Fishing Tackle: Quantum Smoke heavy duty baitcasters
Heavy duty is the name of the game with these new 15kg muscle reelsThe 'HD' in Quantum Smoke HD Baitcast Reel stands for ‘heavy duty’— aiming this reel squarely at anglers targeting barramundi, Murray cod, mangrove jack, fingermark, threadfin salmon, bass and other tough predators likely to smack a well-placed lure.
The heavy-duty build starts with the popular Smoke baitcaster platform, known for its lightweight yet strong SCR aluminium frame and side cover, all protected by Quantum’s SaltGuard 2.0 anti-corrosion treatment.
The Smoke HD models are all size 200 baitcasters, with a line capacity of 190yd (170m) of 30lb (15kg) braid, but with different gear ratios. They share a host of heavy-duty features...
The design includes seven stainless steel ball bearings, plus a Continuous Anti-Reverse clutch. The worm gear is ceramic, for added durability, and is matched with a tough zirconia pawl. The line guide is titanium-nitride coated. The machined-aluminium handle is a big 95mm, for extra crank, and is fitted with large EVA knobs.
True to its Smoke pedigree, the list of performance features includes the Zero Friction pinion design for extra casting distance — even more so when you fine-tune the Infinite ACS externally-adjustable cast control and the micro-tuned spool clicker tension knob for precise customisation to suit your casting style, lure size and the prevailing wind conditions.
The PT gearing is said to feel beautifully smooth and, when a big fish strikes, the CSC2 carbon fibre, stainless steel and ceramic drag system has 25lb (12kg) of lock-down power designed to land big fish.
Right-hand and left-hand wind models are available in both gearing configurations, offering anglers a choice of the versatile 6.6:1 format, or fast 7.3:1 gear ratio.
The cosmetics carry the Smoke family’s matt-black base and the HD models are finished with attractive gold trim.
All Smoke HD baitcaster reels are lubricated with premium Quantum Hot Sauce grease and oil, at the factory, so they’re ready to cast further and fight harder straight out of the box. More information at quantumfishing.com.au.
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