Capt.Bob Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 in over 50 years I caught plenty of fish on this outfit to, it holds line, Cast's lures, reels in fish, and I still take out a couple times a year. It's a ball but I have to say, most days I prefer a little more refined gear to do the same job! I think we all realize just because a reel catches fish,,,,that doesn't mean that's all we want, it may be all you need, but most want the best bang for whatever price range they are wanting to stay within. I personally think in my price range there are better reels and rods out there. PS last week I was using that old Shakespeare and had 1/2 the knob crumble off the handle, it's the first part that has broke since 1962, and I am having trouble finding parts?????? HHHMM,,,,,,,any help? 1
Josh Smith Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 in over 50 years I caught plenty of fish on this outfit to, it holds line, Cast's lures, reels in fish, and I still take out a couple times a year. It's a ball but I have to say, most days I prefer a little more refined gear to do the same job! I think we all realize just because a reel catches fish,,,,that doesn't mean that's all we want, it may be all you need, but most want the best bang for whatever price range they are wanting to stay within. I personally think in my price range there are better reels and rods out there. PS last week I was using that old Shakespeare and had 1/2 the knob crumble off the handle, it's the first part that has broke since 1962, and I am having trouble finding parts?????? HHHMM,,,,,,,any help? Do you have a picture of the knob and reel handle? Josh
Super User aavery2 Posted June 29, 2014 Super User Posted June 29, 2014 Just get on the popular auction site and search wonder spin, you can pick some up for about 10 dollars, just get one with a good handle.
Capt.Bob Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 I may have to I have only talked to 3 of the folks I get old parts from and they are thinking I may have to do the same thing, this is one of the three outfits my Dad gave me in his lifetime, I like to use it now and then in local ponds,,,,just for memories!!
Super User FishTank Posted June 29, 2014 Super User Posted June 29, 2014 My two cents.... I have owned 2 Quantum PT Tour Edition Baitcasters, 1 Energy PT Baitcaster and 1 Energy Spinning Reel. Short version, I wasted my time and my money. They may have improved since my purchase but these lasted maybe 3 or 4 months and I am not that hard on my gear. I sent all them back to be repaired and they still did not work well except for the Energy Spinning reel. It worked for awhile and the following year the bail wire broke. They all either ended up on ebay or in the trash. I then told myself that I would not purchase a Quantum reel again. On a side note, I do recall Quantum's service was top notch. They knew what was wrong, worked on the reels, kept me informed of what was going on and sent them back to me quickly. Unfortunately, they never got them working properly. I blame the hot sauce.....
frantzracing0 Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 I have only thrown one quantum. A smoke in a 7 gear ratio. I thought it was a quality reel in the limited time I used it. Smooth, quiet, cast distance seemed up to par. I had zero gripes with it. That said, when im looking for a new reel I never even think to look quantum. Why? I have no idea.
ColdSVT Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 I bought a ptxm baitcaster in 2004...i used it once and rhe bearings screemed like a banshe. Sent it back and they fixed it...lasted six casts and screamed again...sent it back and they fixed it and that time it lasted three casts and one short flip...sent it back and they "fixed" it again. Then i went on deployment Got home and took it out and the second cast yep tou guessed it...screamed like hell again. I then removed it from the rod and chucked it into lake wallenpaupak. Its about 200yds rigjt of the boat launch if anyone wants it Shame too i used my buddies ptxm and i loved it so i bought one and got a pos Kinda burned me on quantum since they refused to give me a new one
Super User SirSnookalot Posted July 1, 2014 Super User Posted July 1, 2014 Am I influenced from some one else using a reel and rod, yes but not from TV. A good chance on TV that reel is brand new and if there were a problem it would probably be edited out. I have seen and casted Quantum smoke sl pts spinning reels, I liked them. I do own 2 cabos and a boca, don't have a negative word about them, but who knows what I'm going to like next time I buy, glad to say I don't need a thing.
