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Product Review |
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February 2, 2004 |
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Quantum Rods/Reels by Zebco |
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Quantum® Hypercast® Trigger Reels Get New Look and Features No other trigger-spinning reels on the market offer the never-touch-the-line and open-the bail-in-any-position versatility of Hypercast®. And new for 2004 are two Hypercast series that have been streamlined, made lighter and designed better to deliver unprecedented performances - the Hypercast Ultra HPX 4-bearing series and the Hypercast Ultra HPL 3-bearing family.
Whether skipping baits, finesse fishing, drop shotting or simply fishing in cold weather with gloves on, you can't beat the Hypercast trigger system. This exclusive trigger design allows the unique freedom of never having to touch the bail or line to cast, and the bail can be opened in any position.
The Hypercast Ultra series utilizes a patented Firing Pin™ mechanism to pick up the line automatically, eliminating fumbling fingers while trying to get a hurried cast back into a honey hole of biting fish. The patented Firing Pin mechanism on Quantum Hypercast reels grabs the line and holds it until you release the cast.
Hypercast's Aluminum Long Stroke® spool ensures free line flow during the cast and smooth retrieves. These reels are the only trigger-spinning reels with Continuous Anti-Reverse™. Continuous Anti-Reverse prevents the handle from turning backwards on a hook set or during retrieve; the handle stops dead in its tracks. This eliminates unwanted slack in the line, as well as allows a fast and sure hook set. An over-sized Twist Reducer™ line roller helps prevent line twist.
Both the HPX and the HPL series consist of three models in the same sizes: The 10-size holds 125 yds of 4 lb. test line, the 20-size holds 140 yds of 6 lb. test line and the 30-size holds 160 yds of 8 lb. test. All models come in right or left hand retrieve.
Hypercast Ultra HPX Features include: ♦ Hypercast Trigger system ♦ 4 bearing system ♦ Continuous Anti-Reverse ♦Aluminum Long Stroke spool ♦ Oversized Twist-Reducer line roller ♦ TRU-Balance rotor design
Hypercast Ultra HPL Features include: ♦ Hypercast Trigger system ♦ 3 bearing system ♦ Continuous Anti-Reverse ♦ Aluminum Long Stroke spool ♦ Oversized Twist-Reducer line roller ♦ TRU-Balance rotor design
♦ HPX10/HPL10: 125 yds/4 lb capacity ♦ HPX20/HPL20: 140 yds/6 lb capacity ♦ HPX30/HPL30: 160 yds/8 lb capacity
Quantum invented the Hypercast design to bring casting simplicity to a new level. This exclusive trigger system opens the bail in any position – no need to self-center the bail. Hypercast Ultra reels use a patented Firing Pin mechanism to pick up the line automatically so you don’t have to. Hypercast reels are the only trigger reels with Continuous Anti-Reverse. Just pull the trigger and cast…it’s that fast and easy!
With Continuous Anti-Reverse action control, when you stop cranking the rotor stops on a dime. No slack line. No shock. No loss of energy. You react, the reel reacts. Bang. You’ve set the hook.
HPX HPL
Right hand Left hand
The HPX sells for about $39.95 The HPL (left hand) sells for about $29.95
Both the HPX and HPL reel are also available in combos with matching IM6 graphite rods. The HPX combos retail for about $49.95; the HPL combos sell for about $39.95.
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Quantum® Cabo™ PT™ and Boca™ PT™ Spinning Reels Destined for Saltwater and Big Lake Glory Like their revolving spool cousins of the same name, the new Quantum® Cabo™ and Boca™ PT™ Saltwater spinning series are also built with the Saltgard™ suit of armor, offering six- layers of corrosion protection. But what really sets these spinning reels apart from the pack is their exclusive TiMAG Salt bail system.
The TiMAG Salt difference means an over-sized bail wire of nickel titanium, allowing it to flex, bend and turn, meaning it won't get bent out of shape. Plus, the bail is lighter and more resistant to corrosion than traditional steel bails. In fact, the bail is so good, it's guaranteed for life. So it's adios to steel bail reels.
