So I got a coupon offer from quantum for 40% off any reel and 50% off any rod. I need a 7'2" - 7'6" Heavy action rod to use as a swimbait/frog/flipping rod and reel combo.(A 7'6" H x-fast action Exo will only run me $89 so I pretty much have to do it.) I'm partial to Powell rods and don't have any experience with the Quantum Exo or Smoke rods. I assume the Exo is a better rod because it's more expensive? Does anyone have experience with either the smokes or Exo rods such as how fast the tips are, sensitivity, accurate power rating?

 

I will also be getting a new reel and I don't know what to get Smoke/Exo. I own a smoke 151Hpt and like it but kinda wanna try an exo. However, they only have the exo100 series in stock for lefties. Is the spool capacity the only difference between the Exo 300,200,and 100 series?

 

 

I really loved the Smoke reels, I wasn't sure of the rods but I needed a longer spinnerbait rod for some new water I was fishing so I got a 7'MH-F Smoke rod, I have now switched reels and use it as a casting jig rod, it has a lot of feel which surprised me and a ton of backbone. The tips are true to action, a fast has a slightly softer tip than an extra fast but very castable, for that price I would grab one. I have no experience with the EXO.

I'm buying a smoke 50 inshore spinning reel, spec wise it has what I'm looking for, but time will whether I like it or not.

Just an FYI I couldn't find the courage to stray from what I already love. So, I just ordered a Powell Endurance 775 and another smoke 151HPT It's always like christmas as you wait for your new gear to show up.

Those EXOs are sexy. How'd you turn that down???

Ive heard mixed reviews on the EXO's and Quantum only had the 100 series in stock for lefites (They showed the left models for the 300/200 series but im pretty sure they havn't been released yet?) so I just went with the smoke 151. Probably gonna have periods of buyers remorse but I like the smokes so it shouldn't last long lol

 i bought a quantum  7.3.1 smoke baitcaster with a smoke med heavy rod 6'8  and just let me say this amazing!!!!!!!! go to e bay you can get a brand new smoke reel for 137- 150- price range.  and should be able to to get the smoke rod for around $ 80 buck     btw i got the micro guides.    I PROMIS YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!!!