BPS PQD10HA Baitcast Reel Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: BPS

Table of Contents

Reel Speciﬁcations
Features and Operations Instructions
Bass Pro Shops® and Cabela’s® Fishing Reels: Limited Warranty
Reel Care and Lubrication
Documents / Resources

BAITCAST REEL
PQD10HA, PQD10HLA, PQD10SHA,
PQD10SHLA, PQD10SA

Congratulations on your purchase of a Pro Qualiﬁer® Baitcast Reel! This reel is manufactured with the highest-quality components and has been extensively tested to ensure that your day on the water is more productive. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the integrated performance-enhancing features of this reel before use. This will help you to optimize the reel’s settings and further increase your ﬁshing success. We wish you the best of luck in your future angling adventures!

Reel Speciﬁcations

Model| Bearings| Weight
(oz.)| Max
Drag (lbs.)| Line Capacity
mono/braid (lb./yds.)| IPT| Gear
Ratio
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
PQD10HA| 7 (6+1)| 7.3| 10| 10/135, 12/120, 14/95| 28″| 6.8:1
| | | | 30/155, 50/100, 65/75| |
PQD10HLA| 7 (6+1)| 7.3| 10| 10/135, 12/120, 14/95| 28″| 6.8:1
| | | | 30/155, 50/100, 65/75| |
PQD10SHA| 7 (6+1)| 7.3| 10| 10/135, 12/120, 14/95| 31″| 7.5:1
| | | | 30/155, 50/100, 65/75| |
PQD10SHLA| 7 (6+1)| 7.3| 10| 10/135, 12/120, 14/95| 31″| 7.5:1
| | | | 30/155, 50/100, 65/75| |
PQD10SA| 7 (6+1)| 7.3| 10| 10/135, 12/120, 14/95| 23″| 5.6:1

7-bearing system
Powerlock instant anti-reverse
Dual Braking System
Double-anodized aluminum spool
1-piece aluminum frame
Titanium nitride-coated line guide

Features and Operations Instructions

Adjustable Dual Braking System™
Your reel is equipped with a Dual Braking System. It uses both a centrifugal brake system as well as an externally adjustable magnetic brake system. The braking system is used to help control backlash during a cast. If you remove the palming sideplate, you’ll see a ﬂat disk attached to the spool assembly. 6 brake shoes within a ﬂat disk attached to the spool assembly function as a centrifugal brake. The brake is in the disengaged (off) position when the brake shoes are locked in place and cannot move when the spool spins. When the brake shoes are in the engaged (on) position, they are free to slide out toward the spool ring, which causes friction. The friction helps slow down the spool’s rotation, which helps reduce potential backlash. It is best to start with 2 shoes in the on position that are opposite one another. You can also control the rotation of the spool by applying magnetic force to the spool with the dial located on the outside of the palming sideplate.
Cast-Control Knob
The cast-control knob is located on the handle side under the star drag. Its purpose is to apply continuous friction to the end of the spool shaft, assisting the braking system in maintaining the correct spool speed. This helps to prevent backlashes. To set the cast control, tie on your lure and reel it to the tip of the rod.
Tighten the knob until it feels snug. Push the thumb bar. Your lure should not move.
Hold the rod at a 2 o’clock position and slowly turn the knob counterclockwise until the lure starts to fall. Let the lure hit the ground and watch the spool. The spool should not spin more than 1 revolution after the lure hits the ground. If it spins more than 1 revolution, tighten the cast-control knob and repeat the procedure. If the spool does not spin after the lure hits the ground, the cast control is set too tight.
Loosen the knob and repeat the procedure.
Powerlock™
Instant Anti-Reverse
Your reel is equipped with our Powerlock instant anti-reverse system. This is a special type of bearing that allows the handle to only turn forward. There is no play in the handle so you have complete control during the retrieve and no loose feeling, which is important during stop-and-go retrieves.
Star Drag
Your reel has a powerful star drag for ﬁghting stronger, faster ﬁsh. The drag washers provide a smooth, even ﬂow of line when a ﬁsh surges to prevent the line from breaking. Even when wet, these washers won’t slip or grab. The star drag is the star-shaped wheel located behind the reel handle. To adjust, simply turn forward to increase drag or turn backward to decrease the amount of drag. To properly set the drag, you will need a spring scale. Your drag should be set at 25% of the test rating of your line. Tie a loop in the end of your main line. Run it through the guides of your rod and attach it to the hook on the scale. Pull the scale until it registers 25% of the line rating. If you are using a 10-lb. test,. test, then you should set your drag to start slipping at 2.5 lbs.
Machined–Aluminum Handle
Your reel comes equipped with an exceptionally strong machined-aluminum handle for peak durability. It has been anodized to prevent corrosion.
Titanium Nitride-Coated Line Guide
The line guide has been ﬁtted with a low-friction titanium nitride-coated ring.
This helps to minimize line abrasion.

