Super User FishTank Posted July 21, 2014 Super User Posted July 21, 2014 Some good points here. Mechanically, Quantum has some nice design features. I see some QC issues while working on them but during normal use, most owners would probably never notice them. They aren't horrible, but the market is so competitive with so many good reels out there, I refer to Quantum as "The worst of the best". That's not a dig, just where I would rank them even though it's splitting hairs. I am curious as to what Quality Control issues you are talking about. I had a few Quantums, as stated in this thread earlier, that had issues, they went back to Quantum and later developed they same issues. I got about about a year of fishing out of them before I decided to move on to something else (anything that worked). I was always curious as to what exactly was wrong with these reels. For me, they did not cast well, the brakes did not work, they sounded like coffee grinders, and the drag was unreliable. In all the fishing I have done lately, I have seen no one with one of the Quantum reels I use to have, which includes the Quantum PT Tour Edition, PT Energy spinning reels and the PT Energy baitcaisting reels. I do however see a lot of older Shimanos, Daiwas, Abu Garcias, and few Okumas but no older Quantums.
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 The gears in the Smoke often grind and replacement has been a short term fix. Fishing them as is won't hurt anything as long as you don't find the less than buttery feel distracting. The finish has been known to blister. The most common issue I alluded to are side plates that fit excessively tight and are a bear to remove and parts that don't line up perfectly making reassembly more difficult than it should be. Like I said, these are things that the average user may never be aware of and don't necessarily affect performance or longevity. I'm splitting hairs.
FSUMF333 Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 I own a few smokes both 100's & 150's I have never had any of the problems people talk about and I rarely clean or oil/grease them. Some people must just get lemons. I use mine everyday pretty much too. 2
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 My Quantum seems to work fine. I haven't had it to long but from what I can tell its a great reel. I think most people just jump on the bandwagon without giving the brand a chance, that's the reason I decided to buy one. If most people bash something I'm most likely going to buy it to see why everyone hates it so bad, and so far, I see no reason the brand should be bashed. Mine is a Accurist PT, the older gold version that a few people have mentioned. 1
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted July 21, 2014 BassResource.com Administrator Posted July 21, 2014 People "bash" every brand, every model, every product known to mankind. Somewhere, somebody out there doesn't like "brand X" for whatever reason. There's no escaping it. So take it with a grain of salt. 2
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 People "bash" every brand, every model, every product known to mankind. Somewhere, somebody out there doesn't like "brand X" for whatever reason. There's no escaping it. So take it with a grain of salt. Most of the other brands don't get bashed as bad as Quantum, though.
LMB KING Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 People "bash" every brand, every model, every product known to mankind. Somewhere, somebody out there doesn't like "brand X" for whatever reason. There's no escaping it. So take it with a grain of salt. You're right sir, but their is such thing as ignorant people because saying that quantum sucks its like saying that kvd and bill dance sucks. I agree with demonicforrest, some people never tried a quantum in their life or haven't used a quantum in 5 years and they are saying that quantum sucks. I the other hand i used shimano recently and it broke on me plenty of times so i can have a valid input on that brand. Zebco brands are top tier brands with best spinning reel in the world (van staal) also fin-nor which is probably the best saltwater reels that exist and last, quantum which they have patents that no other reel has. So being close minded and ignorant is one thing and actually have a valid input of a previously own quantum.
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted July 21, 2014 BassResource.com Administrator Posted July 21, 2014 No need to get all bent out of shape over somebody else's opinion but your own. Calling somebody names because you don't agree with their POV doesn't do anyone any good, nor does it compel them to rethink their opinions. Just be happy the whole world doesn't see it like you do, and drive up demand, availability, and price on your favorite gear. 2
LMB KING Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 No need to get all bent out of shape over somebody else's opinion but your own. Calling somebody names because you don't agree with their POV doesn't do anyone any good, nor does it compel them to rethink their opinions. Just be happy the whole world doesn't see it like you do, and drive up demand, availability, and price on your favorite gear. Thanks. I like that. Great advise from the great Glenn himself. 1
LMB KING Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 For what it's worth, this is my Quantum. Very nice reel. I have the Energy and for saltwater i have the cabo reel. Very reliable and dependable reels. I love all the zebco brands 1
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Very nice reel. I have the Energy and for saltwater i have the cabo reel. Very reliable and dependable reels. I love all the zebco brands Thanks bud, I'm wanting to save up and get a Smoke but that'll be a while. I may just wait until next year so I can get it for $100. 1
coak Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Thanks bud, I'm wanting to save up and get a Smoke but that'll be a while. I may just wait until next year so I can get it for $100. You want a cheaper, solid, reliable Quantum? Get an older Tour Edition--either the older blue one or the chrome finish. Both can be had for $100 or less and in my humble opinion are a great reel for the dough! A real workhorse of the Quantum reel lineup.
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 You want a cheaper, solid, reliable Quantum? Get an older Tour Edition--either the older blue one or the chrome finish. Both can be had for $100 or less and in my humble opinion are a great reel for the dough! A real workhorse of the Quantum reel lineup. Now I'm probably going to wind up buying both. Lol I love the way the smoke looks so I'm definitely buying one of those for sure and I'll check out that Tour Edition in just a second.
