Super User FryDog62 Posted May 27, 2015 Super User Posted May 27, 2015 Anyone have first hand knowledge of these two reels and preference? Both $99 at BPS, both have high customer ratings, maybe I can't go wrong with either. I have a BPS gift card I want to use. Would be using on a 7 foot Medium Fast rod primarily for spinner baits. Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted May 27, 2015 Super User Posted May 27, 2015 I can only speak to the PQ. It goes on sale quite often for $80 so if you decide to go in that direction it might pay to wait. Regarding the reel itself - it's a nice reel - available in lots of gear ratios in both RH and LH. A good, durable, work-horse of a reel. You can eventually wear-out a PQ...but it takes a while... BPS Pro Qualifier BC Reel - 5 Year Challenge - Complete Quote
aprilbass101 Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 Just got to 2 trips in the last 2 weeks with my PQ....very pleased with it's performance! I use 6:4.1 specifically for spinnerbaits & chatterbaits. No issues & no birdnests! Spooled with 12# fluorocarbon. Don't own an Orra but considering the reveiws 900 to 150, I think you have a good idea Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 If Abu had different handle knobs on their reels I'd like them a lot more. I don't own either, so I won't be much help, but I never hear people brag about the Orra. It's quite the opposite with the PQ. Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted May 28, 2015 Super User Posted May 28, 2015 My PQs have never let me down. Just a yearly cleaning and they will last a long time. The best 100 dollar and under reel around, unless you can find the Tatula or a Citica E at that price. The Orra is a good real but not as good as the PQ. Quote
Chief 2 Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 PQ I have 4 of them and they perform very well. Quote
Super User FryDog62 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 28, 2015 I noticed the PQ is quite heavy though at almost 9 ounces. How does it fit in your palm? That can off set some weight if its easy to handle... Quote
zell_pop1 Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 I have both the orra inshore and a pq, I like the orra better, it's$150 at Bps but only $100 at Walmart.com. Quote
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