ColdSVT Posted July 1, 2014 Posted July 1, 2014 ^ i battled many tarpon, monster jacks, and a some 30+lb permit on a boca and have no complaints..i sold that reel along with most of my salt gear whwn i left FL
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted July 1, 2014 Super User Posted July 1, 2014 while Zebco has a long storied past in American fishing, I think most of us think back to the model 202 and 33 when we hear the name. Unfortunately spincast reels are most often associated with entry level beginner type equipment. I think the association from Zebco to Quantum has hurt Quantum some. Also I think they have too many products, many of them are lower end equipment and frankly a lot of them are lower quality. I wish they would just pick 7-8 models and really develop them instead of working of 17 -20 models. Quantum also hurt themselves some several years back with reels that had poor quality control, the finishes on the reels were very bad. Every major brand has reels in their lineup that are great, Shimano has the Curado, Daiwa has the Zillion, Abu has the Premier, etc. etc. Quantum needs to establish a reel in their lineup that has the same known consistency for quality. Not bad reels, bad marketing in my opinion. What he said. I've very little actual experience with using Quantum reels so I can't speak on this. However, being owned by Zebco, (famous for their "starter reels"), Quantum has an image problem. Whether it's a valid argument or not, many fishermen have the mind set of "I want to graduate up, not move down."
LMB KING Posted July 1, 2014 Posted July 1, 2014 What he said. I've very little actual experience with using Quantum reels so I can't speak on this. However, being owned by Zebco, (famous for their "starter reels"), Quantum has an image problem. Whether it's a valid argument or not, many fishermen have the mind set of "I want to graduate up, not move down." Van Staal is probably the best spinning reel in the world and its own by zebco. Just saying. Do your research before talking nonsense like everyone else.
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted July 1, 2014 Super User Posted July 1, 2014 I have a feeling you did this to start an argument. An argument begins when one person can't respect another's opinion. Calling my opinion (and others), "nonsense" falls under this, I think.
Super User iabass8 Posted July 1, 2014 Super User Posted July 1, 2014 Van Staal is probably the best spinning reel in the world and its own by zebco. Just saying. Do your research before talking nonsense like everyone else. Research what exactly? A biased opinion? There's no such thing as "the best spinning reel in the world." 1
LMB KING Posted July 1, 2014 Posted July 1, 2014 An argument begins when one person can't respect another's opinion. Calling my opinion (and others), "nonsense" falls under this, I think. I respect everyones opinion (AS LONG IF ITS VALID) you saying that zebco is a starter reel and have a mindset of graduate not downgrade, Is again and understatement. Van Staal spinning reel are probably the best in the world and their owned by zebco.
Super User A-Jay Posted July 1, 2014 Super User Posted July 1, 2014 And this is exactly how so many of these thread end A-Jay 2
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted July 1, 2014 Super User Posted July 1, 2014 I respect everyones opinion (AS LONG IF ITS VALID) you saying that zebco is a starter reel and have a mindset of graduate not downgrade, Is again and understatement. Van Staal spinning reel are probably the best in the world and their owned by zebco. End of discussion as far as I'm concerned.
LMB KING Posted July 1, 2014 Posted July 1, 2014 Research what exactly? A biased opinion? There's no such thing as "the best spinning reel in the world." If you do your research like you supposed to. You'll find out that van staal was invented because people in the northeast used every tackle that exist and they all broke and failed, so they built a spinning reel that is extremely bulletproof and maintenance free. It is labeled as the best spinning reel on planet earth.
Super User iabass8 Posted July 1, 2014 Super User Posted July 1, 2014 If you do your research like you supposed to. You'll find out that van staal was invented because people in the northeast used every tackle that exist and they all broke and failed, so they built a spinning reel that is extremely bulletproof and maintenance free. It is labeled as the best spinning reel on planet earth. So that MUST mean it's true...
Super User F14A-B Posted July 1, 2014 Super User Posted July 1, 2014 A-Jay is that a image of the Infamous Irene? Lol!!! I think the lights are growing Dim.... 1
Kevin22 Posted July 1, 2014 Posted July 1, 2014 I absolutely cannot stand listening to Gary Klien proclaim that he couldn't have caught this fish without this amazing Quantum rod and reel. It's just so lightweight and sensitive I swear the guy says it after every fish he catches. It's almost as if he interrupts himself just to say that and then gets back on track. Same thing with Shaw. Just plain annoying.
Super User F14A-B Posted July 1, 2014 Super User Posted July 1, 2014 I wish I could afford a Van Staal..... Nice....
LMB KING Posted July 1, 2014 Posted July 1, 2014 So that MUST mean it's true... i also have one myself.
Super User iabass8 Posted July 1, 2014 Super User Posted July 1, 2014 i also have one myself. I had a turkey sandwich for lunch. 1
BadBassWV Posted July 1, 2014 Posted July 1, 2014 Just curious do you like Mustard or Mayonaise on your turkey. 1
Super User F14A-B Posted July 1, 2014 Super User Posted July 1, 2014 Oh I love me some oven baked turkey slices Mayo, coarse ground pepper on honey wheat yummy, well time to eat! 1
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