leighfns Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I am in the process of replacing all my right handed baitcast reels with left handed ones (so much better). I need to grab 3 baitcasters and as such cannot afford any premium ones. Between the Kinetic PT and Citica which would you choose? I like the Kinetic since it comes in a couple different speeds and has the externally adjustable braking system just not sure if they will last or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Behnam Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I haven't experienced Shimano Citica but Quantum Kinetic is a good choice, if you can afford it go for Quantum PT series like Energy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMahon Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I can't speak for the quantum, but I have a couple Citica's and haven't had a problem yet with them! Great reels for the price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 MY experience with these BRANDS of reels: Quantums hold up for 2 or 3 seasons at best...but they WERE only spinning reels My shimano baitcasters are 10 and 12 years old. The 10 year old one just got a gear replaced and its first tune up...$40. The 12 year old one has never been tuned up, and still runs as smooth as day one. I'm not usually blindly loyal to such products, but, when it comes to reels....Shimano gets my $$ over Quantum every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 I can't speak for the quantum, but I have a couple Citica's and haven't had a problem yet with them! Great reels for the price! My citica has worked great so far no issues here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Don`t own any Quantum reels and don`t know any of my friends that have bought one more than once, Shimano! Sorry KVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 I really like my citica. I have never used any other manufacturers baitcasters so I am a bit biased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglyfish Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 the citica is a nice reel, no doubt and worth the money. i have 2. having said that, im a quantum guy and use quantum reels on all my rigs with the exception of those 2 citicas and one revo premier. the quantum reels are great, very smooth, no problems with any of them, proper care and cleaning they will last a long time. and their warrenty center is very good and easy to deal with. shimano... not so much. the kinetic is a new lineup for baitcasters coming from quantum. i have the spinning reel and love it, the baitcaster should be just as good. spend a few more bucks and bump up to the catalyst PT baitcaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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