Bass Pro Shops® Nitro Tournament Z Low-Profile Baitcast Reels
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- 1-piece aluminum frame
- Double-anodized forged aluminum spool
- Recurve aluminum star drag
- 9+1 bearing system
- Recurve aluminum handle
The Nitro Z’s drag system incorporates three carbon-Teflon and three stainless steel washers. Additional features include an RTB braking system with one control dial; an oval-type, titanium nitride coated zirconia line guide; a soft molded rubber handle; an oversized aluminum tension knob; and a rubber padded thumb bar.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Upfive Awesome reel
This reel is an awesome buy. It is so smooth casting and reeling.. It has brought in some nice size smallies with ease. It actually is better than my pro qualifiers. So you do the math. :)
May 12, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by 1948woodman Great Deal
I used this reel five days in a row in Florida fishing for Speckled Trout. It preformed flawlessly. Never
backlashed. I wish I had bought 2 of these reels. I am afraid they are all gone and I have lost my contact email to get another one. You will not be disappointed in this reel
May 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by DWClark NITRO TOURNAMENT FISHING REEL
I HAVE ONLY USED THE REELS FOR A SHORT TIME. BUT HAVE GREATLY ENJOYED THE. SMOOTH CAST AND REEL.
May 8, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by bassin2013 Nice reel
Very nice reel for the money.Very smooth and quite reel.Going to buy couple more later on.
May 8, 2013
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I have 2 of these reels and I think they are great reels for the money. I am thinking of getting a new combo and I am curious about the make up of the bearings and the materials the gearing is constructed from.Can any one tell me?
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BEARINGS ARE NETTLE BEARINGS. GEARS ARE TITANIM.
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most if not all of the 9 bearings are stainless steel double annodized according to the faq sheet; not sure the gears were mentioned unless I just missed it.A:
You should be able to take the side plate off and check for yourself. I have several BPS reels and they all have good ball bearings. There is SOME plastic inside such as some of the gearing but never have had any problems with them.Details:
Is the level Wind synchronized?Answers
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No .It stays in place when you disengage the reel to cast.A:
With the narrow spool it doesn't need to be in my opinion. It cast very well and have had no problems with mono, braid, or floro!A:
Yes and very smoothQ:
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Compare this reel to the Enigma reel? Specifically for the A-rig and other large baits if possible
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For me, I like a little heaver and faster reel. But it would work for small lighi A-rigs.A:
This is not a comparison to the Enigma, but my opinion on the reel"s ability to handle the Alabama rig. The reel will handle the A-rig if combined with an adequate rod. However, if I were to throw an A-rig all day I would go with a reel with a lower gear ratio. Casting an A-rig is like casting a small tire not very aerodynamic and kind of awkward.A:
um i don't know alot about the enigma but i have heard it if a good reel and it is quiet and it is very easy to throw. on the other hand i had a skeet Reese reel and i had the worst of luck with both mine and it is very loud and my reel handle became loose a ton of times so i just returned them both and got myself a pro qualifier but for big baits i would suggest a quantum escalade It is great for throwing big baitsAnswers
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For bull Reds I think you would need. Larger line capacity. I wouldn't be afraid to tackle trout or reds up to about 10-15lbs. Just rinse it good and keep it lubed!A:
I would not. It is a freshwater reel.A:
My only concern would be line capacity and drag force. You will spend big dollars on a reel to fix this problem. For the money you cannot go wrong. Fishaholicnorcal
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I love this reel but, I only use mine for fresh water applications. I keep a couple of saltwater spec'ed spinning combos for reds and specs. I would not use this for salt water.
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The Bass Pro Shops® Nitro Tournament Z Low-Profile Baitcast Reels is not recommended for use in Saltwater.Answers
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Hi neighbor wish I had some good news for you but it only comes in right handed model and they have been on backorder forever.A:
yes you can
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No, unfortunately this reel only comes in right hand.Answers
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Any reel oil will work. BPS sells different brands, take your pick.A:
I used quantum hot sauce oil and grease and put those on as soon as i got it and it seems to be working well
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We recommend you use Bass Pro Shops® Premium Reel Oil, 38-427-192-00, for this reel.Details:
Most baitcasters I've ever used could only throw a heavy bait.Answers
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I haven't tried yet but it seems to me it would depend on the size line and jighead and plastic you are using.I think it would be OK with like a 6 or 8# line, a 3/16th or more jighead and like a 7" worm.
