Bass Pro Reels

[Blues19]

Another good thing about the H2O Mettle is that it has a lifetime warranty. Bass Pro has a year. When mine was working, The PQ was very nice. It was an older model. I will probably get a new one next season when I want a new reel, or I should say I can afford a new reel

[Big Jon]

Ok, PQ it is. I might get the H2O as well since I have a spare rod that wouldn't get used otherwise. Thanks everyone!

[tugsandpulls]

im going against the majority i love my abu silver max i also have a black max but the silver max is nice and i do have 2 bps reels

[Snakehead Whisperer]

im going against the majority i love my abu silver max i also have a black max but the silver max is nice and i do have 2 bps reels

As far as the lower end Abu's go I would personally choose a BCX over the others ($59. Never tried the ___max.) But that would be hard to justify when the Swedish made C3/C4 are both around $100. 2 of the best freshwater reels ever made imho.

[JellyMan]

I know you said you have a rod, but you ALWAYS need more combos. I cant fish efficiently with less than 5.

 

They have the PQ/CarbonLite combo going for $169. Hellova deal IMO! If I hadn't switched to the Revo line because of my girly sized hands, I'de pick up at least 3 of these combos. http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-reg-Pro-Qualifier-reg-Reel-CarbonLite-trade-Trigger-Rod-Baitcast-Combos/product/12041705055310/

 

I absolutely love my Johnny Morris Signature Series reel but after using the Revo, I can't hold that huge reel lol. Cursed with baby hands. 

[mtaag3]

Another option I would also recommend would be the H2O Xpress Mettle at Academy.  I know you were asking about BPS reels, but the Mettle is only $50 and right there with the PQ in my opinion.

 

I looked into the H2O Mettle but they do not (or I didn't see) a LH model. That's the only downside IMO

[Big Jon]

I know you said you have a rod, but you ALWAYS need more combos. I cant fish efficiently with less than 5.

 

They have the PQ/CarbonLite combo going for $169. Hellova deal IMO! If I hadn't switched to the Revo line because of my girly sized hands, I'de pick up at least 3 of these combos. http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-reg-Pro-Qualifier-reg-Reel-CarbonLite-trade-Trigger-Rod-Baitcast-Combos/product/12041705055310/

 

I absolutely love my Johnny Morris Signature Series reel but after using the Revo, I can't hold that huge reel lol. Cursed with baby hands. 

 

Yeah, money is the issue. I would have dozens if I could, but I'm starting out on baitcasting, so it may take a little bit to get to that point.

[Big Jon]

Sorry to keep asking all these questions, but I just checked basspro.com and this one is on sale as well. What do ya'll think?

 

http://www.basspro.com/Quantum-KVD-Signature-Series-Reel/Accurist-Rod-Baitcast-Combos/product/1211100657003/

 

The reviews looked ok.

[JellyMan]

PQ is way better quality.

[Texas bassman]

YEA MAN THAT QUANTUM KVD COMBO IS JUST TO GET PEOPLE TO BUY IT CUZ ITS KVD. I HELD THAT REEL IN THE STORE. FEELS SUPER CHEAP . MY BUDDY BOUGHT A $60 QUANTUM COMBO AT DICKS AND ALL IT DOES IS BACKLASH. THE PQ MIGHT BE A LITTLE HEAVY COMPARED TO HIGHER END BAITCASTERS BUT ITS A SOLID REEL FOR A SOLID PRICE. I HAVE 2 OF THEM. WORK GREAT AND YOU CAN REALLY ADJUST THEM WHEN I GET A BACKLASH ITS JUST ME BEING STUPID NOT THE REEL. I CAST INTO THE WIND ALL THE TIME TOO. TOOK ONE TO BASS PRO WITHOUT MY RECEIPT AND THEY SWAPPED IT OUT JUST CUZ I WANTED A DIFFERENT GEAR RATIO 

[Cal86]

The Pro Qualifier is a great reel. However, i bought a one at this years spring classic sale, and did the reel trade in program. First time i used it was in my first tournament of the year. After the 5th or 6th cast, the bearings went out of it. Making awful noises, hard to reel or cast. I mailed it back in, and now they are overnighting me a new one so i can have it by this saturdays tournament. 

 

All that being said, i think that in any reel you can get a lemon every now and then. Just like vehicles, women, etc..... 

 

Bottom line, the PQ is a great value.