Which Baitcaster?

[SgtSprinklez]

I'm getting a new baitcaster and I wanna know which one is the best to get and what gear ratio should I have on the reel? So here are the baitcaster: Bass Pro Shop Pro Qualifier, Bass Pro Shop Extreme or Abu Garcia Promax. Thanks in advance

[kylek]

Out of that group I would choose the Pro Qualifier.  The gear ratio would depend on what you want to do with the reel but a good all around gear ratio would be the 6.4-1.

[Fishwhittler]

Out of that group I would choose the Pro Qualifier.  The gear ratio would depend on what you want to do with the reel but a good all around gear ratio would be the 6.4-1.

 

What he said.  I personally like a faster reel such as a 7:1 for most applications, but a 6:1 is slightly better all-around than a 7:1 due to its higher torque.

[livetofish28]

I would have to say the PQ after having 4 of them that are flawless they are highly recommended.

[SgtSprinklez]

I would have to say the PQ after having 4 of them that are flawless they are highly recommended.

whats you set up? which type of line do you prefer to use and how many test lbs?

[livetofish28]

I have one in 7:1:1 ratio mounted on a m/h fast action BPS pro qualifier rod with 40# power pro braid I use it for topwater and squarebills the next is a 6:4:1 this is generally an all around ratio it sits sometimes because I don't have a rod for it has 15 pound mono on it the next is a 5:2:1 mounted on a m/h fast action St Croix mojo bass rod It has 40# power pro I use it for spinners buzzbaits il swap out the 6:4:1 if I'm expecting a buzzbait bite or I just use the 7:1:1 with it this is probably the most versatile set up the last one is a 4:7:1 It has 15 pound mono and is mounted on a 7'8 m/h moderate action St Croix mojo bass rod I use it for all of my cranks and traps besides square bills. I have a tendency to crank fast which is why my spinner and crankbait reels are slower than most the pro qualifier is an awesome reel. The PQ has a DBS which is dual braking system which works very well it has a star drag that clicks when you adjust it. If your willing to spend about 20 dollars more( depending on when your looking to buy a PQ) I recomend stepping up to a lew's tournament mg. That is my work horse reel it has all the "clickies" on it and you won't be dissapointed with it.

Hope this helps with your decision. PM me if you have any more questions.

Tight lines

Andrew

[29JMP29]

i had the promax for a while.  its a solid reel for the price.  it handles 50 lb braid pretty well. I've never used the pq but it sounds like a pretty good deal for the price