firstcityfisher Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 I have a Bass Pro Shops Inshore Extreme reel that I bought from BPS about 2 years ago. If you are not familiar with this reel, it's the same as a BPS Nitro(made by Browning I BELIEVE). It worked great up until I got tangled in battle with an enormous sting ray with a wing span of at least 3ft. For about 45 minutes I fought the fish, chasing him back and forth across the river. While pumping the rod up, all of a sudden, the drag on the reel instantly released. No pressure on the spool at all. I cut the line and the fish and I parted ways; he left tired, while I left with a broken reel. When I took it home to inspect the internals, my first thought was that it was drag was worn out. A thought in the back of my head kept telling me that it was not the drag because to my knowledge, they do not just lose their grip instantly. It turned out it wasn't the drag. I checked the ratchet drag washer. Not that either. However I did notice that even with the spool tension locked all the way down, there remained a lot of slop in the spool. I took the spool out of the reel, and I came to the realization that the spool had become detatched from the shaft; it was now free-spinning. Without being attatched to the shaft, the spool will not rotate. I am not sure how this would happen. Furthermore, I am not sure WHY this would happen; how was this spool attatched in the first place? I see no remnants of glue or any kind of metal bond. It is not pressed on. I have no idea how it was held in place to begin with! Has anyone ever had this occur to them? Is this a manufacturing defect? Most importantly, how can I fix it?? Thank you for your patience, firstcoastfisher Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted October 10, 2012 Super User Posted October 10, 2012 Sounds like a generic made reel has shown itself as an inferior product. That sucks that this happened, but unfortunately you get what you pay for. I have owned the Extreme low profile reel myself. I had it for a month before returning it due to it being a reel of no satisfaction. If you bought it due to what you can afford to fish, this may happen to you with other reels being a problem. My suggestion would be to up the price and jump into a better made reel, like a Shimano Citica or Abu Revo S. Quote
firstcityfisher Posted October 10, 2012 Author Posted October 10, 2012 I have several other reels, but I had bought this reel for a specific purpose. Bigger capacity for heavy line while still keeping the low profile feel. I do agree with you that it is an inferior product. It takes in water horribly and the finnish on the reel and the spool is just not up to par. These are two characteristics that you certainly do not want for an inshore reel. However, im $150 in and while going to college, I'm hoping for any suggestions other that starting from scratch( buying a new reel ). Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted October 10, 2012 Super User Posted October 10, 2012 I'd give BP customer service a call in the AM and see if there is anything that they can do. Worst they can say is no. I had an elcheapo Shakespeare bait caster that I used for about 16 years go **** up while fighting a Striper that weighed 24 pounds. Same problem as yours shaft came loose. By the time mine broke the fish was so tired he was being dragged a cross the water. It now hangs on the wall. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 You'll need a new spool. They run $30-$40. I'd at least ask BPS about replacing N/C. The drag should have slipped well before the spol failed. Is there any chance the drag overheated and seized? A carontex upgrade with some Cal's grease would be worthwhile if you're encountering big strong fish like the ray. Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted October 10, 2012 Super User Posted October 10, 2012 · Hidden by Glenn, October 11, 2012 - garbage Hidden by Glenn, October 11, 2012 - garbage $30-$40? Thats almost as much as the reel is new! I would get them to give you a whole new reel for that. Garbage Pure Fishing strikes again!
Crabcakes Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 What kind of line were you using? Putting heavy pressure on a big fish like that can lead to problems with the line digging in. If the line really digs it might not come off the spool at all. If that's the case your drag is sort of moot because there's no line to pay out. All the pressure goes straight from the line to the spool and shaft. If you were using heavy braid that'd bust your internals before the line. Quote
Crabcakes Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 · Hidden by Glenn, October 11, 2012 - garbage Hidden by Glenn, October 11, 2012 - garbage $30-$40? Thats almost as much as the reel is new! I would get them to give you a whole new reel for that. Garbage Pure Fishing strikes again! I believe this reel is 149.99.
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted October 10, 2012 Super User Posted October 10, 2012 · Hidden by Glenn, October 11, 2012 - garbage Hidden by Glenn, October 11, 2012 - garbage Way too much for a BPS reel.
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 · Hidden by Glenn, October 11, 2012 - garbage Hidden by Glenn, October 11, 2012 - garbage Way too much for a BPS reel. Shall I say it, or would you like the honors?
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted October 10, 2012 Super User Posted October 10, 2012 · Hidden by Glenn, October 11, 2012 - garbage Hidden by Glenn, October 11, 2012 - garbage Ok...fine, Ill do it. Should have spent the money on a Curado.
firstcityfisher Posted October 10, 2012 Author Posted October 10, 2012 What kind of line were you using? Putting heavy pressure on a big fish like that can lead to problems with the line digging in. If the line really digs it might not come off the spool at all. If that's the case your drag is sort of moot because there's no line to pay out. All the pressure goes straight from the line to the spool and shaft. If you were using heavy braid that'd bust your internals before the line. It was actually ironically only 15lb mono. The ray did most of the work on himself; we just chased him with the boat. There wasnt truly a lot of pressure at the time. The drag still works fine. I may try some adhesive or epoxy to bind the two metals together. If I have to buy a new spool, then what can I hurt! Thanks for the help everyone Quote
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 · Hidden by Glenn, October 11, 2012 - garbage Hidden by Glenn, October 11, 2012 - garbage Ok...fine, Ill do it. Should have spent the money on a Curado. Way to go! LOL......
Super User K_Mac Posted October 11, 2012 Super User Posted October 11, 2012 Firstcityfisher as you can see we have some who are enthusiastic in their support of Shimano reels. We also have some who are way too willing to be critical of most all other brands. Pure Fishing makes many fine reels, in spite of comments to the contrary. They also make some lower end reels that are not a good value. So does Shimano. I have had great success with BPS Pro Qualifier reels, some others not so much. What has always been exceptional in my experience with BPS is their customer service. I would take the reel in and explain what happened. My bet is they will offer you a reasonable solution to the problem. Good luck and welcome to the forum. Quote
Diggy Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 smh@ some of the replies knowing bps they may just swap it out for you without any problems Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted October 11, 2012 BassResource.com Administrator Posted October 11, 2012 Hey guys, if you can't contribute anything helpful for the OP, then kindly refrain from posting on this thread. Irrelevant posts removed. Thank you. Quote
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