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on a related side note, what knot are using with the abrasX.. i have heard that some fluro's do better were certain knot's and the like... maybe this was the problem

i heard that the abrasX, in addition to the spinning tackle issue, did not have as superior knot strength as the invisX and carbon pro. this was not for a source that I would hang my hat on, so it i good to see some positive feedback. as for the new tatsu, too much green for my tastebuds. i think there are certain things a line can and cannot do for your. while i dont doubt that the tatsu may be superior in some aspects, i leave myself thinking... is it really necessary?

I agree on the invizX but I have heard bad stories about the abarzX. however, I have yet to try to abrazX myself. call me an old timer but nothing can beat the carbon pro!!

Thanks!! I will give this a shot! and sorry for bringing up an old topic!!

Hey I just wanted to get some feedback on the different ways/methods, or most efficient ways, of spooling a spinning rod. I have had difficulty in the past with line "jumping" off my spinning reel leaving me with a mess. So before I go and spool my spinning reels for the season I was going to compare so different methods. Thanks!

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. I got all my parts in from Quantum tonight and put everything back together and BANG!! It is in perfectly working order (once again) and now we just need to get the snow out of the forecast to start fishing again!

Threads on? Hopefully, the knob?!

Come friday when I get the driveway to my garage plowed (we have over 1ft+ of snow here and looking to get another foot tommorrow!!) I will get the reel out of storage to do some further investigation. In the mean time, I did order the new parts (I am so fed up with this reel that I want it done the right way this time). Hopefully, I will get the right cap too because I am about 100% confident that the cap they did send me was not the right one.

Okay.. I will order them again. I have already ordered these parts but last time I did it I ordered directly from quantum representative over the phone. Maybe something went wrong, so I will re-order in hopes of getting the right/all the parts needed to fix this problem. When the parts come in I will keep everyone updated with the end product. Also, what kind of grease should I use for the cushion and the knob. I am a novice when it comes to reel schematics/ repair so I am greatly appreciative of everyones help!! Thanks guys and I will post some pics during the process to provide some insight for future newbie's like myself!

KSbasser.. thanks for the input! Where can I order these parts? It appears to be everything that i previously ordered but I am willing to try again to get this reel working. Any suggestions on where to purchase?

Likewise, even if the knob was incorrect I still cant imagine why i would have no impact on the sensativity at all. What exactly could "fall out" from the knob being removed that would make this unfunctional? I viewed the reel schematics and it looked like I ordered everything that appeared to have been missing!!

Yes sorry I was incredibly short on detail there. Well to sum the situation up, it did not get smashed/broken but rather the sensativity knob was incredibly loose, as i primarily used it to cast weightless worms etc., and after a number of trips in the boat i think the knob got to the point were it nearly felt off. So i picked it up off the deck and made a cast, and the knob and whatever is inside there fell out and into the lake.. As for performance details, the sensativity can no longer be adjusted. Basically, turning the knob does nothing. I want to say that something was wrong with the knob that I ordered as it does not resemble the old knob that was on the road but looks more like the one's on my accurists (which I ordered directly from Quantum). I think there may be a difference in the thread or something because the amount of torque/ or "turn" needed to turn the knob to its "tightest" point is not much. Regardless, no turning has any effect as to its adjustability. Hope this helps!!

To avoid a long and emabarassing story, the spool adjustment knob on my Quantum Mantra (MT500CX) fell of and into the lake (as did the contents laying beneath. This has been over two years ago since it happened and since I have had numerous friends to fix this reel for me. Intially, I ordered parts directly from qunatum (i.e. bearing, a new adjustment knob, etc.) and some other things. However, after adjustment still does not work. I do not want to part with this reel because it was one of my favorites and it didnt have much lake time on it when it first broke. If anyone could provide some insight as to whats going on here please let me know! Thanks!!