I’ve used my new BPS Pro Qualifier baitcaster 3-4 times with no major problems. Its my 1st baitcaster. My problem is I can’t create a backlash. I also can’t cast very far. It seems like the spool tension knob won’t loosen properly. I’ve loosened it so much it unscrewed. I have the braking dial at 0 and all the internal magnets in. I tried the dial at 10 and the internal magnets out with no major effect.
I hope its not typical to have to tear apart a new real to clean and relube. Do I have to take it back to BPS or is there an easy fix?
Not quite sure what the problem is, however there are several YouTube videos describing this reel. Then again you might have a faulty reel. Also might want to call the manufacturer to describe the problem. That would be my first course of action.
Thanks for the reply. I watched a couple of videos showing the reassembly of the reel. That’s why I don’t want to take it apart - there are too many pieces!
Taking it back to Bass Pro is probably the smart thing to do but I bought it online with a store pick-up. And its past their 30 day no questions warranty.
Is it correct that when the tension spool is backed out all the way that the spool should nearly free-spool? When I try to pull the line out very quickly by hand with the tension knob all the way out, it still won’t backlash. The spool overruns only about 1/4 turn. Max cast distance is about 20’ - 30’.
Just pulled out my Shimano CU-200BSF reel and just looking at it will create a back lash. lol. I find that when the correct tension is applied a lure will very slowly drop to the floor. If adjusting the thumb knob or drag wheel has no effect then its time for a replacement. Wouldn’t dare take it apart as that might void your warranty.
I appreciate the help and humor. I’ve contacted the store to see what they want me to do. Since i’m new to baitcasters, I was hoping someone would say to properly release the spool tension, unscrew the knob while standing on one leg and it will work. Or something like that.
[:/]Well, so what did they say?
BTW as a fly fisherman, we never have an issue with a reel. Unless we caught a monster fish and the drag is too weak to hold the sucker.
They said to bring it back and they’d exchange it. But I read the manual and lubed it per instructions and it seems to be working again. I should have lubed 1 area at a time and tested it to find the problem area. The lake is half the distance as the store so I think I’ll give it another shot. Its only a month old and not used that much.
As for fly reels, simple reels = simple minds? [;)]
Just kidding. But I’m using bait on Lake Mead the size of the trout I caught in north Idaho. I threw my share of flies up there.
*Glad to hear that you got it working. What is surprising is that you had to lube a brand new reel. I don’t recall the last time I lubed a reel no less a new one. Se La Vie. *
something to keep in mind with a bait caster also, is the weight of your lure. Very light lures don’t cast well out of a bait casting rig. I’ve always preferred a quality spinning reel over a bait caster, and always will. they produce double the drag and are easier to use and more versatile. And i’ll note that, i can cast a bait caster with the best of them, just find spinning equipment to better suit my needs.