Reel Deal At BPS

FlyRod · 01-03-07, 09:41 AM

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 · 01-03-07, 09:49 AM

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 · 01-03-07, 10:19 AM

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 · 01-03-07, 10:34 AM

Quote:

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 · 01-03-07, 10:36 AM

Quote:

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 · 01-03-07, 11:40 AM

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

FlyRod · 01-03-07, 02:26 PM

Quote:

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 · 01-03-07, 07:45 PM

Quote:

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 · 01-03-07, 07:50 PM

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.

01-03-07, 09:41 AM	#1
FlyRod BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,270	Reel Deal At BPS 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

01-03-07, 09:49 AM	#2
mymomisbecky BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Des MOines, IA Posts: 336	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.

01-03-07, 10:19 AM	#3
BPACA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 420	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.

01-03-07, 11:40 AM	#6
skeeter944 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 2,377	i like the extremes alot,they last pretty long. i think that you'll like your reel flyrod.

01-03-07, 07:50 PM	#9
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	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.

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