Bass Pro Shops® and Cabela’s® Fishing Reels: Limited Warranty

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s will repair or replace (at our discretion) any Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s reel which proves to be defective in workmanship or materials within 1 year from the original date of purchase. You must save your dated sales receipt for warranty validation. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
For reels purchased through our catalogs or Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s online:

For reel replacement only: Return your reel postage prepaid with your dated sales receipt to the Return Center address listed on your receipt.
For reel repair only: Return your reel postage prepaid with a copy of your dated sales receipt as proof of purchase and warranty validation to the Outdoor World Rod & Reel Repair® address below.
For reels purchased through Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s retail locations:
For reel replacement only: Return your reel (postage prepaid if sending by mail) along with your dated sales receipt to the store from which it was purchased.
For reel repair only: Return your reel postage prepaid with a copy of your dated sales receipt as proof of purchase and warranty validation to the Outdoor orld Rod & Reel Repair address below.

Outdoor World Rod & Reel Repair, 2300 E. Turner, Suite M, Springﬁeld, MO 65803
This warranty does not cover lost parts, malfunctions, or damage due to abuse, accidents, or normal wear. Failure to clean, lubricate, and provide reasonable and necessary maintenance will void the warranty. Repairs needed to your reel due to abnormal use or modiﬁcation, or after warranty expiration, are available for a reasonable charge from Outdoor World Rod & Reel Repair, providing the reel is returned postage paid.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, there are no warranties or conditions, expressed or implied, other than those expressly set out herein. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for an amount greater than the actual purchase price of the product nor for any special, incidental, or consequential damages suffered or incurred in connection with the product and Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s does not assume, and does not authorize any person to assume for it, any obligation or liability other than those expressly set out herein.

Reel Care and Lubrication

Your new reel is designed to provide years of dependable service. But like any other precision machine, periodic cleaning and maintenance is required for continued peak performance.
Reels made today require both a lightweight oil and grease. Oil and grease should be used sparingly; too much can have a negative impact on reel performance.
There are lightweight oils and greases made speciﬁcally for ﬁshing reels that can be found at basspro.com and cabelas.com
As a rule of thumb, oils should be used to lubricate any moving part on the reel, e.g., ball bearings, bushings, handle joints, bail springs, etc. Grease should be used to lubricate the main drive gear and pinion gear.
We do not recommend using any multipurpose oils. Many of these oils have properties that will attract dirt and dust to the internal parts. This may cause excessive wear and reduce the life of the reel.
After each trip, the reel should be checked for dirt or sand. If it has been exposed to saltwater, the spool should be removed and the entire reel rinsed in freshwater.
Dry with a soft cloth and lubricate the reel as described above.

PQD10SA, PQD10HA, PQD10SHA

BPS PQD10HA Baitcast Reel - Diagram 2

PRO QUALIFIER BAITCAST REEL:
NO. PART NAME

1 FRAME	31 CAM PLATE	61 ONE-WAY CLUTCH
2 CLUTCH-BAR PLATE (A)	32 CAM-PLATE SCREW (A) ×2	62 RIGHT-SIDE COVER SCREW
(A) ×2	90 SPOOL ASSEMBLY (INCL 1B/B)
3 CLUTCH-BAR PLATE (B)	33 CAM-PLATE SCREW (B)	63 RIGHT-SIDE COVER SCREW (B)