spinning reel opinion or recommendation

I have been using a lower end reel for the last few years now I am at the
point where I would like to use a quality spinning reel. I am looking at
the Quantum Energy PTi spinning reel just wondering if anyone has an opinion
on this reel or would like to recommend another model. Thanks ahead for any
help.

Pat_RI

Okuma AV 20

--
David Norton

"Pat_RI" wrote in message
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I have been using a lower end reel for the last few years now I am at the
point where I would like to use a quality spinning reel. I am looking at
the Quantum Energy PTi spinning reel just wondering if anyone has an
opinion
on this reel or would like to recommend another model. Thanks ahead for
any
help.

Pat_RI

Okuma AV 20

--
David Norton

"Pat_RI" wrote in message
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I have been using a lower end reel for the last few years now I am at the
point where I would like to use a quality spinning reel. I am looking at
the Quantum Energy PTi spinning reel just wondering if anyone has an
opinion
on this reel or would like to recommend another model. Thanks ahead for
any
help.

Pat_RI

spinning reel opinion or recommendation

Group: rec.outdoors.fishing.bass Date: Thu, Jan 6, 2005, 6:54pm (CST+1)
From: (Pat_RI)
I have been using a lower end reel for the last few years now I am at
the point where I would like to use a quality spinning reel. I am
looking at the Quantum Energy PTi spinning reel just wondering if anyone
has an opinion on this reel or would like to recommend another model.
Thanks ahead for any help.
Pat_RI
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Pat, I have several Quantum spinning reels, including the Energy PTi, I
have them because my son gave them to me....but I have had no problems
with them, and in my opinion, they are great little reels! I have little
to compare with, but I would buy one if the need ever arises, which I
hope doesn't...keep sending the care packages son! grin.

JK

Pat_RI wrote:
I have been using a lower end reel for the last few years now I am at the
point where I would like to use a quality spinning reel. I am looking at
the Quantum Energy PTi spinning reel just wondering if anyone has an opinion
on this reel or would like to recommend another model. Thanks ahead for any
help.

Pat_RI


Pat,

I am not familiar with the Quantum reel...but Santa brought me a Abu
Garcia C604 that I like a lot. Very smooth, continuous anti-reverse, 5
ball bearings (I think). It was a nice up grade to my old Zebco
Cardinal 4's, even though they are still very good reels. I just got
tired of hearing the clicker all the time!

FWIW
BD

I have used the PTi reel this past year along with my Shimano Stradics. The
two brands are similar in performance so far. I have used Stradics for six
years and like them a lot. The PTi will save you a few dollars and perform
well. The PTi was just as smooth at the end of the season as it was when I
started. I would not hesitate to get another one.


"Pat_RI" wrote in message
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I have been using a lower end reel for the last few years now I am at the
point where I would like to use a quality spinning reel. I am looking at
the Quantum Energy PTi spinning reel just wondering if anyone has an
opinion
on this reel or would like to recommend another model. Thanks ahead for
any
help.

Pat_RI

I have used the PTi reel this past year along with my Shimano Stradics. The
two brands are similar in performance so far. I have used Stradics for six
years and like them a lot. The PTi will save you a few dollars and perform
well. The PTi was just as smooth at the end of the season as it was when I
started. I would not hesitate to get another one.


"Pat_RI" wrote in message
news:ndkDd.7031$Tf5.6980@lakeread03...
I have been using a lower end reel for the last few years now I am at the
point where I would like to use a quality spinning reel. I am looking at
the Quantum Energy PTi spinning reel just wondering if anyone has an
opinion
on this reel or would like to recommend another model. Thanks ahead for
any
help.

Pat_RI

"Pat_RI" wrote in message
news:ndkDd.7031$Tf5.6980@lakeread03...
I have been using a lower end reel for the last few years now I am at the
point where I would like to use a quality spinning reel. I am looking at
the Quantum Energy PTi spinning reel just wondering if anyone has an
opinion
on this reel or would like to recommend another model. Thanks ahead for
any
help.

I have not had good luck with longevity using Quantum reels. However that
was a while ago and I'm sure that they've changed the design of reels,
hopefully for the better.

A spinning reel that I have had good luck with is the Shimano Sahara and
Stradic reels. The Saharas I own have been beaten and abused for years now
and they still perform flawlessly. The Stradics are a great reel, smooth
and lightweight, but they are a somewhat pricier reel.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

"Pat_RI" wrote in message
news:ndkDd.7031$Tf5.6980@lakeread03...
I have been using a lower end reel for the last few years now I am at the
point where I would like to use a quality spinning reel. I am looking at
the Quantum Energy PTi spinning reel just wondering if anyone has an
opinion
on this reel or would like to recommend another model. Thanks ahead for
any
help.

I have not had good luck with longevity using Quantum reels. However that
was a while ago and I'm sure that they've changed the design of reels,
hopefully for the better.

A spinning reel that I have had good luck with is the Shimano Sahara and
Stradic reels. The Saharas I own have been beaten and abused for years now
and they still perform flawlessly. The Stradics are a great reel, smooth
and lightweight, but they are a somewhat pricier reel.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

Thanks to this group I went with the Stradic & have just purchased
another one year later