Best Values in Dual Braking Reels??

[LAO162]

At different price points, are there any "best" values in dual braking reels? With so many similarities between Pflueger, Revo & BPS reels, it's hard to identify differences that would impact casting performance.

I'd like to try a dual brake reel, but find it hard to justify a Patriarch at twice the price of a ProQualifier (plus, I'm looking for LH models).

My personal experience is with:

- Shimano 51MG

- Quantum TE 1171PT

- Revo S-L

A weightless Fat Ika or 3/8 oz jig & trailer are about the heaviest baits that I use on a regular basis.

Thanks

Leon

[cart7t]

If you're looking at it from a strictly value standpoint, the BPS Pro Qualifier is probably the lowest cost, quality dual brake out there.

If other things are important in a reel, then those features would be the deciding factor in the choice such as all aluminum construction, click type spool tension control, etc, which would obviously add to the overall cost

[LAO162]

Thanks Cart7t, good to know there's a value option.  For me the most important feature is casting performance    Cheers!

[dodgeguy]

the all aluminum construction and titanium depostion finish will keep a patriarch looking good long after the others look terrible.the finish is close to indestructable.