I don't know that weight is really a factor for me I can say that I have used some heavy reels in my time and fished all day with them and did not used to bother me but I would be willing to swap a little weight for durability.

once I am on the water and concentrating on fishing not much else seems to matter at that point.

Are they really that heavy?

The older Quantum Energy PT that I have weighs in at 9.5oz and the new Energy PT is 7.8oz and no the weight isn't a problem for me at all either on the older model. The new Catalyst is also in the 7.8 oz range.

basser have you ever fished with a shimano? just wondering what it is about Quantum you like so well cause after this weekend I fail to see the big argument and I have used other products before this weekend.

basser have you ever fished with a shimano? just wondering what it is about Quantum you like so well cause after this weekend I fail to see the big argument and I have used other products before this weekend.

Yes I have fished with Shimano but only the spinning reels. I have used both the Sahara which I currently have and a Saros at one time. They are great reels don't get me wrong but I just prefer Quantum. Of my baitcasting setups I've had a Daiwa Megaforce which I sold thru the board. I have a Cabelas Prodigy(Daiwa), a Accurist PT,a Quantum Energy PT and just added a Daiwa Exceler. They work well for me and no knock on any other product or brand.

nitro good to see that the code worked out for u..im actually considering gettin a code combo from dicks just as soon as i get a couple more dollars together   i too like all my quantum reels  3 spinning and an accurist baitcaster  benn told many times how great other brands are but im a low budget basser and quantums perform great for the money   like urself will step up in time but fairly new to baitcasting so im good for now

Thanks guys,

I appreciate the feedback and I too have tried other stuff and like it, But for me I think I will stay with Quantum and I know it's only one time out with this code but I will know for sure when I take a week long fishing trip next month.

You can bet it's going to get a good work out!!!