I am looking to buy a new reel. BPS has 2 reels for $80, the Browning Citori and Quantum KVD sig series 1100.

The price seems to be right. What would be some of the pros and coms.

Thanks

The citori is a good reel. I fished with a few older ones that were very good. I haven't fished the new ones but I love the new stylings and profile. I don't know about the KVD reel, I prefer not to buy signature series stuff, it never seems to be of very good quality, no matter who makes it. Id say the Citori would be a good buy.

Although I don't have a KVD reel a fishing friend has several and loves them!

Between the 2 choices I would go with the Browing Citori over the KVD model. I haven't used either but as KY stated I would stay away from the signature series reels. I have used the BPS exclusive signature spinning reel of the same series and returned it for the particular Quantum reel I wanted.

outdoor pro shop has the okuma cayenne reel on sale for $70 (regularly $140). you also get free shipping and there's another $20 mail-in rebate on top of that. i used one yesterday and they're smooth. i think a better value for the money than either of the others you're considering, especially since the cayenne has ABEC-5 spool bearings.

BPS also has their Pro Qualifier BCR on sale for $79.97 and is worth taking a look at. Has a couple of good features and seem to be a good reel. I have both ABU and Shimano reels and use the Pro Qualifier equally.

BPS also has their Pro Qualifier BCR on sale for $79.97 and is worth taking a look at. Has a couple of good features and seem to be a good reel. I have both ABU and Shimano reels and use the Pro Qualifier equally.

For $79 nothing beats the Pro Qualifier. I paid $99 for mine and I'd gladly do it again. Fantastic reel.

You should check out lews. They have some very nice reels and the speed spool is really nice for $80.

I have a Cabela's Tournament ZX, which is Daiwa made, and wouldn't hesitate to buy another. They're $70 normally, and on sale pretty frequently.

andy, i'm pretty sure the OP is looking at a baitcaster, not a spinning reel.

hiram, as to your question about pros/cons, i can think of a con on the KVD reel and it's the same gripe i have with most recent quantum reels...there's a bulge in the sideplate where the magnetic control dial is that just sticks unconfortably into my palm (and i have large hands). if you don't palm your reels, then this isn't a concern. some people who do palm their reels say it doesn't bother them but it caused me to sell my catalyst.

I thought the KVD was a Quantum Code with 3 more bearings. For that sort of $$$ a Pro Qualifier hands down.