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KVD using quantum != Quantum is all about quality check out my post regarding the new Smoke, talk about sub part quality and poor service I'm sure the equipment KVD uses is thoroughly inspected and I'm almost 100% sure that there are modifications in place to fit it to his preference. On top of that, I wonder how many new reels/rods he gets per season, he doesn't need to worry much about long term reliability. I don't want to bash the whole line of Quantum products, but one poor experience is enough for me to stay away for good.

there's no doubt that this is a great product if it's properly done.. it's smooth and it's light... and it looks great... for ~$200 it's probably the lightest reel you can get... if my copy of the reel was actually done right, it would rank it right between the Curado and the Core MG

Here's an email I shot to Quantum: They have replied and asked me to ship the reel at my own expense to the States (I live in Toronto, Canada)... however, upon further clarification, all I could do at the moment is to bring it in to Mississauga and hope for the best (not sure if they would change the parts or swap the reel, as well as the time frame)... I have followed up and requested for someone to contact me, but it seems no one is working This is definitely not the service I expect from a company as big as Quantum, and the finish of the reel is definitely not worthy of the $200 price. It doesn't seem to me that Quantum is willing to stand behind their products. The quality of the reel is definitely not as claimed on their website I have learnt my lesson and I will from now on inspect every reel that I am going to purchase... I have been spoiled by Shimano and Daiwa for many years Here are some pictures for reference http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100632/P1050475/web.jpg?ver=13007184420001 http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100632/P1050476/web.jpg?ver=13007184540001 http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100632/P1050477/web.jpg?ver=13007184670001 http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100632/P1050478/web.jpg?ver=13007184820001 http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100632/P1050479/web.jpg?ver=13007184990001 http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100632/P1050480/web.jpg?ver=13007185160001 http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100632/P1050481/web.jpg?ver=13007185300001 http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100632/P1050482/web.jpg?ver=13007209100001 http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100632/P1050484/web.jpg?ver=13007185610001 http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100632/P1050485/web.jpg?ver=13007185820001

My apologies to the OP for this slight thread hijack, but here's another pic of the Packer with the "rod" detatched for storage. The coiled portion fits down over the foregrip, allowing the entire setup to fit under seat of a car/truck, in the glovebox, or (as the name implies) in a backpack. It's not an especially sensitive rod, but it's more than adequate to catch dinner. wow.. it looks great for an ice rod as well... I was looking at some of the videos of the rod and I'm impressed

how's the action on them? I find with the real ones, when you wacky rig weightless, the two ends quiver during the fall... Gambler senkos also displays the same action... another thing I also notice is that the GYB has a softer/mushier plastic

Rapala J7 in fire tiger

gimme the 9

^^ very very interesting rod

my first reel is a spincast... it's more of a reel for the person just wanting to cast with a button and catch fish... no matter how much features you put in it, it just doesn't work as well as a spinning/baitcast... I do want to know if there are any situations where the spincast would outperform the BC and spinning reels

go to tackle tour and read their review on the Scorpion 1501 XT... unfortunately I'm still not able to post a link, but a simple google search should bring it up

I don't know where your source comes from, but the difference between the Curado 201E7 and the Scorpion 1501XT is only: 1. Color 2. Gear Ratio 3. Grips the Scorpion 1501 XT does not have better bearings... and in terms of physical size, the 1501 XT is identical to the 201E7 as opposed to the smaller 51E

You got a point here... before the 51e came out, the 1501 came with the 6.3:1 gearing (which could be solved by swapping the citica gears)... but now, they should be around the same with the 51E being easier to palm and lighter as well

My name is Long and I live in Toronto, Canada. I've been fishing for 6~7 years but I didn't get serious until two years ago... hoping to give and learn on the board