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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
[Re: Ryan B]
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03/31/17 11:48 AM
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senko 10lb
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Can't be that bad that have won many classics.
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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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03/31/17 03:06 PM
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Gungle
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You WANT my opinion of them?
The handle on a Quantum PT fits a Lews....that is what I use my Quantum for now-a-days. Parts Yep, parts is parts. I have a drawer full of Quantum parts. Cheers, George
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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
[Re: Ryan B]
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03/31/17 03:23 PM
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J.P. Greeson
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My first bass reel was a Quantum DynaMag. Man I loved that reel. Can't remember the specific model, but it was like this one.
The solution to any problem - work, love, money, whatever - is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be. --John Gierach
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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
[Re: Ryan B]
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03/31/17 03:28 PM
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Huckleberry
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I have one tied on to my buoy marker.
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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
[Re: Ryan B]
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03/31/17 03:35 PM
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i have a couple of really old quantums that still work and I have a fairly new one I bought used on the trade forum here. it works well. wish I had bought a couple more
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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
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03/31/17 03:40 PM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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My first bass reel was a Quantum DynaMag. Man I loved that reel. Can't remember the specific model, but it was like this one. Quantum 1310MG, got two of them that I bought in the early 90's. Still work great, never replaced any parts only an occasional cleaning. These and Garcia 4600c are the best and most durable reels I've owned. Oh, and the Garcia 5500C3's are great reels too. Each serve a purpose.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
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03/31/17 04:54 PM
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J.P. Greeson
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My first bass reel was a Quantum DynaMag. Man I loved that reel. Can't remember the specific model, but it was like this one. Quantum 1310MG, got two of them that I bought in the early 90's. Still work great, never replaced any parts only an occasional cleaning. These and Garcia 4600c are the best and most durable reels I've owned. Oh, and the Garcia 5500C3's are great reels too. Each serve a purpose. Yep, it was the 1310, not the one above. This one.
The solution to any problem - work, love, money, whatever - is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be. --John Gierach
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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
[Re: Ryan B]
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03/31/17 06:38 PM
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Quantum is just about all I use. I have one of the new (4th gen) Energy's and love that reel. I have everything from a cheaper Kinetic and Accurist PT all the way up to the Exos and Smoke Speed Freak and I am happy with all of them. Would recommend to anyone.
I have a couple 1st gen Energys that still work like brand new and I have had them since new. They are my work horses.
Enjoy!
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2005 Stratos 201 Pro XL - 2012 250H.O. Etec w/ 27p Fury - 1198's, 112lb Fortrex, 8' Talons
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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
[Re: Ryan B]
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03/31/17 07:27 PM
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I prolly just suck at casting but man I bought 3 Exo's used from a few different folks and I've never backlashed so many dang times in my life with em. Unless I tighten everything up where the longest cast I can make is like 10 yards that's the only way I don't backlash every 15-20 casts... Again I prolly just suck. But I do like the feel (lightweight) of the reels... Anybody wanna trade????
PB 12.88lbs, Lake Fork 3-17-2013 8:45 a.m.
