Quantum EXO PT Casting Reels - $249.95

Weighing in at less than 6-ounces - the Quantum EXO PT Casting Reels shoot conventional reel design full of holes with their revolutionary EXO-skeletal hybrid construction. By combining special, ultra-rigid aluminum alloy in load bearing areas with lightweight composite that reduces weight in non-critical locations by 50%, Quantum was able to build the lightest possible frame with absolutely no sacrifice in strength. In fact, it’s 38% stronger than magnesium and 6-times stronger than a graphite composite frame. Even the EXO’s aluminum drive gear is ported to remove excess weight.

The reels' EXO Cast Control, a micro-sized version of Quantum's exclusive ACS cast control system, also offers a wide range of centrifugal brake settings that can be fine-tuned with the turn of a dial (easily accessed under a removable side cover). Factor in the low start-up inertia of the Exoskeletal Super Light Spool, and it all adds up to longer casts. The reel’s exclusive EXO CSC Drag System also features a series of carbon, stainless steel and ceramic disks for an extremely smooth drag that can take the heat of any fishing situation. Addition by subtraction, Quantum shaved weight from the EXO PT Casting Reels in every place they could afford for a difference you'll feel on the water.

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Quantum shoots conventional reel design full of holes with the Quantum EXO PT Casting Reels. Weighing in at less than 6-oz, they feature Quantum's revolutionary EXO-skeletal hybrid construction.

Comments: Obviously they felt us lefty's didn't need this reel.

From: Greg: San Pedro, CA

Comments: amazing reel, but why no lefty??

From: Kyle: Buena, NJ

Comments: I got 2 of these over the winter, and had an opportunity to give them a good workout already this spring.  Both are falling apart.  On one, the foot on the bottom that connects to the reel seat is loose - its rivited onto the body - so the reel moves around considerably.  On the other, both of the keeper screws that hold the handles on fell out, causing both handles to come off in my hand while fighting a fish.  I've been a Quantum guy for years, but as of today, I'm selling all 8 of my reels on eBay and moving to Abu.

From: WB: Plainfield, IL

Comments: This is a great performer but, not really my cup of tea. I bought this reel because of the light weight and the hype. I have had this reel on several rods and every time I get a new reel this one seems to take another step back. It casts great and has never failed me but, for some reason it just doesn't feel right for me and I don't even know why. I do like it a lot better that any Quantum reel that I have by a long way. The only way that I would buy another is if the price was in the $100- $125 range for a new one. Not a bad reel at all, just not for me.

From: Dano: KY

Comments: This reel is absolutely insane. Won't be phasing out all of my reels because of the price - but I sure wish I could. I bought the 7:3:1 for my froggin duties, matched it with a 7` heavy gloomis GL2... what an unreal combo. Extremely light, smooth as silk. Not a huge fan of the location of the centrifugal brakes - but if you're spending 250 on a reel, then you probably don't need your training wheels anymore (I hope).

From: Bud: Swan Lake, NY

Comments: Finally Got to use this real today, and it performed absolutely amazing. Some of the other reviewers that said the drag was weak, but i beg to differ. I was flipping the nastiest wood cover and had it paired with an 8' Dobyns champion flippin stick, and not once did it slip or seem weak. I was able to horse them out. And it was a very smooth reel too. Do yourself a favor and buy a quantum because the new shimano reels are just absolutely awful in my opinion. The Exo PT is a great reel.

From: Cole: Ontario, Canada

Comments: please save your money!!!!!!! i bought  this reel and the pt smoke  both over 200 dollars  the quality is not even close to that dollar amount what ever bearings quantum uses are very cheap. of any reel i have ever demoed  these reels are definitely not even close to being as smooth as pluegers or any others.  very hard to dial in the  the clutching system to get it to cast right weak drag get a plueger save yourself over 100 dollars and be 10 times happier!!!!!!!!!  by the way i sent both back and got my money back.

From: Jim: Lake Tomahawk, WI

Comments: so incredibly smooth. smoother than any reel ive ever used

Comments: ok look here i just bought an exo..if it can be broke ill break it in two days...seriously.if i dont repost its a good real...but guys if your going to talk about something you cant afford...nor will  be able to afford...go get your zebco rhinos and have fun

Comments: This is not a bad reel. its just not worth the price. it just feels like a $150 dollar reel that i wouldn't use. i personally do not think it compares to a curado e. or any revo. it cast decent retrieves decent. the braking system is very touchy. overall i would not buy another one. i'd rather have a smoke.

