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Has anyone tried one? thoughts opinions?

I HATED my BPS extreme reel! I have 3 other BPS reels that I love. One is a Pro Qualifier, and 2 of the cheap LTD reels, both cast a mile with very little thumbing, but I tried 2 different BPS extreme reels and HATED the braking. BUT.... their are a lot of people that love them just not me. I would keep practicing but I have used bait casters for years, with no trouble until I bought that extreme. JMO

I had all abu round reels until this year, and thought I would try a LP reel. Now I have more LP reels than round reels, for me they are just more comfortable to palm. I still use my round reels for catfish. I will say as bad as this may sound to some, I have done 0 maint. to them other than rinse off, and oil but they still are as smooth as ever. As far as the LP reels, only time will tell for my lasting opinion.

Green on all my reels

X2 until this year I only had Abu round reels, 0 trouble casting, I actually had to get adjusted to the LP baitcasters.

I couldn't decide between the Curado E7 and the Revo SX so I bought both to compare. I love both reels. I have both spooled with 12lb Suffix Siege Mono. But I would agree with everyone else that you need to go to the store and playing with both reels mounted on a rod. It is very hard for me to switch from Abu, which all my other reels are. I have to say I favor the curado for braking, but the SX for feel and smoothness. But I am splitting hairs, I wouldn't get rid of either. You have a tough choice. Good Luck

I saw that tonight, the look awesome. When you get them let us know what you think? I think I am going to try a carrot stix next but the C3 has sparked my attention as well.

I LOVE MY CUMARA AS WELL!! 6'8" MH F want more all my other rods seem like junk to me after feeling how light and sensitive it is. (for the price) never tried a G. Loomis IMX or GLX but they are more $$$$ as well

suffix siege suffix braide never tried Yo-Zuri or Fluorocarbon

Thanks again to everyone, I value all of your opinions. I went to Cabelas yesterday and think I have decided to go with the Stradic. Thanks again to all that replied

Thanks RW, I appreciate all your help. I asked a month or so ago about your Sustain and 10 trips to BPS later still haven't decided. LOL I think I am going to go with the Stradic but wanted to make sure I wasn't making the a decision I would regret.

I have been trying to decide if it is worth an extra $90 dollars for the Sustain over the Stradic FI. I am only a weekend fisherman, here and there when I get a chance so could I justify the extra money for the Sustain? I appreciate your opinions and suggestions.

I guess I am the odd ball of the bunch, but I had an extreme and HATED it's braking system. But I would agree with most it is hit or miss. I have 2 BPS cheap 39.99 tour. special reels and LOVE them. But everyone you talk to LOVES their extreme, but it just wasn't the reel for me.

X2 I don't have one, but BPS had a few set up to demo and I LOVED this rod!

Love my Revo SX, never had a Quantum.