Quantum Or Abu Garcia? 2024
Jucas27 reply :
Hey folks, What are your opinions on the two ever so popular and famous Abu Garcia, or Quantum reels? Post your pros and cons, what you like, what you don't etc.... Lets Stir some stuff up on here everyone!
Hogsticker reply :
Neither. Did that start the stirring enough?
A-Jay reply :
Hello Jucas and Welcome to BR ~
Since you're new here, I'm going to help you out.
These threads NEVER go according to plan.
A-Jay
ColdSVT reply :
I owned a quantum once....once.
Honestly there is nothin wrong with quantum, i just had a bad bad experience with a PTXM baitcaster that went back to them four times and it still was messed up. They would not just send me a new one. That reel lives in the bottom of lake wallenpaupak now
BassinLou reply :
( Irene) Welcome to the forums. Be careful what you wish for on here. 
J Francho reply :
The name "Abu" is quite odd and funny to say to an outsider. "Quantum" sounds erudite and space age.
bradc36 reply :
Pros: Don't have either of them
Cons: They aren't Lew's or Shimano's
FSUMF333 reply :
Had a quantum on an Abu veritas rod, had to return the rod twice for a break now the quantum's on a st.Croix. Have never had a problem with my quantum reel.
Catch and Grease reply :
This Goin' be gud!
SirSnookalot reply :
I own both brands, spinning, I don't use a b/c. Never owned reels I liked better than my Quantum cabos. My 4 Abu sorons have been very good performers too, but I would preference them 1 notch down from my cabos. If and when I buy a new reel it will be a smoke pts. Both companies have excellent customer service. I use Pflueger supremes for my light fishing, no complaints there.
aavery2 reply :
On 9/19/2014 at 12:33 AM, Jucas27 said:Hey folks, What are your opinions on the two ever so popular and famous Abu Garcia, or Quantum reels? Post your pros and cons, what you like, what you don't etc.... Lets Stir some stuff up on here everyone!
What you will hear is a lot of is this reel is better than that reel, what you won't hear much of is why. IMO that is because a large number of people that respond to these posts have never had a reel far enough apart to understand the differences between one reel and another and what potentially makes one better than the other.
If you truly want to know what may make one better suited to your needs over the other, then ask a trusted reel tech, someone who has had the opportunity to study them in depth.
rippin-lips reply :
S E A R C H !
Josh Smith reply :
Quantums are nice enough. I have a couple.
Nothing will ever replace my round Abu Garcia reels though, 1960s vintage to present. They just feel right.
I don't like the new low-profile anything. The IPT just reduce way too much with long casts.
Josh
bassinOUT89 reply :
I own an abu silver max and a black max Aswell as a quantum entry level bait caster. I prefer the abu silver.
WdyCrankbait reply :
This thread does not make sense, nor does it do anything to help out anyone. No question was asked, or anything like "Hey, I am looking at either this, or that reel."
Bassguytom reply :
I have an Abu Garcia Revo that I like a lot.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
I would like to try out the Quantum Tour MG reel. The braking system I think like that of the Helios is not my fav though.
mjseverson24 reply :
I like both brands quite a bit. ABU has good quality reels the Revo S and SX are good both cast great and handle pretty well. Of the two though I prefer quantum over abu. Quantum has some really nice reels in the 100-200 dollar range. personally I like the energy pt a lot, and the Kinetic PT. the kinetic pt is probabily my best casting reel for distance, I have one of them on a frogging rod and one on a deep crankbait rod. both have abec 7 ceramic bearings and just flat out perform beautiful well above their price point. I used a smoke for a while, but for the added cost over the energy it was not a great value for me. I am looking to pick up one of the Tour MG's in the off season to put on a bucoo micro fliping stick to help avoid the claw while fishing bottom contact. quantum and abu do not get a ton of love and or respect on this forum, but in my opinion they are more innovative than shimano, and more affordable than daiwa, which puts them in a nice middle ground as far as features and price. ( I have a lot of daiwa reels and love them, and I also use shimano rods and enjoy them as well )
Mitch
new2BC4bass reply :
On 9/19/2014 at 8:03 AM, WdyCrankbait said:This thread does not make sense, nor does it do anything to help out anyone. No question was asked, or anything like "Hey, I am looking at either this, or that reel."
Well he did say "Lets Stir some stuff up on here everyone!" I don't get the feeling he is trolling despite that last statement. OP didn't ask for anything other than opinions. Those are like armpits....everyone has them and some have a distinct odor. 
Now if he wants opinions on Shimanos all he has to do is open any thread with the word "reel" in the title.
OP: Welcome to the forum. Sorry, but I can't stir up much mud in this debate. Absolutely no experience with Quantum reels. I do have a couple Quantum rods. Does that count? 
BasshunterJGH reply :
Neither! Shimano and daiwa, followed by lews, are the way to go!
TorqueConverter reply :
Ready for a shocker OP? Abu reels aren't actually Abu reels and neither are the Quantums. Abu vs quantum is really a which badge engineered Koren OEM reels is best argument. Abus are Doyos and Doyo makes some good stuff (lews, BPS, PureFishing ect).
so, "Abu" gets my vote.
