I just recently took a trip to Bass Pro Shops, and i saw that they had a bunch of Pro Qualifier Tournaments left over from their spring fishing classic. Are these reels any good? If any of you guys have used them, what line and lures do you like to use it with?    Thanks

There was some discussion on these reels a few weeks ago - check out: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1290613751

For line, this reel would handle the usual range used by most folks - 10-17lb mono or flouro, 30-65lb braid, etc. On baits, that's more a rod issue, but you probably wouldn't want to use this reel to throw heavy swimbaits, etc., but it would handle the usual range of cranks, spinnerbaits, jigs, weighted/unweighted plastics, etc., etc., etc. While the reel is lighter than a PQ, I would expect that the spool and spool bearings are the same so that means at the lighter end, you could toss down to 1/4oz or so (with the rod and line being the other limiting factors in going to a very light bait weight).

What price do they have on the Tournament PQ? The regular PQ is still on sale for $89 - the only real difference is that the Tournament version is about 1 ounce lighter...

I picked one up and intial impressions are good. Its more a carbonlite than a regular Pro Q. As near as I can tell the diffrences between it and the CL are:

-The handle knobs are foam on the CL, the PQT has the reel grips looking knobs.

- CL has a clicking cast control knob

- CL has more holes in the spool, so it may be a lighter spool but I cant confirm that.

I picked one up and intial impressions are good. Its more a carbonlite than a regular Pro Q. As near as I can tell the diffrences between it and the CL are:

-The handle knobs are foam on the CL, the PQT has the reel grips looking knobs.

- CL has a clicking cast control knob

- CL has more holes in the spool, so it may be a lighter spool but I cant confirm that.

Also has the aluminum main gear and worm gear.

PQ Tournament doesn't have the carbon handle.

Arent both of the main/worm gears on the CL and PQT duraluminum?

The only thing I was disappointed in with this reel is that the drag is a two washer stack, one drag washer and one stainless washer+base washer. It's rated at 8, but i could only get 6 out of it.I guess that's plenty for Bass, but i will use this reel for Small Mouth at the River.

Other than that it seems like a nice smooth reel.

Arent both of the main/worm gears on the CL and PQT duraluminum?

I thought CL was Duralumina

PQ - Brass

PQT - brass?

Arent both of the main/worm gears on the CL and PQT duraluminum?

I thought CL was Duralumina

PQ - Brass

PQT - brass?

PQT is aluminum\Duralumina

I think the only drawback on any of the BPS reels, is the drag. Which can be corrected with carbontex drags for a revo, so I been told.

I have to make a correction. I just tested the drag again and was able to get 8 out of it.

Are the PQ Tournament reels available online anywhere or in-store only? Unfortunately I don't live anywhere near a bass pro shops and the local stores don't carry them.

I may just end up with a CarbonLite reel since it's in a similar price range, lighter and can find them locally and online.

Are the PQ Tournament reels available online anywhere or in-store only? Unfortunately I don't live anywhere near a bass pro shops and the local stores don't carry them.

I may just end up with a CarbonLite reel since it's in a similar price range, lighter and can find them locally and online.

Where can you buy BPS reels locally, that's not Bass Pro? :-?

There is a local tackle shop/convenience store a few miles away that carries a whole bunch of bps stuff.

http://www.jimsquickstop.com/

Are the PQ Tournament reels available online anywhere or in-store only? Unfortunately I don't live anywhere near a bass pro shops and the local stores don't carry them.

I may just end up with a CarbonLite reel since it's in a similar price range, lighter and can find them locally and online.

Where can you buy BPS reels locally, that's not Bass Pro? :-?

There are plenty of bait/tackle stores around here that sell BPS reels and products. One of them is "Pro Bass"... ;D

I learned something new today then, the only place to sell um round these parts is BPS  8-)