ChiCityBasser Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 My suggestion would be the Quantum Catalyst PT. It comes in both Left and Right hand version and in either 6.3:1 and 7.0:1 weighs 7.5 oz with the 6.3 taking up 27"lpt and the 7.0 taking up 29"lpt Another suggestion would be last years Quantum Energy PT but most people consider them to be a little heavy. I know the Quantums catch lots of flak here also but I haven't had any problems with mine at all. Quote
FishDontLikeMe1301600221 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 look on feebay for an abu garcia revo sx,shimano curados,or pflueger summit/asaro...all great reels imo,and oh'yea...avoid quantum lol Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 11, 2009 Super User Posted June 11, 2009 You can probably find a Curado 200 E7 NIB for $150. I bought one last week. If you are really interested in spending less, the Citica is a fine reel, too. 8-) Quote
RippinLips86 Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 why does quantum get soo much flack here? Quote
FishDontLikeMe1301600221 Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 why does quantum get soo much flack here? theres a few reasons,one being personal experiance alot of ppl will tell you on here or most any other tackle site that Quantum stuff don't last long,breaks often and easy and their customer service is noted as being the worst out there.Ill admit there reels look nice but looks aint everything,if you dont know Zebco the king of spincasters owns quantum zebco is a HUGE company so youd think that quantum (zebcos cadilac line) would be par none,but ask alot of guys on here or go read reviews on other sites and youll see what ppl go through with quantum reels breaking after 1 season ALOT of problems with gears grinding and then their famous customer service ;D ...thats just my opinion,im sure others will agree or disagree but you buy what you like and what works and performs for you i guess and for me quantum dont work or perform. Quote
skno Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 Ford vs Chevy vs Toyota vs Dodge vs Nissan vs BMW. There are several great reels out there in your price range just click the probass advertiser icon here on BR and check out all the reels and there feed back. Personally I like my revo stx and quantum energy pt last year model. Quote
RippinLips86 Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 why does quantum get soo much flack here? theres a few reasons,one being personal experiance alot of ppl will tell you on here or most any other tackle site that Quantum stuff don't last long,breaks often and easy and their customer service is noted as being the worst out there.Ill admit there reels look nice but looks aint everything,if you dont know Zebco the king of spincasters owns quantum zebco is a HUGE company so youd think that quantum (zebcos cadilac line) would be par none,but ask alot of guys on here or go read reviews on other sites and youll see what ppl go through with quantum reels breaking after 1 season ALOT of problems with gears grinding and then their famous customer service ;D ...thats just my opinion,im sure others will agree or disagree but you buy what you like and what works and performs for you i guess and for me quantum dont work or perform. yes ive heard of zebco that was my first reel. thanks for the info i was just wondering y such a bad wrap Quote
RippinLips86 Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 look on feebay for an abu garcia revo sx,shimano curados,or pflueger summit/asaro...all great reels imo,and oh'yea...avoid quantum lol I threw a Pfluger Echelon right now love it just lookin for a better one Quote
dmac14 Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 Revo Sx or STX, or a curado, or look at the old tour edition or new energy by quantum. Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted June 12, 2009 Super User Posted June 12, 2009 The best advice I can give you is to physically hold the reels you are thinking about or try to fish them if possible to get a feel for the reels. In you're price range I have found most of my reels on eBay. I have bought, all for less than 150, 3 pflueger patriarchs, pflueger supreme, 08 and 09 quantum energies, a revo s, a daiwa sol, and a curado e7 and e5. I personally fell that any of these reels will hold up and get the job done. It seems that these days 150 will get a reel is well built and will last but still affordable compared to higher end reels. Quote
ChazfromVA Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 dude i dont know y quantum catches so much crap but i have never had a problem with them... i have a few accurists that are like 3 years old and still run like a champ.. and my energys are great reels! all you have to do is take care of them as with any reel.. i have actually had to send back my curados back more so then any of my quantums... but it all boils down to personal preference i suppose Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted June 12, 2009 Author Posted June 12, 2009 dude i dont know y quantum catches so much crap but i have never had a problem with them... i have a few accurists that are like 3 years old and still run like a champ.. and my energys are great reels! all you have to do is take care of them as with any reel.. i have actually had to send back my curados back more so then any of my quantums... but it all boils down to personal preference i suppose I agree I have never had a problem with my Quantums and liked them enough to switch my baitcasters from Daiwa to Quantum and just my personal preference. I have an old Quantum Incyte not the new Silver/Red model but an older Blue/Silver model and I haven't had one problem with it at all. Again boils done to personal preference and what works and my Quantums work with no problems. I do have Shimano and Daiwa reels also but the Quantums are my go to reels. Quote
basspro96 Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 I would go with an Abu SX or S. And if you don't like those. Bass Pro shops have some AMAZING reels. such as the Pro Qualifier. Quote
JellyMan Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 BPS Rick Clunn. The Revo's are a bit heavy for the price imo. The Rick Clunn will NOT disapoint you. Quote
bass wrangler569 Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 You can probably find a Curado 200 E7 NIB for $150. I bought one last week. If you are really interested in spending less, the Citica is a fine reel, too. 8-) Yep, I bought my two NIB curados e7 on ebay for $149 each with free shipping. I can't say enough about these reels, they're great. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted June 12, 2009 Super User Posted June 12, 2009 BPS Rick Clunn. The Revo's are a bit heavy for the price imo.The Rick Clunn will NOT disapoint you. talk about a heavy reel !! the RICK CLUNN is a tank !!! that thing weighs 9.45 ozs. that is alot heavier than the REVO S . Quote
stryk9 Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 You can probably find a Curado 200 E7 NIB for $150. I bought one last week. If you are really interested in spending less, the Citica is a fine reel, too. 8-) Yep, I bought my two NIB curados e7 on ebay for $149 each with free shipping. I can't say enough about these reels, they're great. x3 curado is my cheapest baitcaster but i love it... also i got my patriarch on ebay for $136 NIB Quote
Furbit Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 why does quantum get soo much flack here? No flack from me, it's all I use and I have never had a problem with Quantum reels. I also own a few Tour PT rods and they are great rods, maybe not G-Loomis great, but great none the less. Quote
Flippin & Pitchin Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 I just bought the Shimano Citica the other day off of Ebay for $100. It usually runs about $120. One word for it.....sweet. Quote
RippinLips86 Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 why does quantum get soo much flack here? No flack from me, it's all I use and I have never had a problem with Quantum reels. I also own a few Tour PT rods and they are great rods, maybe not G-Loomis great, but great none the less. as far as a rod is concerned Eddie is taking care of it for me right now pics will be posted Quote
Nitro 882 Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 I would go with an Abu SX or S. And if you don't like those. Bass Pro shops have some AMAZING reels. such as the Pro Qualifier. agree 100%---they came out with the new pro qualifier b/c last fall and I bought 1 on sale for $79--couldn't believe the performance--now own 6 Quote
RippinLips86 Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 ok for all of you non Quantum Haters what do you all think of the quantum code i looked at one this weekend and threw it a bit and loved the feel have not purchased it yet but still the feel weight and all around price for a 7.1.0 was appealing just wanted yalls thoughts on the reel Quote
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