CAD 309.99 – CAD 319.99
The RAVEN® MATRIX™ is unquestionably the best value in centerpin reels. Designed with function in mind, it features a solid spool and backplate that prevent debris from entering the reel, and an ergonomic low-profile reel foot and backplate. Features an adjustable “coin slot” tension screw to make on-the-river adjustments a breeze.
brendan –
i love raven products. im surprised the west coast hasnt caught on to this company.
Thomas D DeMarie –
For the price it functions very well with some upgrades ie Abec 7 ceramic bearings, custom finger pieces and remove the clicker, it is beyond weak. A 5 mph gust of wind to a 6 gram loafer will spin with the clicker on enough to backlash. The reel does holda lot of line… the ugliest part of the reel is the engraving on the back. The fact that instead of just Raven Matrix they put a paragraph on the back Raven Matrix Fully Ported limited addition… very ugly im trying to find a way to cover it up without paying to have the back plate re-anodized. The tensioner nob is another huge downfall. Too tight and your reel doesn’t spin right and to loose the tensioner falls off while fishing. There needs to be a plastic accessory that is a cross(x) style plastic cap that pops into the porting holes and has a circle cut out in the center to loosen the tensioner without the tensioner fall off. My last gripe is the 4 3/8. Why is it not ported, leave the backing plate unported and port the spool? The spool is so heavy it has trouble casting 2-4 gram floats which literally defeats the purpose of a smaller reel for smaller creeks.
Leonard Fancher –
holds my line and spins good.
Joshua Miller –
Just bought this reel from a local distrbutor. WOW! Absolutely amazing!
Upgraded to abec7s and i just cant say enough about this reel. Plus having the removeable/adjustable screw is a genius move..love it!
I use it on a 9’6 light float rod for some smaller creeks and tribs in my area. Holds up great to small float setups and 8lb plus rainbow all day long. Keep up the good work Raven!!
Cheers from Ontario Canada
Sammy B –
Live in WNY and fish Lake Erie tribs all winter. I’ve had this reel for 2 seasons now and handles everything I throw at it! Does good in freezing weather and I love that the reel is closed for the most part. Really helps keep sand and of stuff out of the reel. Only thing I wish is that the clicker was a bit stronger so when I’m not using I know it won’t move but I’ll still give it 5 stars because it’s that good of a reel in all other areas. Well done
mike liban –
very very good. Clicker is weak and could use courser sprocket or overall improvement.
otherwise excellent reel that easily matches the or trumps some of the more expensive reels.
Thomas Hutchins –
I’ve had my Raven Matrix XL for 7 years. I’ve float fished the Salmon River for kings cohoes and steelhead. This reel takes a lickin and keeps on ticking. Breaks down easy. Clean up is simple. Well maintained, this reel is great for the cost…
Ryan M –
Great reel for the price. Only problem I have is the line can fall off the side in heavier wind but that’s my fault I guess for fishing in the wind! Overall great reel the clicker is fine and the reel spins really nice.
Ro –
This was my very first centerpin and she’s caught the vast majority of salmon, steelhead, trout, largemouth bass..etc., out of any reel I have to date. I have an Islander and a few other centerpins now, but I replaced the bearings on my Matrix and i honestly think she can compete.