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 Which Spinning Reel Would You Choose?
#2575258
08/22/08 03:26 PM
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gclark
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Quantum Energy or Shimano Symetre and why?
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Re: Which Reel Would You Choose?
[Re: gclark]
#2575295
08/22/08 03:35 PM
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RRaider
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I know a lot of people might take issue with this, and certainly I have not owned one of everything they have made but my experience with Quantum has shown their products to be sub par so even not knowing much about those two models I would go with the Shimano.
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Re: Which Reel Would You Choose?
[Re: RRaider]
#2575376
08/22/08 03:57 PM
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9874opf
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The Quantum spinning reels are actually quite good. I have a Catalyst, Energy, and Inferno--all very smooth and they have ceramic drag--I dont care for their baitcasters but there spinning gear is ok with me.
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Re: Which Reel Would You Choose?
[Re: gclark]
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08/22/08 04:33 PM
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The Fishing Physicist
YOLO
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Quantum Energy or Shimano Symetere and why? The new Symetre FJs are going to be totally outstanding. The Symetre FJs are going to be priced at about the $100 price point. 
Propulsion Line Management System:
- Propulsion Spool Lip,
- SR One-Piece Bail Wire,
- Power Roller III,
-Redesigned Bail Trip,
- S-Arm Cam
- Slow Oscillation
SR Concept: SR One-Piece Bail Wire
S A-RB Bearings (Shielded A-RB)
Aluminum Frame (GR on 500 & 1000)
Lightweight Graphite Sideplate & Rotor
Cold Forged Aluminum Spool
S-Concept:
- S-Rotor,
- S-Guard,
- S-Arm Cam
Machined Aluminum Handle
Rubber Handle Grips
Maintenance Port
Fluidrive II
Floating Shaft
Dyna-Balance
Super Stopper II
Repairable Clicker
Symetre FJ
Model Line Retrieve Per Crank (in.) Line Capacity (# Test/Yards) Max Drag (lbs.) Ball Bearings Roller Bearings
Gear Ratio Weight (oz)
SY500FJ 21 [color:#FFFFFF]02/190, 04/100, 6/60[/color] 6.0 4 1 4.7:1 TBD
SY1000FJ 28 2/270, 4/140, 6/110 7.0 4 1 5.6:1 7.1
SY2500FJ 35 6/200, 8/140, 10/120 11.0 4 1 6.2:1 10.1
SY3000FJ 35 6/230, 8/170, 10/140 15.0 4 1 6.2:1 9.9
SY4000FJ 37 8/240, 10/200, 12/160 15.0 4 1 5.7:1 14.1
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Re: Which Reel Would You Choose?
[Re: The Fishing Physicist]
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08/22/08 06:55 PM
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gclark
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Are the FJ's on the market yet and if not, do you know when?
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Re: Which Reel Would You Choose?
[Re: gclark]
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08/22/08 07:23 PM
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The Fishing Physicist
YOLO
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Are the FJ's on the market yet and if not, do you know when? Indeed, the FJs are on the market now. I got my 2500FJ about three months ago. I just got a 4000FJ a couple of weeks ago, but I've not put line on it yet, and am considering taking it back for a 5000FJ. They are really great reels. TFP
Above all else hold these two things in the greatest of circumspection; government and self. YOLO=Schiefspiegler
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Re: Which Reel Would You Choose?
[Re: The Fishing Physicist]
#2576353
08/22/08 09:14 PM
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Dwight
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I have used my friends Daiwa Steez spinning reel and you can't believe how smooth it is.
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Re: Which Reel Would You Choose?
[Re: Dwight]
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08/22/08 11:38 PM
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Quansta
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Add $30 more and you can get the Shimano Saros...I got 2 Saros 4000f and love 'em...smooth casting and retrieving...and the drag is just spectacular...
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Re: Which Reel Would You Choose?
[Re: Quansta]
#2576733
08/23/08 12:11 AM
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mutantslinger
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I got to see the new Quantums this week and the PT spinning reels are too cool. No doubt have to have one. Totally new design and very smooth. Before you buy make sure you get a close look at the new PT.
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Re: Which Reel Would You Choose?
[Re: mutantslinger]
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08/23/08 09:34 AM
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PhilR
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Symetre for me. 
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Re: Which Reel Would You Choose?
[Re: PhilR]
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08/23/08 06:29 PM
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stick steering
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just got the new doug hannon wave its by far the best ever made, it throws farther, is lighter and ,and has a 12 disc drag , its a piece of art
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Re: Which Reel Would You Choose?
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#2580462
08/24/08 06:54 PM
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Dwight
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The Daiwa Certate is also great.
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Re: Which Reel Would You Choose?
[Re: Dwight]
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08/25/08 11:48 AM
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gclark
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Thanks for all the input. Sounds like I need to take a close hard look at all the ones mentioned here. I appreciate the input from everyone, it's just good to get opinions of others to help with the decision making. Thanks again all.
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Re: Which Reel Would You Choose?
[Re: gclark]
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08/25/08 11:38 PM
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stick steering
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the wave really handles braided line well the model i have is really small, like the size of most ultra lites, and yet can handle 20 lb braid it has 12 drag disc and a 2 piece spool to remove old line quickly it will not tangel and loop like all the rest, look at the front of the spool it causes the line to skip instead of making contact all the time thus it throws farther, get one you wont be dissapointed
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Re: Which Reel Would You Choose?
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08/27/08 01:52 AM
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1Holmes
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I bought a Shimano Stradic 4000. I know its not one of the two your choosing but I like it alot. Shimano has my vote.
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