Baitcasting Reels

Ranger361 · March 31, 2011, 09:32:53 PM

Just wondering what the fine people here at UB think is the best reel for 100 - 125 bucks?

Broskee · March 31, 2011, 09:35:40 PM

BPS Pro Qualifier nuff said!

rstone · March 31, 2011, 09:42:37 PM

I agree (i have 3 of them) and BP occasionally runs them on sale for as low as $79 like right now.

Broskee · March 31, 2011, 09:46:07 PM

perfect, and carbonlite rods are 20 off right now too :D

81toyota · March 31, 2011, 09:47:12 PM

Abu Garcia Revo

rstone · March 31, 2011, 10:02:10 PM

I also have a Revo but I use the Pro Qualifier more and it's $50 cheaper.

james john · March 31, 2011, 11:05:47 PM

Quantum Accurist hands down. I got 8 and won't own another brand!!!!!

Kyle Kennington · April 01, 2011, 05:50:48 AM

I've been using the BPS Pro Qualifier since Feb 2009. I currently have about 17 of them in all gear selections. They hold up very well and have enough drag power etc to fish any style. They are also used by an Elite Pro on tour that just won the last Elite tourney in FL. He caught an 8'13'' on it and it did fine. They are low profile, you can't beat the warranty of BPS and they are only 79.99 right now on sale.

ALKbassfisherman333 · April 01, 2011, 08:31:01 AM

2009 Johnny Morris, 2011 Pro Qualifier, and Carbonlite!

Camden · April 01, 2011, 08:47:31 AM

in the 100-125 range im gonna have to go with this new Okuma Citrix Ive been using. that thing is smooth as silk and casts like a jet plane

ronalddipietro · April 02, 2011, 06:13:39 AM

I have been using ambassador/garcia 5000 & 5500 series..narrow spool and wide spools..less than $100. Easy to clean and fix..Academy carries most of the parts..

rjn cajun · April 02, 2011, 08:47:28 AM

Quote from: ALKbassfisherman333 on April 01, 2011, 08:31:01 AM
2009 Johnny Morris, 2011 Pro Qualifier, and Carbonlite!

Love my Johnny Morris reels.

DonM · April 02, 2011, 11:14:14 AM

Quote from: rjn cajun on April 02, 2011, 08:47:28 AM
Love my Johnny Morris reels.

Me too!

Ranger361 · April 02, 2011, 04:26:33 PM

thanks for the inputs guys......i had already bought a pro qualifier a month or so ago and did like it alot. so i just ordered me 2 more plus the 75 dollar price was hard to pass. again thanks.

Hawgwild · April 02, 2011, 06:48:28 PM

After reading about the Pro qualifier reel in this post I went by our local BPS and checked them out...listed for $99 on the display so ask about the $79 price...said that was the internet price but would let me have it for that price...took the reel up to customer service and got the better price...

Use the reel today and really liked it..Will likely pick up another next week...seemed to be a really good quality reel for that or any price...was very smooth and cast pretty good also..

watsjigs · April 02, 2011, 09:15:05 PM

I got two pro qualifiers for Christmas and really like them. The 4.7 has been great for working lipless cranks and landing big fish....partnered with a BPS crankin stick and you can't beat the quality and price. I ready to give it a try with some deep diving cranks in two weeks on Toledo.

catt · April 04, 2011, 04:31:54 AM

Shimano Citica 200E $119.99
Shimano Cardiff 200A $109.99
Shimano Caenan 100 $89.99

iClass · April 04, 2011, 09:26:56 AM

R E V O !!!

Bubblegum · April 04, 2011, 11:22:57 AM

Quote from: james john on March 31, 2011, 11:05:47 PM
Quantum Accurist hands down. I got 8 and won't own another brand!!!!!

I have to agree with James John {I've got about 20 would not trade even 1 of the older ones}

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