Based on customer feedback found across the internet, from actual users of this product, we have given this product the following rating: 
Bass Pro Shops Extreme
With the Bass Pro Shops Extreme Baitcast Reels, you get all the tournament ready technology the big guys depend on, plus the confidence in knowing that your reel is perfectly matched to the kind of fishing you’re into. With six separate performance versions plus three left-hand models, the Extreme series easily covers the widest range of techniques and presentations. The Free Zone Braking System helps you make that perfect cast, regardless of the lure size or wind conditions! Power comes easy with the six-disc Teflon glass/stainless drag system that cranks out up to 10 lbs. of bass-busting drag pressure. All the power is handled with a smooth 7-bearing system, featuring double shielded stainless steel ball bearings and one Powerlock instant anti-reverse bearing. Every Extreme is built on a strong and durable 1-piece aluminum frame with a free-floating machined-aluminum spool and titanium-coated line guide. It's finished off with our Recurve Handle and click star drag that moves the reel’s center of gravity inward for a sleek, balanced feel when reeling in your limit.
Actual Customer Feedback:
"I bought four of these a while back (two of the lite models and two of the standard 6 to 1 models) when they were running a sale. I usually like Quantum baitcasters the best, but I think these are a great value for the money. A little harder to dial the casting brakes in than on my Quantums, but otherwise a good performing, solid reel. Last summer I was wading in the weeds in a shallow lake using an Extreme Lite loaded with 8 lb mono and caught a nice 12 lb bass. I'm sure glad the drag was as smooth as it is, because I had to chase that bass the clumps of weeds for a bit, before I caught up to her. A bad drag certainly would have endangered 8 lb line in a situation like this. So I can thank my Extreme for helping me to bag my biggest bass that I've caught so far."
Portion of actual user review from basspro.com
"I love ths reel...I've had this reel since July 2009, I use it at least 3 times a week. No problems at all. Very smooth and easy to use. I have the 7.1:1 ratio, great for all kinds of baits.Where I fish I have small strike zones, I like the fast retieve to recast again as much as possible."
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"I own 8 of these reels, the problem is that I have had to return almost everyone of of them at some point. I even had to retrun a return. I used to love them and recommend them, not anymore. I continue to have problems with their casting, normally no distance, and back lashes for no reason. I see they have changed the entire high speed mechanism once again. Even some of the new ones have problems."
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"I bought one of these reels from the Oklahoma store. It felt realy smooth and it wasnt as expensive as my J.M. Signature Series. I used it twice and on my third outing it started to grind the gears. When i would start to reel the spool release would not come back up all the way. Im also not a big fan of the braking system, backlash hapens with this reel. I called the Springfield store and they told me i could send it in for a replacement, but i just figured what the heck its not broke. Maybe I got a bad one"
Portion of actual user review from basspro.com
Our research on the Bass Pro Shops Extreme Suggests:
According to the general online consensus, where our research is based on unbiased customer comments and user feedback, this is a good reel and good value for the money. There were some negative comments about this reel, but not enough to give it an overall negative rating.