New bait casting reel and rod
Oct 23, 2020 15:58:08 #
rickybrock
Loc: Dalton Georgia
Gentlemen : Has anyone used a quantum smoke Rod and bait casting reel ? What do you think of them and would you buy another one ?I'am thinking about buying another bait caster and just shopping for bits of wisdom here ! General fishing mostly pass and pan fish . Fresh water I don't think that I'll use it in salt . What do you think about this setup ? Rod any good ? Reel any good ? just asking for your thought's Thank You RB
Oct 23, 2020 16:04:31 #
Quantum smoke has a pretty good reputation
Never used one but I handled one at bass pro. I think you will be alright
Shimano guy myself
Never used one but I handled one at bass pro. I think you will be alright
Shimano guy myself
Oct 23, 2020 16:19:09 #
Oct 23, 2020 16:21:21 #
RickeyBrock: Well, hoss, you haven't even worn the new off the rod and reel you have. Put some miles and fish under your belt. By then you will know whether what you own is suitable, or not. Keep a tight line and show us some pictures. Just Sayin....RJS
Oct 24, 2020 02:56:00 #
rickybrock
Loc: Dalton Georgia
Just asking I have a Shimano curado ,Jonney Morris Platnum and three old Abu Garcia's now . Just feeling the urge for a new rod and reel . I also like and have several St. crox rods as well as other brands . I just wanted someone else 's thoughts on the subject Thank you RB
Oct 24, 2020 02:59:44 #
rickybrock
Loc: Dalton Georgia
I'am always opened for options ! I have a Shimano Curado ,Jonney Morris Platnum and several Abu Garcia's now . I was just wondering if anyone had used one and if they were any good ? RB
Oct 24, 2020 03:20:44 #
rickybrock
Loc: Dalton Georgia
At 69 years young I've put a lot of miles on both my fishing gear and myself to boot . I used to be a young handsome devil with brand new bright and shinny fishing gear and just look at me now . Old rusty and creak when I walk and I won't even mention what kind of sounds I make when I set down or bend over . So a new and shinny rod and reel is just what the doctor ordered ! So you teach fly fishing ? I started fly fishing when i was @14 I mowed yards to buy a new Eagle Claw Fiberglass rod and a martin reel . In the early 60's in north Ga . Where i lived fly's were hard to come by . We had yeller Hammers , Thunder heads , RC's and hare's ears . that was about it . Bett's had other fly's as well as popping bugs but for a kid 1.00 was high back then . What did you start off with ? RB
Oct 24, 2020 15:02:40 #
I have 2 Quantum’s, one baitcasters combo and one rod matched with a Shimano spinning reel. Love both. No issues.
Oct 24, 2020 17:59:11 #
Jwid
Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO
In have a Quantum pole. Just fished with a new St. Croix. I think you will be disappointed. If you have a St. Croix you have the best rod I have fished. Matched up with a Curado DC. GREAT combo in my opinion.
Oct 24, 2020 18:12:39 #
rickybrock wrote:
I'am always opened for options ! I have a Shimano Curado ,Jonney Morris Platnum and several Abu Garcia's now . I was just wondering if anyone had used one and if they were any good ? RB
How much are you lookin to spend ?
Oct 24, 2020 20:47:57 #
bottomcoon
Loc: Tahlequah, oklahoma
rickybrock wrote:
Just asking I have a Shimano curado ,Jonney Morris Platnum and three old Abu Garcia's now . Just feeling the urge for a new rod and reel . I also like and have several St. crox rods as well as other brands . I just wanted someone else 's thoughts on the subject Thank you RB
Howdy RB. I have used a Quantum Smoke rod & they get my nod of approval. My fishing buddy for the last 40 years bought 2 last year for our Canadian trip. He used them hard & wanted me to try it out. I caught a few smallmouth with the rod & liked the way it felt. The rod is well balanced & very lightweight. I can't help with new Quantum baitcasters. I have an old Quantum Iron reel or 2 & they are tough as nails. The're made in japan. The new ones are probably from China.
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