I like quantums myself. I bought a kinetic about 2 years ago and it has been the best reel i have ever had. I even use a quantum XR7 on my 12’ ugly stick for sturgeon and it performs flawlessly.
My 2 cents!
**I have always used Shimano reels. I still have the very first one I ever bought for myself 10 yrs ago. **
you should take a look at tica they are very well made give als sporting goods in logan a call they have them
I have only used about five different manufacturers reels. My go to reels were a Mitchell Copperhead and now my Shimano Sahara. I’d fish with either one again. I’ve also used Shakespeare, SouthBend, and some other cheapo reel I found on a pole one time. My experience is you can’t go wrong with a Shimano. ABout the Okumas, my buddy fishes with an Okuma Metaloid I think it was, or maybe the Epixor. Whichever, it had ten bearings, was glass smooth but was a bit heavier than my Shimano. I think pricewise, it set him back sixty bucks or so but man, it was sweet. I’m definitely going to be looking at Okuma equipment as well as another Shimano, possibly going up a level from my Sahara to their 80 dollar reel.
Do I have to say it?
OKUMA
ohhhkuuuuummmaaaaa.
The only reason i am sponsored by these guys is because they are such a great reel.
ebay my brother .. ebay