bps pro-lite reel

[-Shawn-]

   Well the ebay monkey got me, I bought a bps pro light, it is suposed to be new in the box    for 40.00, has anyone used this reel for tossing senko's or tubes? what do you think of the reel. Shawn

I also got 2 new in the box pro qualifiers, one for 50.00 and one for 68.00   

[bassfishing5]

I haven't tried senkos or tubes with it. I got it for some of my other light stuff. I don't know which rod you put with it and I think this will play heavily into your experience. I defaulted to the 6'6" BPS ML Finesse rod to handle some of my lighter lures. I can toss the light stuff the same distance as with my Pflueger high speed reel. I only backlash when I goof up and catch a limb or hit a tree. Otherwise it's very smooth. I probably have the cast control knob turned 5-7 times and the brakes set at anywhere from 6-8. I've thrown 6" zoom lizards, Mepps Aglia 1's, a cork/worm/split shot setup I use for bream and crappie, the small rattle traps, small strike king spinnerbaits, and a small storm crankbait. I have had trouble throwing one very small crank and a small 2.5" rapala floating minnow. I still can't pitch with it, so I need to practice. Like I said, your rod choice will probably have a lot to do with your experience. I put 12lb Yo Zuri hybrid on it, but I may opt for something lighter. I just wanted to get out there quick. I can still use the 12lb on other things. I need to learn about oiling now. Going back to my MH rig feels like picking up a brick, so I have some adjusting to do.

[sctamadrummer]

I haven't had mine very long, but have fished with it a couple times and it throws senkos with ease. I have also used it for shaky head rigs and it also throws them very easily. Teamed it with a BPS Prolite rod and flourocarbon line and it is the most sensitive outfit I have ever touched. You can feel EVERYTHING on the bottom or every branch of a laydown. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have so far.

Mike

[bassfishing5]

Yep. It's very sensitive. I can't believe I forgot to mention that. I'm going to try a senko on it as soon as I can.

[Creel Limit Zero]

I have one and it works great with the real light stuff.  I don't use it much anymore though, because I prefer left handed retrieves.   

[-Shawn-]

Thans for the replies.   I guess now I have to go by a rod to put it on,

[burglure]

BPS has their BPS trigger sticks on sale for 19.99 (IM8 graphite), I have one and it's a good rod for the money.