We wanted to thank you for making our Extreme Baitcaster one of the world's top-selling reels. And the best way we could think of was to add more features without raising the price! It's still our most versatile reel series, with 6 separate performance versions plus 3 left-hand models--9 great baitcasters to cover all your needs. But now every single model sports a 7-bearing system that incorporates top-quality Japanese stainless steel ball bearings in key locations, plus a one-way roller bearing for the PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse. These are our smoothest Extremes ever, virtually effortless on the retrieve and perfectly silent all around; we think that, like Stacey King, you'll find them a pleasure to use. And from the moment the fight is on, we know you'll appreciate the raw, "persuasive" power of our Drag System which gives ground only if you want it to. This advanced system stacks 6 stainless steel and Teflon®-coated glass discs to provide up to 10 lbs. of smooth drag pressure--that's way more drag range than most comparable reels! But the quality doesn't stop there: every Extreme is built on a solid 1-piece aluminum frame with free-floating machined aluminum spool and titanium nitride line guide. And the advanced Inertial Transfer Brake dual system uses both centrifugal and magnetic brakes to feather each cast perfectly. The focus is on performance, and we believe every Extreme Baitcaster represents an exceptional value. Versions available include: Super High Speed 7.1:1, High Speed 6.4:1, and Standard 5.4:1 retrieve all available in both right and left- hand models. Flipping includes flipping switch, 6.4:1 and is ideal for flipping/pitching for bass AND bottom bouncing for walleye. Wide Spool has increased capacity, 6.4:1 and is great for heavier line/larger baits. Lite has a smaller frame, 6.3:1, and is for smaller bait/finesse situations.
Average Customer Rating:
4.1 out of 5
Rating Snapshot
Rating Snapshot
(135 reviews)
5 stars
83
4 stars
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3 stars
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106 of 135 (79%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great reel,
January 5, 2009
By nashstratosfrom nashville tn
"I first bought one of these reels about 3 years ago after buying a pro qualifier,and now I own several, and fixin to buy another..The extreme reels are tough and durable, I have not done anything to these reels except oil them about twice a year, and they go through alot of use. I would not give $5 for another pro qualifier.. GREAT reel bps"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 2 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
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Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great reel for the money,
January 5, 2009
By kvdfanfrom Springfield MO
"I bought this reel last march the only problem i had was that the origional handle had broken on it but i put a replacement handle on it and works fine."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 3 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
GREAT BUY!,
December 24, 2008
By jlmjimmyfrom los angeles, cali
"This reel is durable, reels smooth, casts amazing, and is low price. One of my friends got me in to this and than God he did. He has had three of these for i think about two years now and no problems. He hasnt oiled once, and takes them out ocean fishing. he just rinses them off with a hose. I have had mine for a couple days and looks good. its winter but i just flip it around the lake for fun."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 4 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excellent,
December 17, 2008
By Johnson
"I bought the Bass Pro Shope Extreme baitcasting rod and reel combo and i love it. It was the first baitcaster that i had ever owned and i am completely satisfied. Although i birdnested it many times when i first used it, after a good day of fishing and practice i didnt have any more problems. I would recommend this reel to anyone It casts and reels very smooth and i have caught hundreds of fish on it. EXCELLENT REEL!!!!!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 5 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
This reel is really good,
December 15, 2008
By bassfishasmuchasucanfrom michigan
"I used this reel all summer and really like it. It even handled several pike I caught this summer bass fishing. It makes nice casts even with 17lb. line"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 6 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great reels!,
November 30, 2008
By Johnniefrom Jacksonville. Fl
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Beats working!
