Introduction: I've been eyeing the product from Bates Fishing Co since the debut of their casting reel in 2022. I believe, the company as a whole was established in 2020. I almost pulled the "buy now" trigger on their Hundo reel until I learned Zander had beat me to the check out counter, and then, sometime in late 2024, I saw the teaser posts on social media of their pending round reel. Of course, initial release would only include right hand retrieve reels (insert scowl). Then, recently, when I least expected it, I discovered the left handed Bates OGs were available and I jumped at the opportunity to purchase one like a five pounder busting through the cheese to engulf that frog bait.
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