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I too am enjoying the WaveSpin Reels...They have definitely been put through the tests on "Reel Road Trip" 70 lb tarpon which we are editing now, 8 lb spadefish in NC, we had landed a whack of spades with other WaveSpin Reels that day - fish hit so hard, the braided line I had my finer on (to feel the sensitive spadefish bite) dug in right to the bone! Amongst other species... I use the WaveSpin Reels recreationally as well.
Mark Melnyk, Host of Reel Road Trip

It was nice to meet you at ICAST and I appreciate Brandy with CastAway bringing me over to your booth and introducing me to your reels. My husband and I had the opportunity to try the reels out last weekend, and I can not express how impressed I was with them. As I told you, all I have to do is look at a spinning reel and it will backlash. Therefore that is the main reason I never really wanted to use them although there were certain applications along the tournament trail where I needed to use one. I could never put line on without line twist, and I mean I had tried and been told every trick in the book, me and spinning reels just didn't get along. In preparation for our trip, I was trying to put line on the reels and no matter what I did or how I tried to hold the line it was twisting, I got aggravated and just put the line on the reel anyway. I really expected that the fist cast I tried to make would be a disaster since I was having such difficulties spooling them. However I must admit and this is why I am so impressed, I fished with the reel for an entire day and NEVER had the first mishap. WaveSpin cast like a charm, I was amazed. Having said that I would like to thank you again for the reels and making my life easier.
Pam Martin-Wells, Pro Angler

I am the proud owner of a new WaveSpin Reel. In a word, it is awesome. I could not wait to try it and it performed flawlessly with NO line tangling, absolute butter smooth drag and just great operation throughout. The reel never gave me a single problem! I had thought about replacing the round handle with a paddle type but found it to be quite comfortable and it provided excellent torque on the retrieve. Now I am dying to get my hands on the DHxL light model. WaveSpin Rules!
Keith Forseberg, MN

My WaveSpin Reel has been fished often on the beach, which as you know is a harsh environment and, and for wading in the flats. It has thousands of cats and retrieves under its belt and has worked flawlessly even on fish exceeding 100 lbs. It's my favorite reel and I am always quick to point its good point out to other serious fishermen.
Vince Giaimo

The WaveSpin Reels are incredible... to say the least. I had never before been much of a spinning reel angler. Since the WaveSpin, that has changed. Just the fact that I no longer have birdnests to pick is worth its weight in gold. I put two of the reels on new Skeleton Rods by CastAway Rods,,, and I can fish this set up all day with no wrist, arm or shoulder fatigue. Again I thank Doug and you for such awesome reels. May God bless and tell Doug I said thanks.
Mary DiVincenti, Pro Angler

I just wanted to take a moment to comment on the Doug Hannon WaveSpin Reels: With a full-time desk job during the day, the only time I can make it out on the water is in the darkness of night-time fishing...a scenario that makes for tough fishing when you get wind knots that you can't see in the dark. I take out ma....novice anglers and non-fishing savvy friends and I find myself handing them the WaveSpin Reels for fishing at night because I don't get the wind loop problems like I've had with other reels. I'm not an engineer and I don't know how or why this reel reduces those wind knots but I don't care, it works, and it's given us more time to fish rather than spending the time in darkness trying to untangle spectra knots. A great product, and a drag that lands big fish like the tarpon in the photo I sent you. And when it comes to changing the line on the reel it's a breeze with the spool - separation capability.
Adrian Gray, Marine Artist - IGFA

I have been Bass fish for over 30 years and had never found a Spin Cast reel I was happy with until I had the opportunity to use a Wavespin Reel. I am so impressed with the fact that I can now cast a spin casting reel and never have to worry about line tangles and birdnest. This is by far a superior reel to all others brands on the market. Thanks Wavespin for a top of the line product.
Jerry Schlueter - Tail Walker Lures