year with minimal care. I still purchase a Daiwa or Shimano every once in awhile to check out new stuff but all that does is make me positive I have chosen the correct product in Florida Fishing Products.
Every FFP reel I buy. I always have them spool it with Ghost gray. I've never had an issue and it's very convenient to already have braid on my spool when your my new reel arrives. I ready to fish!!
Seems great haven’t had a chance to fish it. Feels Kinda heavy for a 2500, or atleast compared to my Dawia Procyon 3000. Should’ve bought the Bahia would’ve matched my set up better and I believe it’s sealed better, but that’s on me. Also wish the gear ratio was a little bit higher but for the price this is a solid/ good looking reel. Looking forward to getting out on the water with it.
Handle screw came off after the forth time using reel. Screw and foam handle gone. Tried contacting Florida Fishing twice to inquire about ordering new screw and foam handle with no success.
Do I’ve got 2 now. I have to admit I don’t beat heck out of them but they are a very smooth light reel and am happy so far with their look oks, design, feel, performance. I hope they last a lot longer than your 1 year guarantee! I just recently purchased a Bahia BC 150r and I’m getting used to it. So far so good! Bueno on the Bahia!
This is an absolutely amazing project. I’ve been using this reel for about 2 months and it has done its job perfectly every time. I paid $160.00 for the 3000 at the ace hardware near me. For the price you cannot beat it. I was originally planning on buying a Shimano Stradic but they were going for $220.00 for a 2500! I would argue that they are actually better than the Stradic. I highly recommend this product.