Also, say goodbye to traditional bail springs which, over time, corrode and hang up. Found at the heart of the trip mechanism instead in Cabo and Boca spinning reels are epoxy- coated magnets that don't wear out or corrode. Strong magnets are also used in the MAGLOK™ anti-reverse system to deliver zero back play in the handle and rotor, and again are more resistant to corrosion than traditional clutch systems.
A solid one-piece aluminum frame and side cover round out the Cabo and Boca's strength characteristics. In battle, the one-piece stainless steel screw-in handle and oversized power knob allow for increased cranking power. And all Cabo and Boca PT reels come with a neoprene reel bag and wrench/knot tool.
The Cabo PTi family includes the CSP30PTS and CSP40PTS models with 8 bearings and 5:2:1 gear ratios.
They retail for $189.95 ea
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There are also the Cabo CSP50PTS and CSP60PTS models with 9 PT bearings and 4:9:1 gear ratios.
These larger reels retail for $199.95 ea
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The Boca family includes the BSP30PTS and BSP40PTS with 5 bearings and a 5:2:1 gear ratio
They retail for $119.95 ea
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The larger Boca models include the BSP50PTS and BSP60PTS with 5 PT bearings and 4:9:1 gear ratios.
They sell for about $129.95 ea
The Cabo family also includes four baitcast reels, two level wind reels and two conventional trolling reels, and Cabo PT rods.
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Quantum® Saltwater – Big Game Rods New Performance Tuned Saltwater Rod Series Quantum® introduces the only saltwater rods worthy of being called Performance Tuned™ - the Cabo™ PT™ Saltwater Series, available in both inshore and offshore models.
Cabo PT inshore rods are built with high-strength modulus graphite blanks for superior fighting power, yet are still lightweight and sensitive to the touch. Outfitted with Fuji- Alconite® concept guides, these rods offer big-league line protection. Casting and spinning models both offer ultra sensitive and reliable Fuji reel seats. A premium specie-grade cork handle provides a comfortable grip eliminating hand fatigue and ensures longevity in the rod handle.
Similar to its inshore kin, the Cabo PT offshore series is built like a fine tuned violin…on steroids. At the heart of these rods is a special carbon/E-glass composite construction giving you extreme lifting power. The trolling series features the exclusive Armorglide® Butt, the industry's only stainless steel rod butt, for unmatched durability and corrosion protection. The offshore models use either genuine Aftco® roller guides or Heavy Duty Fuji Hardloy® Turbo guides for the ultimate in line protection
All Cabo rod actions and tapers have been custom-designed through extensive in-the-field input and testing. Inshore and offshore models have a hand-laid custom 6-color butt wrap with an air-dried Hex Coat epoxy finish. All offshore models are IGFA rated for 20, 30,40, 50 and 80 line classes.
CaboPT Offshore Rods features include:
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Custom
hand-laid 6-color buttwrap
CaboPT Near Offshore Rods
CaboPT Inshore Rods Features include:
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Custom hand-laid 6-color
buttwrap
CaboPT Inshore Spinning Rods
CaboPT Inshore Casting Rods
Inshore Rod
Offshore Rod
Cabo PT inshore rods range from $169.95 - $189.95 Cabo PT offshore rods retail for $199.95 A California offshore version sells for $199.95 Four offshore boat models sell for $289.95
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Quantum® PT Tour Edition® Rods Custom designed by Quantum Professionals Quantum engineers took the best and made it better. Starting with genuine Fuji IPS Spinning reel seats, Quantum reversed the typical arrangement and placed the threads towards the rod butt. Combined with ergonomically shaped specie-grade cork, the new PT spinning reel seat is the most natural and comfortable spinning reel seat on the market today.
Tour Edition® PT casting rods feature genuine Fuji ECS reel seats. ECS reels seats are designed to place the angler's finger directly on the blank, providing the lightest, most sensitive reel seats available.
PT rods feature the advanced Fuji Alconite concept guide system. Alconite guides are up to 35% lighter than standard guides and offer superior hardness for reduced wear and much lower friction for improved casting performance.
Tour Edition PT Rod
Features include: ♦ 18 actions available suitable for every lure presentation
Tour Edition PT Spinning Rods
Tour Edition PT Casting Rods
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