I have to ask. Why does doesn't anyone seem to be buyinng/asking about quantum. I have 6 of them and they are all great. I know there are a bunch of people on here with the accurist and the ones exclusive to DICKS. I just looked back through about the last 6 pages saw 1 post and finnally decided to find out why.

bassdocktor

A lot of people have a bad impression of Quantum.  From what I hear it was much deserved and they put out a lot of junk for a while.  That stigma sticks for a while.  The company changed hands since then but still unable to throw out the stigma.  I myself like the new quantums and I have purchased them at the suggestion of my rod and reel shop and I havent been dissappointed since.

Vic

That atleast would make sense I love the new energies that I bought for this year. Very smooth couldn't be happier.

Quantum isnt even listed on the poll one the homepage for best reels I noticed.  Not that it would have been my first vote... but still.

Vic

i love my accurist, it's a good price, and casts nice.

I have been using Quantums for a long time without any major problem and I currently have 2 Accurist and 2 Energy 861 that I love, one thing, they are heavier than most modern reels in the market, I have upgraded the ball bearing of mine, worth every penny of the $ 16.00 I invested.

A lot of people have a bad impression of Quantum. From what I hear it was much deserved and they put out a lot of junk for a while. That stigma sticks for a while.

Vic

That is why I will never buy another Quantum.  I bought my first and last Quantum about 14 years ago, it was the biggest piece of junk I have ever owned.

I've wondered the same thing. I am amazed at how brand loyal some people are I don't think it is a bad thing it just surprises me. If I were making a living at fishing I would probably have everything from the same mfg. just for ease of use and parts swapping etc. But since I fish for fun I enjoy trying different companies products.

I have a bunch of Quantum products and I haven't been disappointed. I have had one Accurist that seems to break one way bearing sleeves on a regular basis, it is on it's third one now.

I think Quantum is trying hard to gain marketshare, I think their PT Club is a great idea. I haven't found another company that has a rewards program for buying their products. I also think their website is top notch for a fishing company, there is a lot of good information there and it is easy to navigate. Some companies really should put more effort into their online image. I can think of a few that the website is still lists the 2005 or 2006 catalogs or products.

With that being said, I did a little test over the winter. I sent an email to most of the major mfgs of tackle. I just asked a simple question to see if they would reply trying to get a feel for customer service and to help me decide what brand my next purchase would be. That idea backfired every email I sent was answered within two business days. So I guess the moral is buy what you like in the price range you can afford.

I've been using Quantum's for about 10 years now. I've only had a problem with one (an Accurist PT and the failure was one I caused). Love the Accurists (I have 6)! Have two Energy PT's as well! Great reels IMO and will buy Quantum again when I need another reel!  

Quantum falls under the Zebco name, that's probably why it wasn't on the poll.

I have been useing Quantum for fifteen years and have had very few problems

with them. I just bought 15 new energys this year and they should last me atleast 5 years before I have to replace them. The 1310 MG was one of the best reels they made for C rigs. What few problems I have had, I would pack the reel up and seen it back and they would send it back to me in new shape or I would recieve a new reel. ( Mabe I'am just LUCKY ) 8-)

Actually after using them side by side with my old curados I like the new energies better. Personally don't even notice the weight difference.

I love Quantum! I only have 1 reel that isnt a Quantum and its the Daiwa Viento. I will always have Quantum reels on my rods.

Hmm...

I was thinking outdated technology, low quality components, loose tolerances, poor craftmanship, a reputation for unreliability and an indistinguished look.

I think David Green, ReelMech, services these reels. I would be interested in reading his review.

p.s. I couldn't tell if frogtog was joking, if he was making fun of them or if he was serious. If it was an endorsement, I missed the point. Buying fifteen reels hoping they (as a group) might last five years or just sending them in occasionally because they break is NOTHING I want to be using.

Hmm...

I was thinking outdated technology,

Are you thinking " Curado " ? ;D ;D ;D

The Steez, Revo, Curado and Citica are "all new" this year.

