The team at Quantum has done an excellent job making an attractive lightweight aluminum reel that delivers both quality features and plenty of refinement The Smoke is the Quantum reel that I have been waiting for, one that not only was able to take on comparable reels from the competition, but in many ways surpasses the current offerings of other Tier 1 reel manufacturers
Pier fishing also allows for later evening/overnight hours
This new design will debut with the Komodo SS but will likely transition to the company's other baitcasters over time
When I spot them schooled up swimming near the surface, I cast out in front of the direction the fish are heading in and let it sink down past the school
Best Use Cases: Targeting kahawai workups from the beach or rocks Snapper around reef edges and drop-offs Trevally cruising harbour channels Small kingfish following bait schools Why It Works: Holographic flash reflects NZ sunlight from multiple angles
The SP Minnow will cut through a stiff wind in your face, and given a deliberate steady retrieve, will plow through moderate surf turbulence while still swimming correctly
