QuantumCabo Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel, Changeable Right- or Left-Hand Retrieve, Magnum CSC Drag System, SCR Aluminum Body and Side Cover, Silver/Blue

I've owned and still own a LOT of Quantum reels and I am never disappointed in the quality. This reel is no exception. It's a Saltwater reel but you can use it for Freshwater fishing if you need a bigger reel. Drag on this reel and others in this series has been changed to apply tension from both front and rear, similar to the brakes on your vehicle. AND, everything is greased and SEALED! Low to no maintenance involved if you're using this for Freshwater fishing - Light maintenance if you're using it for Saltwater fishing. Reel is SOLID as a rock, VERY SMOOTH and well worth the money. I'm ecstatic and I expected nothing less..........

This thing looks awesome,great design, and out of the box is much smoother than the Stradic FJ that I have just returned for not being smooth and having some handle play. Cabo design is very nice,they really saved some weight with this design and plus it looks sophisticated. The only thing I did not like is some small imperfections on the rotor but it is because it is made of composite material in this size and not aluminum like larger sizes, but again you can find this only on certain edges. The bail wire is a solid wire and the magnetic bail is a very nice feature. If you buy this reel you will appreciate the design once you've held it in your hands and cranked the handle because this thing is sleek. I will write an update after I get on the water with it but it sure looks promising. I've had a Daiwa Saltist, Okuma V System, and Stradic FJ and out of all I like the Cabo the best. There is a full review by Alan Hawk that shows the reel completely disassembled and he reviewed all the reel's functioning parts. He referred Cabo's drag as being second best after Stella's, I think that counts for something since he actually fished the reel extensively before doing the review. He tested the drag rating on dead weight and found that it is actually capable of reaching the advertised drag rating which is very impressive for a reel in this price range.7/21/13 Update: Tested it today on some larger white amur, one was aprox. little over 20#. Drag is just sweet,every time fish makes a run it gives line without jerking. Only thing I found weird is spool back play on the shaft itself,I figured its because their design is quite different than other spool attachments, but everything else about it is great and it handles larger fish with ease.

I have a couple of the Boca Reels from Quantum. They are such excellent and durable reels that I decided to get the new Cabo 40 PTSD. I loved the looks of the new reel and the fact that it is totally redesigned for 2013. It is one of the smoothest and most powerful small reels that I have ever owned. The adjustability of the drag is incredible and it is dependable during sustained battles with large fish. The bail system with the magnetic lock is the best bail system on the market in my opinion. I have never had one of those false casts where the bail trips while pitching a lure and the bail still trips easily with a gentle turn of the handle on the 40. The lightness of the reel combined with the right rod makes it a pleasure to use on extended fishing trips where artificial lures are the bait of choice. This may sound like a commercial for the New Cabo Fishing Reels and in a way, it is. I highly recommend this reel as well as the less expensive Boca model to anyone. I have always been a stickler or quality equipment and these reels fill the bill.

This is a beautiful reel. I have a cabo 60 that had been a workhorse so I was anxious to get his little brother. I have only taken it out three times and then bam. The drag stopped pulling, the fish took off running and the handle started flipping backwards at 100 mph. I had to read later that this was happening quite a lot with these. So sad cause I love the feel of it very much.

I'm an avid fisherman and have purchased more fishing reels than I care to count. I've been using the Quantum Cabo spinning reels the past four years and they have really held up well in a saltwater environment. This reel is new on the market and they have a winner. The drag system is superb and held up to more than one shark on my line last week. I've owned pricey spinning reels that have failed after a good fight with a shark. If your're into "specks and reds" this is the perfect spinning reel for the task. Lightweight, affordable and durable. I ordered another one today. Highly recommended!

I just received this reel that I ordered off Amazon. I had to spend about 3 hours to get the line on this reel to lay right. I want it to lay evenly straight up and down, no cone shape from top to bottom or bottom to top. Normally that is the way it lays straight out of the box without adding or removing any spacers. This reel filled up the bottom of the reel and left so much space at the top. I ended up having to use all 4 spacers ( the 2 already on the reel and the 2 extras) on the shaft and that didn't solve the problem. I had to add tape to the top part of the spool that was already 3/4 full of mono line before it was even close to even. There appears to be some sort of defect cause the bail roller was not going all the way to the top of the spool when spooling line onto the reel. I have not used the reel and the reel appears to be well made, but if the line doesn't lay right on the reel right out of the box, then that is a real problem. I will update my rating once I use it a while. I have never had this happen with any other reel I have ever owned. I was always a Shimano guy and thought I would give Quantum a shot. This is very disappointing. Has anybody else experienced this problem with the Quantum Cabo reels?Update: Called Zebco/Quantum and rep got in touch w/ tech. Tech advised to only put on the narrowest spacer on the shaft. Bingo! That worked. Line lays right now. Again, will advise on performance of reel after I catch some fish.

Smooth cranking, ample line capacity, light weight and a great drag. perfect for SW Florida fishing. Even handled a six foot shrimp eating alligator and an eight foot sawfish. (Both released unhurt). reel has handled it all without any issues. A quick rinse and a little lube and your good to go.