13 FISHING - Origin A - Baitcast Reels review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	13 FISHING
Material	Lihghtweight Composite
Hand Orientation	Left Hand
Color	Black
Item Weight	7.2 Ounces

product features

The Origin A is a feature-packed low-profile reel with unmistakable style that is designed for when you don’t count on luck or coincidence for success on the water.
ULTIMATE CONTOL - Proprietary Arrowhead line guide and 6-way centrifugal braking system deliver exceptional distance and control.
SOFT TOUCH KNOB - Soft touch knobs ensure your bass thumb will stay comfortable all day.
LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITE FRAME - With a composite frame and 13 lbs of drag, the Origin A embodies the strength and durability you require.
JAPANESE HAMAI CUT GEARING - Japanese Hamai-cut gearing delivers smoothness with each handle rotation.

product description

13 FISHING ORIGIN A FRESHWATER BAITCASTING FISHING REEL. The Origin A is a feature-packed low-profile reel with unmistakable style that is designed for when you don’t count on luck or coincidence for success on the water. Our proprietary Arrowhead line guide and 6-way centrifugal braking system deliver exceptional distance and control. This means more confident and accurate casts. Soft touch knobs ensure your bass thumb will stay comfortable all day. With a composite frame and 13 lbs of drag, the Origin A embodies the strength and durability you require.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4 x 4.5 x 2 inches; 7.2 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ OA6.6-LH
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2017
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ 13 Fishing
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075V7W18B

important information

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Questions about 13 FISHING - Origin A - Baitcast Reels

In the product description it says the reel has a 6.1:1 gear ratio, but in the picture it says on the reel it has a 8.1:1 gear ratio. Which one is it?

Answer: everyone uses stock photos, so one pic for all the same items with different ratios, so the descriptions (based of product numbers ) are correct

Answer: Mine was 6.1:1

Answer: Picture is generic, should be as described

Why the heck is the left handed more expensive??

Answer: Because it is.. they make less left handed ones then right handed.

Answer: They should be the same price - some people don't follow the MAP pricing and discount it to be the cheapest

Is this one right hand for the 6.6:1

Answer: One 3 Oa6. 6-Rh Origin A Bait cast -----------> the listing says RH which is short for Right Hand

Answer: I believe it is 6.3:1 right handed

Answer: Yes it is!

Answer: Yes.

Is it saltwater friendly

Is the right handed model right handed retrieve?

Answer: Yes. It is right hand retrieve

Answer: Yes

Answer: yes

Answer: Yes

If my reel's drag is letting out line even though the drag is tight what could be a possible problem or solution?

Line capacity?

Is the right handed model right handed retrieve?

Answer: Yes. It is right hand retrieve

Answer: Yes

Answer: yes

Answer: Yes

Does it have foam handles?

What length line can this reel hold ?

What size bearings are in this?

Is this right hand retreve?

Answer: Yes it is

So when i look at the spool there's no holes to tie the line is that that way its supposed to be and if so how to spool it up?

Answer: Just around the spool, after a few wraps the line friction will hold it in place

Answer: That’s how it is supposed to b you tie it in center and spool it up

Is the right handed model right handed retrieve?

Answer: Yes. It is right hand retrieve

Answer: Yes

Answer: yes

Answer: Yes

If my reels drag is letting out line even though the drag is set tight what could be a possible problem or solution?

Answer: If it is braided line, it will spin or slip on the spool. I’ve had that problem with braided line only.

What is the best kind of line for this reel?

Answer: it's all preference I use fluorocarbon you can use mono or braid they all work well on this reel.

Is it saltwater safe

Answer: Not intended for salt. Without a lot of care after you might see a short life on it

How mych 65 lbs braid could i put on this reel?

Answer: with a backer i would say around 150 yards

Will 12 lb fluorocarbon work for this reel

Answer: yes it will

Is it saltwater friendly ?

Are the handles changeable?

Answer: Nope, you have to pick what side you retrieve with

What pound line can you use

Is this reel saltwater compatible?

Product reviews of 13 FISHING - Origin A - Baitcast Reels

Tommy Picha : Don’t buy

Piece of garbage save your money and get something better it broke within the first day of me taking it out of the box. I can pull line off the spool without clicking the button and both drag systems on max.

Suzanne Sicat : Awesome deal!!!

Awesome !

Tommy Picha : Don’t buy

Jason : Amazing

Amazing. No thimb casts all day with 12lb flouro

Joey V : smooth and affordable reel!

No problems what so ever!

Jack M. : Great price for the product

Great reel the braking system works very well and the reel in general is very smooth. One thing to mention is the white handles do get dirty easily but that was expected.

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