Comments: this reel is crap. it is all foam and plastic. china could make a better reel you cant even tune a bait in to where it falls slowley. an the rod is crap and the eyes suck. the 200e7 shimano curados is where it at and ducketts also are amazing. the curados are the race

From: William: Tallahassee, FL

Comments: Just bought two of the 5:3:1 EXO's for all my cranking. I have never been a Quantum guy before, I love my Revos, but this reel is awesome!! I have three Revo Winch's and two Shimano E5's and this reel is far superior to both of these hands down. I was a little leery at first in spending this $$ on a brand that has had their issues in the past, but personally I feel like they finally turned the corner and have something to compete with the "big boys" with this reel. I also own two of the new Revo MGX reels and this reel is every bit as good. And that is something that I NEVER thought I would say when comparing a Quantum to a Revo!!

From: Matt: Turlock, CA

Comments: Best reel ive had so far.  From what i have seen from alot of peoples comments and reviews is either people that do not actually own the reel, or either die hard shimano or garcia fans.  People that say that break and are cheap obviously do not own the reel, but are jus bias.  I fish around 2 to 3 tournaments a month and i have to say this reel paired with duckett rods could be sweetest combo i have come across so far.  So if your in the market for a high performance reel take it from someone who owns several of these reels and defiantly invest in the Quantum EXO!

From: Travis: MS

Comments: Why would I, or any person for that matter purchase a rod with poorly placed crooked guides, cracked epoxy, and massive amounts of excess glue, let alone use it on the water? I'm not wasting my time Luke, I'm a consumer. As Jaxson stated, review the Tackletour forum. Buh Bye now Luke!

From: Mark: Spokane, WA

Comments: i am not jeoulus of the exo i have the money i got 1 exo 3 chronarchs and 2 cores , the core blows the exo out of the water and is way tuffert and better breaking system and the my exo was lound after 1 week of fishing, the core have performed well since day 1, dont get the exo they break allot... DONT GET A QUANTUM PERIOD THEY SUCK, TRUST ME,shimano is the way to go, they last for ever and are not lound like quantums are , get the core over any bass reel , mgx, exo , or diawa

Comments: WOW....I enjoy hearing people say that this reel feels cheap. O it feels cheap because it is one of the lightest reels on the market. This reel does not feel cheap at all, if you like fishing with light stuff all day that works great go with this reel or the smoke. You could also go with a Shimano because they are made in Japan. Who cares if they are made in Japan or China same thing to me, all that I care about is having a good reel that will performs great. If you want to buy the name, quality and place its made buy a Shimano, if you want to buy an outstanding reel and a great name buy a Quantum. GREAT REEL!!!  

From: Tony: CA

Comments: Very nice reel dont listen to the negative comments i own this and im taking frogs out of the thickest stuff with it.....its an awesome reel...all the bad comments are just quantum haters pick one up...if u want to see a video comparing the exo,mgx,steez,and the cores check out my channel on youtube my youtube name is (boysgonefishing) look it up and you can see all the differences between the reels to help u decide...tight lines everyone

From: Tyler: USA

Comments: This reel is a total piece of trash. I cant belive a top brand like quantum would make something that feels like cheap plastic. Therefor this reel is way over priced, this should be priced at 50 dollars. The exo rods also feel cheap and flimsy. Overall this is a piece of junk and a waste of money. Quantum needs to step up their game.

From: Sam: Jacksonville, FL

Comments: I have to agree with the guy who said some people are probably making comments up cause they do not own it and might possibly be jealous. I'll be honest, I do not own one but I got the chance to hold one at the outdoor show today. This reel is obviously extremely light but it does not feel cheap. It was very nice and I wanted to by one but I ended up buying a Abu Garcia Revo at half price.

Comments: cheap flexible plastic thumbar, re engages unintentionally alot. good concept and looks cool but just feels to chinese cheap to me.

Comments: Great reel light and cast smooth abu garcia has the mgx shimano has the core but quantum has the exo!  Im normally not a quantum guy but ive got a smoke and exo reel and im impressed and it looks way cooler then the mgx and core pick one up there great.

From: Tyler: U.S.

Comments: Feels cheep.  Base of reel is riveted on and the rivets came loose on mine within a couple hours.  Never had to send any other product back but Quantum stuff.  I highly recommend a different reel.  Also, thumb bar is cheap and has a gap between it and the reel allowing line in everytime you get even a slight backlash.  Unimpressed.  And I'm not making it up because I'm jealous I don't own one as some person astutely suggested.

From: Jason: Irmo, SC

Comments: great reel, i really think a lot of people make up negative comments about things here on tackle warehouse to make them feel better for not owning them. i own over a dozen rods and reels and hundreds of lures and have never had some crazy thing happen to where i had to return anything.

Comments: Was not what I had expected it to be. Sent it back the same day I bought it. For $50 less you can get more quality with a Chronarch.

From: CA

Comments: EXO didn't even have one single magnet!!!  I own 2 EXO, and they are great reel without a doubt. Light, smooth, and cast great The only downside is that it need to open the side plate to get to the cast control.  But who's care when Shimano, Abu, and some Daiwa require you to do so as well.

