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bronzeback6
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 Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 3:05 pm Post subject: High Speed Reels |
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I am looking into buying a left handed, 7.1:1 high speed reel for around $100. The problem I'm having is finding a quality one for the price. A lot of companies make right handed reel but not left handed. I've only found one that fits my needs and it's a BPS Rick Clunn Series reel.
I'm not sure about the quality of BPS reels. Has anybody used a BPS Clunn Series reel before? Or any Bass Pro Shop reel?
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TCook
GIANT SMALLIE!!!!
Joined: 30 Jan 2007
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Location: benton harbor
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Justin, dont know how you feel about the quantum energy PT or tour edition burners 7.1:1 but I bought two right handed tour edition reels on ebay for about $145 each new. I did notice the left handed PTs going for alot less than the right handed maybe $115-$130 each. I only got to test them out 4 times so far this year and so far very smooth. The PTs are $180 new and the tour $230, so if you could get them for $80 to $100 off retail you cant go wrong and the sellers are very reliable.
Tim
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Scott
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I bought a left handed BPS Extreme baitcaster this spring and have been happy with it so far. 7.1:1 ratio and very comfortable to hold. I actually bought the combo for $119, the reel alone was advertised in "The Bass Book" on page 19 for $79. Haven't had it long enough to give a solid yes or no but so far so good.
Scott.
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1javelin
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| I used a Prolite Finesse and Rick Clunn all of last year, and am using them this year as well. The quality is lacking from the bigger more precise companies, but they are still great reels, especially for the money. I use mine as much as I use my Tour Editions!
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bronzeback6
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the input. I think I'm going to try a BPS reel this year. Ever since Shimono got rid of their $120 Curado I've been lost.
Justin |
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Big Ol' Bass
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Joined: 22 Jan 2007
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I use a lot of BPS reels and love them. The quality is perfect for the price.
BOB
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bronzeback6
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I bought a BPS Clunn high speed reel and I actually like it. I used it last night on the river and faught a 3 lb smallie with it. It works just as good as my Curados. Thanks again for your advice.
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Big Ol' Bass
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Glad you like it.
BOB
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profisher
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Location: Freeport
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| the kvd combo at bass pro shops looks pretty sweet ive never tried it but i think it would be worth buying
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Squad Minnow
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Joined: 22 Mar 2007
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Location: St. Joseph, Michigan
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| Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:34 am Post subject: |
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| Profisher this post was a year old, you might want to check with Justin to see if he still likes it. |
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profisher
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| Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:12 am Post subject: |
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| yea he probably already got the real he wanted but just saw a thread that looked cool so i put in what i would get if anybody byany chance still was referring to this. i will have to look at the post dates more closely.
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Squad Minnow
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:52 am Post subject: |
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| No big deal ProFisher, it is great that your trying to get involved. |
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