Customer Reviews

Quantum Optix Spinning Combo Optix Reel with 7'0-Inch Medium 2 Piece Rod

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A great rod and reel combo. I used mine for red fish and this set up was strong enough to handle 30lbs + fish yet sensitive enough to feel the lil ones. Only gripe is that the drag is very quite which is not a big deal but I like to hear the drag scream when I hook a monster. Unfortunately I lost this set up to the fish gods when a big one pulled it right over the side of the boat. As I watched it getting pulled into the abbess I knew I would be purchasing this same set up.

This was a Christmas present for my husband from our three grandchildren. He was so excited to get it because salmon fishing was soon beginning. Needless to say that upon further investigation, he found there was no handle on the reel. Not to easy to fish when a bite is on and you can't reel in your catch! While I got excellent customer service from the Amazon people I would not recommend this product.

Gone out a few times with this rod and reel, and it works great. It was a gift from my aunt, but I'd probably buy the same one again. No need for a fancier system unless you're going fishing every day. To get someone started, there are a couple $7 plastic worm kits on amazon which are all that's needed. I'd recommend high quality line though.

I am so excited to give this fishing pole to my Dad for Christmas, GREAT price, GREAT rod and reel.

I saw the price here and thought it was a "reel" good deal. I see why it is discounted so much.
This combo is not very well balanced. It feels tip heavy although weighing just 1.25 lbs. It has a size 40 reel which is set too far forward in the grip which may contribute to the tip heavy feel. The crank is a bit wobbly when fully tightened.
The (2) rod sections are a tight fit, but I found that applying a bit of o-ring lube/light oil to the rubber on the second piece made the assembly much easier. I would call this rod a medium/heavy (fresh water) comparing to my other (2) medium/light combos.
I will use this for trolling and big fish I may encounter.
Pay a few dollars more and get a better-balanced combo.
Jackson

My husband and I took this rod out to the 3 mile bridge in Pensacola for some speckled trout action. Instead I hooked a monster redfish that bent this rod double (I was sitting on the bow and the fish pulled the rod tip into the water and tried to take it under the boat). My hook failed not the rod. My husband then landed a 24 inch 5 lb redfish with this rod. I am very pleased with this rod. Can't wait to take it out again (maybe a nice little shark next time).

This is a great deal! I think the pole is a second though, because of not being able to fit the poles together. The rubber end on the end pole was to large to fit into the lower rod. We cut the rubber off and put glue into the lower rod and put them together. The rod works great, it is now a one piece rod!

I bought this for my husband for fathers day and he really liked it. He couldn't wait to give it a test run.