Great deal on Quantum Reel

[IneedAnewScreenName9886691]

Dick's sporting goods ran an ad in our paper today.

Quantum 'Escalade' reel with 7.0:1 G.R. 1/2 price.  Regular $120.00 I bought 2 for $59.98 each.  I haven't used them nor heard of that model - could be some sort of Dick's special deal?  Looked very similar to a Code.

Anyway,  just a heads up, kind of like buy one get one free!

Happy Releasing,

H.G.

[Ballpark Frank]

Thanks H.G., I might have to make a trip in the morning. The difference in the Code and Escalade is the braking system, I think. The Code uses the Quantum ACSII centrifugal and the Escalade uses the Dynamag magnetic system.

[G3 Fan]

I'm pretty sure the Escalade is another one of those Dick's exclusive items. I haven't seen one out of the package. I get a little sceptical with the Dick's exclusive items. They always seem to be on sale for about half of the "regular" price. With the Quantums for instance would you pay the $120.00 for one of those when you can get an Accurist PT for $10.00 more?

I'm sorry Hydrilla I am not trying to bust your bubble and I am sure those reels are worth the $60.00, I just get steamed when it comes to the advertising practices of these big retailers.

[ghost]

Look at the 2008 KVD reel from BPS, it's the same reel but different bearing count.  

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_98401_100001001_100000000_100001000_100-1-1

I really like the looks of the new KVD & Quantum Code reels, I wish they would come out w/ a left hand model.  I would buy either in a heartbeat.

[IneedAnewScreenName9886691]

No worries G3.  I can see them totally doing that!  

We will see how they hold up!  I am taking them with me on a tour of the South next month.  

Happy Releasing!

[MA_Bass]

I bought one of the bait casters and think that it is well worth the $60 that I paid for it but do not see it as being worth more than $80-$100. I gave it its first test last night. Casting blows away the $40 Shimano Crestfire that I replaced. The magnet adjustments were consistent and even. I have found that the casting adjustments for other reels in this price range ($60, not the $120 "retail") tend to be more off/on than an actual adjustment. The drag seemed smooth, but the only things I fought were a couple of snags, so the jury is still out. I also own another Dick's special- a Quantum Inferno #40 spinning reel that I am happy with.

[HomersTomaco]

Yea... hopefully you dont really think you are getting a $120 reel.. because you arent. You are buying a $60 reel, and thats it. Those are just a cheap house brand reel that they can say the retail price is whatever they want.  That reel has been "on sale" from the $120 price since it first came out.  

[joshmb1999]

I have one of dicks quantum specials - the quantum inferno spinning reel and i am not very happy with it.  it's loud and not smooth.  jmho

[FishGuitBeer]

  I have one of the Inferno spinning reels and I have no complaints. As far as the Escalade goes, it's the same machined body as the Code, got enough bearings, I might grab one! I have Quantum reels that have lasted 10 years and I can't parts from Quantum anyway. If a 65.00 ree lasts me 4 or 5 years, whats not to like? The fact that I don't have the status of owning the 120.00 status reel?

[buzzbaitfool12]

not trying to hijack thread but the kvds I bought for 79 at bps are freaking awesome..

[MA_Bass]

One thing I noticed with my Inferno and Escalade reels is that the finish work is very lacking. On each reel the seems between the casting are very rough. They made a minimal effort to clean them up. Its not horrible, but it si noticeable. One of the ways they chose to cut costs. That being said the mechanis seem smooth.

[Noboat]

I bought a Dick's exclusive Okuma apinning reel....  It lasted one trip to Canada.  I sent it back to Okuma and they replaced nearly all of the internal parts.