Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier 2 Baitcast Reel Reviews


Performance at a professional Level? Bass Pro Shops' Pro Qualifier Casting Reel

Engagement: 6/18/xiv
Tackle type: Reel
Manufacturer: Bass Pro Shops
Reviewer: Wolbugger

Total Score: 6.96 -

Fair

Introduction:

Products from large-calibration retailers like Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops don't get a whole lot of press here at TackleTour, merely that doesn't hateful we don't keep an eye on what they are producing. Though reviews can be pretty mixed on some of these offerings, the Pro Qualifier from Bass Pro Shops has always had a noticeable following. We wanted to find out for ourselves how this reel stacks upward to similar reels from more mainstream manufacturers like Shimano, Daiwa, and the similar.

Bass Pro PQX10HD Pro Qualifier Casting Reel Specifications

Line Capacity (lbs / yds) 120 yards of 12 pound
Frame/Side Plates Aluminum frame/graphite side plates
Gear Ratio 6.iv:1
Inches Per Plow (IPT) - calculated 26 inches per turn
Measured Weight viii.7 ounces
Spool Weight 22 grams
Handle Length 83 mm
Bearings 6 + 1
bearings per knob ane bearing 1 bushing
Levelwind bearings None
Measured Max. Elevate 20.vii pounds
Origin Red china
MSRP $99.99


The Pro Qualifier exhibits a silverish and gunmetal colour scheme

Quality/Structure: If yous're a fan of high-end equipment the PQX10HD won't thrill you lot besides much, withal the reel is constructed well. About tolerances are all fine, with no nasty edges or unsightly gaps to be found. In that location are a couple spots where the precision lacks a little bit, but those areas are hidden and are quite minute. The vast majority of folks won't have a trouble with the manner the reel is put together.

Quality Ratings for PQX10HD Pro Qualifier Casting Reel


Terminate
(1-v)


Construction Tolerances
(1-five)


Handle Tolerance
(i-5)


Knob Tolerance(1-five)


Full


Possible


Rating(=Tot/Poss * x)

4

4

4

iv

sixteen

20

viii.0


The reel features nice tolerances and overall build quality.

Sweet Drag Performance for PQX10HD Pro Qualifier Casting Reel (2.25 turns to lockdown)

Total
Turn

 Full + 2

 Full + iv

Full + 6

Lockdown

Avg % Change

Kickoff-upwards

one.8

2.6

iv.9

11.2

x.3

Sustained

one.6

2.2

four.3

8.2

fifteen.9

Lowest Value

1.3

1.8

3.iv

6.3

10

Alter in Start-up vs. Sustained

9.viii%

fifteen.ane%

11.half-dozen%

26.iv%

53.vii%

23.3%

Biggest Driblet From Sustained

17.3%

17.84%

22.7%

23.37%

37%

23.vi%

To measure the drag on this reel, the drag star was backed all the way off, so engaged with one full plough and strapped to the machine for the get-go examination. With each successive examination the drag was increased two short pushes with the thumb. After six pushes, the drag was locked down finger tight.

Performance: The performance rating of a reel ranges from its ability to bandage and pitch, to the elevate organization, to the sheer power on tap for reeling in h2o-resistant lures and big fish. This reel came along with me to Lake Okeechobee and Lake Chickamauga to see how it would agree upward.


The swept handle provides a hint more power

Recall/Power: This particular Pro Qualifier boasts a moderate 6.4:ane gear ratio. Upon retrieval its smoothness is good with just a tiny amount of noise audible. It also feels nice and solid with no discouraging looseness or that dreaded disconnected experience. The reel also displays ample power for all-effectually usage, only with the 83-millimeter handle and pocket-size gearing setup in place you'll exist ameliorate served with a gutsier reel similar a Zillion Crazy Cranker or Revo Winch for techniques like deep cranking.


The contumely primary gear and elevate stack...

Drag: Well, one cracking matter nigh the elevate is the fact that it's quite powerful. The Pro Qualifier exhibited a lot of guts in the lab with a maximum setting of 20.7 pounds. This was quite astonishing since the reel'south transmission lists the maximum drag at just 10 pounds. Unfortunately, this is where the praise comes to a halt. The drag is quite bumpy and jerky, even at the everyman settings. This reel is far from being ideal if you intend to target species that require a polish elevate organization.


The Sweet Drag Performance nautical chart above shows the consistency in drag performance of our Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier reel. As witnessed past the erratic behavior of each curve, the drag performance was far from sugariness.


Pull the pivot and slide the side plate to access the centrifugal brakes. This was an easy job when mounted on a rod, but was frustrating at times when off the rod due to lack of proper grip and leverage.

Casting Range: Despite some very positive feedback I've read regarding this reel'due south casting power, I was neither impressed nor disappointed. I consider it an boilerplate caster, simply for me it truly lacked the �free� feeling that boosts conviction when flicking lighter offerings�even with all the restriction settings off. I didn't go as well light with the Pro Qualifier, simply information technology threw three quarters of a battle-worn Senko and a minor popper decently plenty. For the well-nigh part I always kept two of the centrifugal restriction shoes engaged and had the Dual Braking System set between a two and three.


Taking a peek at the internal magnets (controlled by the Dual Brake System dial) and the centrifugal brake shoes.

Next Department: A dual braking system

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