I am replacing a reel I have been using for the past 35 years. For the last 15 I've mostly been fishing with fly gear but I have come across a pond that is so heavily covered in hydrilla that fly gear is mostly useless. The pond is a true honeyhole where we  usually catch two to three bass over 8lbs per  outing. Between these three bait cast reels which would you choose? And why?

 

Abu Garcia Revo S

Lewes Speed Spool LFS

Bass Pro Pro Qualifier 2

 

I can get the PQ2 for 25% less than the Revo or Speed Spool.

 

Last 8+ out of the pond.

Edited June 29, 20178 yr by Badfish61
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They're all on the same platform and built in the same factory. If the PQ has the features you like and is most economical.....

2 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

They're all on the same platform and built in the same factory. If the PQ has the features you like and is most economical.....

I didn't know that...

Not mentioned, but... 

Shimano Caenan 150 

Daiwa Fuego

 

Own a Caenan, and it is a great reel, one of my favorites. If you're not interested in these my vote goes to the LFS. I have held one and it was pretty sweet, however I like my caenan more.

Oh come on . Hook one on a fly rod and video tape it . 

6 minutes ago, scaleface said:

Oh come on . Hook one on a fly rod and video tape it . 

Would love to...but even the two and three pounders break me off in the weeds on the long rod

 

I have to suggest a reel that I have come to love. Take a serious look at a Daiwa Tatula CT.  I fish 7 Daiwa Tatula, Tatula CT and Tatula Type Rs.  The CT is probably a good all around choice. It should run you around $100 to $130 depending where you order it from. For me i love them, they are easy to fish with and are super reliable.

3 hours ago, Badfish61 said:

I didn't know that...

Yup, in fact you can add Pflueger to that list. Welcome by the way. 

In that price range I'd suggest looking at the Daiwa Tatula CT.  The PQ isn't a bad reel, but in my hands the Tatula CT is the better reel. YMMV

I'd take a tatula ct over all of those reels.