BPS Extreme
BPS Extreme
I know many (most) BPS rods have a stigma on TT but I have a question. I am looking for a cheaper 7' or greater rod to throw frogs, dd22 cranks (if need be), and bigger jigs/creatures into cover. I have either my Revo STX (gen 2) or my BPS Pro Qualifier to match to the rod. How are the Extreme series of rods? They are on sale for $69.99 right now and they make a 7'6" MH. Should I go with something shorter or should I get a telescopic rod? I have $50 in BPS bucks so that rod came to mind. How are the Carbonlites? Also, any other suggestion for a rod between 7"-7"6" in a MH or H that would suit jigs, frogs in pads, and bigger cranks in a pinch. I would like to keep the price under $125 or so if possible. Thank you.
Re: BPS Extreme
I have a bps extreme ext70MHT med hvy 3/8-1 1/2 oz hm54 graphite . Bought about 10 years ago for $25 used.
I have done everything with it. The action is slower than my loomis mbr 843glx .the rod I have has plenty of backbone to drive a double frog hook with braid. I have lobed osprey tallon and dd22 you name it awesome spinnerbait topwater traps etc. I think the lower module graphite makes the rod the most versatile I have used for bass. I am not familiar with bps current models though.
I have done everything with it. The action is slower than my loomis mbr 843glx .the rod I have has plenty of backbone to drive a double frog hook with braid. I have lobed osprey tallon and dd22 you name it awesome spinnerbait topwater traps etc. I think the lower module graphite makes the rod the most versatile I have used for bass. I am not familiar with bps current models though.
Re: BPS Extreme
The medium heavy 7' 6" carbonlite is a very deep cranking rod - light and crisp. It's a solid caster and works well from 3/8 (I like 1/2 minimum) up to a solid 1 ounce load. I've had one now for 2 years - no problems and quite dependable.
Joe C.
Joe C.
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Re: BPS Extreme
Long story short, the Extreme rods work great. Get the longer rod, and don't be put off by the telescopic rod. I have one that's held up fine over the years.
BPS buys in volume from the same manufs. that make most of the other rod brands, so they get a good price on their rods. They can't afford to sell crap, and I have had the same BPS rod as Joe C. for years, and all it does is catch fish.
I recently went looking for a backup for my 8+year old Stacy King ML 7' cranking rod, and found the same model on sale at BPS for $79, so I bought two. I was surprised. The newer rods have an even softer tip, and cast lighter stuff, than the original, and are lighter, too.
BPS buys in volume from the same manufs. that make most of the other rod brands, so they get a good price on their rods. They can't afford to sell crap, and I have had the same BPS rod as Joe C. for years, and all it does is catch fish.
I recently went looking for a backup for my 8+year old Stacy King ML 7' cranking rod, and found the same model on sale at BPS for $79, so I bought two. I was surprised. The newer rods have an even softer tip, and cast lighter stuff, than the original, and are lighter, too.