RUNCL Baitcasting Reel Merced, Baitcaster - 10+1 Stainless Steel Ball Bearings, 7.1:1 Gear Ratio, Sealed Drag System, Magnetic Brake, Lengthen Ergonomic Handle - Bass Casting Fishing Reel review and price compare 2025

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Brand	RUNCL
Material	Stainless Steel
Hand Orientation	Right Hand
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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Precision Magnetic Brake System: With 10 magnet beans in the magnetic brake system, Runcl baitcasting reel provides stabler and smoother operation for complete cast control. The micro-adjustable magnetic system allows you to fine-tune cast control to accommodate a variety of lures and fishing conditions, effectively reduce bird nests in windy days
10+1 Bearing System: 10 stainless steel ball bearings and 1 one-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing, delivers incredibly smooth functioning and offers exceptional corrosion protection in saltwater surroundings
Enhanced Sealed Drag System: The sealed drag system is loaded with 4 premium carbon fiber washers, helps boost maximum drag by 20% (up to 17.6 lbs) and guarantees you a larger catch
2-Tone Aluminum Alloy Spool: Equipped with two-tone aluminum alloy vented spool, significantly reduce the weight of baitcasting reel. The anti-slip metal grip on the spool, allows to spread the fishing line properly all over the spool, suitable for heavier lures and also lighter lures
Reinforced Lengthen Ergonomic Handle: The Merced handle (4in/10cm in length) helps save effort, promises unparalleled efficiency even when fighting with trophies, perfect for tournament anglers on a budget. The hollow out handle and TPR knob provide a superior grip, keeps your hands comfortable during a long fishing trip

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Model	Left-Handed, Right-Handed	Left-Handed, Right-Handed	Left-Handed, Right-Handed	2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000	2000, 3000, 4000, 5000	2000, 3000, 4000, 5000
Gear Ratio	7.1:1	7.3:1	7.5:1	5.3:1 (2000, 3000); 5.1:1 (4000, 5000, 6000)	5.2:1 (2000, 3000); 4.9:1 (4000, 5000)	6.2:1
Ball Bearings	10+1	10+1	10+1	9+1	10+1	9+1
Max Drag	17.6LB	17.6LB	17.6LB	33LB (2000, 3000); 44LB (4000, 5000, 6000)	18.7LB (2000, 3000); 24.3LB (4000, 5000)	23.5LB (2000, 3000); 28.5LB (4000, 5000)
Carbon Fiber Washers	4pcs	4pcs	4pcs	3pcs(2000, 3000); 5pcs (4000, 5000, 6000)	3pcs(2000, 3000); 5pcs (4000, 5000)	4pcs
IPT (in per turn)	29.8in	30.69in	33.4in	29.5in(2000), 31.4in(3000), 33.4in(4000), 35.9in(5000), 37.8in(6000)	28.3in (2000), 30.2in (3000), 31.5in (4000), 33.9in (5000)	35in(2000, 3000), 40.9in(4000), 42.8in(5000)
Net Weight	7.76 oz	7.76oz	6.82 oz	8.8oz(2000), 9.2oz(3000), 12.6oz(4000), 12.9oz(5000), 13.1oz(6000)	8.3oz(2000), 8.9oz(3000), 12.1oz(4000), 12.5oz(5000)	8.96oz(2000), 9.31oz(3000), 10.23oz(4000), 10.55oz(5000)

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Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 5, 2021
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ RUNCL
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08W2MWQ2J

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Questions about RUNCL Baitcasting Reel Merced, Baitcaster - 10+1 Stainless Steel Ball Bearings, 7.1:1 Gear Ratio, Sealed Drag System, Magnetic Brake, Lengthen Ergonomic Handle - Bass Casting Fishing Reel

Can it be use for salt water?

Answer: It has sealed bearings and if you rinse after each use and reel will hold up for most part

I cast with my right hand and reel with my right hand what side should my handle be on

Answer: If you want to reel in the fish with your right hand then get a right hand reel.

