Green Trout Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 I have had a bad experience with this reel. The drag is great, it's smooth but the problem is I can't cast it far. I have the settings correct, I know what I'm doing as I have owned numerous baitcasters before, and I also have a correct amount of line on it. I am using suffix 832 20lb. Any ideas as to what could be happening? Anyone have this same problem? Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted February 6, 2015 Super User Posted February 6, 2015 Wow ... this is a first. I love my Pro Qualifier and don't have this issue. Could it be a defective one? Something internally which is causing the spool to slow down. What is your setup? Rod and lure ... Maybe it's there?? Maybe adding some more info we can help you better. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted February 6, 2015 Super User Posted February 6, 2015 20lb braid (6lb diameter) Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted February 6, 2015 Super User Posted February 6, 2015 What tomu said 6lb line on baitcaster is looking for trouble 10 is better handling 1 Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted February 6, 2015 Super User Posted February 6, 2015 Please don't take offense to this but it is possibly operator error, that reel has a dual brake system and this set up is hard for some anglers to get the hang of it. My friend is an old hand as casting reels but he can't cast my Lews Touney Pro to save his life, he either makes short casts or horribly backlashes it. I got it set up for him to make it easier now but dual brakes seem to throw some for a loop, what I would do is open the reel's side cover and see if the brakes are all on, and then set just 2 brakes to the on position which is out away from the spool, then back off the magnetic cast control to about 4 or 5 and set the spool tension as normal and try those settings. 1 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 If the issue is related to the reel at all a good cleaning and bearing flush should remedy it. It's right to take the approach of examining the whole setup though. 3 Quote
Josh Smith Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 20lb braid (6lb diameter) Kinda' wondering if this is the problem. Cutting down into the line, you know? 1 Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 6, 2015 Super User Posted February 6, 2015 I would agree the PQ is a good reel and that line size is probably the issue. If that doesn't resolve the issue a good cleaning makes a big difference too. Quote
rawjuice Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Clean, lube/oil it nice and lovingly, see how that goes as well as making sure the brakes are properly set. See how it works, does not solve issue, try new line with a bigger diameter. 6lb is thin for BCers, line could be digging and cause the line to not flow properly. Would help to know what rod your using too, if your using Heavy rod and trying to throw 1/8oz bait, probably not going to happen but not impossible. Any info that you can add for the us to help would be great. I love my PQ and would hate to see someone have this kind of trouble with theirs especially cause i never really hear anyone have issues with their pqs. GL! Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted February 6, 2015 Super User Posted February 6, 2015 http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/adjust-baitcasting-baitcaster.html http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/106413-how-to-cast-a-baitcaster/ 1 Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted February 6, 2015 Super User Posted February 6, 2015 I have found that on my PQ the smallest braid i can go with is the 8lb diameter which i think is around 30b maybe. I will also add that it can be tricky reel to set up initially but after you do, it is good reel even if it is a bit on the heavy side. Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted February 6, 2015 Super User Posted February 6, 2015 All already mentioned ... 1 - At a minimum I use 40lb Braid due to the diameter size. 2 - As Mike said ... good thorough cleaning (bearings and all) 3 - Ensure that you aren't overpowering the lure with the rod. 4 - If you get here then I'm no more help ... 2 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted February 6, 2015 Super User Posted February 6, 2015 The spool tension knob and magnetic brake are on the outside. There is a second internal brake inside the reel. If this isnt adjusted properly distance will suffer. If these 3 items are in check it could be a bearing problem that a propper flush and relube would get rid of. Quote
rockfish Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 It's not you. It's the reel. I had the exact same thing happen with one, no matter how I adjusted it. I brought it back to bps, they checked it out and confirmed there was an issue and swapped it right out under warranty. It happens. Quote
Green Trout Posted February 6, 2015 Author Posted February 6, 2015 I have the 2 outside brakes basically all the way on free spool so having those too tight can't be the issue. Also the 20 Lb line is not the problem either because the line does not dig in at all. I am fishing 3/8 oz baits with Medium Heavy rods which is very reasonable. I had no idea there was a brake inside. Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted February 6, 2015 Super User Posted February 6, 2015 I have the 2 outside brakes basically all the way on free spool so having those too tight can't be the issue. Also the 20 Lb line is not the problem either because the line does not dig in at all. I am fishing 3/8 oz baits with Medium Heavy rods which is very reasonable. I had no idea there was a brake inside. Go to YouTube or somewhere to find out how to access the internal brake and see how it should be aligned to apply less braking force. You will have to sort of jostle the side plate around a bit to get it to come off. At that point you can access the internal brakes. Quote
Cgrinder Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 20 lb. braid is fine, especially if it's Power Pro (you know, not round). Click three internal brakes on, set the spool tension to lure slowly falling, and fine tune the mag brake starting from around 5 on the dial. PQ's are strange reels in that they seem to behave a bit better with more tension and braking. Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted February 6, 2015 Super User Posted February 6, 2015 Adjust the magnetic brakes (inside the reel plate). There are instructions which should have come with the reel. That will make a world of difference. When I first bought mine I felt like you do. I feel differently now. Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted February 6, 2015 Super User Posted February 6, 2015 Please don't take offense to this but it is possibly operator error, that reel has a dual brake system and this set up is hard for some anglers to get the hang of it. My friend is an old hand as casting reels but he can't cast my Lews Touney Pro to save his life, he either makes short casts or horribly backlashes it. I got it set up for him to make it easier now but dual brakes seem to throw some for a loop, what I would do is open the reel's side cover and see if the brakes are all on, and then set just 2 brakes to the on position which is out away from the spool, then back off the magnetic cast control to about 4 or 5 and set the spool tension as normal and try those settings. ^^ This ^^ Quote
BadBassWV Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 50lb power pro. Adjust the Brakes. Sell it and get a Tatula. 1 Quote
zell_pop1 Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 It's the spool tension knob, I had the same problem with mine 2 brakes on no mag breaks bad distance. The tension knob can be much looser than the Shimano/Daiwa reels I have, once I figured that out it casts pretty good. Quote
TorqueConverter Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 the magnetic brakes (inside the reel plate). This rustled my jimmies. Those are the centrifugal brakes. I have the 2 outside brakes basically all the way on free spool so having those too tight can't be the issue. Also the 20 Lb line is not the problem either because the line does not dig in at all. I am fishing 3/8 oz baits with Medium Heavy rods which is very reasonable. I had no idea there was a brake inside. It's casting and not going very far, or is it backlashing on you? If its not backlashing/casting when set to free spool, centrifugal brakes are off and there's basically no mag braking, then it sounds like there is some friction on the spool that shouldn't be there. Send it back. Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted February 7, 2015 Super User Posted February 7, 2015 This rustled my jimmies. Those are the centrifugal brakes. It's casting and not going very far, or is it backlashing on you? If its not backlashing/casting when set to free spool, centrifugal brakes are off and there's basically no mag braking, then it sounds like there is some friction on the spool that shouldn't be there. Send it back "Rustles my jimmies." I had not heard that one before. Okay, you're right, centrofugal. Quote
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