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#7019456 - 01/06/12 05:15 PM
Quantum Exo
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 10/06/10
Posts: 59
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Anyone use one yet? I am a Shimano Core snob but this reel is about half the price and almost the same weight. Being an aluminum frame also has its advantages for me since I fish saltwater and the core's are maint hogs.
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#7019677 - 01/06/12 06:17 PM
Re: Quantum Exo
[Re: Gill]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 08/29/10
Posts: 2235
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Half the price? Where you buying $500 Cores? As far as the Exo, I like Quantums but the Exo isn't worth $50-80 more than the Smoke. Plus it's an ugly reel, lol.
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#7024151 - 01/08/12 02:21 AM
Re: Quantum Exo
[Re: Gill]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 10/15/08
Posts: 2469
Loc: Grand Prairie
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I'd like to try one, but they don't have left-handers yet.
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#7024422 - 01/08/12 08:48 AM
Re: Quantum Exo
[Re: Gill]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 07/12/10
Posts: 1227
Loc: East of the Rockies
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I like the way they look and they are very light. I'm just not that sold on Quantums. I have bought a couple of their $80 - $100 reels and my Citica is better. I bought a Smoke and ended up returning it and getting an E7.be
Maybe I' a snob too, but I do have an Abu that I like just fine....
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#7029247 - 01/09/12 12:28 PM
Re: Quantum Exo
[Re: 210amatuerangler]
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 10/06/10
Posts: 59
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Half the price? Where you buying $500 Cores? As far as the Exo, I like Quantums but the Exo isn't worth $50-80 more than the Smoke. Plus it's an ugly reel, lol. yeah I posted in a rush. I meant it was cheaper than a Core and I was looking at the weights of each reel. I'm still not sure on trying this reel out yet or not. If I do, I'll report on it.
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#7034704 - 01/10/12 04:34 PM
Re: Quantum Exo
[Re: Gill]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 02/23/11
Posts: 1301
Loc: Fort Worth, Tx.
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FYI my buddy found a guy on ebay that sells the EXO's for around 180 shipped. Already arrived at the house and I got to check it out man those suckers are light!!
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#7074610 - 01/20/12 10:21 PM
Re: Quantum Exo
[Re: Gill]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 01/26/11
Posts: 1142
Loc: Kansas City,Missouri
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Why are they releasing reels and not even having the lefty versions available? Heard that about the MGX as well.
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#7074698 - 01/20/12 10:58 PM
Re: Quantum Exo
[Re: Gill]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 08/29/10
Posts: 2235
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Because the majority of anglers fish right handed reels. The MGX is available in a lefty, I've seen a few on eBay here and there.
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#7075311 - 01/21/12 09:14 AM
Re: Quantum Exo
[Re: Gill]
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Green Horn
Registered: 11/15/11
Posts: 10
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I almost pulled the trigger on this reel the other day. The few reviews Ive been able to find (ones that have actually fished the reel) report the drag to be terrible. I just dont know if I can do it...but I want to.
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#7077596 - 01/21/12 11:48 PM
Re: Quantum Exo
[Re: Gill]
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 02/15/10
Posts: 92
Loc: Grand Prairie, TX
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The Customer Reviews from Basspro.com are horrible for the Exo.
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#7197063 - 02/20/12 08:14 PM
Re: Quantum Exo
[Re: Gill]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 07/22/04
Posts: 1008
Loc: west of Ft Worth
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I bought one,paired it with a NRX, fished in the rain Saturday in a little tourny and I like it. Usually have problems with back lashes from the wet line but not with this one...Think I'll keep it.
Edited by chalie (02/20/12 08:16 PM)
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