ChiCityBasser

I have an older model Quantum Incyte 30, a Quantum Catalyst PTI-A20 and the New Kinetic PTI-B20 and haven't had any problems with them at all. The Incyte is actually an older model that is Blue and not the newer silver one. The one complaint I have heard is the weight difference and that the Quantums are heavier than the shimanos and other reels. So the new models are much lighter but I still love my older models.

Since you are going to be practicing get a "pick" and get the backlash out by finding the loop amongst the backlash. Once you work the backlash out keep practicing with that line and then respool when you get better at controlling it. JMO and the more experienced guys will jump in I'm sure

There is another trick you can try as well and something I have seen or heard mentioned. Spool off 15-20yards and then apply a piece of tape to the spool and that way if you do backlash it won't go any further than the tape and continue to practice

Thinking of getting one of these to use as a crankbait round with a Quantum Catalyst. Do you guys think the 7 M would work for this?

I got the same bag at Wal Mart and it was the last one left with no pricing info so the sales clerk gave me the bag for $9 which was the clearance price of the smaller Okeechobee bag also on clearance. The smaller bag had 5 trays. Seems Wal Mart switched to another bag line and was clearing the Okeechobee bags out.

I have the Megaforce and its a pretty decent reel and worked pretty well the couple of times I've had it out and probably can find it on ebay in that price range. The Daiwa Exceler was rated as a pretty good reel in a issue of Bass Master awhile back

I just got this same bag on clearance at Wal Mart for $9 since it was the last one and was missing the tag the sales clerk gave it to me for the clearance price of the smaller bag by Okeechobee which is Reddish in color. The clearance price was $21 and I'm able to store everything I have for now in its own box..lipless,shallow,medium cranks and things.

Just picked one up yesterday from BPS after trading the Quantum KVD in that I picked up during the BPS Classic reel trade in last month. The KVD gearing just wasn't as smooth even with the 10 vs 6 bearings in the Kinetic. Had it out yesterday for a bit as well and it felt butter smooth as well as a couple oz's ligher than the KVD. Anyone else have the new Kinetic?

My stuff is less than $200 but store brands High End Spinning: Cabelax XMLti and XML Casting: Cabelas XMLTi Inexpensive Spinning: Cabelas Tourney Trial Casting: Cabelas Fish Eagle II

I was thinking the same thing with the Catalyst Spinning reel on a Carrot Stix and maybe thinking about still going with that option

I have a Megaforce and just got a Accurist PT and it has seen more time than the Megaforce and its a very smooth reel.

This is a great reel and haven't had any problems with mine other than the same hard switching from regular to flipping mode which when I worked a bit did get easier. There is a review of the Accurist CX II on http://tackletour.com and this is a step up from that reel. Love mine and got it off ebay for a bigger discount.

Just getting over the winter thaw here and I have a football head jig on my B/C and on the spinning outfit I have a Strike King Red Eye lipless / rattle trap.

I have braid on 2 spinning reels and use them both with no leader but I also only use them for moving lures. The rig with the green power line pro seems to get more hookups than my right with the Fireline Crystal.

I pretty much use them during the late spring and all summer info the fall. I've had success mainly with the Strike King Red Eye lipless in a number of colors.

I found them on ebay between $10-$15 with free shipping and ordered a SD Shad just to try it out when it gets a little warmer here in IL.

I agree x2 Those shads will get destroyed. Plus it works like a weedless buzzbait. Worth a try for sure. Gonna give them a try this evening after work and see if I have any luck at all

Just purchased the Shad and Chunks myself to use around grass beds and as a jig trailer. The water is just starting to thaw out and can't wait to try them. The website mentioned also has plenty of rigging info and ideas for each one of the products in the lineup.

It's my favorite cause its my only 7.1 reel and its the Daiwa Megaforce

Had the same problem with some Ultra Soft I had spooled on a spinning reel and the KVD line conditioner really does help

I think I went to big with the 10# line and should have gone with the 6 or 8# line like RW suggested

I'm afraid so...#6 is what you need (.010" diameter, 11.9 lb test). Thanks RW and I'll be changing it out today since Cabelas had the 6# on sale for $4 in certain colors The KVD line and lure conditioner helped with the memory and caught a 1lb LM on a small park lake with the winter thaw happening here now

I'm afraid so...#6 is what you need (.010" diameter, 11.9 lb test). Thanks RW and I'll be changing it out today since Cabelas had the 6# on sale for $4 in certain colors

I own a Cabelas XMLTi but haven't had it out yet. It is a last year model 6'6"MH B/C that is normally $180 but was on clearance for $80 and can't speak to sensitivity but just practicing with it the rod feels good. I own several XML's 3 to be exact and love them. In fact when I broke the first one I owned on a trip I was hurt cause it was my best setup. I had it retipped and went back to fishing with it. Then on stupid mistake of getting snagged and trying to free the lure using the rod I snapped it in half. I posted on the board here and talked with a salesman and he told me to bring it in and go to customer service and they would exchange it. I took my receipt in and what was left of the rod and they exchanged it no problem. No questions asked on how I broke it and took me longer to find the replacement than it did for them to exchange it. I only have Cabelas rods and think they are a great value and I own 10 different rods made by them and enjoy them all. I can't speak on the BPS rods or warranty but the Cabelas brand and warranty are fine with me

Ok I got the 10# Ultra Soft spooled onto my Quantum KVD20 and had it out yesterday for a bit and the line had more memory and sprayed it with KVD line and lure conditioner last night. I'll be going out again today to see if its any better and report back. Did I go to big with 10# for the spinning? Should I drop it down to 6 or 8lbs for the spinning and use the 10# for the B/C?