Super User SirSnookalot Posted July 22, 2014 Super User Posted July 22, 2014 I absolutely love my Cabo 40 but that is the smallest reel in that series, @ 14 oz it wouldn't be my choice for some rods, like a 7' med. Mine is on a 7'6 mh Star max lure wt 2oz., it's near perfect on this set up. I'm real interested in checking out the Iron 30 and Smoke 40, don't think I want anything lighter.
Super User gulfcaptain Posted July 22, 2014 Super User Posted July 22, 2014 Good to see that there are quite a few people on here that really do like their Quantums. And as far as reviews on products, if you haven't fished it, don't review it. And picking one up in a tacklestore and playing with it doesn't qualify. I don't give reviews until I take it out, use it a few times, and get a good feeling for it. And fyi, off topic, have a couple Shimano Torium saltwater reels, everyone bashed my Newells for years, well the 2 Toriums are in a box because they couldn't hold up, my Newells that are almost 20yrs old, still going strong. But love fishing Quantum reels, have no problem with their braking systems, and all handle what I expect and require them to do without fail. 2
LMB KING Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 I absolutely love my Cabo 40 but that is the smallest reel in that series, @ 14 oz it wouldn't be my choice for some rods, like a 7' med. Mine is on a 7'6 mh Star max lure wt 2oz., it's near perfect on this set up. I'm real interested in checking out the Iron 30 and Smoke 40, don't think I want anything lighter. I'm buying the 2500 for freshwater and saltwater. Its the perfect size because its gets 150 yards of 20 pound braid which is perfect for snook, redfish and seatrout, but if i want to get a largemouth out of the thickness of weed, the iron has 16 pounds of drag so it wont be a problem. That's versatility to the max.
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 I'm buying the 2500 for freshwater and saltwater. Its the perfect size because its gets 150 yards of 20 pound braid which is perfect for snook, redfish and seatrout, but if i want to get a largemouth out of the thickness of weed, the iron has 16 pounds of drag so it wont be a problem. That's versatility to the max. I can't use spinning gear, I just don't like it. I don't think I would like saltwater fishing either, it's got tactics that I don't think I'd be interested in and fighting a fish for 30 minutes doesn't seem to fun to me unless it's a huge river fish. Lol I may try it sometime though.
LMB KING Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 I can't use spinning gear, I just don't like it. I don't think I would like saltwater fishing either, it's got tactics that I don't think I'd be interested in and fighting a fish for 30 minutes doesn't seem to fun to me unless it's a huge river fish. Lol I may try it sometime though. Fighting a fish for 30 Min? Most of the inshore saltwater fish will fight as long as a largemouth would fight. Snook, redfish, seatrout and peacock bass will not even fight 10 min. Once they grab the bait, its short strong runs and they get tired very quickly like a bass. The only inshore fish that runs more than 30 min is tarpon, big black drum and big jacks.
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Fighting a fish for 30 Min? Most of the inshore saltwater fish will fight as long as a largemouth would fight. Snook, redfish, seatrout and peacock bass will not even fight 10 min. Once they grab the bait, its short strong runs and they get tired very quickly like a bass. The only inshore fish that runs more than 30 min is tarpon, big black drum and big jacks. I wasn't aware, I just always see videos of people taking forever to pull in some fish. It still seems like freshwater suits me best though.
jdl2425 Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 When I was looking for a new baitcaster, I wanted one for under $100. I looked into what Quantum had to offer but the reviews of their lower end reels (under $100) seemed to be 50/50 on TW. The $90 Lew's had very little (if any) negative reviews that I read about. I also looked into what Shimano, Abu, and Daiwa had to offer. But with a $20 rebate and 15% off TW sale, the Lew's was the reel for me. I feel that there are better reels for the price than what Quantum offers. On the other hand, the Smoke reels look sweet and I hope I can own one someday.
Super User gulfcaptain Posted July 22, 2014 Super User Posted July 22, 2014 Only area not a fan of Quantum on is the spinning reels, namely because they did away with the ability to be able to back reel as they don't have that option on some of their reels and like using the 100 size spinning with 10lb braid, so unfortunatly I fish Okuma's which I have been plesently supprised by as well. But if they still had the ability to be able to back reel I would have purchased Quantums, just don't have the function I wanted.
LMB KING Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 When I was looking for a new baitcaster, I wanted one for under $100. I looked into what Quantum had to offer but the reviews of their lower end reels (under $100) seemed to be 50/50 on TW. The $90 Lew's had very little (if any) negative reviews that I read about. I also looked into what Shimano, Abu, and Daiwa had to offer. But with a $20 rebate and 15% off TW sale, the Lew's was the reel for me. I feel that there are better reels for the price than what Quantum offers. On the other hand, the Smoke reels look sweet and I hope I can own one someday. I usually don't listen to reviews because alot of people don't take care of their gear or don't know how to use it properly. Also alot of shimano people will never admit that their shimano brakes ( i witness this myself) On the other hand, My preference is quantum, i have a lews reel it dont not have the quality that a quantum has IMO.
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted July 22, 2014 BassResource.com Administrator Posted July 22, 2014 No way! Really? You like Quantum? Who knew! This thread is quickly becoming redundant. If anyone has anything NEW to add, knock yourself out. Otherwise. let's move on. Thanks! 1
Super User SirSnookalot Posted July 23, 2014 Super User Posted July 23, 2014 Quantum is very popular, just not with freshwater fishermen here in South Florida. Salties love em.
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