Tempo Vertix LP, High-Tech Innovative Baitcasting Reel, 9 + 1 BB, Low Profile & Lightweight, Powerful & Durable, 6.6:1 Gear Ratio, Great Value!

I hadn't put a line in the water for over a decade, but with travel restrictions due to The 'Rona really tweaking my nerves, I figured why not get out of the house for a dangle. So I picked this little reel up, as well as some braided line, a casting rod, some lures, and a new tackle box, and I headed to a local reservoir.Now I grew up fishing fresh and salt water in Maryland (and Delaware and Virginia) and was forever warned to avoid baitcasters because of bird's nests, so this was my first time with a baitcaster. Yes, I put too much line on the reel. Yes, I had no idea how to adjust the braking systems. And yes, I had around a dozen backlashes and the wildlife within earshot learned some new swear words. However, once I removed 20 yards of line and started using my thumb to manage the speed of the reel, my casts went from 20' to easily 75-80' away - not bad for having been a decade without practice. And I even managed to entice a yellow perch or two to hit my jig, but the hook I had was way too big for them.Once I got home, I swallowed my pride, went onto YouTube to watch some tutorials, and then went outside and practiced what I had learned in my backyard. Now I've got a far better idea on the braking systems in play and managed to tune the reel to my lure so I won't spend half of my next angling excursion untangling line and lamenting the loss of my old gear. Okay, enough storytime...The reel itself is sturdy yet super light, looks quite sleek and stylish, and the controls were easy to master once I'd gotten guidance. So please learn from my mistake and read the manual or at least poke around online to find a tutorial, assuming this is your first baitcaster. The pricepoint is ridiculously cheap, considering the big names I grew up with (Shimano, Daiwa, Abu Garcia, etc.) all have reels ranging anywhere from $50 to $300+. And for being half the price (or less) of an entry level baitcaster from any of those other companies, this little reel performed like a champ.If you're getting your first baitcaster or just need a cheap backup reel that feels and works like a $75+ reel, you cannot go wrong with the Tempo Vertix. I cannot wait to get back out on the water and use this little guy to land some lunkers.Thanks for reading this saga/review, and if you're still on the fence about buying this sweet little reel, throw caution to the wind and pull the trigger on it. You won't be sorry.

I got this just to have an extra rod and reel kicking around as backup. Did not want to spend too much money. And WOW, so far this reel has really performed well. I wonder how it will hold in the long run. For the $$ you can't go wrong.I have 30lb braided line on right now. Smooth operation and fit & finish is great. Not comparable to a $200 reel but much better than others at the same price point. I might just have to get another one.Update:Just got two more of these and all three cast like rockets. I put 20lb Spider Wire on the new ones and they pair up good.This reel is definitely a keeper. Just don't bang it around too much because they are probably not as tough built as Abu Garcia reels. Nevertheless, if you take care of them, they should last a long time. Clean them, oil them and grease them regularly and you should be good.I also have some high end Lew's and Abu Garcia reels but I am very happy with these just as much.I highly recommend them.Update:WARNING.... Bought another one and it turned out to be used. They tried to sell it to me as a new item. I returned it immediately.I will not change my five star rating because the other ones work so good.

Where to begin. Some of these have been shared by others, some not. But here it is.1) Reel screams when casting as others said. Tried the 'grease trick' some mentioned here. No dice.2) The drag is nowhere NEAR the rating. It's extremely weak.3) Cast control knob is not precise at all4) The pawl does not apply line evenly. Hangs at the left side.Maybe I just got a bad one... where.. they messed just about everything up. But boy.. it was bad.

I bought 2 of these because the price was so good. They were 35$ at the time. But 1 ended up breaking randomly while I was fishing, the cover that the magnetic breakes are on has the locking switch and it broke. Deeming the reel unusable. Both of them were difficult to get tuned in out of the box. The breaks have to be tightened down almost completely for even a 1/4 oz bait. If they’re tightened down then you break it in with 100 casts or so the reel becomes easier to use and the casting distance increases. Not a completely bad reel, but there are definitely better options for the price.

Can’t speak for how long it will last but it seems to work well for bottom jigging. Was even able to real in a 10 lb Blue. I must agree with the other review that says it lacks lubricants internally and the link for the company does not work. I used some marine grease on the components and watched a YouTube video on how to set it up since it lacked an owners manual.

I'm lucky enough to live on a small lake. Bait casters work wonders this time of year for casting between the weed patches. This reel is amazing and gives me the control I needed to get between the weed patches. I'm crushing the bass right now because of this and having this reel.Notables on the reel. Very smooth casting, easy setup, nice packaging. I wish it had more line capacity but then again I'm not using it for deep water fishing so don't need that.All in all, its a great reel.

This reel is very nice and worked for the first four trips to the lake. Today I launched out on my kayak and by the time I got to the fiat cove I noticed the left side of the reel was missing. Unfortunately this is a deaign flaw and want to get this either replaced or fixed. Hopefully the manufacture will reach out to me and help me out since I have only used this baitcaster 4 times.

So, I am a fisheries biologist....I have fished for nearly 40 years and I love this reel. It's smooth, retrieves well, and doesn't tangle as badly as other bait casters seem too. If you are looking for a cheap, yet good quality reel, consider this one. Thus far....I am completely satisfied.