tyleraugello Posted March 11, 2007 Posted March 11, 2007 Ok im new to this forum and so far it likes like its pretty helpful. Any way im 16 and love fishing whenever i can, tomarrow im goin to cabelas to get a new casting rod/ reel set up that iv been saving for. Im looking at either the quantum energy pt 6.3:1 or the shimano curado d 6.2:1 Shimano equipment has always been good to me, verry reliable ,and either a shimano crucial crankbait 7' medium or a 7' mh im going to be purchasing both of those rods but i only have enough for one set up tomarow. Quote
BigAL Posted March 11, 2007 Posted March 11, 2007 Thats easy Shimano Agrees! Shimano is hard to beat! Quote
vicdotcom Posted March 11, 2007 Posted March 11, 2007 I actually had the same choice to make just not to long ago. I actually went for the quantum in the 5:1 speed. Reason was because I threw a lot of crankbaits, I wanted the slower retrieve. But you really cant loose with either i think. Quote
justfishin Posted March 11, 2007 Posted March 11, 2007 Oh boy, did you just open up a can of worms,lol. ;D Quote
Super User 5bass Posted March 12, 2007 Super User Posted March 12, 2007 Although I am not a Shimano guy, I'd buy Shimano long before I'd buy a Quantum. Quote
Hawgin Posted March 12, 2007 Posted March 12, 2007 I recently bought a Quantam PT. Fished with it twice and then took it back and exchanged it for a Shimano. The Curado is one of the best reels on the market, and I doubt you would regret buying it. Quote
justfishin Posted March 12, 2007 Posted March 12, 2007 Oh well, what the he**. I love my Curados and also, really like my Abu Garcias. I use both. I would buy either of these two before I bought a Quantum. I guess I better tuck and roll now,lol. Quote
reelon Posted March 12, 2007 Posted March 12, 2007 I have a curado and I like it a lot. I also read very good things about the Abu Revo. Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted March 12, 2007 Super User Posted March 12, 2007 You honestly can't go wrong with the Curado. Quote
Guest DavidGreen Posted March 12, 2007 Posted March 12, 2007 Welcome To The Forum tyleraugello, I would go with the Shimano..... Tight Lines!!! Quote
tyleraugello Posted March 12, 2007 Author Posted March 12, 2007 Ok well i wish i would have read this yesterday because i bought the quantum with the crucial 6'10" mh. lol But its a really nice reel casts nice and super smooth. Im going to be purchasing another in a few weeks and wonder if i should just stick with the same thing so i get used to it or get the shimano. O and thanks for all your posts Quote
Super User MickD Posted March 12, 2007 Super User Posted March 12, 2007 Don't look back, just go fishing. Shimano has been in the mainstream longer than Quantum, so will have many more advocates. I really love my Quantum spinning reel, don't remember the model, and their PT Tour casting reels are really smooth, and just a little above the Shimano price. You can go nuts with all the hype about the different options, but the bottom line is that you get about what you pay for, and I expect for what you paid for the Shimano there are not a lot of options that would offer you more. One thing I would offer you as a strategy next time you go out for a purchase, check out Ebay. You may find what you want at a lower price. Mick Quote
USA-Retired Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 You bought the Qunatum, enjoy it. Next time buy the Shimano (variety is the spice of life)...then post back here and tell US which one you like best. Congrats on your purchase, have fun with it, catch lots of fish, release them and stay safe. Cheers Quote
Bass1 Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 Whichever equipment you choose, just enjoy it! Get the Curado next time (just so you have a comparison). Quote
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