So a few weeks ago I posted Cabelas had Quantum Accurist spinning rods on sale from $69.99 for $19.99 me and my buddy grabbed 1 each for the hell of it. Last night I saw on Dicks website the Accurist reels on sale from $79.99 for $49.97. So tonight I ran to Dicks and picked up 2, 1 for me and 1 for my buddy. My 1st time buying something other than Shimano for freshwater. (I have Shimanos and Penns for Salt)

Any how I needed a light lure 1/16-1/8oz setup. Light cranks, jerks etc. I gotta say I am fairly impressed with the construction, performance and over all quality of the this set up. For the fact it cost me $70, I can easily compare this to my ST Croix premier Shimano Sonora (top water setup).

I haven't fished it yet as I've just picked up the reel tonight, although I did spool it up with 6# Spider mono. Rod feels well balanced, good quality cork, and I'd say Mod/Fast action seems appropriate while still having a solid backbone 2/3rds the way up. The reel is smooth, doesn't spin forever like my Stradic CI4 but then again its not a $200 reel.

All in all I'm impressed and I'm looking forward to fishing this. I'm a die hard Shimano guy BUT I do not knock other brands except Okuma because I had terrible luck with 2 of their salt reels. Rods, I have numerous brands in my collection, I'm not picky at all, a good rod to me is just that, a good rod.

With spring upon us, I'm sure there's some younger anglers checking out the forum for advice on a new or 1st set up with out breaking the bank. I hope my $0.02 helps. - Cheers

I grabbed one of those quantum rods at cabelas as well. Put a sedona I have on it.

Nice!

Are you trying to will LMG to come back? Please don't.

Lol @TNbassin

- Used setup today for a few hours, didn't catch anything but felt real good casting and retrieving. I definitely like this setup far more than I thought I would!