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I have had no problems throwing weightless worms with it.A:
I have one reel on a Skeet Rease 7ft sinko / frog rod and have had very little trouble once the free spool is set.A:
Not easy, but doable. Put the setting on 3 and set the tension knob to where the worm will drop and hit the water without running out extra line on the spool. Make a trial cast. Do not expect much distance. Put the setting on 2 and try again keep doing this until you get to 1. You will eventually find an adjustment between 1 and 3 along with decreasing the tension knob that will give you a maximum distance. The distance will never be great and you will get the occasional over run. Best to use a spinning reel.A:
I usually use a 3/16 weight for distance but I have also fished with a weightless worm with this reel and had no problems. You obviously won't get the distance you would with a weight but I got as much distance as expected. I think a huge factor would be what rod you are using as well. I use a 7ft Skeet Reese Microguided Honeycomb series worm/fluke rod. If you are using a heavier rod, slower action, or shorter rod...then that may be why you have issues throwing a weightless worm. Could also be the reel though. Hope this helps.A:
For finesse worms i would never suggest a baitcaster that is when i use a spinning reel so i would have to say noAnswers
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I think it's better. You can set the resistance on the right side of the reel and then select the number of breaks you want to activate according to wind Ect. I set mine on 2 for flipping and depending on wind either 3 or 4 for casting.
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The RTB Braking System, ( Radial Tuned Braking), combines with the infinite anti-reverse for long smooth casts without backlashes. This new system is a combination of braking shoes that are activated by the dial on the palm side of the reel. The free spool setting is just that: free spool. No braking whatsoever.The RTB has three additional settings that allow two, four or six braking shoes to be activated.
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RTB (Radial Tuned Braking) is an externally adjustable centrifugal brake system. By rotating the dial located on the palming side of the cover, you can control the number of brake shoes that are engaged by the centrifugal force that is created on each cast. When the dial is set on 0, the braking system does not allow centrifugal force to have any effect on the spool’s rotations. As the dial is turned to 2, 4, and 6, the Radial Tuned system allows 2, 4, or 6 brake shoes to create friction against the spool’s braking ring, which reduces the speed of the spool. We suggest you start with dial set at 2 when you first use your new NITRO Tournament-Z baitcast reel. As you get more comfortable with the reel, you can adjust the amount of centrifugal force you use by rotating the dial to 1 or 0.Details:
How is the braking system on this reel? It doesnt say to much, so is it similar to the DBS or is it more old school in that you pop the sideplate off and flip the pins?Answers
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It's a 6-pin centrifugal brake system. The dial is on the outside of the sideplate.A:
the breaking is absolutely terrible on this reel and it isn't a dual breaking system it only has one set of breaksA:
You can adjust the centrifugal brakes without opening it. It looks and acts a lot like Quantum's ACS
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RTB (Radial Tuned Braking) is an externally adjustable centrifugal brake system. By rotating the dial located on the palming side of the cover, you can control the number of brake shoes that are engaged by the centrifugal force that is created on each cast. When the dial is set on 0, the braking system does not allow centrifugal force to have any effect on the spool’s rotations. As the dial is turned to 2, 4, and 6, the Radial Tuned system allows 2, 4, or 6 brake shoes to create friction against the spool’s braking ring, which reduces the speed of the spool. We suggest you start with dial set at 2 when you first use your new NITRO Tournament-Z baitcast reel. As you get more comfortable with the reel, you can adjust the amount of centrifugal force you use by rotating the dial to 1 or 0.Q:
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I believe this reel is limited time only? and manufactered with the Browning line which BPS also owns, am I correct?
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Got an email from BPS last week that they are on backorder. I have one and can't find another one.A:
I'm not sure if it is limited. I did a lot of research and this appears to be the exact same reel as the Browning Citori. I asked a BPS employee and he said that the BPS reels are made exclusively by Pfluger and Browning... I bought the Nitro Tourney Z and it's an excellent reel. Can't beat it for the price.
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