Very cool interview.

USA-RET wrote:Nice. I do like the looks of the new over the old for sure.

X2. Looks much better.

Tokugawa wrote:Besides, the BPS Carbonlite is the same weight and design as the new Premier (sans braking system and a few less lbs on the drag)...for a lot less.

Kind of underwhelming, isn't it? A friend of mine called this one when the JM carbonlite came out.

Most polarizing reel from ICAST 2011, soon to be the most polarizing review from TT ...

Great review, Cal. Glad to finally get some further insight into this reel. Now all that's left is to wait for everyone else to read it, and watch the show ....

Man, make one mistake in all these years, and they just jump all over you, huh Cal? :lol: Another great installment in the Tackle Doctor series from A. Mart. You used to be able to find tungsten weights with inserts, but they're much more scarce now, and the ones you could find were usually sub-par,...

Wow. I'll leave it at that.

USA-RET wrote:Great review Paul

x2. Keep up the good work.

spw wrote:How does it compare with the Stradic CI4?

Not as light, but a more solid, connected feeling reel. A bit smoother, and more refined. As for how it feels when a fish is on, I cannot comment, but in hand, it does feel like a better reel.

Stradic: one of the best inshore workhorse reels ever, period.

I'd like to get a look at the full line up...sadly, we have no Phenix dealers in my neck of the woods....

Always been a fan of St. Croix's sticks. This just kind of validates my affection.

definitely a fair review that takes into consideration the price point. Personally, this is one of the few times I would have to say "I would rather have a bass pro reel than that shimano". The flex under load of the graphite frame just rubs me the wrong way...even at $90...