FrogFreak reply :
Daiwas! Every other reel is total junk and should be thrown away.
Did that stir it up?
The reality is I've never owned a Quantum so I can't say. I have a 3 year old Abu Premier that seems to backlash too often (I'm guessing it's the outdated breaking system) and a BPS Pro Qualifier that's rock solid. Two Daiwa Lexas that just feel right and work well and a Pinnacle (not sure of the model) that seems to work just fine as well. I think they all work well in the right application.
xanadu reply :
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Lets Stir some stuff up on here everyone!
Why? Nothing better to do with your time than starting internet bashing threads?
thehooligan reply :
On 9/19/2014 at 1:29 AM, Hogsticker said:Neither. Did that start the stirring enough?
Winner !!
illinifan4152 reply :
Lets see, owned 4 different quantums once... Needless to say, they have all been sold and only own Shimano's now.... My advice, start with Shimano and you will never have to debate on anything else.
aavery2 reply :
On 9/20/2014 at 4:10 AM, illinifan4152 said:Lets see, owned 4 different quantums once... Needless to say, they have all been sold and only own Shimano's now.... My advice, start with Shimano and you will never have to debate on anything else.
A.K.A. Ignorance is bliss............
thehooligan reply :
On 9/20/2014 at 4:16 AM, aavery2 said:A.K.A. Ignorance is bliss............
Cmon, you know shimano is the best 
aavery2 reply :
On 9/20/2014 at 4:21 AM, thehooligan said:Cmon, you know shimano is the best
very kool.....
GoDeep reply :
On 9/19/2014 at 1:29 AM, Hogsticker said:Neither. Did that start the stirring enough?
Agreed. Daiwa or Shimano for the win.
iabass8 reply :
On 9/19/2014 at 12:33 AM, Jucas27 said:Hey folks, What are your opinions on the two ever so popular and famous Abu Garcia, or Quantum reels? Post your pros and cons, what you like, what you don't etc.... Lets Stir some stuff up on here everyone!
On 9/19/2014 at 8:03 AM, WdyCrankbait said:This thread does not make sense, nor does it do anything to help out anyone. No question was asked, or anything like "Hey, I am looking at either this, or that reel."
Catch and Grease reply :
Guys u hav 2 use diawa dey da best.
DogBone_384 reply :
I have Abu Revo SX spinning and baitcast reels, as well as Vengence, Veritas, and Veracity rods. My baitcast reel is light, very smooth and casts great, all the rods load up great (Veritas are favorite). I also own Shimano, Diawa, Lews, ans BPS baitcasters. My Shimano & Lews are my favorite reels.
The Revo spinning reel, IMO, is good, but not as good as my Pflueger Presidents, and Supreme XT, which are phenomenal reels.
I don't have any experience with new Quantum equipment. My last Quantum setup was a spinning setup I bought in the early '80s
adam32 reply :
The old quantum energy spinners were great reels. I have one that's well over ten years old and still butter smooth. Never had a shimano spinning reel stay smooth for more than a few months of regular use.
Michael F reply :
Older Abus are great, had my hands on a gen 3 winch, wasn't impressed and sent it back.
SirSnookalot reply :
I thought the conversation was Quantum or Abu. Unless I'm catching 10-15# fish day in and day out, which I don't do in freshwater, any 50-$100 reel is going to suit me just fine.
BadBassWV reply :
Neither, Daiwa with Braid nothing but braid none of that flouro crap. LOL
gulfcaptain reply :
Um, well I'm gonna go my own way although I do have Quantums, but *** is winning me over so I'm going with them. Best part about my Quantums.....they aren't Lew's and Shimano's. The old 6500 and 5500 Abu's were great light duty saltwater reels though.
Jaheff reply :
The Quantum Smoke is a no brainer at 99bucks IMO. It's my first Quantum baitcaster.
bass raider reply :
I've tried both & I wouldn't get either.i'd go shimano or lew's. worst mistake I made was selling my speed spool for that piece o' crap orra sx 2.guess I could've got a lemon but still.....as for the quantum my cousin has the team kvd&he let me fish it nearly all day one day&other than being a good caster its junk too.its loud,unsmooth,¬ very palmable.(of course that varies greatly from person to person cause everyone holds them different)
benthinkin reply :
Quantum and abu??? 
lews for eveything. shimanos are great too.
benthinkin reply :
On 9/19/2014 at 12:33 AM, Jucas27 said:Hey folks, What are your opinions on the two ever so popular and famous Abu Garcia, or Quantum reels? Post your pros and cons, what you like, what you don't etc.... Lets Stir some stuff up on here everyone!
Quantum and abu??? lews for eveything. shimanos are great too.
NJBassin1997 reply :
Abu Garcia all the way!!!!! In my opinion not even close. I have a Revo S and its fantastic. I would look into that reel.
J Francho reply :
For all intents and purposes, Lew's, Abu, Flooger are almost the same reels, with slightly different spool and braking combinations. Some models are crackers, some are duds - just like every other brand.
Basswhippa reply :
If you are buying an Abu, get a Swedish made one like a 4600 or 5500, etc.. Don't get a Chinese made dud.
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