Lets see, owned 4 different quantums once... Needless to say, they have all been sold and only own Shimano's now.... My advice, start with Shimano and you will never have to debate on anything else.

A.K.A. Ignorance is bliss............

A.K.A. Ignorance is bliss............

 

Cmon, you know shimano is the best 

Cmon, you know shimano is the best 

 

very kool.....

Neither. Did that start the stirring enough?

Agreed. Daiwa or Shimano for the win.

Hey folks, What are your opinions on the two ever so popular and famous Abu Garcia, or Quantum reels? Post your pros and cons, what you like, what you don't etc.... Lets Stir some stuff up on here everyone!

 

 

This thread does not make sense, nor does it do anything to help out anyone.  No question was asked, or anything like "Hey, I am looking at either this, or that reel."

 

Guys u hav 2 use diawa dey da best.

I have Abu Revo SX spinning and baitcast reels, as well as Vengence, Veritas, and Veracity rods. My baitcast reel is light, very smooth and casts great, all the rods load up great (Veritas are favorite). I also own Shimano, Diawa, Lews, ans BPS baitcasters. My Shimano & Lews are my favorite reels.

The Revo spinning reel, IMO, is good, but not as good as my Pflueger Presidents, and Supreme XT, which are phenomenal reels.

I don't have any experience with new Quantum equipment. My last Quantum setup was a spinning setup I bought in the early '80s

The old quantum energy spinners were great reels. I have one that's well over ten years old and still butter smooth. Never had a shimano spinning reel stay smooth for more than a few months of regular use.

Older Abus are great, had my hands on a gen 3 winch, wasn't impressed and sent it back.

I thought the conversation was Quantum or Abu.  Unless I'm catching 10-15# fish day in and day out, which I don't do in freshwater, any 50-$100 reel is going to suit me just fine.

Neither, Daiwa with Braid nothing but braid none of that flouro crap. LOL

Um, well I'm gonna go my own way although I do have Quantums, but *** is winning me over so I'm going with them. Best part about my Quantums.....they aren't Lew's and Shimano's. The old 6500 and 5500 Abu's were great light duty saltwater reels though.

The Quantum Smoke is a no brainer at 99bucks IMO. It's my first Quantum baitcaster.

I've tried both & I wouldn't get either.i'd go shimano or lew's. worst mistake I made was selling my speed spool for that piece o' crap orra sx 2.guess I could've got a lemon but still.....as for the quantum my cousin has the team kvd&he let me fish it nearly all day one day&other than being a good caster its junk too.its loud,unsmooth,¬ very palmable.(of course that varies greatly from person to person cause everyone holds them different)

Quantum and abu???   lews for eveything. shimanos are great too.

Hey folks, What are your opinions on the two ever so popular and famous Abu Garcia, or Quantum reels? Post your pros and cons, what you like, what you don't etc.... Lets Stir some stuff up on here everyone!

Quantum and abu???   lews for eveything. shimanos are great too.

Abu Garcia all the way!!!!!  In my opinion not even close. I have a Revo S and its fantastic. I would look into that reel. 

For all intents and purposes, Lew's, Abu, Flooger are almost the same reels, with slightly different spool and braking combinations.  Some models are crackers, some are duds - just like every other brand.

If you are buying an Abu, get a Swedish made one like a 4600 or 5500, etc..  Don't get a Chinese made dud.