Fox Stratos FS 10000 Fishing Reel Reviews

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Fox Stratos FS 10000 Fishing Reel
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Average Ratings for Fox Stratos FS 10000 Fishing Reel

  • Value for Money2.7 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.3 stars
  • Overall Rating3.7 stars

14 Reviews For Fox Stratos FS 10000 Fishing Reel

  • Guest 3rd Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I bought two Fox Stratos FS10000's earlier this year. Initially they were a fantastic reel. Smooth, quick retrieve, excellent line lay, beautiful casting, the list goes on. I was exceptionally pleased with them. However after a few weeks use the spools kept coming off of the main shaft, during use. After much complaining and an 8 week wait, I finally received 2 new spools which worked for a few times and then the same problem and also the free spool tensioner just broke off in my hand..!! After sending both reels back to Fox and after a wait of 9 weeks this time and many angry phone calls to them I finally got my money refunded...
    To sum up great reels but unreliable and absolutely appalling customer service from Fox, they should be ashamed.. I wouldn't recommend anyone to buy these reels, they have serious quality issues and the customer service is just not good enough.

  • Guest 10th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    the fox stratos reel is spot on,cant fault it.

  • saintlysimon Rank: 2nd Lieutenant 11th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Really not sure about the quality of the stratoss. Looks good out the box, feels heavy, and chunky.But, the handle of my reel bent randomly whilst being transported - ok this could have been a freak accident, my fault. but its never happened to another reel of mine in 20 years.Then, last week, the reverse drag stop working.going to send back to fox now and see what they say.Very disapointed - AVOID is my advice.

  • P J Davies 4th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    While using my brand new `Fox Stratos FS 10000` about the twentieth time, the `free spool lever` just fell apart. On examination I noticed the top screw in the free spool lever was missing, this was either missing on purchase or has worked its way out on its own, now I can`t find a place to purchase a replacement.

  • Guest 8th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Fox Stratos FS 10000 Fishing Reel is smooth castin ,looks great on the bank cant fault the reel really

  • Guest 7th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The Fox Stratos FS 10000 Fishing Reel is well made. Good line lay. Very smooth

  • Guest 26th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    It really is an excellent reel 10 out of 10. The fox stratos 1000 reel is really smooth and the line lay is excellent. Casting is very easy and smooth and can handle big fish as i have caught many cats 40lb plus and the reel has provided me with a lot of help playing the fish. I am always one up on these fish as the bait runner is great and the smoothness of the reel really makes you feel in control i use to use alot of the okuma range until my friend said i should try the fox stratos reel and w ...

  • atkins79 5th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    All of the above would suggest on paper that this real is one very smooth operator, but sadly all these gimicks come at a price. These are by far the most tempramental reels I have ever owned, and in the space of one year have had all three reels replaced for varying failing parts and although fox can not be faulted for there service I just cant work with tackle that I can neither trust or rely on. The worst incidence I experienced was the bait runner facilty completley failed on me and wouldnt ...

  • Guest 3rd Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The fox Stratos reel performed extremely well. It was smooth and felt great when casting out and reeling in. I have used many different reels ove rthe years but this one is up there with the best.

  • shotgun11 13th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    When you spend £130 per reel and you have five like me, you expect high quality components but then find crap parts are fitted to possibly make more money out of you. i think i will use another manufacturer in future. fox to me has always meant quality until now. All my gear is fox but just how many other things have they cut corners on. how long will the other 4 reels last?

  • jovie 27th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Once you get use to the weight due to the number of ball bearings it is a wonderful reel, which can be used with a 8lb line for float fishing and upto 12-15 lb when using heavier rigs

  • Guest 25th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    It is a very good reel i have had a 25lb fish out on the reel it is a very trusty reel. It has a nice deep spool which holds lots of line and it has a very nice linelay. I really like the Fox Stratos FS 10000 reel, the only bad point i can think of is that maybe it is a bit heavy.

  • Guest 13th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have caught fish up to 36 lb (carp) and handled it easily.

  • arrows180 Rank: 2nd Lieutenant 7th Aug 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I recently bought 3 Fox Stratos FS 10000 Fishing Reels for Carp fishing on Oxfordshire gravel pits. I had to exchange 2 of the reels because they were faulty. One had a bent main shaft, and the other one had a faulty bail arm. I now have 3 good reels, but on using them you soon discover certain flaws in the design. The bail arm will only lock open in certain positions, and it won't fit over the spool if it's near the end of the stroke.

    There are good points though. The reels are incredib ...

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