Yes those reels are new but the Energies and Tour series are relatiely new too. Don't get me wrong most of my reels are still the old curados but lately, I've picked up alot of Diawas and Shimanos that just haven't felt good. I've tried adjusting them and they haven't been just display models, some have been right out of the boxes. Also, I may be wrong but didn't the new curados increase in weight?

I'm not trying to see which is better because there are too many strong opinions to start that arguement and it  has kinda been done here multiple times. Plus some of it is just preference. I just wanted to see why people aren't really using Quantum. Thanks to some of the guys here I'm starting to see it is based on Quantums past.

bassdocktor

I think David Green, ReelMech, services these reels. I would be interested in reading his review.

Nada, Ohno, Nope, no reel reviews from me anymore I refuse to get sucked into any potentially loaded discussions anymore.

I have learned a very valuable lesson in the last few weeks. I will give freely any problem solving info that I can, but no more of my opinions on any reels.

I'll pass and just site back and watch..  8-)

Tight Lines All!

i have 4 accurists and like them but i had problems with 2 of them although i bought another new one this spring...i'll see how it goes..if i continue to have any problems i may switch brands..the oldest one i have is maybe 3 yrs old...

Hmm...

RW I do some serious fishing. I probbly don't take the best care of my reels.

No I was'nt endorseing them I have to pay like every one else. I just like the reels. Wasn't trying to brag either just that sometimes I go way out on buying

stuff. Just like that secret bait that was mention on the forum. Well I order a pack and won money the first time I used them. So guess what I just ordered 100 packs of them. I have been blessed in life, I have a good wife and I got my

son grown and went into a landscaping business back when no one else was willing to do that hard work and I did well and I thank my Lord for that. Well I guess I telling you more than you want to know, so I'll quit for know.

p.s. I couldn't tell if frogtog was joking, if he was making fun of them or if he was serious. If it was an endorsement, I missed the point. Buying fifteen reels hoping they (as a group) might last five years or just sending them in occasionally because they break is NOTHING I want to be using.

I have looked and seriously considered a few, but always found somethng I liked better.

I gotta admit that "hot sauce" thing really turns me off.  It just reeks of gimmick to me.

I want my hot sauce on my taco's not in my reels.

I'm with Avid--hot sauce and reels??....seems better suited for food.  I'm kinda skeptical too.

Overall I like Quatuam reels.  I have to Energy Pti-a 20 spinning reels and I have had no problems.  They cast well, they're smooth, and so far they have taken a beating.  

I have to admit, I am also skeptical of the hot sauce.  I use it strictly on these two reels and nothing else.  The oil seems to seperate from the red dye but all you have to do is wipe it away.  One other thing about hot sauce is, less is better.  One little drop and that's it.

--hot sauce and reels??....

No red dye in my reels either

I haven't purchased a Quantum reel in about 15 years, so I'm a far cry from updated information on Quantum reels.

Around 1990 I purchased two Quantum casting reels for pike fishing in Lake Huron, Ontario.

While pumping a good-sized pike to the boat, the thumb-bar lost communication with the reel handle,

as a result, the spool would not properly engage (I wound-up losing that pike).

Granted, the reel was still under warranty, but I wasn't interested in being the unproud owner

of slapdash workmanship (As a tool & die maker I know that failure of this nature is not excusable).

So instead of making one trip back to the manufacturer, that Quantum reel made two trips.

It made one short trip to the dumpster, and another trip to my Lifetime Blackball List.

As it happens, Quantum was the only reel to ever make that elite list  :

Roger

                      Nada, Ohno, Nope, no reel reviews from me anymore I refuse to get sucked into any potentially loaded discussions anymore.  

I have learned a very valuable lesson in the last few weeks. I will give freely any problem solving info that I can, but no more of my opinions on any reels.

I'll pass and just site back and watch..            

I with you ReelMech NO MORE openion on rods,reels,line or tackle