Answer: The reels are named for the side you real with so if you reel right handed you want a right-handed and vice versa

Answer: Right

is this a good antibacklash reel? 1st. time baitcast user, tried baitcast 40 yrs ago and had troubles?

Answer: i would say so, i have 4 bait casters, this one is way less trouble then the others, but what I have found is its only good for far throws with some weight not the short stuff, and always be ready with the thumb, that's the key to a bait caster. have the thumb ready just before it hits the water, stop it with the thumb, let go and let it sink then reel to click it back, i have very few backlashes usually my fault, or the type of line used. hope this helps

Answer: Yes, set your tension correctly plus, for beginners, I found that a piece of electrical tape on the spool just below your longest expected cast helps to contain any back lashes to just the used portion of line, good learning hack!

Answer: If you set your break to 9 or 10 and adjust your tension to the bait being thrown I have had 0 backlashes

How do i know what hand to get right or left

Answer: If you real with your right hand you get your right handed if you're real with your left hand you get a left-handed

What kind of bait caster rod to pair up with this reel?

Answer: Any will do. I use a 6'6" ugly stick casting rod. But make sure it has the finger grip for casting. And actually, any rod will do even without that grip.

What is a good # line to put on this reel?

Answer: I put 6lb test monofilament on mine. Casts great with it. Not a lot of backlash once you dial it in.

Answer: 6 to 12 lb

How do I take off the side plate?

Answer: Push the palm side switch on the underside of the reel, and rotate the side plate opposite the crank about 1/8 counter-clockwise (for left-handed reel) or 1/8 clockwise (for right-handed reel), then you can remove the palm side plate assembly.

Is this 304 or 316 stainless steel?

What material is the frame made of ?

Answer: Not really sure. But its a great working reel casts as good or better than my Shimano baitcasters once set up right. No backlashes.

Will it cast rubber worms without any weight

Answer: If you have your settings right yes

Is the drag adjustable?

Answer: This casting reel has a star shaped adjustable drag next to the handle.

Is it alright to use it bank fishing

Answer: Yes it is very capable to use bank fishing. I bank fish and I use it to do multiple things. It even casts a weightless senko out about 40 yards. Pretty awesome reel for the price. Can’t go wrong. All though the paint is not very good.

Answer: Yes it would be fine for bank fishing

Answer: yep. I primarily bank fish and I've bought tons of bass with this :)

What’s the gear ratio

Answer: 7.1.1

Is this a bass fishing reel?

Answer: Technically it is a bait casting reel. Used for bass, panfish, small pike and muskie, etc.

What is the weight of merced baitcaster?

Answer: Very lightweiIs this a bass fishing reel?ght. Weighs 7.7 oz

Product reviews of RUNCL Baitcasting Reel Merced, Baitcaster - 10+1 Stainless Steel Ball Bearings, 7.1:1 Gear Ratio, Sealed Drag System, Magnetic Brake, Lengthen Ergonomic Handle - Bass Casting Fishing Reel

TBalesteri : Reel tangles

I bought this and didn't use it til going camping. It wouldn't cast and now the return window is over. I either received a defective reel or this is a POS

Randy H : Great looking, reasonable and fun to use.

Having never used a Bait Caster in all my years of fishing I was a little reluctant to buy one but figured I’d give it a try. I must say I was really impressed and had no problem using it and surprised how smooth it is. It’s great looking too.

dean hayes : Great reel.

This reel is great will be buying at least another one.

Janet V. : Smooth casting right out of the box

Reel is very sleek and lightweight. Casted smoothly right out of the box. Got a lot of distance with it. I spoiled it up with 15lb mono and am loving it so far.

Jeffrey Greer : Great Action

This reel is light weight and has a very smooth action. Nice feel in your hands and seems to be a great product at a great price. Very happy

c****l**** : Nice reel for the price

Haven’t used it yet, but it appears to be good quality

Jesus Lopez : Highly recommend!

