Spinning poll...

[Steely-Head]

Just wondering what people prefer--I myself use Shimano.

[The Whale]

I was a "Shimano" man for ten years or better. Then I gave Quantum a shot due to a couple of new models and an excellent deal offered on them, (Shimano model I wanted was out of stock at the time). I found that Quantum has come up with an excellent reel that is nicely balanced, has an outstanding drag system, and is extremely price competitive. So far so good, one screw up on these reels and I'm back to Shimano for good though.


Whale

[jpollman]

I've got a Quantum I bought last year.
It works pretty well but I'm less than impressed with the handle.
After only a SHORT TIME using it, the rubber grip wore through and came right off. Other than that, I like it.

[Inlander]

Shimano reels have always been a good reel for me, why change a good thing.

I've been using for the last 8 years now I believe a reel made by Silstar. It came out around the time that Quantum first started making the energy series. It is very cost effective. around the $40 dollar range. I use it for steelies in the spring, (when i don't have my fly rod) and I use it for light line jigging for Smallies and Walleyes...They seem to work great I have a couple of them. One is finally starting to stick on the drag a little though...But after long time abuse I'm suprised it has lasted this long...

But other than that...

ANYTHING BUT DIAWA...I havn't had one of those last for more than half a season before puking out...

[captainqtip69]

Can't beat Abu-Garcia, the old "Cardinal" Reels take a lickin' but keep on tickin'. Clients love them too, haven't had one fail on me yet, they keep catching Bay de Noc walleyes, and until they don't I"m sticking with them! By the way, still driving on the ice up here, that's why I'm heading south in two weeks to fish the Detroit River for the first time. Where's the best jigging water located? Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks

[Steely-Head]

Abu-Garcia--thats what I forgot. Oh well.

[J. J. Magnum]

I voted for Diawa simply because they have worked great for me the last few years. My preference until then was Abu-Garcia especially the 300 and the 308. I'm an ultra-lite fan and have used most of the brands out there, I have a Quantum that messed up on me last year so it will be awhile before I trust it again.

[jimbos43]

I've had Quantum's that haven't lasted one night of fishing, but i've have Shimano's some of which are going on 10 years old. Guess what brand I voted for?

[jamie7117]

i was a shimano man forever until i bought a couple new pinnacle reels. good bargain and excellent quality. pinnacle pwt's.

i also bought a couple diawa reels for my ultralights and they seem to be a real steal!

[ESOX]

I have Abu's and Daiwas on the rods I currently carry in the boat. I have a few Stradics that will make good river sinkers. What lousy garbage passed off as mid-line reels.

[OTIS]

Voted Shimano, Bought a Quantum once used it 3 years and the Gears inside stripped. (they were plastic) Went back to my Shimano's that I have had for over 12 years now.

[Downrod]

Bought a Fin-Nor combo this year. Sweet!! Smothest reel I've seen in the price range. 9' MED-Light action pole Not too noodley, just the right feel.

Downrod

[DaveW731]

Love my Quantum Energy reel: I was a bit suprised by other's experiences, because one the things I like best about it has been it's durability. It has been dropped and drowned a number of times, and still performs.

[Steely-Head]

Well, I think it is safe to say that all reel manufacturers make reels of higher and lower quality, but i find shimano reels to be by far the most dependable. I am still using the shimano baitcast reel my dad gave to me when I was 6.