Which reel should I choose?

[stryk9]

i have the quantum in a 10 and the 2500 stradic. while both reels are nice and the quantum has the "unbreakable bail" i would go with the stradic. i love my stradic and would never part with it. smoother and better drag in my opinion.

[hjerk24]

NEVER had a Bad Quantum product...EVER!  

I don't buy too much Shimano stuff, so I am a bit Biased.

I'd try Shimano to see what they are like.

[Hammer 4]

Once you do.....you'll never go back...lol

NEVER had a Bad Quantum product...EVER!

I don't buy too much Shimano stuff, so I am a bit Biased.

I'd try Shimano to see what they are like.

[gkeniston]

Wow, the fist trip out with the new stradic was a success!  I still prefer fishing baitcasters, but I have to give this reel its props!  Silky smooth operation and  very light to boot.  I put 8lb trilene on it.  I brought in a 3lb large mouth without any trouble.  Now I just have to test its longevity.  Thanks for everyones help!

[roadwarrior]

Now I just have to test its longevity.

With proper maintenance, your new reel might last a lifetime.

Although I have given my reels away to friends over the years,

a Stradic 2000 that I bought in 1997 is still in use and performs

as well or better today than the first day out of the box. You will

not be disappointed.

8-)

[old bassman]

I have been fishing Shimano's and Quantum PT tour reels for years. All casting reels and have had no problem with either one My 15 year old son and I fish many tournaments and he fishes primarily with his Quantum PT tour and let me tell you he beats it up . It still works great. Quantum makes a fine product and if I got a deal on them vs. Shimano I would jump on them in a heart beat.