"I have 9 Extreme reels & have used them for 5 yrs & am replacing them with the same. I have worn them out under extreme conditions, having fished at least 3 days a week! Extreme reels are a bargain!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 7 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Dont even consider it!,
November 24, 2008
By Crankinstyn182from Cedar City Tennesee
"I Have Purchased 2 of these reels and have returned both of them! The first one something broke internally and the second I believe actually scared fish away with all the noise it made-no matter how much i oiled or greased it it would not stop squeling! Not to mention the fact that it doesnt cast worth a flip! I have spent the majority of a day fishing messing with these reels,and when they take away from actually fishing they arent worth having.I have owned several different brands of reels and from what ive seen Quantum and Shimano are the only two reel manufacturers."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
3
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
No
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Review 8 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
ENJOY THE EASE,
November 7, 2008
By BASSPROWANTABEfrom JACKSONVILLE FL
"Got the flipping model around 8 months ago. Works great!!! Will be getting three more and will only use them instead of any other ones. What makes this a good choice is the price. There might be others that cost more but with this real you get a very good real at a great price."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 9 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Reel,
November 5, 2008
By SanAntonioChuckfrom Texas
"I have the 05 and 10 models of this reel and use them each week for 8-12 hours of active bass fishing. They both provide trouble free service and can really take a workout. I fish clear water lakes and these reels deliver the cast distance I need to prevent spooking big bass. After two years, the reels are operating flawlessly. Buy one and you will soon have several."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 10 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
ETX10SLD,
October 28, 2008
By BaitMonkeyfrom Denver Colorado
"Spend a few bucks more and get a Shimano! I took mine back after only one trip! The cast control knob was very hard to turn and the braking system just didn't seem to work!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 11 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
never let me down,
October 20, 2008
By fishalmosteverydayfrom michigan
"I used this reel all season with out any problems. I made sure it was always lubed with quantum hot sauce and it never let me down. Its not the best reel money can but, but for the price its good reel."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 12 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
going to get more,
October 20, 2008
By wrb1958from stanford ky
"i have 4 of these reels and i am going to buy more i have never had a problem with any of them i have the left hand models that i use without a problem .i have the high speed ones and the 5.4 that i crank with i would tell anyone, i dont have a problem and the should give them a try"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 13 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
One For The Young'uns,
September 26, 2008
By ebarcikfrom Virginia
"Seems to be very prone to backlashes. I've been able to set up all my other reels with no problem except for this one and the bionic. I'll probably save this one for my son for when he gets old enough to go out on the water with me. Kids can usually dumb stuff down for us and make things work properly."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 14 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Extreme,
September 2, 2008
By sp1535
"Awesome reel. So smooth. Put it on bionic blade rod, best setup i own. Going to get another one. Great price for such a good reel."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 15 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
plastic,
August 18, 2008
By trentfishfrom lakemary, fl
"it broke on a 1lb bass instant anti reverse broke and drag slipped, bps had a great customer service gave me a gift card gunna get curado E, plan to buy alot from bps great store no so great reel tho"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 16 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Extreme Excellence!,
August 15, 2008
By Angler88from South Florida
"WOW! I don't know where to start. Well, I'll start like this... The BassPro Shops 'Extreme' series baitcast reel is probably THE best value for the cost/performance ratio in the Bass Anglers Industry,PERIOD! I have been a Bass Angler all my life. From the banks until I recently purchased an 18ft. Bass boat, and in the beginning, I fished both spinning, and baitcast reels, but now use only low profile baitcast reels. I have a few spinning outfits, but rarely use them. I take apart, clean, and lube ALL my reels, sometimes just to see what makes them tick, and own 15-20 at any given time. So, I consider myself very knowledgeable when it comes to these reels. Well, the BPS 'Extreme' series reels utilize cutting edge technology, employing some of the best components available. This reel has features, and controls I only wish some of my $200 & up reels had! Like THREE different braking/anti backlash controls..cintrifugal, magnetic, and mechanical! This is unheard of in a $79.00 reel! Super low profile design fits into the palm of any angler's hand like a glove. Unbelievable casting distance and accuracy, regardless of line type. And the gorgeous 'British Racing Green' color makes it a perfect match for the 'Extreme' rod series casting rods! I put mine on a 7ft. telescopic split handle (stretches to almost 8ft.!) and I can launch a 1/2oz. dressed weedless jig easily 100 feet, with NO fear of backlash! I have the high speed model. I can tell you, this reel is a fine combination of features taken from 2 or 3 other BPS model reels, and packed into a money saving, benefit loaded bait caster. I bought a Diawa Pro Caster today, put it on a rod, and didn't even have to spool it up, when I realized I should have bought myself another model of this reel. Well, tomorrow, the Diawa goes back, and I'm getting another 'Extreme' reel! I'm going to get the slowest speed model and use it for Crankin' med.-deep diving 'XPS' series crank baits! I'm SURE you'll enjoy yours as much as I do mine! I don't get paid to try so many different reels/rods (that would be GREAT!) but I just do it to help fellow angler's save time, money, and frustration on more expensive, lower quality products."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 17 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
A good reel for beginner,
August 10, 2008
By BassKing67from guthrie ok
"This was really my first baitcaster i got with a gift card my sister had sent so I thought it was cheep enuff and I wasn't sure about baitcasters to begin with, I had used a few and it had always turned out bad for me, But it has been a nice reel for me to learn on and I really like to use it and I'm not scared to cast with a baitcaster any more. I keep heavy line on and it works great"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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