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Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Was watching an episode of Bass Pro Shops fishing show Sunday and saw Kieth K. fishing Erie for spring walleyes.
I know keith probably has a deal with Bass Pro, but found it kinda neat to see Keith using the same exact Rod and Reel combos I use on my charters on the Saginaw Bay. That being, BP Gold Cup LC Reels and BP 7' Telescoping Walleye series rods.
I've went through several different rod and reel combos on my charters, looking for both the right balanced, tough skinned combo's for the knowledgable and novices anglers that are the norm on my charter boats every spring and summer.
I like the balance, toughness, reel Drag sensitivity, rod load and temper qualities, price and storable features of these BP outfits. They're great for both In-Line and Mast type trolling applications. And for the first time in 6 years, do not plan on buying 10 new Rod and Reel combos this summer.
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i use the same rods, but I match them with Diawa lc27's, great combo.
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Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Originally written by Rob Stratton on 2004-02-12 1:22 PM
Dan,
i use the same rods, but I match them with Diawa lc27's, great combo.
Rob
Rob.
One of the features I must have on any reel being used on my charters, is that you must be able to "Lock it up". That is, tighten the drag to where you get no slippage at all. Looked long and hard to find ones that did. Most often at some point during the fight, I have to depend on just the reeling action itself to finally bring the fish to net. With people who often have never brought in any large fish, pumping the rod or thumbing the spool for that last (glide and slide) by the fish before the net job, is something they don't understand.
Most often, I'll just say "keep the rod tip high" and "keep reeling until the fish is in the net".
Also love the short 7 footers. With my canopy always on, the clients hit the top less often. And putting the rods away is a lot easier when the telescoping rods are a foot and a half shorter when collapsed.
Edited by walleye express 2/12/2004 2:06 PM
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| Capt Dan,
I use the P&K rods but in the 8'6" model. Great trolling rod for the money-IMO. I haven't used the BPS LC reels but the price on them sure is attractive. I use both the Diawa SG27LCA and the 47 and Okumas Convectors in the 15,20, and 30 size. It sounds like you have given them a workout and they have held up. A couple of questions about the BPS Lcs:
Are they ergonomic i.e. do they fit your hand? That's one of the reason I like the smaller reels for boards and longlines is they are just more comfortable to use.
Are the line counter reset buttons located where they don't get bumped often? I like the Diawas the best on that feature alone.
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Location: Waukesha Wisconsin | Dan,
I found the BP Gold Cup LC Reels to be too heavy for my tastes. Other than that they seem to hold up well. |
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Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Originally written by Toolman on 2004-02-12 5:05 PM
Capt Dan,
I use the P&K rods but in the 8'6" model. Great trolling rod for the money-IMO. I haven't used the BPS LC reels but the price on them sure is attractive. I use both the Diawa SG27LCA and the 47 and Okumas Convectors in the 15,20, and 30 size. It sounds like you have given them a workout and they have held up. A couple of questions about the BPS Lcs:
Are they ergonomic i.e. do they fit your hand? That's one of the reason I like the smaller reels for boards and longlines is they are just more comfortable to use.
Are the line counter reset buttons located where they don't get bumped often? I like the Diawas the best on that feature alone.
Thanks,
Tim
Toolman.
For one I have big hands. But even with that said, they have a good feel and have functioned well in the hands of the many kids I have aboard each season. They will hold a lot more 10# test than I'll ever use or need on the bay, but I filled half the spool with planner board line. Only took about 25 feet on each spool. Tied in with a blood knot and ended up with about 250 yards of 10# Big Game Supreme on each reel.
The reset buttons are very functional and have to be directly depressed with more than casual pressure to be reset. Also love the very loud clicker feature when fishing at night. For the price and the features of the combo, they are very worthwild.
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Location: Rhinelander | What is the spool capacity on the largest linecounter they have? I need a couple for Salmon this summer. |
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Location: Springfield, MO | Steve/Tim, I work at Bass Pro.
This year we added a second LC model, a 2000 Series, specifically for walleye/striper trolling. Line cap. on the original 4000 is 280 yds. of 20# test; line cap. on the 2000 is 270 yds. of 14# test.
I bought them (4000s), use them, like them and think they're comparable to my partner's SG47LC's. Been fishing them for 2 years, and no problems yet. They balance well with the P&K rods. The counter is located topside/left and has an angled window for easier viewing; you'd need to have an awfully large hand for it to get in the way. Good drag system.
Yes, I'm probably biased but they've been very good to me. Hope this helps.
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Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Originally written by powerdive on 2004-02-13 1:09 PM
Steve/Tim, I work at Bass Pro.
This year we added a second LC model, a 2000 Series, specifically for walleye/striper trolling. Line cap. on the original 4000 is 280 yds. of 20# test; line cap. on the 2000 is 270 yds. of 14# test.
I bought them (4000s), use them, like them and think they're comparable to my partner's SG47LC's. Been fishing them for 2 years, and no problems yet. They balance well with the P&K rods. The counter is located topside/left and has an angled window for easier viewing; you'd need to have an awfully large hand for it to get in the way. Good drag system.
Yes, I'm probably biased but they've been very good to me. Hope this helps.
Mike at BPS
Ya, What he said...... And I don't work for BPS and don't play a BPS salesperson on TV. 
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Location: Springfield, MO | Sorry, don't mean to sound like a salesman. I'm here to learn, but if I can help with something like that, just holler. (But not on weekends; down here we fish soft-water walleyes all year round!!! Gave away my ice gear when I left Wisconsin...)
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Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Mike.
Smiley faces means I'm kidding. If a man who sells the stuff cant chime in, it would be a sorry walleye board.
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Location: Rhinelander | express is right, would be a sad thing if we couldn't discuss the equipment we all use, including how much it costs and where it can be found.
That's part of the information the boards are good at getting out there.
behr,
I am pretty sure no one HAS to fish competitively, we simply CHOOSE to. I find the competition a rush, enjoy talking to the other competitors, and rarely win. In fact, I only end up in the money once in awhile, so I certainly am not fishing tournaments 'for the money'.
express,
Thanks for the thread, I now know what my new Salmon and Muskie trolling reels are going to be this summer!
powerdrive,
Thanks for the info, and for reminding me it's nice and warm down there. It's 12 degrees and windy here right now.  Hope thie fish hit well for you this weekend! |
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