BPS Extreme Low Profile Reel

SonofDitka · January 21, 2013, 01:00:08 PM

Thoughts on this:

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Extreme-LowProfile-Baitcast-Reels/product/11092105011121/

Good for a beginner for a crank bait rod set up?

eaglestrike09 · January 21, 2013, 02:24:24 PM

A good reel for the price and features!!

oldjim · January 21, 2013, 02:38:10 PM

I have four of the old model just ordered one of this new and lighter model. Excellent reel easy to adjust for blacklash control.
Oldjim

Pro Reel · January 21, 2013, 04:17:29 PM

The new extreme is a very good reel, they made several improvements. The clutch system and gearing is very similar to a Daiwa reel. The dual braking makes it very user friendly and it would make a great reel to learn on but would still be good enough for long term use. I would rank it at above the quality of many reels in the $80 to $100 price range.

SonofDitka · January 21, 2013, 10:58:20 PM

You cats sold me. I took the leap and picked it up. Thanks everyone!

oldjim · January 22, 2013, 09:05:49 AM

FYI on line it is $10 cheaper than in store, use free ship to store and save $10.
Oldjim

Canesfan · January 22, 2013, 11:17:34 AM

Quote from: oldjim on January 22, 2013, 09:05:49 AM
FYI on line it is $10 cheaper than in store, use free ship to store and save $10.
Oldjim

Most of the time, if you show them the online ad, they will match it right there in the store. At least that's been my experience.

oldjim · January 22, 2013, 12:24:28 PM

I tried that and they would not match
Oldjim

SonofDitka · January 22, 2013, 12:47:34 PM

Quote from: oldjim on January 22, 2013, 09:05:49 AM
FYI on line it is $10 cheaper than in store, use free ship to store and save $10.
Oldjim

Unfortunately I done live anywhere near a store otherwise I would have. Ah well, can't win 'em all.

Bassh8er · January 22, 2013, 09:46:08 PM

I have the new crank ratio Extreme and have been very pleased. I like my PQs better and am used to their feel, but I thought that the Extreme was a good buy for the money.

BassArk · January 22, 2013, 09:54:21 PM

I have the old style on my cranking rod. Very smooth. Ive thought about picking up a new one. I'm a big fan of the BPS reels.

Donald Garner · January 23, 2013, 09:37:37 PM

I like the BPS Extreme reels. I have the 2010 year model and so far I've not had any issues out of the ( 8 ) I currently use. I got them matched up on the BPS Extreme Trigger Sticks.

Canesfan · January 24, 2013, 07:38:47 AM

Quote from: Canesfan on January 22, 2013, 11:17:34 AM
Most of the time, if you show them the online ad, they will match it right there in the store. At least that's been my experience.

Interesting as they have done it for me a couple of times. Maybe it's up to the individual manager. I do know that I am becoming less of a fan of theirs though. Monday I went to my local BPS for some things and they don't even stock most of them even though it is in their catalog. I understand they can't stock EVERYTHING but geeze. So I ordered online but NOT from them. That will show them, lol !

bigesox11 · January 25, 2013, 11:45:18 AM

Show the ad and they will honor the price.