Super smooth casting and reeling. Easy to make brake and tension adjustments. Drag system works very well and handles fish with ease. Looks just as good as it performs! Highly recommend to any starter or experienced fisherman.

MO : Great little reel!

Adds substantial distance to casts!

Donny : Very impressive for price

1st impression out of box is super smooth. The feel of reel is excellent quality and great looks. Love how the side case has a release button to take cover off. Spool is super light and fits smoothly. Has real good instructions and detailed parts list. Spooled it with Runcl Merced hi vis ultra braided line and spools excellent. I will use reel and give a review after. For the price it is awesome and smooth I would recommend too anyone so far

papa r : Great, inexpensive reel.

Was shipped this by mistake. (actually ordered Akataka Eagle) But tried it out and it's well worth the price. I have many high dollar reels (love Daiwa Tatulas) but got this hoping it would handle braids for topwaters. but it will handle any application. Don't know how long it will last but at the price who cares? Try it or Akataka Eagle (also sold by Amazon). Excellent for the beginner or fishing small lakes from bank where it's riding in back of truck when you don't want to beat up your $200 reels.

livindaiyzs : Excellent reel

Great reel!!! Easy cast, smooth reeling, very durable…really like this reel.

Ricky : SMOOTH

This baitcaster is as smooth as my Lew's, casts a mile and looks amazing.

Pros-
Light weight
Sturdy
Easy to tune
Casting distance
Looks
Feel
Price
Cons-
Wish I had purchased 2.

This is the perfect budget reel. Compares to the big companies $75-$100 reels

Gro : Its cool looking

Didn't work for me

Edward Dustin Spence : Seems like a good reel

This seems like a really good reel. I purchased this one through a Facebook group. Sadly I'm gonna return it for a spinning reel. These are just too complicated for me. I'm relatively a beginner to fishing. I dont wanna complicate things too much yet.

Ricky : SMOOTH

Michael W. Nicholson : Good value for the money

Took this bad boy out this weekend and it worked really well on lighter lures and crankbaits, the drag is great and the breaking system is nice, caught 1 perch 3 bass it worked really well

Jose A Sanchez : Good value.

Nice smooth reel.

-Derek Ross : Sleek and stylish; don't overlook this reel!

This reel has a great brake control system that caused very few back lashes through a month of use. Spooled up with 12 lb Flourocarbon on a 7'2" MH Shimano Clarus.. It has fastly become my main go to rod for throwing deeper diving cranks or bigger swim baits!

augie castaneda : Legit

Just received my merced reel yesterday tried it out today it was very smooth on the retrieval. The reel it’s self feels durable and for the price there is no complaints here

Michael W. Nicholson : Good value for the money

Took this bad boy out this weekend and it worked really well on lighter lures and crankbaits, the drag is great and the breaking system is nice, caught 1 perch 3 bass it worked really well

Beno : Quality for price

Very smooth and well built and l like the left handle go from spinning to bait cast and not mis a beat

Laurie Obregon : Good reel

Looks very sturdy and of good quality. Haven't test it yet but looking forward to it

Adam Kendall : Well built, but heavy

Seems well built. Very smooth, spools line easily, brake works great. Only real issue is the weight. This is a fairly heavy reel. Can get tiresome if you have to cover a lot of water.

Haidy GERGES : Highly recommend

Really high quality product, it’s my first bait caster reel but I really love it even my 7years old son was enjoying using it. Easy to control drag 17 lb max, I used Merced 15 lb braided line it cast really far. I see it good for both salt and fresh water

Amazon Customer : Awesome reel!

The reel is awesome! Very smooth and Can easily tell it was a solid reel as soon as I touch it! Can't beat it fir the price!!

Archi : Very Nicely made!

Very nicely made but too soon to comment on durability.

Amazon Customer : Smooth as silk!

Don't let the price fool you, this thing rivals my other baitcasters at 4 times the price. Super smooth and great controls on it.

