Ardent Information , are they good 2024

Philipspe reply :

I have been looking at the Ardent Apex Elite & Grand and was wondering if anyone has used them? Are they good, do they hold up and how would you compare them to like a Revo SX?

any info is appreciated. Thanks

smallie.mike reply :

Look at one in person before you buy it....I'll bet you won't buy it.

Philipspe reply :

Oh really? That stinks, the reason I was considering is our bass club gets them 50% off since they're one of our sponsors. So are they cheaply made?

PitchinJigz reply :

On 2/21/2016 at 12:27 PM, Philipspe said:

Oh really? That stinks, the reason I was considering is our bass club gets them 50% off since they're one of our sponsors. So are they cheaply made?

They don't get great reviews and they're really ugly looking honestly.

JustinU1X reply :

If you get them %50 off no harm in trying one and seeing how you like it. You may have a better experience than others.

That being said I have the Apex Grand paired w/ a 7'3 Micro Magic Pro. It does cast far but Ardent's quality control isn't the best and I'm not a huge fan of the internal breaking system. On the plus side there's a 3 yr warranty.

WdyCrankbait reply :

The reviews for them are good at TW.

*Hootie reply :

On 2/21/2016 at 2:12 PM, PitchinJigz said:

They don't get great reviews and they're really ugly looking honestly.

I don't get the ugly part. They look like any other reel to me. At 50% discount, go for it

Hootie

fishballer06 reply :

On 2/21/2016 at 9:28 PM, WdyCrankbait said:

The reviews for them are good at TW.

Don't always trust the TW reviews. A lot of manufacturers make their sponsored anglers post positive reviews on there to help sell the product.

burrows reply :

I recommended you check it out in person. I would not buy ardent reels I feel that they are cheaply made cheap components and ugly

Grantman83 reply :

The new versions of the apex aren't that bad honestly. I have 3 of the grands and at half off I would get them

Philipspe reply :

Thanks for all the input, I'm going to check one out in person first and go from there. Thanks again everyone

PitchinJigz reply :

On 2/21/2016 at 9:57 PM, *Hootie said:

I don't get the ugly part. They look like any other reel to me. At 50% discount, go for it

Hootie

Pretty ugly.

0119 reply :

A buddy got one of the made in US models before Ardent was sold off. It broke 4 different times. Each time Ardent quickly replaced it but each replacement broke. Every time it was a different issue. Of course now under a new owner the quick customer service might also be a thing of the past.

JustinU1X reply :

I think we're talking about the newer ones here. They don't look bad cosemeticly. Now that Denny brauer on the other hand looks hideous.

0119 reply :

Looks aint nothing. 99% of the country would expect the USA made reels to outshine the Chinese mainland reels. They may, from what folks are saying. The point I meant to convey was durability was iffy when the first owner developed the product. Now that its a doyo/banax/fox clone, who knows.

zell_pop1 reply :

I have a red original c400 and it's never broke, once sent it to dvt for cleaning and he said it was like a curado on the inside. Now the edge series received bad reviews, but the original 400/600/1000 series was ok.

WPCfishing reply :

Would have been nice if they had done the proper engineering and offered a reliable design. If they had I would have been a customer. I'll stick with Lews.

Megastink reply :

I like my Ardents. I have a few grands and an elite. They cast as far as the Lews and Revos I've owned. For 50% off, I'd go hold one first and then buy one if you like it.

Philipspe reply :

I was looking at the Apex Elite and the Grand models, my buddy just got the Apex Elite so I'm going to check it out. The good thing I can with these models is they look to have carbon handle and EVA knobs which I really like.

Megastink reply :

On 2/22/2016 at 10:09 PM, Philipspe said:

I was looking at the Apex Elite and the Grand models, my buddy just got the Apex Elite so I'm going to check it out. The good thing I can with these models is they look to have carbon handle and EVA knobs which I really like.

Personally, I really like mine. You have to try it for yourself and let that be the factor.

Al Wolbach reply :

I have three of the originals and I enjoy them all. I had a handle knob come come off and they replaced it quickly. No other problems. Long casting reels. At 50% I would be all over the high end models.

Felix77 reply :

On 2/21/2016 at 12:27 PM, Philipspe said:

Oh really? That stinks, the reason I was considering is our bass club gets them 50% off since they're one of our sponsors. So are they cheaply made?

The NY Bass Nation is also sponsored by them. I picked up 2 of the new C-Force Spinning reels to upgrade what I had. They look slick. Hoping they work as well when I actually get them out on the water.

Philipspe reply :

Yeah, online those reels look awesome! Thought about trying one myself.

21farms reply :

at the end of 2013/beginning of 2014, ardent switched from american design and production to chinese. the entire reel lineup changed dramatically as a result of the move so you can't really compare the pre-2014 models with current models. to me, their profiles looks suspiciously like many of the BPS house brand reels.

Daryl Wideman reply :

I realize this is 2 yrs old, I have owned my Elite for 2yrs now. It's the smoothest casting, best reel I've ever owned. Fixing to buy another one. I don't have the resources to have a bunch of rods and reels, so adding another is a big investment for me. But I've been really happy with my Ardent. Never had to do anything but clean and lube. I fish 2-6 days a week and the Elite is always my go-to reel.

I just wish I could find a rod that works as well for me at this price range. BTW Ardent Outdoors has a Sale going on now. Might try one of their rods. I just don't like the split handle design.

burrows reply :

On 9/9/2018 at 9:44 PM, Daryl Wideman said:

I realize this is 2 yrs old, I have owned my Elite for 2yrs now. It's the smoothest casting, best reel I've ever owned. Fixing to buy another one. I don't have the resources to have a bunch of rods and reels, so adding another is a big investment for me. But I've been really happy with my Ardent. Never had to do anything but clean and lube. I fish 2-6 days a week and the Elite is always my go-to reel.

I just wish I could find a rod that works as well for me at this price range. BTW Ardent Outdoors has a Sale going on now. Might try one of their rods. I just don't like the split handle design.

Welcome to the forums!!!!

BaitFinesse reply :

http://www.haibofishingreel.com/

Haibos are OK I guess.

burrows reply :

So what your saying they make them in the Hiabo factory?

BaitFinesse reply :

On 9/11/2018 at 7:57 AM, Burrows said:

So what your saying they make them in the Hiabo factory?

The baitcast reels are Haibos branded as Ardent. The Rapala baitcast reels are also Haibos. I have a Smart 50 and it is a great finesse caster but has a lot of problems with the centrifugal brakes falling off. Don't know if the Ardent rees have this problem or if it unique to the Smart 50/51.

Grantman83 reply :

Ardent, piscifun and Haibo are all the same...I have a haibo and several piscifun reels which are actually really good. Aluminum framed reel for $55 (piscifun saex)... Yes sir!!!!

Stephen B reply :

I don't recommend anything Ardent sales. Haven't felt the newest reels but the ones I felt I wouldn't hand to my worst enemy.

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