From: Tan: FL

Comments: sweet freaking reel hands down the best rep quantum has came out with yet. Came in the mail last week and I've been flipping in my backyard with it ever since (due to the ice covered lakes)  super smooth strong and seams reliable so far and did I mention its under 6 ounces? AMAZING!

From: Fish Boy: WI

Comments: ive been interested in this reel since icast and finally had the opportunity to check it out at bass pro in FL, 12/15/11.  the first one we opened the spool tension knob popped off and the insert that holds the threads in just fell out.  it seemed to be pressed in and not designed well.  we pushed it back in and it wouldn't stay in. the very next reel we took out of the box, one of the magnets were falling out out of the holder, binding up the reel.  this reel needs better quality control!

From: Steve: NY, NY

Comments: O my gosh! Quantum has done it again! I haven't used this reel but at basspro they reel guy let me pick it up and this thing felt like a freakin watch! I couldn't believe how light it was he let my reel it and it was so smooth! If I had the money I would get one!! Great job quantum!!!

Comments: @ randall if all you were using was cranks i wuld go with the 5:3 but since ur useing it for spinners and other baits to i wuld go with the 6:6 its the most versatile gear ratio out there just slow ur retrieve up a lil when throwing cranks and ull be alright

From: Zach: PA

Comments: Just picked up this reel in 7:3 and man is this thing light.    I started out a Quantum guy, with Accurists and PT Energies.  Then I when shimano (curado E 200E5, 200E7 and 50E), and then with Ardent XS1000's, and now I have come full circle.  This is by far the best reel quantum has come out with to date.  Light but still has that solid feel that quantum is known for.     Perfectly palmable smooth drag, grips are unique and functional.  To answer your gear ratio questions, you want to go with the 5.3 for deep cranking,  6.6 is the all around (rattle traps, plastics, spinnerbaits and 7.3 for flipping, pitching, jerkbaits, topwaters/frog.  IMO (of course)

From: Eugene: Wheeling, IL

Comments: Impressive looking reel.  Very refined build from what I can tell. Smooth retrieve. Casts effortlessly and seems very able to cast light baits.  Size and light weight make it very comfortable to palm.  I dont mind the EVA foam handles but dont like the cheap plastic thumb bar.  Still testing, so far happy with the purchase.

From: BP: Ohio

Comments: WOW!! AWESOME!!

From: Sonny: NC

Comments: Witch is the better gear ratio to get for the exo 5.3 or 6.6? All i really use is Shallow/Med cranks, top waters & Small Spinners for ponds, Thanks.

From: Randall: Claremore, OK

Comments: please come out with a lefty

From: Conor: MA

Comments: wow!! outcasts some of my other reels costing much more. Quantum is on to something with the skeletal design super light smooth as glass. Seems to be very strong. The drag system in this reel is super!! Of corse I had to take apart to see how it's built and to check factory lube very well built!! we will see how it holds up but so far I love it! 

From: Tim: Lykens, PA

Comments: tried ot my buddys for the day to see if it was worth buying or not, in all honest opinion it looks cool and cast alright but it feels like a cheap toy, also the main thing i had a problem with was the spool release button didnt feel solid at all and felt like cheap flexible plastic that did not disengage very well. maybe it was a bad one

From: Henry: Everglades, FL

Comments: Just got mine in the mail, fresh out of the box i can tell this is the best reel quantum has ever made. Light as a feather yet feels very strong.

From: Chris: Escondido, CA

Comments: Why do they always have great reel only in right hand retrieve only?! I'm a right hand but I retrieve with my left cause I need the stronger hand for stronger hookup and casting. Hopefully they come up with a left hand retrieve also.

From: CTY: Warren, MI

Comments: I own the chronarch 50mg, curado 100d, 50e, and the 200e and I own the 6.6:1 EXO and this reel outcast all of those is lighter and the drag power is 2x better and the ACS break is easy to use. The only problem I got is the thumb bar is to big and to hi on the reel when you catch a fish your palm can easily press it down. 

Comments: i am a right handed person but use only left hand reels because i feel it makes for more fluid motions and quicker reaction time. I love quantum reels and think its a shame they cant make some of there reels in left hand. oh well i guess my money will have to go else where

From: Big Smallies: MD

Comments: i do not have one yet but i saw videos of them runing this reel over with a half ton truck im sure it is worth the money and more quantum is the best reel maker in my opinion i will be buying one soon for sure.

From: Kiel: Hutchinson, Kansas

Comments: I tested this sweet baby at icast today and it is one sick reel.Luckily the quantum booth sold me one from icast. So smoot, and its cool that it comes in 3 gear ratios. Feel bad for the leftys..lol

From: Zach: Pembroke Pines, FL

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