WorldlyPorcini : Solid reel for the price

For the price its components are much nicer than other reels in its class. The aluminum body feels much more solid than other plastic bodied reels. As expected, its smooth out of the box. Looks great also. You can't go wrong with this reel.

Haidy GERGES : Highly recommend

Jose Ortiz : Great buy!!

Once you get used to casting with it it works great. Solid and smooth casting. Really great buy!!!

papa r : Great, inexpensive reel.

Casper : Super smooth reel

I love it. Really smooth and nice casting action. Great color and price. Feels like a 400 dollar reel!

buyer : Awesome reel 5 stars!!

This reel is awesome for the money!! Very lightweight and super easy to cast. Works as good if not better than my other $200 reels. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

Jimmie Beres : Amazing reel

What else can you say about this thing other then it's amazing, smooth. Honestly say great reel. Already caught a few on it. Super smooth!

Amazon Customer : Great reel for the money

This is my first baitcaster and after tuning it I’m getting no backlash at all.

austin Milton : Very smooth!

I really enjoyed this reel! I just received this reel within the last week, and yesterday’s testing was perfect. I fished a local pond and had 0 issues with my new reel. It retrieved very smooth, and casted just the same. If are looking for a great reel for a great price I highly recommend this Runcl Merced.

-Derek Ross : Sleek and stylish; don't overlook this reel!

Larry L. : Great baitcasting reel!!!

Excellent baitcasting reel! Very smooth and well built! Can’t go wrong especially for the price...get one!!!

augie castaneda : Legit

Just received my merced reel yesterday tried it out today it was very smooth on the retrieval. The reel it’s self feels durable and for the price there is no complaints here

K.Spivey : Great value for the $

I have always been a spinning reel guy. This is my first baitcaster. I got it out of the box and made probably 50 throws right out of the gate with no issues whatsoever. I would recommend this to someone that is interested in getting into baitcasters.

Di : Great baitcaster

My friend recommended as Runcl to me as they have great products and priced great as well. Tried my new baitcaster today and couldn’t be anymore happy. Try it out, you wouldn’t be disappointed.

Amazon Customer : Awesome reel!

The reel is awesome! Very smooth and Can easily tell it was a solid reel as soon as I touch it! Can't beat it fir the price!!

Cy Mullen : Big Bang In A Compact Package!!

Being My First Time Ever, Using A BaitCaster Reel..The Intimidation of Backlash Quickly and Easily Dissappeared, With Dialing It In To My Level Was Made Super Easy To Do...And I Slayed Walleye and Crappie All Week, With It's Smoothe Action...This Compact, Lightweight Reel,.Is The Real Deal In Value, and Getting The Job Done...

Mattrunge : Great reel

I bought this as a gift for a friend's kid. The kid loves it. It was definitely worth the price.

Steve : Great baitcasting reel at an affordable price

This reel is constructed much better than the price would lead you to believe. It is a great reel to get you started into baitcasters. The magnetic brake works well, and the drag is pretty smooth. Packaging is top notch as well. I really like that reel manufacturers still include an exploded parts diagram, and this one is no exception. My only problem is that I can't catch fish, which has nothing to do with the reel, but everything to do with the fisherman.

Mattrunge : Great reel

I bought this as a gift for a friend's kid. The kid loves it. It was definitely worth the price.

Heather Aikens : Needs some improvements

I didn't like the way it bird nested almost every cast even after adjusting both brakes. Wouldn't cast very far even with heavy lure. It might make a good reel for a beginner.

buyer : Awesome reel 5 stars!!

This reel is awesome for the money!! Very lightweight and super easy to cast. Works as good if not better than my other $200 reels. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

buyer : Awesome reel 5 stars!!

This reel is awesome for the money!! Very lightweight and super easy to cast. Works as good if not better than my other $200 reels. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

Rural User : Have not used it yet.

Practiced with the reel before taking it out and tangled the line on the reel 4 times before getting it adjusted properly. I have not fished with it yet. We'll see?

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