Hands down one of the best baitcasters I’ve used in a long time, it’s a simple reel to use, and has held up amazingly to saltwater abuse. The only change I would make to it is just the size of the body, other then that the gears, handle, and the reel itself is perfect!
Love my Ospreys and great customer service, so when I needed to replace my baitcaster I selected FFP. The handle feels really cheap, thin, poorly made. That’s my biggest complaint. For the most part is casts ok, but requires constant adjustment of tension to avoid birdnests.
Sorry guys. I’ll continue to replace my spin tackle with your product, but cannot recommend this baitcaster
Reel has plenty of backbone to handle the largest reds. Customer service is second to none.
Super high quality reel that is very comfortable to fish with all day. Highly recommend and will be picking up a couple more. Super fast shipping!
I started using it on bull redfish then switched to fishing the gulf side ripping red grouper and snapper up from the bottom. Recently used it for gag grouper and was even more impressed. Would buy it 100 times over again
Awesome reel that preforms just as good if not better than the high dollar companies. Super smooth and easy to dial in to your needs with a great drag system.
I’ve known FFP for a while, but was hesitant to make the jump with a different brand. After years of sticking with a same unnamed brand, and watching its quality constantly deteriorate, I had to do something. Several friends of mine have been using FFP gear and they have been highly satisfied. I decided to make the jump and give these reels a try. Wow! Is all I can say! They have far exceeded my expectations of what I would be getting for the price! Also, customer service is a huge issue with me; and, my old product brand lacked in that aspect. The guys at FFP will go over and beyond, to help their customers and then some! I will definitely be purchasing more reels from FFP!
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.