New Basspro Prolite

[Smallmouth Hunter]

Well, there is a new BPS pro lite. I can't say I am very excited though. Yeah, it is light in weight, but that wasn't the nice thing about the old prolite. The old prolite was known as a fairly good finesse bait caster at a great price. The spool on the new prolite holds 130 yards of 12 lb line. That is more than the PQ holds, and they are calling it a prolite?!? This is just speculation as it could be a great finesse caster; I have never used it.

 

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Prolite-Special-Baitcast-Reel/product/1311080716303/

[iabass8]

Booooo.. I've always wanted one of those old ProLite Gems. I believe the "c" model was the most sought after? I think 21farms has/had a few nice ones. Can't ever find a lefty and this doesn't seem to be offered in LH. That spool appears to be quite deep...

[Tywithay]

I don't think "Prolite" has anything to do with finesse, just the fact that the reel is light in weight. I'm sure it's a fine reel, but will be far from a finesse caster.

[aavery2]

Interesting, some of the older varieties of this reel were Daiwa based, this appears to be another Doyo offering.

[Goose52]

This is the second time that BPS has recycled the ProLite name - each time with reels on the bottom end of the price structure. Trying to still get mileage out of the good rep of the original reel I expect.

 

The original ProLite Finesse reel was made in three versions, with the final version (PRL05HC) being the most sought-after - perhaps since it has dual-braking and a swept handle.

 

I have three "C" models - nifty reels...