buckhunter14

Well, just picked up a sweet combo for a heck of a deal.

Quantum Energy PTxm MetalX and a St. Croix Avid Casting Rod for Bass. I bought this specifically for the reel, which (next week!) will convert to my salmon slammer.

I think I'll have to fish the afternoon away to test out this bad boy.

Bought the combo for $100.00, retail for the both is $379.92

Chuck7

Looks like a nice set up..How long is the rod..?
Is that deal open for us as well or just for you? I'd take one in a heart beat for 100.00

Honestly dose the reel backlash easily..does it cast a long ways?


I know awhile ago someone recomended a certain reel to me..I bught it ..it was haorrib.e LOL BACKLASH CITY I quickly returned it to Walmart.

marlin30/30_drabe

its hard to see but it says in the picture thats its a 6' 6" rod

Chuck7

ok I see it...6 ' 6 " medium power..nice rod..thanks

"Bought the combo for $100.00"
That's one heck of a deal..at 200.00 it would have been a good deal.

buckhunter14

This was a Craigslist deal, if it was an open deal I would have emptied out my bank account....



C7, casts like a dream. I caught a fish on my first cast ever fishing the rod in water. I begin with a 1/2 Booyah Black/Blue jig. I knew this would be very easy to flip due to its weight and short distances. As I stated, first flip, fish on.

Very shortly after, I put on the crankbait shown which was quiet light. My first cast was a terrible overcast. Slight backlash. Played with the settings a little and the advanced brake system. Every cast on was great.

Next put on a willow leaf spinner bait (I believe 3/8ths). Played with settings, every cast great. Second cast using spinnerbait catch decent bass.

Next and lastly the big test, baitcaster and senkos. I put a finesse hook on the braid, hook on a 7inch watermelon candy, and set the settings/braking system. Continue to catch many fish on senkos, generally small, backlash free.

Needless to say, the rod is superb. My only thought in the beginning was that it was a little lite for flippin'. Then I realized I've got myself one flippin' stick already so I might as well continue this as a finesse baitcaster, so thats what it is.


I'd say it was a thumbs up deal.


Now, Friday I am heading over to an acquaintence that is a Quantum Rep. He sent me an e-mail and told me his 2011 shipment just came in. Man, I am happy we took him Salmon fishing last year. Sucking up really helps ya out.

buckhunter14

And here is the result of the first cast with the new rod. Don't mind the top od the picture, messed up on paint getting them on the cell phone.

childers

what year did they make that pti? i have the newer one thats completely the rainbow colors.

Chuck7

WOW!! that was a great deal...I like the 6.2 ratio and long casting..My pfluger is a nice solid reels but the casting distance is lacking..at least for a 150.00 reel. My 50.00 Quantum is my furtherest caster I have ..Go Quantum [ -;

I'm sure if that was a Bass Pro sale or such we would all buy 2 or 3.LOL

buckhunter14

This specific model is the PTmx, made in 2008 I believe.