Bates Fishing Co. The GOAT SWM 200: Swimbait & Glidebait Reel

Are you looking for your next go-to swimbait and glidebait reel? Look no further than the Bates Fishing Co. The GOAT SWM 200 Casting Reel. Not just any casting reel, The GOAT SWM 200 is as rigid as it gets, boasting a fully CNC frame from 6061-T6 aluminum, meticulously sculpted for the strongest stopping power when targeting your larger-than-average bass.

About Bates

Bates Fishing Co. was born in Texas and is backed by Seaborn, a well-known and respected manufacturer of fly fishing and inshore fishing rods and reels. Bates has set out to provide the highest quality construction of casting reels available on the market. All Bates Fishing Co. reels are entirely CNC'd from 6061-T6 bar stock aluminum along a 9-axis machine for precision. Due to the Bates machining process, no plastics are added anywhere in the frame.

Construction

This construction is nothing to second-guess, as T6 aluminum is the same aluminum utilized in automotive, aerospace, marine, industrial, and firearm manufacturing due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion-resistant properties.

Internally, The GOAT SWM 200 reels utilize brass gears and a titanium crank arm for rock-solid construction and performance. The brass gears ensure that as you're fighting your trophy catch, your gears aren't slipping, and you're grabbing hold of every tooth along the gear for constant cranking power. The oversized titanium crank arm gives you the leverage needed for that cranking power, all in a lightweight package. These materials are also extremely corrosion-resistant.

The GOAT SWM 200 package is a reel that will not flex under load, from the solid aluminum frame to the durable internals. When you set the hook on a fish, you will immediately feel every rotation's rigid performance and durability along the 110mm aluminum cranking arm. The GOAT SWM 200 is polished with its signature matte black anticorrosive finish.

This construction comes to the market to bridge the gap in the fishing industry, ensuring anglers purchase a reel with quality craftsmanship and components that will last the test of time.

Unboxing The GOAT SWM 200

Fishability

This reel is classified as a 200-sized reel. While not oversized, it is more substantial in profile than a Daiwa Tatula TW200. The reel pairs exceptionally well with most standard swimbait rods without feeling underpowered. The SWM stands out in The GOAT SWM 200, designed to perform exceptionally with your preferred swimbaits and glidebaits, including topwaters. Thanks to its sturdy build and long-lasting components, you'll quickly sense this 200-sized reel is up to the task for your favorite 5"-9" swimbaits and glidebaits.

The SWM has a large spool with substantial line capacity, making it perfect for larger baits. Weighing just 9.4 oz and boasting 18 lbs of drag, this reel has all the cranking power needed. Although only available in a 7.1:1 gear ratio, this retrieve allows anglers to accommodate various baits throughout the year.

The GOAT in The GOAT SWM 200 naturally translates as the Greatest Of All Time. With Bates's commitment to quality construction, this reel is unlike any other and the greatest of its kind! If you want to expand your reel selection for swimbait and glidebait fishing, you'll want to experience the Bates Fishing Co. The GOAT SWM 200 Casting Reel.

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