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Ardent C-Force Spinning Reel 3000
In Stock: 3
Price: $119.99
  • Ardent Reel Sizes: 3000
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Overview

The new Ardent C-Force Spinning Reel is a force to be reckoned with on the water. Delivering a blazing fast 6.0:1 gear ratio that picks up line in a hurry, it also features an all-reinforced carbon fiber frame and rotor for added toughness and reduced weight. Its waterproof, multi-stack carbon fiber drag also delivers smooth, long lasting performance, and is specifically designed to slow down big fish hooked on light lines.

The two-piece aluminum and carbon fiber handle delivers maximum winding leverage, while also helping to reduce weight, and the high-strength, heavy gauge air bail is built extra durable for long lasting functioning. Also loaded with 10 ball bearings (9+1) for consistently fluid casts and retrieves, the Ardent C-Force Spinning Reel has what it takes to help you make the most of your time on the water.

Features:

-All reinforced Carbon Fiber frame
-All reinforced Carbon Fiber rotor
-Two-Piece Aluminum & Carbon Fiber tube handle
-Cold forged 6061 T6 Aluminum spool with braid band
-High-Strength heavy gauge air bail
-Waterproof / Multi-stack Carbon Fiber drag washers

Specifications

Model Retrieve Gear Ratio Weight Line Cap. Bearings
CF30BA Right/Left 5.2:1 8.7 10/160 9BB + 1RB

Specifications

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Customer Reviews

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Comments: I own two of the 30 models and they are great value reels. The drag is very good and Ardent uses carbon fiber drag washers which are the best washers regardless of manufacturer. You should oil the reel several times a year and grease the drag washers annually.

From: John: Potomac, MD 3/17/22

Comments: I have the newest version of this reel in 3000. I used them yesterday, no complaints. More than ample for freshwater bass fishing. Solid reel, smooth, drag is great, not excellent, but plenty for bass. If you like these pull the trigger. They are solidly built

From: Unknown: 2/8/22

Comments: I had picked up a spinning rod on sale and looked for a reasonably priced spinning reel to go with it. Remembering when ardent first came on the market, they were proudly made in the USA. I felt the price was quite reasonable and the reel was sharp looking. I received my order promptly like always with TW. I was bummed to see "made in China" on the box but I was still ok with the appearance and quality it seemed to have for the price point. My first time using it was as a co-angler in a club tourney and the bites for me were coming on a shaky head using this reel. The fish I caught on this reel were not big but the light line I was using needed a good drag which this reel seemed to have. After a few casts, the reel handle knob became loose and I attempted to tighten it with my multi tool. It worked briefly until I caught another fish and the plastic threaded bolt cap fell completely off. Thankfully my searching the back deck allowed me to recover it and reassemble it with some super glue and another tightening, but my confidence is pretty weak now for the quality of this reel. Just a little disappointed. I'll stick to the brands I've got confidence in. 

From: Bob: Medford OR 11/27/18

Comments: First time trying the Ardent brand and very pleased. Use the 20 for finesse plastics on 8# and it is really light and has a great drag system for the light lines. I've had it for about 2 months but about 20 trips on it and not one flaw and the drive gears are still butter smooth.

From: Michael: Hanford, CA 2/27/18

Comments: This quickly became my favorite spinning reel I own.  I liked it so much that I went and got four more. I use this mostly when fishing a shakey head or dropshot. It is extremely smooth and cast further with much less effort than another reel I have ever used. I own the 3000 size, and I promise that it isn't to big. Plus Ardent backs their products with a 3 year factory warranty. This reel is super light weight and smooth that I don't know why anybody would use anything different.

From: Josh: West Point, New York 11/7/17

Comments: This quickly became my favorite spinning reel I own.  I liked it so much that I went and got four more. I use this mostly when fishing a shakey head or dropshot. It is extremely smooth and cast further with much less effort than another reel I have ever used. I own the 3000 size, and I promise that it isn't to big. Plus Ardent backs their products with a 3 year factory warranty. This reel is super light weight and smooth that I don't know why anybody would use anything different.

From: Josh - West Point, NY 11/7/17

Comments: How can you go wrong with this reel? I have been a Shimano man for a long time, and still love those reels, but this thing is under $100, has a 3 year warranty and may be the fastest reel (6.0:1) on the market for this price. Not to mention the carbon fiber construction also makes this reel very light for all day use.

From: Brett Walker: Kansas City, MO 7/8/17

Comments: My go to spinning set ups are this reel and the Lew's Team Pro Gold. The are identical in performance, very different in looks, weight just about the same but. The Ardent C-Force is $30.00 less with a 3-year warranty. You figure it out. I highly recommend this reel for many different techniques.

4/18/16

Comments: Tried out my new C-Force 20 spin reel yesterday & today. Smooth, light, effortless casts with 8 lb mono & small light suspending lures for sea trout. Using swivel, still had spinning reel sidewinder twist problem & line kept catching on silver "rivet head" on side of spool. Rod reel combo pleasingly handled the fish. Had no problem switching off the anti reverse to lightly handle the fish--as not to dislodge hook from the fish's tender mouth. Strongly recommend this reel.

From: John: Steinhatchee, FL 3/1/16

Comments: Super smooth little weight & has a great look to it. by far the best spinning reel I have used yet & coming from a deep water small fisherman I go through a lot of spinning reels to find this smooth drag system.

From: Fisher: Fairmount City, PA 2/21/16

Comments: The C-Force is one of the best spinning reels I have ever used, hands down! I have used all of the top end reels & the C-force keeps up & performs just as good, if not better than all of them. Its super light and the Ardent 3-year warranty gives you that extra piece of mind. 

From: Cody: VA 2/4/16

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