I consider myself still a novice bassman but I love good equipment ! I

use St.Criox rods and are sold on them I also have Shimano curado reels and like them but I'm considering using Basspro pro qualifier low profile reels this year and would like to hear if anyone has used the pro qualifier and what reviews it has gotten? Next question I need info on what type of line to use mono. flouro. braid I know there are specific uses but I would like some info from regular guys I fish a club tourney once a month in Ohio and fish 2-3 time a week I'm at the point were I should know these things but I need some help? I'll have more questions but I'll stop here for now . Thanks

It would be hard to beat Shimano for durability and longevity, but I purchased a Pro Qualifier for my son last year and it compares very favorably to Curados and Citicas I have used as far as smoothness and functionality.

I've got a couple of the older PQ1000 SE's and a couple of the newer PQ10's. Nice reels, smooth.  I also got them used and saved a bundle.  That said.  If you're talking about buying new, those reels are $100 if they're not on sale.

For that money I'd get a Garcia Revo S.