Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier 2 - Baitcaster Review (Good or Garbage?)

Is the Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier 2 baitcaster good or garbage? In this viDEBO I'll discuss the features, I'll compare it to similar reels, and finally I'll discuss my pros and cons from using this reel over the past year. Thanks for watching feeshin friends!

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[TackleJunky]

Solid review brother! For the internal brakes I normally set them to 4 like you did and leave them. Appreciate the shout out! You THE MAN! 👊💪

[aldeureaux]

LOL Thanks for the shoutout! Yep, I watch all the time. You and LoJo, I don’t miss a video I have learned a lot about modern day fishing especially from you and your teaching. I fished all the time growing up. Sometimes months without missing a day. When I left home I basically quit fishing. Getting ready to retire I took it up again. I have been fascinated by all this new stuff, and like I said, I have learned a TON from you. Thanks Brother. I really really appreciate your videos and all the work you put into them.

[gizmocarr]

I tried a couple Bass Pro reels in the distant past and they are still going strong. The good thing about buying anything from Bass Pro is the service and warranty. If you are an experience baitcaster user, you might be more critical in your choice of tackle. However, most budget reels are pretty good for any new angler starting out. Most reels are setup for easy use. They preset the internal brakes with half the brakes engaged. If you read the directions that come with the reel, it explains how to use the brakes. If you don’t, as many anglers seem to do you might not know you have two kinds of brakes anyway. If you abuse a budget reel, it doesn’t last any longer than a costly one you abuse. If you do a Debo clean and service job like he explained in his videos, that budget reel will last a long time. In fact doing it to a new reel is even a better idea. I found out it improves the reels operation before you ever use it. The difference between a $50 dollar reel and a $100 dollar reel is $50 dollars. The performance is only slightly better. From $100 dollars to $200 dollars, reels often perform only slightly below reels costing $300 to $500 dollars. If you can’t cast a $100 dollar reel buying one that costs $500 dollars isn’t going to make you any better.

[tdeeb]

Good vid DEBO! I am a fan of all of them but I learn SO much from these comparison types. You use every opportunity to explain the item that it’s very instructional about all reels. Thanks for breaking it down for us beginners. Like I’ve said before: You are a very good teacher. If I ever get competent at this it will be because of you.

[BrandonMythigander]

Bro this is an awesome vid. I used to swear by bass pro gear. Can’t go wrong for beginner to intermediate. Thanks for taking the time to make this video feeshin friend

[titaniumcrayon]

I work for bass pro. I’ve never had to use 4 brakes, most of the time I do 2 and your not advised but you can do one. It casts really far. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[joegross]

One of the best reel review videos I have seen. Nice job. Will have to check out your other review videos.

[anthonyreeder]

Thank you Debo for the review it’s been one I have def been looking for. I know we talked about them a lot and they are great reels. Thanks again.

[installations]

I bought this very reel this fall. Although I’ve thrown it a few times, I haven’t had a chance to really break it in; thank you for the review and especially for the explanation on the braking system. I will say this, it pairs very nicely with the Shimano SLX rod! This video was very helpful and appreciate ya brother!

[JB]

This thing is a steal for $49, but, as a baitcasting newbie, I had a really hard time setting the brakes up. Thanks for explaining the process so clearly Debo. I can’t wait for the first 60 degree day to try it out!

[joshuadickey]

Great review!! Nice to see you showing some love for

[thebacklasher]

I have 2 of these and I used to have the original pro qualifier too. I bought them all during the classic sale for $50. The difference between the original and the 2 is huge. The PQ2 is much slimmer, smoother, and just feels better. For full price you can get better reels but on sale for $50 it’s a killer reel. I love em.

[AirMcNair]

I appreciate the help with my reel. Keep up that good information.

[jeffreywise]

I think the pro qualifiers the best reel on the market for the price

[josephnywayfarer]

My friend bought one of these on sale last year at my suggestion. It is a great deal at that price. It has the body of a Lew’s LFS. The LFS has 10 bearings, the pro has 7. The LFS has mag brakes, the pro has dual brakes. Those are the only differences besides the knobs and the thumb bar. It has served him well.Thanks for the review.

[isaiahthebest]

Thanks Debo I was able to properly adjust my breaks settings now it’s one of my favorites baitcaster.

[synaptik]

I got one of these on sale a couple of weeks ago after my dad turned me on to them, and like it so far. Thanks for the review D!

[jackwebb]

I have 3 of the original Pro Qualifiers and bought 2 of these PQ2 when they went on sale. I have been pleased with all of them.

[leehubbell]

I got one of these last year due to Tackle Junkie’s recommendation, I was very pleased with it. I am going to keep my eye open to see if they have them again this year and pick up another one.

[Skunkdman]

Another fine comparison and review. Keep it up, Debo!