Im thinking about getting a new reel this weekend . I have a quantum smoke 150 pt 7:3:1 , Ive used my sons Lews 5:1 ( love It)  but im thinking about getting  a quantum EXO , does anyone own one of these? or any other thoughts ?  I can get a new EXO for around  $150.00/ a new smoke for about $135.00 and a lews for around $129.00 

 for the rod im not really sure my sons rod is  a KVD ( very heavy) ive got a smoke on my smoke( i think I'm not going with the micro guides), i also own a G_ Lommis  gl 2 jig n worm on my c14 stradic ( wondering if the bait caster rod is as good) and suggestions ? 

 I really dont care if its top end as long as it prforms top end!!!!!

What do u wanna throw with the new set up?

What do u wanna throw with the new set up?

12lb proline poly carbon

Chronarch e6 on a crucial rod.

If you want to go Quantum, grab the EXO and slap it on a Duckett Micro Magic rod, or a Macro Magic if micro guides aren't your thing. Either way, you'll end up with a very light setup, and I think you'll love the rod!

been using revos for a few years and love them, but I recently got a couple of lews, and for the money Im very impressed. I really like the denali jadewood , and rosewood rods,   www.denalirods.com

I meant what kind of baits

you cant go wrong with the lews reels, as for rods there are so many out there that it would be best to go test how some feel, i think you cant go wrong with a dobyns, duckett, or even the irod gen2's

My favorite setup at the moment is a REVO STX 6:4 on a 7'2" Cumara m/h worm x-fast tape. SUPER light and SUPER sensitive. Best $450 I've spent on a setup, easily.

 

I also run a Crucial rod, same specs as the cumara, and I love it too. It's a bit heavier than the Cumara. I'm a huge fan of what shimano has been doing with their rods, exposing more of the blank under the reel. It makes it a more comfortable palming, and it gives me more fingers on the rod, which IMO is always good.

 

Crucial rod was well worth the $150.

Dobyns 734 or 735C and a Revo Premier, Gen 2 if you can find one.

150-200, I'd recommend a Powell or a Phenix. 250+, I'd recommend a Dobyns Champ or Champ Extreme.

I recently bought a Revo S and an Abu Garcia Veritas rod and I could not be happier.

Im lovin my revo s on a duckett micro magic. Reel is like butter and the rod is unbelievably sensitive