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Bass Pro Shops® CarbonLite™ Baitcast Reel
- One of the lightest baitcasters available
- Recurve handle is made of carbon fiber
- 1-piece frame is high-end aluminum
- Sideplates are premier graphite
- 7-bearing system with Powerlock instant anti-reverse
- Adjustable Dual Braking System
- Advanced heat- and corrosion-resistant Rulon drag
- One of the lightest baitcasters available
- Recurve handle is made of carbon fiber
- 1-piece frame is high-end aluminum
- Sideplates are premier graphite
- 7-bearing system with Powerlock instant anti-reverse
- Adjustable Dual Braking System
- Advanced heat- and corrosion-resistant Rulon drag
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is this reel small enough to be comfortable to palm?
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VERY... Unless you have child sized hands... Which for a grown man, I do, and love this reel...Details:
Ho do you open the left side of the reel to set up the six pin braking system?Answers
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Pull the release pin, then twist the sideplate clockwise.Images for this Answer
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You will want to match up the rating on your reel with a rod of similar rating (line weight capacity , lure weight capacity). I have a Carbonlite matched with a Bionic Blade, 7', MH, Fast Action, and it works really well for me.Answers
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New 2012 model has almost double the drag... which btw is also much smooth at srtike... and most importantly it is over an ounce lighter... I don't like the newest version of the DBS but it works just as well as the old.
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The two reels are very comparable functionally, however, the new carbonlite is even lighter (and just as strong thanks to the carbon fiber technology of the reel's side plates and housing). The subtraction of weight on the newer model means even less fatigue, which is great for someone who may be pitching a jig all day.Details:
How do you set the six pin brake system?Answers
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there is a barn on the top of you reel push it out and that brings you into the six pin brakes
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The brake pins control your centrifugal braking. When the brake pins are engaged, they will rub on a brass ring to help slow the spool. The more brake pins that come into contact with the brass ring, the more the spool will be slowed. To disengage a brake pin, push it in towards the center until it locks in place. When the brake pins locks in place, it will no longer be able to contact the brass ring. To engage a brake pin, push it towards the outer edge of the spool.Images for this Answer
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Im relatively new to baitcasters, but I do own an Abu Garcia Black Max Reel. Im interested in purchasing either the Carbonlite or Pro Qualifier reel from BPS, but im torn between the two. Which would be the better choice for someone who doesnt have alot of experience with a baitcaster?Answers
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i have both reels and they are close i would say that the pro qulafier is a little bit better because it seems more durblae but does not cast as far but ether ones still good
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I would choose which ever reel you can get the best deal on. They are both fine reels and a big step up from your black max in terms of performance. The carbonlite has some stronger materials and is lighter than the Pro qualifier. That being said, the Pro qualifier is not lacking in terms quality of its build materials. Again... Id go for whichever I could get for less at the time, but you will be happy with either one. Good luck!Details:
The person has a fin-nor rod, could this reel be attached to a fin-nor rod? Thanks in advance for any help!Answers
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Don't get this for someone who isn't serious about fishing A baitcaster is great, but they take practice.
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As far as I know, Fin-Nor only makes HEAVY salt-water equipment, which is just about as far from this reel (very light and made for freshwater) as you can get. The Carbonlite could probably be attached, but it would be a total mismatch,><(((°>
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It would be a fantastic gift and could be matched up with most baitcasting rods but I matched mine up with the Carbonlite Rod because the combination is very light when you are fishing all day. I will be getting another one soon.Details:
WHEN YOU PRESS THE SPOOL RELEASE AND LET GO WILL IT STOP LETTING OUT LINEAnswers
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No. It will continue to let out line until you re-engage the spool by turning the cranking handle. If you want a reel that will let out line only when the thumb bar is depressed, then you need one with a flipping switch.A:
Yes, but you may have to experiment with the magnetic cast control knob to get the setting you want just like every other baitcaster on the market, even the most expensive ones.A:
No, you are looking for something like a Shimano Castic. I know Daiwa has a new and improved twitchin bar reel that does this as well as I am sure do many others.Answers
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NO!... And they call it a flipping switch these days... Shimano refers to it as "SFS W/InstageII Thumb Bar"A:
No, but it pitches great.Details:
There's a lot of reel oil and reel grease products to choose from. Which one works best or does it really matter?Answers
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This is a bit like asking what's the best car. Everybody will have an opinion. LOLMy favorite oil is Quantum's Hot Sauce for an excellent balance between performance and protection. As a general rule, the thinner the oil, the more free-spinning the spool will be (and the more distance you'll get), while thicker stuff will last longer so you won't have to apply it so often.
Grease selection isn't critical and any reel manufacturer's will do the job nicely.
DO NOT try to save a few pennies by getting lubricants that are not made specifically for fishing reels.
Use oil for fast-moving parts like bearings, and grease for parts that move more slowly like gears.
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It does matter,if you lube often, a thinner oil will alow you to cast further, but if you only lube once or twice a year a thin oil may dry out on hot days and such, so you'll want to use a heavier viscocity type oil. The folks at BPS should be able to direct you if you are asking for thinner or thicker oil.
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Ardent makes quality oil and grease. Quantum Hot Sauce is good too, but costs more. Ardent oil is thicker, lasts longer on spool shaft. Hot Sauce is thinner, spins spool faster, needs more frequent application than Ardent oil.A:
On the gears I use small amounts of synthetic auto grease, the bearing and friction surfaces use HOT SAUCE, or my own formula of 30W 100% synthetic motor oil thinned out with WD-40, 50/50 mix. DO NOT use or add oil additives like Duralube, Prolong, VMax, etc. they contain Chlorine which will weaken any plastic components, like the side plates, bushings...
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I use Quantum Hot Sauce reel oil on most of my reels. It is a thin oil, so it will help improve with casting distance. Some of my older reels have bearings that are a little worn and work better with a thicker oil like diawa reel oil or abu garcia silicote reel oil. As far as reel grease goes, any one will work fine, but I use Quantum Hot sauce Grease. The quantum Hot sauce products do not mix well with other brands, so I would recommend degreasing first if you choose to use them.
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