Retrofan Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 I picked up a couple of their Quantum Tournament Series baitcasting combos today after watching the price fall from $74 to $59 to $35 over the past two weeks. Started to buy one at $59 last week, but didn't and when I went back today were $35. Look to be pretty decent baitcasters for the price. Rod has cork handles, Fuji guides, one piece IM8 composite 6'6" MH. Reel is 4 bearing 6.2:1 retrieve, brass gears, magnetic cast control, etc. Also picked up some Trilene XL marked down to $5 a pack. Think I am done with the hardware purchasing for a while, now just need more time to fish! Thought some of you might be interested in looking at your WM's for closeout prices on stuff like this if your WM carries fishing stuff and isn't a "lake region" WM. Quote
Big Phish Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 I had a quantum combo way back in the day when i was like 12. They do the trick performance wise, but as far as dependability thats a different story... Quote
The Rooster Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 If you're happy then that's great. So....they might not be the best in the world, but for $35 they're worth that for sure. Quote
Clark Stewart Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Quantum has always been my favorite brand. I love the rods and the reels. Still throw my old 1310 reel (ugliest reel ever) nearly everyday! Quote
Daniel My Brother Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 I bought a cheap Wal-Mart Quantum combo years ago. The reel worked great...for about one season. The IM8 rod is a pretty nice little multi-purpose rod that I still use often. Quote
Koop Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 These walmart deals are not the same everywhere. Quote
Retrofan Posted September 9, 2009 Author Posted September 9, 2009 No, they are not. My local WM still has them listed at $74. The store 45 miles away has them for $35. Sports dept mgr at local WM told me it was because they were considered a "lake region" store and their discounts, if any, would come much later. Quote
kikstand454 Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 wal marts here dont even carry quantum stuff. or any real bass stuff for that matter....just cheap stuff. i almost died the other day when i saw some paca craws there. hahha. oh and btw. there is absolutely nothing wrong with quantum. i own 7 from the tour edition to the kvd model and all are reliable fantastic reels. every reel maker has a budget line and they all mostly suck. dont knock the Q. ;D Quote
aarogb Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Sounds to me like you picked yourself up a pretty good combo. Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted September 9, 2009 Super User Posted September 9, 2009 The Wally Worlds around here are useless as far as fishing gear goes Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted September 10, 2009 Super User Posted September 10, 2009 If you're happy then that's great. So....they might not be the best in the world, but for $35 they're worth that for sure. i agree. any gear you pay $35 for that lasts a season has done its job. Quote
The Rooster Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 The Wally Worlds around here are useless as far as fishing gear goes Where I live at I have about 7 Walmarts to choose from and very rarely I'll find a gem hidden amongst what they sell. It ain't no diamond, but it ain't always a lump of coal either. ;D Quote
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