So I got a coupon offer from quantum for 40% off any reel and 50% off any rod. I need a 7'2" - 7'6" Heavy action rod to use as a swimbait/frog/flipping rod and reel combo.(A 7'6" H x-fast action Exo will only run me $89 so I pretty much have to do it.) I'm partial to Powell rods and don't have any experience with the Quantum Exo or Smoke rods. I assume the Exo is a better rod because it's more expensive? Does anyone have experience with either the smokes or Exo rods such as how fast the tips are, sensitivity, accurate power rating?
I will also be getting a new reel and I don't know what to get Smoke/Exo. I own a smoke 151Hpt and like it but kinda wanna try an exo. However, they only have the exo100 series in stock for lefties. Is the spool capacity the only difference between the Exo 300,200,and 100 series?