Bates Fishing Co. SAM 2500 Spinning Reel

Machined in the USA and built to take a beating in the salt.

The SAM 2500 is Bates Fishing Co.'s inshore workhorse, designed for anglers targeting redfish, snook, stripers and — as Bates puts it — dare we say tarpon. A fully sealed drag and sealed body keep grit and salt spray out on long days, and the 6061-T6 billet aluminum frame won't flex when a fish turns on you. If you run the Big O in the morning and the coast in the afternoon, this is the reel built for the second half of that trip. Questions on it? Call the shop at 863-484-5113.

• 6061-T6 billet aluminum
• CNC precision cut body
• Anodized anti-corrosion gunmetal grey finish
• 8 + 1 bearings
• Sealed drag and body
• Machined in the USA, final assembly at Bates' Sherman, TX headquarters
• Backed by the Bates 3-Year "No BS" Warranty

Specs

• Size: 250
• Gear Ratio: 6.4:1
• Max Drag: 25 lb
• Weight: 11 oz
• Bearings: 8 + 1
• Line Capacity (Mono): 20 lb / 110 yd
• Line Capacity (Braid): 30 lb / 170 yd
• Body Material: 6061-T6 billet aluminum
• Finish: Anodized anti-corrosion gunmetal grey