Closed Face Reels

[Bluegill Bill]

Which have you found is the best and most reliable? I am sooo tired of the ones I've been buying lasting about a year or 2 and then having problems with them and throwing them away. Thanks

Shep

[score300]

I bought 3 and 4 bearing quantums for $18 a piece at academy a few years ago. I believe I bought 12 of them. Haven't had the first problem with them. I've even caught several 5-8' strippers ripping drag and they still work fine.

[deathb4disco]

Go on ebay and buy an "original" Johnson Century. I have four that were made in the late 60's/early 70's, and they still work. Those reels are bulletproof.

[Bluegill Bill]

I bought 3 and 4 bearing quantums for $18 a piece at academy a few years ago. I believe I bought 12 of them. Haven't had the first problem with them. I've even caught several 5-8' strippers ripping drag and they still work fine.

Is "Quantum" a name brand? Thanks

Shep

[score300]

I have the "Quantum optix" and the "Quantum vapor" Here's a link to the Academy add.
QUANTUM OPTIX SPINNING REELS

It looks like the Vapor isn't made anymore. I can only find them on ebay. I tell you though, I really like the Optix by Quantum especially for the price.

[score300]

I'm sorry... I just realized you said closed face. I bought a couple of zebco omegas last year and have had good luck but they're pricey. I also bought a Pfluegar citina this year for shooting docks and am happy so far.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...001000_100-1-3

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...0053612122677a

Stay away from the bass pro "tinylite", the shakespeare synergy, and the shakespeare microcast. Each of these have only lasted me a season before giving me problems. I guess you get what you pay for.