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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
[Re: Lil' Louie]
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04/01/17 12:13 AM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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I prolly just suck at casting but man I bought 3 Exo's used from a few different folks and I've never backlashed so many dang times in my life with em. Unless I tighten everything up where the longest cast I can make is like 10 yards that's the only way I don't backlash every 15-20 casts... Again I prolly just suck. But I do like the feel (lightweight) of the reels... Anybody wanna trade???? I'm probably going to catch a lot of flak and criticism and start a war of words but I'm going to try and help you with your backlash problem. You can backlash any reel, I don't care how much you pay for it. The reels like the old Garcia reels are the easiest because they don't have the adjustable centrifugal brake which is adjusted by turning the knob that is on the opposite side of the crank. Here's what I do, with the lure I'm going to use, say a 1/2 oz. spinnerbait, I raise the rod tip to the 11 o'clock position, press and release the bar and let the lure fall. Adjust the tension behind the crank handle until the lure slowly falls. Next step is to cast the lure with the centrifugal brake set on 5. Under normal wind conditions 5 is plenty. Now the only way the reel will backlash is if the lure hits the water, tree, boat dock, etc. and your thumb is not on the spool. It's eye to thumb coordination and with a little practice you'll be able to lightly thumb the spool right as the lure hits the water. Now if you're casting into the wind that takes a little more practice. What I do is cast side arm and keep the lure lower to the water and out of the wind. Everything takes practice whether it's hitting a golf ball, shooting marbles or two stepping. Get ready now because I just stirred the wasp nest and the bees are starting to buzz. More and better advice than mine is on the way. You can be a better caster and angler with a little practice. Hope I didn't ruin your day.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
[Re: Ryan B]
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04/01/17 01:12 AM
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Don't want to offend anyone but don't care much for quantum. Tried a few over the years and wasn't very happy w/ 'em. Spend your money on Shimano or diawa. Check out resale prices in the classifieds.
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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
[Re: GIG'EM AGGIES]
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04/04/17 04:27 PM
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Lil' Louie
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I prolly just suck at casting but man I bought 3 Exo's used from a few different folks and I've never backlashed so many dang times in my life with em. Unless I tighten everything up where the longest cast I can make is like 10 yards that's the only way I don't backlash every 15-20 casts... Again I prolly just suck. But I do like the feel (lightweight) of the reels... Anybody wanna trade???? I'm probably going to catch a lot of flak and criticism and start a war of words but I'm going to try and help you with your backlash problem. You can backlash any reel, I don't care how much you pay for it. The reels like the old Garcia reels are the easiest because they don't have the adjustable centrifugal brake which is adjusted by turning the knob that is on the opposite side of the crank. Here's what I do, with the lure I'm going to use, say a 1/2 oz. spinnerbait, I raise the rod tip to the 11 o'clock position, press and release the bar and let the lure fall. Adjust the tension behind the crank handle until the lure slowly falls. Next step is to cast the lure with the centrifugal brake set on 5. Under normal wind conditions 5 is plenty. Now the only way the reel will backlash is if the lure hits the water, tree, boat dock, etc. and your thumb is not on the spool. It's eye to thumb coordination and with a little practice you'll be able to lightly thumb the spool right as the lure hits the water. Now if you're casting into the wind that takes a little more practice. What I do is cast side arm and keep the lure lower to the water and out of the wind. Everything takes practice whether it's hitting a golf ball, shooting marbles or two stepping. Get ready now because I just stirred the wasp nest and the bees are starting to buzz. More and better advice than mine is on the way. You can be a better caster and angler with a little practice. Hope I didn't ruin your day. I can't believe I just got advice from an Aggie! lol! No man I swear I don't know what it is about these Exo's... I've done all that you mentioned. I mess with em constantly. I still like em and think I might finally have em all set right but man they frustrated the heck outta me. Been fishin my whole life and never had so many problems trying to use a reel.
PB 12.88lbs, Lake Fork 3-17-2013 8:45 a.m.
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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
[Re: Ryan B]
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04/05/17 01:55 PM
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If you are back lashing that exo pull the side cover off and adjust the internal brake. Apparently a lot of people don't know there is one example inside the side cover.
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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
[Re: Ryan B]
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04/05/17 02:09 PM
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Not to pile on but I have owned three of them over the years and none of them were usable after maybe 2 years. I own a bunch of 10-20+ year old Shimano's that are still running strong (with annual cleaning).
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Re: Picked up my first quantum reel. What are yalls opinions on quantum?
[Re: Ryan B]
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04/05/17 02:21 PM
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I had a couple. They were noisy and loose and I just never liked them. For the same price point I can buy Daiwa, Abu Garcia or Lews. All are far better in my opinion.
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