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Ardent Apex Magnum Casting Reel 6.5:1 Right
In Stock: 2
Price: $179.99
  • Ardent Reel Sizes: 6.5:1 Right
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Overview

Delivering the power and line capacity to take down big bass, as well as, a variety of inshore species, the Ardent Apex Magnum Casting Reels deliver the durability and toughness to thrive in harsh inshore and saltwater environments. Also equipped with a super strong and smooth drag system (17.6lb max drag), the Apex Magnum features Ardent’s patent pending DTT: Drag Tracking Technology as well. DTT allows the level wind eyelet to track parallel with the line location on the spool as line is being pulled from the reel in drag mode. This reduces the chance of line break on large fish by eliminating the sharp angles caused by the level wind eyelet being out of sync with the line location on the spool in drag mode.

The Apex Magnum’s wide body, low-profile, cast aluminum frame provides a sturdy, comfortable base of operations, and its extra long carbon fiber handle won’t bend or break, while providing maximum winding leverage. Featuring an eleven stainless steel bearing system (10+1) for consistently smooth casts and retrieves, the Apex Magnum’s 270-degree magnetic brake system also delivers complete cast control for a range of lures and conditions. Tough, durable and ready for action, the Ardent Apex Magnum Casting Reels do it all for a reasonable price.

-Aluminum Frame
-95mm Extra Long Carbon Fiber Handle
-17.6lb Drag System
-270-degree Magnetic Brake System
-Saltwater Tested and Approved
-3-Year Warranty

Specifications

Model Retrieve Gear Ratio Weight Line Cap. Bearings
AAM65RBA Right 6.5:1 8.3 10/260 10BB + 1RB

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Customer Reviews

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Comments: Crap, avoid this reel. I bought mine about 2 years ago for Infrequent use casting plugs for striped bass. Broke after the first year and maybe 2 trips. Company took it back to "fix" it, when it returned it seemed good to go. Well today I used it for the first time and on the first cast it exploded on the inside. None of the gears work. I had to hand pull my $30 plug back in. I also own two of their rods, both have had guide issues, cheap! My black max is a better reel than this. Stay away Ardent is a crap company when it comes to quality.

From: Devon: Connecticut 7/24/20

Comments: This reel sucks. I had to send the first one back because the spool was bent right out of the box. They sent me a new one with no questions which was nice, but the new one has a very loud grinding in the gears. It also has a slight bend in the spool. DON'T BUY THIS JUNK! I learned my lesson and will continue to buy Shimano Curados. Have had many models for years and years with no issues.

From: Jeremy: Florida 12/31/19

Comments: Junk. Felt awesome at first, but always had issues with the spool button. Reel gears come out of alignment, the machining on the parts is garbage. I know others who have had to send thier reels back to Ardent several times for issues. Stick to their rods, buy a better reel.

From: Devon: CT 8/16/19

Comments: I used this reel for big baits, nothing under 3 oz up to 8 oz. It casts great, really light, and solid reel. Nothing loose or concerning structurally. However throwing 8-12" baits did some damage to the reel after a year. At least that's what I assumed happened. I'm having trouble engaging the bail and honestly I would reccomend investing the extra $25 in an okuma citrix 364

From: Unknown - 12/19/18

Comments: I have used reels from Abu and Shimano on my Dobyns 806 swimbait rod and none fit or cast like this one. It has winched fish from cover, thrown baits to 4oz and held up amazingly. In fact, I just grabbed an Apex Tournament to put on my Irod Jr Swim rod for the sub-2oz baits. If you want an affordable, durable swimbait reel, look no further.

From: Andy - Belton, MO 10/29/18

Comments: Absolutely a great reel! Punch/Flip. This is my goto! If ya don't like it customer service is the best in the industry in my opinion!

From: Joey Renfro: Nacogdoches,Tx 8/19/17

Comments: So far so good. Spool tensioner is a little tight causing slight difficulty to adjust, but have own for about 3mths now casting anything from a HuddGill to a 3 1/4oz Glide bait. Will be tossing a 8" Hudd soon. Have my Apex Magnum paired up on a Dobyns SB rod with 20lb CXX. Will add a update review once I've received more time with it.

From: Unknown - 4/17/17

Comments:  I liked this reel but had to send it back. It casts great and was perfect for my crankbait setup but while palming it on the retrieve I would inadvertently move the cast control on the side of the reel and I had to constantly re-adjust  to avoid a backlash. The design is either to loose or the adjustment knob sticks out to far.   I have owned dozens of reels from multiple brands and have never had this problem.

From: Bo - AZ 4/13/17

Comments: I love this reel awesome job Ardent. I use it to throw swim baits paired it with Ardent Dennys Bauer pro series Umbrella rig rod.

From: Ernie: FORT MOHAVE 1/7/17

Comments: This is one great reel that cast great & is so smooth that it compares to the $350 reels on market today. This reel has landed me more big fish & has held up well. I would recommend this reel to anyone. I will be buying more! Thanks Ardent for a great product! 

From: Jason: Monroe City, MO 1/28/16

Comments: I've owned a few ardent pro series in the past & they were ok. But these apex magnums are amazing for the price. Comparable to other reels above their price range. Cast a mile, easy to care for. Pair these with denali kovert rods & have brought in many 5 & 6 lb smallies and largemouth plus countless walleye and pike. Overall a great reel and would recommend to anyone.

From: Wes: Minot, ND 1/4/16

Comments: I love these reels. I now own 6 or so and will be buying more. I used them this past year during a bunch of tournaments and they are very durable, light and cast a mile.

From: Ryan: Sumter, SC 12/25/15

Comments: these reel are Amazing! I have three of them now and i love them all. You really cant go wrong for the price and at only 5.9 Oz you can use them all day and not end up with " The Claw ". I have one on my Dobyns ss766 and use it for frog fishing. I started with a mono backing but this reel just casts SO FAR ! it was unreal and i had to just got straight braid no backing because id cast out all my braid and about 50 foot of the momo. It is crazy how far and smooth these reel cast

From: DJ: NH 7/28/15

Comments: This is my go to punchin, swimbait & deep cranking reel. It has held up to some solid abuse that the California Delta, Lake Berryessa, and Clear Lake can throw at you and has pulled in some Giants. Ardent has really stepped up to the plate to compete and even surpass some of the high end brand reels. VERY UNDERPRICED FOR WHAT YOU GET!!

From: Wes: Delta, CA 5/12/15

Comments: I love my Ardent Apex Magnum casting reel. I feel these reels are worth twice as much as they charge! High quality, light, balanced and using them makes me feel like they will last forever and the warranty they have means they stand behind them!

From: Joe: Three Rivers, MI 4/9/15

Comments: These things cast a mile! I have been very pleased with this reel so far. Looks as good as it works.

From: Josh: MI 3/30/15

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