What’s the concensus on this reel!? I know generally Quantum isn’t renowned for quality but this casting reel generally has good reviews on web sites but I wondered if anyone here has personal experience. I found it for a really good deal, $75 but if it’s really not great i won’t waste money.

Really good reel from what i can remember about the people on here commenting on a post i had about it last year.

It was for sale at $100 and the masses said buy it now.

 

At $75 i would do the same^

 

Dont quote me, but im pretty sure a few guys compared it to the Zillions they owned.

Your not going to find a better reel at that price. Probably be hard to find a better reel for $120.00. At $75.00 I'd buy 2 for sure if I could afford it and needed a reel or two. They are really nice reels. You won't be disappointed.

1 hour ago, Brett's_daddy said:

What’s the concensus on this reel!? I know generally Quantum isn’t renowned for quality but this casting reel generally has good reviews on web sites but I wondered if anyone here has personal experience. I found it for a really good deal, $75 but if it’s really not great i won’t waste money.

 

I know where you found that deal😉, as I was tempted as well. The spool is relatively light, but I don't need  a spool that deep. It's for heavy lures and heavy lines, which I don't use much. The reel should be very smooth though; I have a similar Quantum reel. 

Been using Quntum reels for some time.

Little to no problems, ever.  Helps to maintain and not abuse them.

Will be selling 'several' of these at a fisherman friently price next month.  IMO a step above the S3.

If you're  interested, keep an eye on the Flea Market forum.

A-Jay

 

I had the Smoke S3 and the Tour S3 and sold both but they were solid reels. They just didn't suit me and were not getting used. I would recommend them though. 

15 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Been using Quntum reels for some time.

Little to no problems, ever.  Helps to maintain and not abuse them.

Will be selling 'several' of these at a fisherman friently price next month.  IMO a step above the S3.

If you're  interested, keep an eye on the Flea Market forum.

A-Jay

 

Problem is that reel pictured is the wrong hand 😀

I have Smoke S3’s, Tour S3, and Smoke HD’s.

 

Excellent reels in every way except for light lure use.

 

You will not be disappointed.

On 1/23/2025 at 1:20 PM, Brett's_daddy said:

Problem is that reel pictured is the wrong hand 😀

That's not my problem.

A-Jay

 

Never really thought about picking up a quantum, may think about it now. Looks pretty sweet

When I repped Quantum, the Smoke line was my favorite.  Both casting, spinning and paired with smoke rods.  Good performance at a good price.  My only complaint was there was a lot of anti-reverse failures on the spinning reels.  

They’re decent reel especially at that price. 

I've heard a few guys liking them for inshore/nearshore jigging, fluke and bass mostly.  These guys don't use junk.