Best Bps Reel?

[kickerfish1]

yes i have used this reel and and it feels like exactly as they say. it really deserves that 2013 award.

Enjoy yours. The reels are junk regardless of price.

[*Hootie]

Enjoy yours. The reels are junk regardless of price.

WEIRD!!!....if something can be declared JUNK, simply because I don't like it, then everything I don't have is junk. Because I buy what I like. Like I said, I gave mine to my son, and he has used it almost 2 seasons, had NO problems, and he loves it. I liked the reel just fine. I just had way to many reels.

Hootie

[LMB ANGLER]

WEIRD!!!....if something can be declared JUNK, simply because I don't like it, then everything I don't have is junk. Because I buy what I like. Like I said, I gave mine to my son, and he has used it almost 2 seasons, had NO problems, and he loves it. I liked the reel just fine. I just had way to many reels.

Hootie

your 100% correct. people these days lol

[LMB ANGLER]

Enjoy yours. The reels are junk regardless of price.

have a nice day and thank you for sharing you opinion.

[mikeeasttn]

Without a doubt the PQ.  It comes in both right and left hand and 4 or 5 different line return ratio's.  Even the PQ spinning reels are good.  My grandson use the PQ 50 Spinning reel to fish the large hard swimbaits with braid.

[Hi Salenity]

I've never used the PQ but I have a carbonblack

The first one I played with in the store was a bad one but the one I got is great!

In my opinion at its price range there are a lot of great reels that I'd buy before I bought another carbonblack but then again I've bought and sold some extremely nice reels and still have this one ?

[LMB ANGLER]

I've never used the PQ but I have a carbonblack

The first one I played with in the store was a bad one but the one I got is great!

In my opinion at its price range there are a lot of great reels that I'd buy before I bought another carbonblack but then again I've bought and sold some extremely nice reels and still have this one ?

the PQ are good but the carbonlite are also good. I believe that almost every reel that comes out from bps is good. they make good reels, their is some exceptions that some are bad but for the most case the majority are good.

[cddan]

I have a Rick Clunn Bps and I like it little heavy but works well.

[Sherlock 60]

I have 4 PQ's in 3 gear ratios and absolutely love them! Never tried any of their other reels, but paid $79 for each of these on sale and can't imagine a smoother, more versatile reel for anywhere near that price.

[kadas]

I have a Rick Clunn Bps and I like it little heavy but works well.

I have 2 and yes a little heavy but solid reels

[kschultz76]

I know this post is going to get me crucified but here goes. I've got 4 PQs, 3 different gear ratios. Pleased with all of them, find them to be smooth, cast well, and so far holding up well. I've even learned that I can cast a weightless 5" Senkos on 4/0 EWG hooks very well with my 7.1. They're not perfect, and the brakes can a bit finicky.

Now I've just demoed a Chronarch 201e7 and Smoke 101 from TW. I know some like the Smoke, but I found it to be finicky and casting distance was poor. I'd take the PQs over a Smoke even if the Smoke was only 80 bucks, but it's not.

Now the Chronarch, solid build, smooth, often felt more refined the the PQ and a bit less effort for the same cast, and a bit more accuracy. Brakes on the Chronarch were more predictable. Now all if that said I have to say I'm struggling to decide if a Chronarch is really 120 bucks better. Maybe if I was fishing tournaments or clubs every weekend, and abusing my gear. But for my use it could be hard to justify.

I still see a Chronarch E, or Chronarch CI4, or a Tatula Type R in my future. Not because my PQs aren't good enough, but because I want something different, and see if after extended use I can really see the benefit. But if I was really working on a budget I wouldn't hesitate to stick to the PQs.

[cddan]

I have a Rick Clunn Bps and I like it little heavy but works well.

I think the Rick Clunn is a PQ with another bearing and a heavier spool.The spool is not ported like the PQ so I drilled holes in it and it seems to cast easier.Can't barely ever backlash the thing unless I snag a tree or something.I think the original spool design was to enable more inertia towards the end of the cast for casting heavy lures further.By drilling holes in the spool I may have taken away some of the inertia to keep the spool spinning, but to be honest it casts with less effort and has considerable distance. To me I don't believe I lost anything. Does anyone know why the don't offer the Rick Clunn anymore? Anyway this reel and PQ I believe with proper cleaning and maintenance are really great reels.

[Texas bassman]

Have to agree with the PQ. Definitely an amazing reel for that price (I've bought 3 for $64.99 during their reel trade in).

