Jmeyers Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Thinking about this as a possible twitch / topwater bait reel next season, any criticisms or tid-bits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerTornado Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Bought the Quantum EXO 300 (6.6 gear ratio) last Spring. Paired it with a 7'11" XH Okuma Concept C3 rod (incredibly lightweight combo, yet no compromise of power). Worked nicely to rip some bucktails, had no problem powering in some big pike out of the weeds. Just missed on a big muskie tossing a Salmo Hodag topwater that I'm still surprised didn't get a hookset on that blow-up. I haven't had a chance to try out the power handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolle141 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Any reason why you're looking at this reel over the more established low profiles? ie Curado 300, Revo Toro's, Lexa 300/400? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerTornado Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Any reason why you're looking at this reel over the more established low profiles? ie Curado 300, Revo Toro's, Lexa 300/400? The EXO is 3oz+ lighter than all of those. It's nice to cast all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolle141 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Gotchya. It's probably a great reel and it looks sweet. I suspect that the reason not many people use them is because there are a lot more versatile/capable reels in that price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmeyers Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 My buddy was thinking of selling his and was going to cut me a decent deal. That and I've been wanting a good light weight rod, I have 3 other setups all with Saltist on them and thought it was time for a change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerTornado Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Gotchya. It's probably a great reel and it looks sweet. I suspect that the reason not many people use them is because there are a lot more versatile/capable reels in that price range. Not sure what you mean by "more versatile/capable". I was able to toss lightweight bucktails, heavy, 5+oz. baits, and troll with no performance issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolle141 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Not knocking the reel. Just saying that you can't ignore the fact that for $300 there's the:Calcutta 400DLexa 400 (pick your model)Revo Toro NaClHeck last summer you could pick up a Tranx PG for $350. Not much anymore though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not_nuf_time Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Seeing how he's buying it used, sounds like a great deal, but if your a netman, what do you need such a fancy reel for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmeyers Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 What's the point of a netman if we don't catch any fish to net? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawg Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 You can get a EXO 300 for $150 on that place by the Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawg Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 They were on Lindner's Anglers Edge last week as a musky reel, that does get people buying. One went on the auction last night for $124 & $9 shipping, great deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawHog Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I wish some locals shops carried the Iron PT 300 size made by Quantum retailing for $200.From one of Quantums sales reps: "the iron is a better bang for your buck than the exo for Muskies"http://www.quantumfishing.com/products/2599/Iron-PT.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerTornado Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I wish some locals shops carried the Iron PT 300 size made by Quantum retailing for $200.From one of Quantums sales reps: "the iron is a better bang for your buck than the exo for Muskies"http://www.quantumfishing.com/products/2599/Iron-PT.aspx Sure, it's $100 cheaper MSRP. The EXO is all about cutting weight as it's 3oz lighter than the Iron. Haven't used the Iron to compare any other factors, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmeyers Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 I'm happy with the reel, Very light and seemed to hold up well. The size of the spool concerned me a bit, I didn't want to run out of line on my longer casts but it seemed to work out just fine. Landed a fish on it so that's a good start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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