OEM High Speed Baitcasting Reel for Fast Line Recovery
WHSD400 is designed around fast line recovery and controlled casting rather than gear ratio alone. Its 8.5:1 gearing retrieves approximately 74 cm / 29.1 in of line per handle turn, helping recover slack quickly after pitching, jigging, frog retrieves, and other techniques where immediate line pickup is important.
Casting performance is supported by a lightweight 4.4 g / 0.16 oz aluminum alloy spool and the AIM light-lure adaptive magnetic braking system 2.0. The reduced spool mass supports quicker startup across the recommended 1–20 g / 0.04–0.71 oz lure range, while the adjustable magnetic brake helps manage spool speed during casting.
At only 150 g / 5.29 oz, WHSD400 combines a lightweight profile with a metal main body and side cover, providing a rigid platform without relying entirely on lightweight composite construction. A 5 kg / 11 lb drag system and sixth-generation drag alarm add further control during fish-fighting situations.
Product Specifications
|
Model |
Gear Ratio |
Retrieve / Crank |
Max Drag |
Weight |
Spool |
Spool Weight |
Bearings |
Brake |
Line Capacity |
Lure Weight |
|
WHSD400 |
8.5:1 |
74 cm / 29.1 in |
5 kg / 11 lb |
150 g / 5.29 oz |
Aluminum Alloy |
4.4 g / 0.16 oz |
11+1 |
AIM Light-Lure Adaptive Brake 2.0 |
#0.8 / 180 m; #1.0 / 140 m; #1.2 / 120 m |
1–20 g / 0.04–0.71 oz |
Fast-Retrieve Bass Fishing Applications
WHSD400 is best suited to freshwater techniques where rapid line pickup, quick lure recovery, and precise spool control are more important than slower, high-torque retrieve characteristics.
The high gear ratio helps recover slack quickly after short-line presentations, while the lightweight spool and magnetic braking system support repeated casting with light and mainstream bass lures.
Recommended Applications
- Flipping and pitching
- Frog fishing
- Jig fishing
- Texas rig fishing
- Topwater fishing
- Rapid slack-line recovery
- Fast lure retrieval
Target Species
The WHSD400 platform is positioned primarily for freshwater predatory species commonly targeted with fast-retrieve baitcasting techniques. Its 1–20 g / 0.04–0.71 oz lure range, lightweight spool, and high gear ratio make it especially relevant to bass-focused product programs.
Recommended Target Species
- Largemouth Bass
- Smallmouth Bass
- Spotted Bass
- Peacock Bass
- Snakehead
OEM Customization
WHSD400 can be developed for OEM and private-label baitcasting reel programs with customization focused on performance configuration, appearance, and retail positioning.
Available options include:
- Brand logo and product marking
- Custom reel colors
- Handle and knob configuration
- Spool configuration
- Bearing specification
- Brake-system setup
- Drag configuration
- Right- or left-hand configuration
- Retail packaging design
- Barcode and private-label information
The combination of high-speed gearing, lightweight spool, magnetic braking, metal-body construction, and drag alarm gives buyers several technical features that can be used to build a differentiated private-label baitcasting reel range.
Why Choose Fantan Fishing
For high-speed baitcasting reel projects, Fantan Fishing can support buyers with gear-ratio selection, spool configuration, braking-system setup, drag specification, handle design, retrieve direction, branding, packaging development, and bulk production.
WHSD400 provides an existing performance platform that can be adapted for private-label bass and freshwater reel programs, helping brands develop a differentiated product around high-speed retrieval, lightweight construction, casting control, and audible drag feedback.
FAQ
1. What makes WHSD400 a high speed baitcasting reel?
WHSD400 uses an 8.5:1 gear ratio and retrieves approximately 74 cm / 29.1 in of line per handle turn, providing fast line pickup for techniques that require quick slack recovery and rapid lure retrieval.
2. Why is an 8.5:1 gear ratio useful for bass fishing?
A high gear ratio helps recover slack quickly after flipping, pitching, jigging, frog fishing, and other techniques where immediate line control is important after a cast or strike.
3. What is the benefit of the 4.4 g lightweight spool?
The 4.4 g / 0.16 oz aluminum alloy spool reduces rotational mass, supporting quicker spool startup and helping the reel handle lighter lure presentations within its recommended 1–20 g / 0.04–0.71 oz range.
4. What is the AIM Light-Lure Adaptive Magnetic Braking System 2.0?
It is an adjustable magnetic braking system designed to manage spool speed across the reel’s recommended lure range and provide more controlled casting performance.
5. What is the purpose of the sixth-generation drag alarm?
The drag alarm provides audible feedback when line is pulled against the drag, adding another point of feedback during fish-fighting situations.
