Reel Deal At BPS

[FlyRod]

I wandered into the new San Antonio BPS y'day, just to do some girl-watching and buy some stuff for a buddy in Austin (where there is NO BPS, but a Cabela's just south of town.)
Turns out they are selling the pre-2007 Extreme reels for 44.88, so I bought two in the 7:1 ratio (One's for Reb). The difference being that the new ones have 7 bearings instead of 5...big whoop there, you betcha.
I have no particular yen to own ANY BPS house brand reel, but I've been wanting to experiment with a 7:1 a bit, and this is a cheap way to see if I like it for ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZbaits, toads, burning Traps over grass, etc.
If I like the ratio I'll rob a convenience store (preferably one owned by A-rabs, Pakis, Iraniacs, or Hugo Chavez) and purchase the mid-range (149.99) Revo in the same gearing, so long as it weighs LESS than 9 ounces.
BTW...I fondled the new Daiwa STEEZ reels, both casting and spinning...WOW! Sooooo light and smooth...but close to 500 bux per, then add tax, title, and license. Would you believe a spinning reel that doesn't feel like a cannonball, weight-wise?
Ennyweigh, if you are in striking distance of SA, call and ask if there are any "old" Extremes left. I consider them a "Fire and Forget" reel, for the most part, but the price makes them a sweet deal.

FR

[mymomisbecky]

austin has a cabelas north of town now? in round rock? georgetown? man I havent been back in a year or so, but thats awesome. I lived down there for 2 years (1999-2001) but have family there.
good news.

[BPACA]

I took that busted pinnacle back....they were like they get a lot of them back...then I went out an bought a Extreme for 48 bucks including tax....they are pretty dang good for that price.

[FlyRod]

Originally Posted by mymomisbecky

austin has a cabelas north of town now? in round rock? georgetown? man I havent been back in a year or so, but thats awesome. I lived down there for 2 years (1999-2001) but have family there.
good news.

Dude! RE-READ post..."SOUTH OF TOWN", as in Buda (whatever happened to Pest, anyway)

FR
MyAuntIsScabby

[FlyRod]

Originally Posted by BPACA

I took that busted pinnacle back....they were like they get a lot of them back...then I went out an bought a Extreme for 48 bucks including tax....they are pretty dang good for that price.

I'd say so...yep...fer sher. Shoot, I oughta buy some more just as lenders.

FR

[skeeter944]

i like the extremes alot,they last pretty long. i think that you'll like your reel flyrod.

[FlyRod]

Originally Posted by skeeter944

i like the extremes alot,they last pretty long. i think that you'll like your reel flyrod.

Skeetster,
I'm sure they are OK, but I've been a bit spoiled. Rest assured I'll give it a fair trial. Thanks for the good words about them.

FR

[zooker]

Originally Posted by FlyRod

I fondled.. WOW! Sooooo light and smooth...but close to 500 bux per..

now fly swatter only "you" could use these terms in a post and get away with it..





zooker

[texasbasser]

yea, i bought a 2007 model before christmas, but got a 100 giftcard to BPS on chrstmas, so ill probably head up there sometime to see if they have any left. Thanks for the heads up fly.