New Quantum Energy Baitcaster...

[Grey Wolf]

well if it holds up to him using them three times a week hard... then it can handle me using it 4 times a week easily... but i dot know my buddys pflugers cant even come close to my quantums in the spinning world... he had the presidents and ithey are around 70 bucks and i baught my 40 buck array and it doesnt even come close to it... let alone my energy pt spinning reel lol

in the winter i plan to buy another energy spinning reel and a carrot stix for it to go on... ive fell inlove with that orange... LMAO

Alex

You don't have the problem of the bail closing prematurely on your spinning reel ? I bought the new improved version last year and it definately has a problem and I will not buy another one.

[KvD]

nope i dont have that problem with either of my quantum reels... i have the $40 array and the $100 KVD series reel from BPS...

ALSO, why does everyone ***** about an ounce of weight on their reels... is it you arent man enough to handle swingin an extra ounce around? Jesus people quit whining about a freakin ounce... honestly can you even tell the difference or are you so anal about it you put them on a scale? you are the people that are turning this sport into somthing so complicated its hard to teach others cause it so f$%^ing complecated.... what happened to the ol do it all zebco 33?

ok im done ranting...

anyhow i baught my rod today, a 7' MH quantum PT rod with the split handle... i was going for the all star rod and he said the quantums were better and had better warrenties... only draw back was all he had today was the heavy power rods that i didnt like the feel of.... so he orderd me one and will be here tuesday or so...

and as for line i baught some sufix siege mono in 12lb test and the "camo" color...

Alex

[Bassyak]

I posted this earlier on a different thread, but it seemed to apply here as well, so here it goes if you haven't already read it:

I've been pretty partial to Quantums over the past few years.  The previous model Energy PTs were the first "high end" reels that I bought when really getting geared up for bass fishing about 4 or 5 years ago.  I still have four of them (2 E600PTs, an E650PT, and an E640PT) and aside from the crappy coating on a couple of them that has started to peel off, they're in great shape--still very smooth and long casters, as well as easy to control with the external ACS.  The profile fits my hand well and even though they're a little heavier than my Curado 100DSV and Pflueger Summit, I still use them all the time (espectially the 640 with a 4.4:1 Ratio for crankin').  I also have an '07 Accurist AC500PT and two KVD Signature Series Baitcasters (KV600C w/ 5.1:1 and KV600CX w/ 6.2:1) that are basically the same as the Accurist, minus the silver w/ red accents paint job and a couple other minor features, and they are smooth, solid, and palmable reels for their price as well.  They also have the flipping switch that comes in handy.  Finally, I have a Code CD870CX that I just got a couple months ago.  It's my least favorite Quantum so far, which probably follows as I paid the least for it.  I don't like the shape as much and the gearing is not as smooth as any of my other reels.  Maybe I just got a bad one, but I don't really care for it and will probably be trading it in for a Citica 100 or maybe another Curado 100 (or I might save up for a bit and try the Pflueger Patriarch).  But I imagine I'll be holding on the the others for awhile because they've been good, solid reels for me thus far.

[islandbass]

thanks guys... i just read the tutorial Davis and it made a little impression on my brain so ill read it a few more times before i start this... plan to go get my rod tomarrow and some line... should i learn with mono or braid... id like to learn with braid since thats what i plan to fish with... but if its btter to start off with mono ill take you guys advice...

Alex

Congrats on a good score! If this is your first caster, I highly recommend that you:

1) Use mono - more economical

2) Practice with something at least 1/2 oz, without hooks

Once the reel is properly set to the lure's weight, the only thing you need to do is stop the spool from spinning before your lure (or practice weight) hits ANYTHING, be it the ground in front of you, the water's surface, or your neighbor's fence. Feather it to a stop, or stop the spool dead cold. It doesn't matter. Just stop the spool from spinning.

Any mono from 10# up should be good to learn on. Save the braid for when you master the mechanics. When I use a newbie to casters, I spooled braid on. Wasted the entire spool on the first cast with a nasty nest. I didn't know any better, but from that point, mono for learning purposes. ;D

-another Alex 8-)

[The_Natural]

Re: Baitcaster for under $100.00

Reply #11 - Yesterday at 22:26:26*      I think that quantum has came along way with their reels but after having two Energy P.T.'s crap out on me I don't think I willl buy another quantum. I will say this though quantum has some excellent customer service and quick turn around time.  

Just a comment from another thread that's currently running.

I thought it was interesting that he just went through two

of them.

:  

I'm no Quantum Junky, but I think every manufacturer has a few dissatisfied customers.  Just trying to play devils advocate, but wasn't there a well publicized saga of someone getting like 3 or 4 bad Shimano reels in a row?  

[FishTank]

I deleted my "turds" comment.

The fact is, Quantum reels have a well established

reputation for poor long-term performance. I posted

the most recent comment from someone who has

actually owned a couple recently.

I can testify to that.  I have had one Tour Edition Baitcaster and 2 Energy 20Pti-a spinning reels.  All of them performed well and I really enjoyed using them but all 3 died after 18 months (or less) of use.  

[basser89]

I have 3 Energy PT's. A E640PT, E750PT and an E770PT. The E770 and the E750 have been bought within the year but have met my expectations. The E640 I bought when the model first came out and I still LOVE this reel! Still casts like a dream even with lighter weight cranks! My oldest Quantum I bought back in the late 90's, so its pushing 10 years old and I haven't had any problems what so ever. I do take the time to clean and lube them. With a little TLC, I expect all my Quantums to last this long or longer (ya just have to get the Hot Sauce crap out of them)!  ;D

[BUCKEYEone]

My first "serious" bass reel was a quantum, and after less than a year, it has been taken off the rod and replaced with an Abu Garcia.  First it was broken handle, then it felt like the gearing was dry no matter how many times I cleaned/lubed it.  Not worth the hassle, and I know I was missing fish with that thing.  It will be a long time before I pick up another quantum.