Quantum Code Red B/C Reel

[ghost]

http://www.***.com/descpageRLCQUANTUM-QCRC.html

Any of you guys own or tried this reel? Looks like an updated version of the Code, but w/ a flipping switch. I guess it's close to the BPS KVD reel.

I want to know if this is a better Code reel than the original. I am looking to get the left hand version, I do like the flipping switch.

I guess I just want to know if this is a better quality reel than the original Code or the BPS KVD model.

[ww2farmer]

IMHO........I don't like the looks or feel of the code series. They just don't do it for me. IMHO Quantum made a mistake by dumping the Accurist PT and CX series.

[ghost]

The difference from the Accurist PT & the CX was the line spool capacity...& color options on the CX, right?

I held the KVD model & it felt cheap in hand.  Last year the Code did not come in a left hand, which I prefer, & after reading reviews on both reels, I really did not want to waste my money on either.  I would like to get the Code Red if it's better than the other 2.

[lubina]

The difference from the Accurist PT & the CX was the line spool capacity...& color options on the CX, right?

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Also with the Codes, Quantum changed the spool support configuration that they have on the Accurist, Energy, Tours and others, from the 2 frame bearings to one frame and one on the spool itself...like some Shimanos.

[retiredbosn]

According to some information I requested from Quantum, the KVD reel has an aluminum frame and gear side sideplate.  The Codes are some composite material frame and sideplates.  I prefer only aluminum framed reels for durability.  The old Accurist PT line had aluminum frames, PT grade bearings, hot sauce lubrication, and graphite sideplates.  From my research I would say that the Codes in no way compare to the old Accurist, the Accurist being better.  It is better to have 5 double shielded high quality bearings that 10 so-so bearings.  Bearing count should never be the end all thought on the quality of the reel.