|
Quantum
Energy PT
(E760PT)
Specifications |
| Line
Capacity (lb/yds) |
12/125 |
| Gear
Ratio |
6.3:1 |
| IPT |
26.1 |
|
Weight |
9.5
oz |
|
Bearings |
7BB,
1RB |
|
Additional Features |
CNC machined aluminum
frame, sidecovers, and support, MaxCast ultralight skeletal spool, ceramic
drag system, Infinite ACS centrifugal cast control, Dual PT bearing
Continuous Anti-Reverse, Polymer-stainless hybrid PT bearings, Ceramic
Zirconia levelwind system, Super Free Spool pinion, titanium vacuum
deposition coating, cold-forged 1-piece capless screw-on handle |
| MAP |
$179.95 |
Introducing the new 2006 Energy PT
that comes in a right(E760PT) and left(E761PT) handed model
Impressions:
Remember in 2005 when
Quantum released the redesigned Accurist and Accurist PT baitcast reels? Well,
that’s what the Quantum Energy PT reminded us of when we first set eyes on it.
Taking on a similar but not the same profile as the Accurist, this reel has
additional enhancements such as the capless screw-on handle with good sized
handle knobs, an enlarged gear, Infinite ACS centrifugal cast control, and more.
Compared to the older model, the 2006 reel is much more attractive and will
surely catch the eyes of anglers.
The frames of the 2006(left) vs. 2005(right)
models
|
Complete Rig
for Energy PT Tests |
| Rods |
AiRRUS Ultra XL |
| Reel |
Quantum Energy PT
(E760PT/761PT) |
| Lines |
12 lb. Sufix Elite |
The MaxCast skeletal spool is
lightweight and allows line to peel off quickly
Field Tests:
The intent of this review is to do a side to side comparison with the previous
model to the newly released Energy PT. So what better way than to take them both
out on the water and conduct tests to judge their performance and overall feel
tossing the same lures, on the same rod, and the same line. In addition we
fished with the new Energy PT for largemouth bass and landlocked stripped bass
to test its fishing abilities.
Quantum's Infinite ACS centrifugal cast
control allows a wide range of setting from zero to full and anything in-between
Casting:
With the cast
control turned off, both reels were able to cast like a champ. The line comes
off the MaxCast ultralight skeletal spool almost too quickly requiring the
modulated control of the angler’s thumb. With that said, there’s one huge
benefit that clearly declares the 2006 model a winner: the new Infinite ACS
centrifugal cast control gives anglers pure control of the variable setting from
zero to full whereas the older model only had four fixed settings. By turning
the external knob, anglers are allowed to tune the brake control settings ideal
to their rig enabling maximum distance on casts as well as supreme control and
accuracy. Verdict: They got it right
Increased gear size also requires a slightly enlarged housing
Retrieve:
The retrieve of the
2006 Energy PT feels smooth, exact, and powerful. The seven ball bearing system
(five previously) provides a fluid flow as you crank the handle. Compared to the
older model, this one has the new capless screw-on handle that eliminates the
handle play felt in the old reels. Thus when you grasp the knob and turn the
handle you will feel how solid it is from start to finish. The retrieve with the
E760PT is not only faster but has more torque thanks to the oversized main gear.
Now you can fish with a higher gear ratio of 6.3:1 compared to 6.2:1 and have
the power to drive larger lures and fish back to the boat. We had incidents on
the California Delta where we had to drag fish through heavy vegetation while
froggin’ and flipping soft plastics into fish ambushing holes. When a fish took
our offering and dove straight for cover, we had to muscle the fish back out.
The new Energy PT gave us the power to turn the head of each fish and pull them,
fully covered with vegetation, back to the boat. Verdict:
They got it right
