Question for my fellow reel cleaners and tuners. I just picked up a BPS Pro Qualifier and in looking at the spring rod which opens the left side, am I correct that to get to the E clip holding the spring in place on the left side of the frame you have to remove the front cover? Without diving into it I thought I would ask first?

That locking pin comes off with the (handle) side cover. Once the side cover is off, you can get to the clip.

That locking pin comes off with the (handle) side cover. Once the side cover is off, you can get to the clip.

Thanks much. I thought it may be on the left side.

I forgot I had a photo of a stripped PQ - here's a cropped portion:

Goose, thanks so much. The schematic for the reel is misleading in that it shows the spring and E clip off the end of the rod and in my mind I thought how the heck do you get the reel handle side cover off with that arrangement. I got the reel new for $65, so I can't complain. By the way, I am a Shimano guy, but this is one smooth little reel and I am enjoying it. Is this anti-reverse bearing pressed in to the cover as I have heard the Revo anti-reverse is? I guess it doesn't make any difference if it is in that a soaking in a Simple Green solution when cleaning time comes around will work.

Again, thanks for your help.

Is this anti-reverse bearing pressed in to the cover as I have heard the Revo anti-reverse is? I guess I doesn't make any difference if it is in that a soaking in a Simple Green solution when cleaning time comes around will work.

I've got 6 PQs but have only stripped a couple of them down. The AR bearing on those could be pressed out with thumb pressure.

They are indeed nice reels for the price!