BPS Rods and reel quality question

[Guest the_muddy_man]

out of curiousity what is the big deal with sending them to bps for service.either guys do it themselves or send them somewhere so what difference does it make where you send them as long as they are done right?

Just got the Ricky Clunn b/c it was on a big sale and Dodgeguy said it was made by Pflueger so thats good enough for me to take to the Fork. Someday I hope to own a Trion or President but now this is what I can afford and Im gratreful for that and Dodgeguy has always led me right Thanks DG 8-)

[edgusslesnapper]

anyone had any luck with Cabela's Prodigy reels?

I got one last monthy and it looks like the best 69 bucks I ever spent on a reel!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the heads-up, I got one on it's way to me from eBay........

[Bankbeater]

For the money you can't beat the BPS rods.  As for the reels, I use Abu-Garcia now.

[hipster_dufus]

here is my problem with sending my reels out, i work right down the street from a bps.u would think with all the reels they sell in that store they would have someone local to repair them. they gave me the name of a local guy and he wont repair their reels either. i have many local guys who will repair my shimano, abu or quantums. but that huge store wont even send them out for u.like i said, with them being so close i can always catch a sale, but is my money better spent on gear that will last or gear that i can throw away?

[dodgeguy]

that would depend on how you look at it.let's say you spend $300 on a reel it lasts 10 years = $30 a year cost.let's say you spend $99 on a reel and it lasts 5 years = $20 a year.lets say you buy a rick clunn on sale for $69 and it last 5 years = $13.8 a year.i have 3 trion round reels that are 5 years old and have only had normal lube jobs.they cost $89 each and are as good as new.

[dink]

BPS reels are indeed an enigma to me.  I own three RCs (two greys about  3 y/o each and a blue about 2 y/o).  The only problems encountered with the grey ones were pawls in the worm gear assembly wearing out.  Yet, this was after three seasons with an average of five trips per week.  They have been worth the money and I was able to cannibalize some pawls from other "dead reels" I still have in my graveyard.  I still use all of them.  As for the Bassmaster series.... junk.  It lasted six or seven months and started to fall apart in numerous places.  I attempted to return it and only got pennies on the dollar for what it originally cost me due to clearance.

I have personally witnessed three Bionic Blades snap on a hookset, yet were replaced with no problems.  I have also heard generally good reviews on the JMs and Extremes from buddies of mine.  If this reply didn't confuse you, I don't know what will. ;D

[Bean Counter]

I have had several BPS rods and they are pretty good. However, I have just replaced my last two (a crankin stick and a tourney special) with St Croix because of the weight. When you cast all day long a few ounces makes a difference.

I have also had several BPS reels and all I can say is I will never buy another one. The low end reels will not last a season and with the better ones it is a crapshoot whether you will get a good one or not. A Quantum Acurist is a much better reel than an Extreme for just a few dollars more.

[HomersTomaco]

just so you know, they arent made by pflueger.

[Guest the_muddy_man]

Ok mr MK Troput I have known Dodgeguy for a while he has never NEVER steered me wrong or given wrong information Where are you getting your information from, I kinda kknow whrere he gets his Just wana make sure people can back there claims up, not being combative i just want to know where you are getttin your info from

Muddy

[bassclown]

i should have stated earlier that while i don't have any "problems" with my BPS equipment they are not on the same level as the other companies products that i use(shimano,quantum,kistler,st.croix,etc.).

That is where I differ in opinion. The Extreme rod at $99 , Bionic Blade at $79. and Cranking stick at $49 are The best rods IMHO at there price point and better than the majority of higher end named rods at or around $100-$150. (especially when the are now on sale for $69,$49, and $39) I have had the lower end "entry level" GL3 G.Loomis, rods they just plain out stink. Higher priced, and they just don't stack up to any of these BPS rods. I am not saying the BPS rods are on par with or better than a GLX or anything.............but in no way are they inferior to other rods that just have a "name" printed on them.

feel free to have a difference of opinion but my j. morris, pro qualifier, and extreme do not equal the st. croix(legend tourny and elite) and kistler(helium lta) rods that i use. nor do the reels match up to the quantums(tour) and shimanos(curado) that i use. yeah there is a price difference but that is why i stated that they don't stack up to the other products that "I USE". once you start using a quality higher end rod many of the lesser expensive rods feel like you are fishing with a baseball bat.

[dodgeguy]

just so you know, they arent made by pflueger.

per tackle tour they are.

[john 07]

This is off topic but does anyone know if BPS does a Black Friday kinda thing after thanks giving????! Any extreme sales ??

[dodgeguy]

out of curiousity what is the big deal with sending them to bps for service.either guys do it themselves or send them somewhere so what difference does it make where you send them as long as they are done right?

Just got the Ricky Clunn b/c it was on a big sale and Dodgeguy said it was made by Pflueger so thats good enough for me to take to the Fork. Someday I hope to own a Trion or President but now this is what I can afford and Im gratreful for that and Dodgeguy has always led me right Thanks DG 8-)

you are welcome.i just give my honest opinions.btw,just got my 2nd rc reel today.make sure you oil it.i oil all new reels before i use them.

[hipster_dufus]

yes they have a black friday sale. u better be there at 6 am. i picked up my 2 pq combos 2 yr ago for 50.00 a piece. some people walked out with 8 of the combos. i also picked up some abu eons a few yrs back, but that was a fiasco. i work right down the street from them, they will have some great deals ,but watch out  for them trying to unload crap. u wont see a curado or citica on sale

[jb_adams]

I tried a Quantum Accurist for about $120 at the local Sportsmans Warehouse.  I wanted a Quantum and that model was highly recommended.  After one day of use, I still backlashed.  Not the fault of the reel, just the user.  It was smooth and high quality.  I just didn't feel like swallowing that large of a chunk on my first baitcaster considering I never liked them.

I just got my new BPS Extreme baitcaster in the mail and took it out on it's first trip this last weekend.  I was really impressed with the performance, quality, and smooth operation of it.  I would easily compare it to the Quatum Accurist for half the price.  We're talking a comparison of $50 vs. $100 so there really isn't a big loss or gain.  But when your wife beats your head worse than the baitmonkey, $50 is a gold mine!! ;D

I got it, love it, & can't wait to use it again!  For $50, who cares if it last more than 4 years after 5 times a week.  That's a heck of a reel for that kind of usage.  If I get 4 years with once a week usage out of mine, I'll be more than happy.  If I even get 3 years with I'll STILL be happy.  If I spent $250 and got 4 years of usage with 1 trip a week, not so happy then.  It had better last a lifetime for $250......get the point?

Value is in the eye of the beholder.  It's all your opinion and what you use it for and how often.  For the low budget weekend angler like myself, it's the best $50 I've spent in a while.  The reviews on the BPS Extreme are VERY high ratings.  Like a 4.8 or 4.9 out of 5 from what I've read.

[FishTank]

I purchased a Johnny Morris 7' M last week and so far I like it.  It is no G.Loomis GLX but for 1/2 the price, what is?

I like the reel seat. The guiedes allow for a pretty smooth cast.  Quality seems to be top notch.  For the $119 sale price, I would highly recommend it.

[justfishin]

Although I am a All Star or Gator Rod guy, I have used the BPS Extreme and really liked them.

[Pa Angler]

I have and use the Johnny Morris series, BPS Extreme and the Bionic Blade all are great rods in their price range. I only have the spinning rods though.

Chow

[New 2 Bass]

I just came back w/ an Extreme 6.6 MH for my chronarch.  Not a bad rod for $70 on sale.  Lets see how long it lasts.

Monkey has been bad the last few days.  :