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Written by Mike Cork   
Wednesday, 02 January 2008
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Our pro staff makes their living with off the shelf bass pro shop reels. Through the development process, refinements are made based upon actual fishing requirements. Veteran anglers contributing to the process include Rick Clunn, Edwin Evers, Woo Daves, Stacy King, Wall Marshall, and many other anglers.

BPS Extreme Series, Johnny Morris Elite Series, Nitro Series, and the Rick Clunn series are just a few that fall into the Bass Pro Shop Baitcaster Line up.

Specs.

Reels
Reel Type: Baitcaster

User reviews

Average user rating from: 5 user(s)

Overall rating
4.3
Design
4.4
Durability
4.2
Satisfaction
4.4
 

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Johnny Morris Elite, Thursday, 27 March 2008

Written by Lipripper

Overall rating
5.0
Design
5.0
Durability
5.0
Satisfaction
5.0
I liked the way this reel feels and performed. I didn't get to use it much on my first trip but from what I could tell it's going to make learning Bait casting a lot easer. I won this reel in a contest.
Common
Recommend to Others: Yes
Pros: It has a low profile and is lite-weight. Easy to cast and set up the drag and breaks for a novice baitcaster.
Reels Review
Reel Model: Johnny Morris Elite
Reel Weight: 8.60
Line Capacity: 12 LB / 120 YDS
Line Recovery: 28
Drag Power: 14
Gear Ratio: 6.4 : 1
Reel Price: 219.00
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BPS extreme reel, Thursday, 28 February 2008

Written by Randy

Overall rating
5.0
Design
5.0
Durability
5.0
Satisfaction
5.0
Great reel for a decent price.
Common
Recommend to Others: Yes
Pros: Nice reels with a variety of gear ratio choices for different applications. I have three BPS baitcasters (2extreme, 1 johnny morris) and they have been great. I just got a BPS extreme 5.2:1 geared reel for my crankbaiting and I am looking forward to it.
Reels Review
Reel Model: extreme
Reel Weight: 8.90
Line Capacity: n/a
Line Recovery: 7
Gear Ratio: various
Reel Price: 80.00
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Cabelas Black Label 2, Thursday, 28 February 2008

Written by lugnut

Overall rating
4.7
Design
4.0
Durability
5.0
Satisfaction
5.0
Light weight, lower profile, flipping switch, durable, 6 bearings.
Common
Recommend to Others: Yes
Pros: Light weight, lower profile, flipping switch, durable, 6 bearings.
Cons: It's not the smoothest Baitcaster on the market, I'm not fond of the flipping switch so i don't use it.

Possibly discontinued but you can find them on eBay.

Reels Review
Reel Model: cabelas black label 2
Reel Weight: 9.50
Line Capacity: 100yds 12lbs
Gear Ratio: 5.1:1
Reel Price: 40.00
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BPS Extreme Baitcaster, Monday, 07 January 2008

Written by R61Rangeric

Overall rating
3.7
Design
4.0
Durability
3.0
Satisfaction
4.0
Great reel for the money, I have 4 of these combos all in the 6.4:1 ratio, 3 of them without the flipping switch and one with. I just wish it was easy to get parts for the reel in the future, surely would make for a long life quality reel.
Common
Recommend to Others: Yes
Pros: Externally adjustable brakes, easy access lube port.
Cons: Durability seems okay, but rebuild requires sending to Mfg.
Reels Review
Reel Model: ETX10HD
Reel Weight: 8.60
Line Capacity: 12lb/120yds
Line Recovery: 28
Drag Power: 10
Gear Ratio: 6.4:1
Reel Price: 80.00
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BPS Extreme, Wednesday, 02 January 2008

Written by Mike Cork

Overall rating
3.3
Design
4.0
Durability
3.0
Satisfaction
3.0
This is a good reel for the starter, giving a beginner the pleasure of a smooth reel that didn't cost a fortune. However be careful of the durability of this reel and baby it.
Common
Recommend to Others: Yes
Pros: This is a great sized reel for those with small hands, the reel was very smooth casting.
Cons: Durability was an issue, 2 of the three reels I purchased had to be replaced.
Reels Review
Reel Model: ETX05SHB
Reel Weight: 8.16
Line Capacity: 100 yards of 10 pound test
Line Recovery: 24
Drag Power: 10
Gear Ratio: 6.3:1
Reel Price: 79.99
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