YOU BOUGHT ALL 3 FOR 64.99 OR EACH?

[Texas bassman]

I HAVE 2 PQ WORK GREAT AND A JOHNNY. THE JOHNNY IS HEAVIER BUT U CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE RIGHT AWAY. ITS SMOOTHER CASTS FARTHER AND HAS A GREAT FINISH.  THE DRAG IS GREAT TOO. I CAUGHT THE BASS ON MY PROFILE PIC ON IT. I HAVE A FEW BUDS THAT WORK AT BPS AND THEY SAY IT HAS THE SAME INTERNALS AS A 2ND GEN REVO STX

[The Next KVD]

Just finishing up my first season on my first PQ that I bought when they were on sale fro 79.99.  I really like the reel and it would be my all time favorite if they had a better way to open up the side plate to get to the centrifical brakes.  I hate the stupid pin they use  because it is hard to pull out all the way in order to get the side plate to turn clearly.  Other than that it gets a 9/10 for me.  Would be 10/10 if they used a screw pin like the Lews have.  This is coming from a guy who mainly has Chronarchs on his rods.

[shootermcbob]

In all fairness, I have only used the PQ and the older, gold colored carbonlite. I liked both of them very much, and have no complaints whatsoever regarding either reel. I fish shimano citica,curado 200 E series reels because they feel the most comfortable in my hand.

 

I don't thnk you could go wrong with the PQ. very nice reels, lots of gear ratios to choose from, and priced right.

 

But then again, those Chronarchs are really nice too

[Hi Salenity]

I took my carbonblack out again the other day and I'd forgotten how much I like it.

WANTED. 7.1 Carbonblack.

[cddan]

How about the extreme anyone use it?

[The Rooster]

I know this post is going to get me crucified but here goes. I've got 4 PQs, 3 different gear ratios. Pleased with all of them, find them to be smooth, cast well, and so far holding up well. I've even learned that I can cast a weightless 5" Senkos on 4/0 EWG hooks very well with my 7.1. They're not perfect, and the brakes can a bit finicky.

Now I've just demoed a Chronarch 201e7 and Smoke 101 from TW. I know some like the Smoke, but I found it to be finicky and casting distance was poor. I'd take the PQs over a Smoke even if the Smoke was only 80 bucks, but it's not.

Now the Chronarch, solid build, smooth, often felt more refined the the PQ and a bit less effort for the same cast, and a bit more accuracy. Brakes on the Chronarch were more predictable. Now all if that said I have to say I'm struggling to decide if a Chronarch is really 120 bucks better. Maybe if I was fishing tournaments or clubs every weekend, and abusing my gear. But for my use it could be hard to justify.

I still see a Chronarch E, or Chronarch CI4, or a Tatula Type R in my future. Not because my PQs aren't good enough, but because I want something different, and see if after extended use I can really see the benefit. But if I was really working on a budget I wouldn't hesitate to stick to the PQs.

I'm coming off of three years use with a Citica 200E and a Curado 200E7, so I'd say that's extended enough for me to know something about it by now, though I do admit I have not fished a lot during that time. Maybe 30 to 40 times in three years. in that time, I've had direct comparisons with these reels beside my BPS Extremes, which are of the older designs similar to the current PQ, but not dual brakes, only magnetics. As of now, I feel that there can be some advantages to having the lighter weight, somewhat better casting Shimanos over the BPS reels, but not enough to justify the greatly increased cost (for me). My Shimanos will be for sale soon, and for now I will be using my Extremes, until I see a reason to upgrade/replace them.

[kschultz76]

I'm coming off of three years use with a Citica 200E and a Curado 200E7, so I'd say that's extended enough for me to know something about it by now, though I do admit I have not fished a lot during that time. Maybe 30 to 40 times in three years. in that time, I've had direct comparisons with these reels beside my BPS Extremes, which are of the older designs similar to the current PQ, but not dual brakes, only magnetics. As of now, I feel that there can be some advantages to having the lighter weight, somewhat better casting Shimanos over the BPS reels, but not enough to justify the greatly increased cost (for me). My Shimanos will be for sale soon, and for now I will be using my Extremes, until I see a reason to upgrade/replace them.

Thanks for the response Rooster, you just affirmed what I was thinking and feeling after the demo. I think I just need to practice casting in more challenging conditions and train my thumb more. I'm going to send one of my PQs off to DVT to be cleaned and polished up before choosing to buy anything else.