wordty Posted January 8, 2020 Posted January 8, 2020 Both MSRP $99 - I have many PQs and know how they are and when to buy them on big sales, etc...the question is which reel is BETTER of the two...if money were NOT an issue Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 8, 2020 Posted January 8, 2020 Just pick the one with the features that appeal to you the most. Mechanically they’re near identical. 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 8, 2020 Super User Posted January 8, 2020 Rub the branding off with a Magic Eraser and you'll never know the difference. They're very similar, solid workhorse reels. For me, it would be down to what gear ratio was available, and how the knobs felt. 1 Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted January 8, 2020 Super User Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, J Francho said: Rub the branding off with a Magic Eraser and you'll never know the difference. They're very similar, solid workhorse reels. For me, it would be down to what gear ratio was available, and how the knobs felt. Don't forget you get a rebate offer for a free pair of sunglasses with the Lew's I agree with J Francho and DVT basically the same reel with a different paint job and knobs. Quote
Shimano_1 Posted January 8, 2020 Posted January 8, 2020 These guys probably know more than me about the origins of the reels etc. I personally would buy the lews. I've had an old pro qualifier for years and its solid. My dad and I both bought pro qualifier reels last spring and they both didn't last a month of weekend fishing. Maybe we just got lemons as most guys seem to think they're solid. Reading reviews of both tho I've seen a lot more negative on the pro qualifier. 1 Quote
Super User FishTank Posted January 8, 2020 Super User Posted January 8, 2020 57 minutes ago, Shimano_1 said: These guys probably know more than me about the origins of the reels etc. I personally would buy the lews. I've had an old pro qualifier for years and its solid. My dad and I both bought pro qualifier reels last spring and they both didn't last a month of weekend fishing. Maybe we just got lemons as most guys seem to think they're solid. Reading reviews of both tho I've seen a lot more negative on the pro qualifier. Went to Cabelas over the weekend to redeem a gift card and saw several spooled Pro Qualifiers sitting behind the customer service desk. This was the same a few weeks after the spring sale. I am not sure what the deal is with this reel but based on what I have seen of this year's (2019) model I would get the Lew's even though it's pretty much the same reel. Another thought would be the Shimano SLX at that price point but to each their own. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 8, 2020 Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Shimano_1 said: These guys probably know more than me about the origins of the reels etc. I personally would buy the lews. I've had an old pro qualifier for years and its solid. My dad and I both bought pro qualifier reels last spring and they both didn't last a month of weekend fishing. Maybe we just got lemons as most guys seem to think they're solid. Reading reviews of both tho I've seen a lot more negative on the pro qualifier. When you say they didn’t last what exactly happened ? Just curious Quote
Shimano_1 Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 Mine made a funky noise on a cast and whatever happened made it feel like a coffee grinder. My dad's got really rough as well not sure if it happened the same way. I've had some 50 dollar reels that lasted longer. I didn't bother taking them apart I just returned them. We may have just got lemons. However, his was left and mine was right handed. Of course everyone says lews and revos are made by doyo and I've had similar experiences. All my lews have been solid. I've tried several model Revos and never much cared for them. Different strokes I guess Quote
BassKicker42 Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 I have a barely fished 6.8:1 2019 Speed Spool that I’m selling just because I wanna swap it for a 7.5:1. Let me know. Quote
zell_pop1 Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 The PQ has a good rep. The PQ2 does not. Quote
RemyL Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 You guys are making me paranoid. I got a PQ2 to try out casting rigs and now I'm wondering if I should return it before the 90 days is up and just spend a bit more money on the next tier up. I've got a few dozen practice casts with it so far but not enough to really have any idea if I've got a good one or not. A base SLX isn't significantly more in price, or I could spend another $50. I didn't wanna spend the money originally because I didn't know if I'd get the hang of it enough to actually want to use it instead of spinning gear. I got over that worry fast enough, just need to improve accuracy now. Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted January 15, 2020 Super User Posted January 15, 2020 Get a Lews you can't go wrong Quote
zell_pop1 Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 I have a SLX great reel at the price point, so is the Daiwa Fuego which I also have, trading up for either is a good choice IMO. Quote
garroyo130 Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 You mentioned MSRP of $99 but what is your true budget? What are you trying to stay around? Quote
Kevinator1 Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 I believe the new speed spool has a pinion bearing to support the gears' alignment....i don't think the PQ does but it's still a good reel.... Quote
BassKicker42 Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Kevinator1 said: I believe the new speed spool has a pinion bearing to support the gears' alignment....i don't think the PQ does but it's still a good reel.... New Speed Spool is incredible. They put the new pinion bearing on all their new models. Supposed to help extend gear life. If u set that real right u don’t even need to thumb the spool during the cast. Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted January 16, 2020 Super User Posted January 16, 2020 But guys post they are sub standard. LOL !!!! Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 16, 2020 Super User Posted January 16, 2020 I always felt a pinion bearing helped preserve the spool shaft it rode on more than helped with gear alignment. Quote
garroyo130 Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 3 hours ago, J Francho said: I always felt a pinion bearing helped preserve the spool shaft it rode on more than helped with gear alignment. Not directly related to this post, but how does dual support (like x-ship) benefit casting reels? The benefit on spinning reels is clear but I'm confused as to how it works on casting reels. The inner diameter of the pinion is typically larger than the inner diameter of the handle sideplate bearing. I always thought the spool shaft rode on that bearing and did not make contact with the pinion beyond the inner frame. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 17, 2020 Super User Posted January 17, 2020 15 hours ago, garroyo130 said: The benefit on spinning reels is clear but I'm confused as to how it works on casting reels. In theory, it should keep the pinion in better alignment, and more accurate clutch engagement/disengagement. It remains to be seen. There are 30 year old Curado Bantams in use by tournament pros that have NO BEARING to support the pinion. It rides on the spool shaft. 15 hours ago, garroyo130 said: I always thought the spool shaft rode on that bearing and did not make contact with the pinion beyond the inner frame. No, the pinion rides on the spool shaft. The yoke pushes the pinion up the spool shaft when depressing the thumb bar. A bearing supported pinion should also influence less wear on the shaft when releasing the spool, but I don't think I ever ran across a worn out spool shaft either. All that said, there's no denying smoothness of Daiwa's set up, or what SHimano calls X-ship. 1 Quote
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