[flathunter]

Guys I just purchased one of these reels, and I can say it compares with the abu 7000.But for only 59 bucks..I have it matched with a new quantum bigcat heavy action rod..It cast very good and holds 300yds of 30-lb test mono.It is the Quantum Blue runner

 

[Sickdog]

That's a nice looking reel!
I like Quantum products, have never failed me. I've used their open bails for years. let us now how that baby handles a HOG!!
Later,
Sickdog

 

[mrfishohio]

Have you seen some of the new Quantum saltwater series ? They sure look nice Tiga also makes a reel that looks like a Calcutta for alot less $$. I'm pretty well set up for now. Don't really need any new tackle, but I do want to outfit the boat more. I'm going to cut some hatches into the front platform to sink a battery & also make an anchor & rope storage box.

 

[M.Magis]

Very nice reel. Can I ask where you got it? Some how I haven't seen that model yet. I saw the salt water series, but they're a bit more than I wanted to spend since the Big Irons have worked well for me. The Blue Runner looks a lot like the Penn 209. How's the clicker?

 

[flathunter]

The clicker on the Blue runner is very loud.I got mine at a local tackle store..Cabelas has them in the salwater section.

 

[M.Magis]

Thanks Jack. Does anybody know if Quantum discontinued the Big Iron series? I can't seem to find mention of them anywhere. If so, I may give one of those a shot.

 

[mrfishohio]

I'm thinking the big iron has become the new series I posted above. Cabelas has them. If I recall, I think they have the same features, with a new color & handle

 

[M.Magis]

I think your right, they seem very similar. I should have stocked up last year when BPS had them for $50.

 

[dip]

HOW MANY REELS YOU NEED?

 

[tpet96]

Let us know how it holds up to a few good fish. Might be the option I'm looking for

 

[flathunter]

I got to keep trying till I catch you dip ..The new bigcat I got is nicer than the old ones, it has super heavy duty ceramic eyes, and different wraps

 

[H2O Mellon]

$59. man, that may be a steal.