Special Edition Pro Qualifiers

[scyounggun]

I came across a Pro Qualifier that is a special edition with 10 bearings and a changing color paint job.  It turns purple at some angles and green at others.  Does anyone have any experience with these? Are they as good as the regualr PQs?

[new2BC4bass]

Wow.  It has been awful slow around here lately.  Surprised no one has answered you yet.  First I've heard of this reel.  I have never used a PQ.  However, they are well thought of around here as one of the best reels in their price range.  There is a thread with a 5 year test of a PQ.  Search and ye shall find.  I'd buy it if the price is about the same as a standard.  Kind of doubt the function will be any better than a standard.  You probably will have to pay a little extra for the special paint job.  I've got a couple Purple Alphas reels.  Purple or off brown depending on how the light hits it.  Pretty. 

[scyounggun]

This is a picture of the reel.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I'm a proponent of the PQ as a great value reel especially on sale (which is regularly). I'd hesitate to pay a lot if any extra for a painted up one. Bearing count is next to meaningless. I've heard insider commentary that the pq that comes in combos is different which is disappointing. I doubt they'd shoot themselves in the foot by passing off an inferior model as limited edition.

[kickerfish1]

It's actually more of blue/purple color scheme. They are solid reels but I wouldn't pay too much for one. Probably worth $40-60.

[new2BC4bass]

It's actually more of blue/purple color scheme. They are solid reels but I wouldn't pay too much for one. Probably worth $40-60.

 

In that case the special color must be a used older model as new standard models sell for $100.........or $80 when on sale.

[scyounggun]

They are an older model that I hadn't seen before until now. Thanks for all the help!

[kickerfish1]

In that case the special color must be a used older model as new standard models sell for $100.........or $80 when on sale.

Correct. They are older and produced before the current PQ if memory serves me correct. I had 2 at one point but sold them as I went all Daiwa and Shimano. The reel was part of a PQ rod and reel combo.

[E. Guido Soda]

I have two 7.1:1 PQ's and a 6.4:1 Johnny Morris Signature reel - love all of them.  I would imagine they will go on sale next week on Black Friday for $49 or $59, which would make them one of the best deals going for an already reasonably priced reel at $99.