buzzfrog Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 not wanting to spend much, for cranking in the 5 gear range a normal lews speed spool or a PQ, both get good reviews and I did have a 7 gear PQ and loved it before. WIll be going on a 7 cranking h2o rod Quote
kylek Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 I can't speak for the PQ, but I have a Lews cranking reel and love it. I don't think you could go wrong with either one. Quote
Thaddeus Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 I have a Lews Tournament MG 5:4:1 and it is AWESOME Quote
Knightiac Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 I have owned a PQ, Lews SS, Lews Tourn MG and a Lews Tourny Pro. I would say the PQ is the best, until you get to the Lews Tourny Pro. That is a $100 jump though. For me it's a no brainer. If I have $100, I'm getting the PQ. You also get the satisfaction of having a BPS reel. They will replace it for the SMALLEST thing. If I have $160, I'm getting the Johnny Morris Signature Series Basscaster. If I have $200, I'm getting the Lews Tourny Pro. Quote
buzzfrog Posted June 25, 2013 Author Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks yea I thought I read tp and up is a good lews reel. Think I will go with pq, just wanted some opinions Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 The PQ is a fine reel especially at the price point Quote
motodmast Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 get the lew's, i have a regular speed spool (the $99 one) and i can cast it farther than my $250 pinnacle otpimus. and its smooth as butter, i HIGHLY recommend it Quote
Capt.Bob Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 You wont compare a BPQ to a 5.4:1 Super Duty for smooth and powerful crankin, with a great super smooth and powerfull drag, and on a crankin reel you will be throwing over 3/8 oz lures or more, which is a breeze with the SD's braking system, As a comparison I sold one of my Calcutta 400B reels and replaced it with a Super Duty for Northern Pike and Musky dragin lures over 5 oz and double 10 spinners with ease. If they had a bait clicker on them, I would sell my other 400B, and they would be all I use for this type of fishing. The Super Duty w/5.4:1 Gear will make the BPQ feel ANEMIC!! gotta feel one in action and cast it to believe it!!!! And I paid less than $100.00 for mine new and shipped with no tax! Quote
buzzfrog Posted June 25, 2013 Author Posted June 25, 2013 what is a super duty a lews reel, OR are you saying the PQ is a super duty reel ? Quote
HomersTomaco Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 Pro qualifier is hands down a better quality reel. You can not beat them for the price Quote
Capt.Bob Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 The Super Duty is a much better reel and especially for cranking, Mag braking that is very good, and cast great with lures 3/8 and up, as that is what they were designed for hard pulling big baits, and very small for what it is. I am sure anyone who has actually used the Super Duty and would actually have hands on experience to backup their comments would agree, I use it side by side with a Calcutta 400B for the same lures and it is as efficient at this in a super small package, for bass cranks it wont even break a sweat!! It is a smooth as silk work horse that will last a lifetime pulling bass cranks. I think after a couple months pulling double 10's which are harder pulling than any bass bait, not to mention Super Shads at 5 1/2 oz. and 11" long Musky diver that runs around 16'- 20'. I am not guessing how sweet this reel is, or how well it is made, it will be around when the PQ pukes if you try this with both, and I can say I have been there done that!! The Lew's teem gold is a much better reel, but I would not recamend it over the Super Duty for the use and price range you are refering to, as it is more than needed and not even in the same class as the PQ and similar reels. I am suggesting a reel that can be had new for around $100.00 that has no equal as a crankbait reel for that price range, I like to keep it "reel"!!!! Just check it out buzzfrog, don't make your decision off opinions!!! Quote
buzzfrog Posted June 25, 2013 Author Posted June 25, 2013 I cant find one for 100, I have cheap bids on a few on ebay atm though Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted June 25, 2013 Super User Posted June 25, 2013 I haven't owned a Lew's but i did pick up a PQ in the 4.7:1 for cranking and i love it. It is a really smooth reel and definitely gets the job done. Quote
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