Fishing Tackle: New Quantum spin reels

The new Smoke Inshore Speed Freak spin reels are all about speed and drag power in a lightweight reel for inshore and estuary fishing. A snappy  6.2:1 gear ratio has been introduced to reel sizes 40 and 50, which are ideal for spinning up tailor, queenfish, trevally, salmon, mackerel and tuna using poppers and metals; or for dragging jacks, Murray cod and barra away from snags.

Dynamic gearing adds to the impressive feature list, which includes a single-piece, machined, high-strength-grade SCR aluminium frame that will not flex, plus an aluminium gear-side cover — all treated with SaltGuard 2.0 multi-layer corrosion protection. Weight is kept to a minimum with the clever C4LF carbon-fibre rotor design.

Smoke Inshore Speed Freak spin reels also feature an indestructible NiTi titanium bail wire and Quantum’s revered CSC carbon-stainless-ceramic drag system. This advanced drag system uses a stack of carbon fibre, ceramic and stainless steel washers to deliver a silky smooth 20lb (9kg) of drag power, so you can turn hard fighters like snapper, coral trout, barra, trevally and rat kingfish away from the reef or snags.

Both sizes have nine stainless steel bearings plus a Continuous Anti-Reverse clutch, while the double-anodised MaxCast II spool is designed to deliver maximum casting distance.

The size 40 weighs just 224g, holds 220yd (200m) of 20lb (9kg) braid and retrieves 91cm per turn of the handle. The size 50 retrieves 99cm per turn, has a weight of only 283g and accommodates 200yd (180m) of 30lb (15kg) braid.

Other features include: extra-hard PT gears; a lightweight machined aluminium crank handle; soft-touch EVA handle knob; and each reel comes out of the box lubricated with premium Quantum Hot Sauce grease and oil. For more info visit Quantum Fishing.