Champ188 Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 No problem, Alex. Appreciate the info. Mine are the gold ones and like I said, they aren't worth a crap. May look into that trade-in deal and see if I can recoup some of the money I wasted.
abkeenan Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Champ, The adage "You get what you pay for" often rings true but other times it does not. I have Curado's, Lew's, PQ's, Pfluegers and other reels in the $150 range and I would put my PQ up there with any of them as far as casting distance in concerned. Durability is an entirely different deal as the Curado is a tank and has never had an issue with it or the Lew's but one of my PQ's which I use for cranking in the 5.2:1 is getting a touch rough on the retrieve. I probably wouldn't recommend them for cranks but they have been solid reels and I have never paid more than $65 when they have the BPS spring sale + reel trade in. I would have no problem if my entire arsenal of setups had PQ's on them. Good little reels and a steal at $50. braves 1
abkeenan Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Also, I had a old model BPS Bionic Blade red and black bait caster I bought on clearance from BPS years and year ago. That dang thing although cheap and having a massive amount of flex on the frame (being it is graphite or straight up plastic) could cast out of sight. I used it for topwater and I could spool the dang thing with a spit'n image tied on. Probably the furthest casting reel I've ever had no BS. It was a hunk of junk as far at components, drag, frame flexing, cranking power and just about sucked at everything at reel could suck at EXCEPT casting. I retired it and gave it to my brother and he still uses it. For the $30 or whatever I paid for it, it has more than paid for itself. Caught a lot of fish on that thing and was put through the ringer with some tanker smallies.
Smalls21 Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 I would have no problem if my entire arsenal of setups had PQ's on them. Good little reels and a steal at $50. X2 even if i had to pay the regular price.
Champ188 Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 I'll take your word for it, abk. Never had the slightest reason to doubt anything you said. But as you underscored, the general rule is you get what you pay for. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule. Glad the PQs are solid performers.
Seth Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 That's a steal. I'll definitely be replacing a few reels with them. I bought a 7.1:1 for $80 last year and it has treated me well.
Fish24/7 Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 at 8.7 ounces, it's a bit too heavy for my taste still a good reel with good reviews at a great price
abkeenan Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 at 8.7 ounces, it's a bit too heavy for my taste still a good reel with good reviews at a great price Ya I get that. They aren't uber lightweight like some the 5.6 oz reels out there but I think people have gone crazy over weight reduction in rods and reels. Sure having a nice lightweight setup is nice because they lend themselves to being more sensitive and also don't fatigue the angler as much but at what point to those lightweight components lose structural integrity or durability? I am a youngin' so to speak at 33 years old so I don't really ever get fatigued unless throwing a jerk bait all day the left wrist and forearm get a little tender but nothing to where I think about it. Sometimes my left hand with get cramped up after mid to deep cranking for hours. I could see where an older person might need to have a super lightweight setup so he/she can fish comfortably or longer without pain or stress.
crazy4fishin Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 I just can't imagine how you could get the kind of casting distance required to be consistently successful on Table Rock with a $50 reel. With horizontal presentations --- football jig, jerk bait, Wiggle Wart, swim bait, spinner bait, etc. --- if you aren't casting halfway across the lake, you are simply not catching the fish that you could be. Champ - I am just happy to not have a professional overrun.... much less chunk it across the lake. But you might be on to something here....maybe that is why a lot of these guys drop shot! (just teasing all) C4F Crazy4fishinA Cornhusker
abkeenan Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 I'll take your word for it, abk. Never had the slightest reason to doubt anything you said. But as you underscored, the general rule is you get what you pay for. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule. Glad the PQs are solid performers. Are they the best reels ever made? No. Are they worth $100? Yes. Are they worth $50. Most certainly. A few years back I bought a Quantum KVD model that was around $100 bucks and that thing was the biggest piece of crap ever. That thing wasn't worth $25 bucks. But you are DEAD ON about casting distance on the Rock. Long casts are KEY for cranks,jerk baits and most moving baits. Not only because of water clarity and not spooking fish but also having that bait in the strike zone and working an area more effectively with long thorough casts. Good point Champ. Also easier to work angles with boat position on long casts.
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