Quantum® Bill Dance Select Rod and Reel Baitcast Combos
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- Reel:
- Ergonomic low-profile design
- 4+1 bearings
- Continuous Anti-Reverse™
- Adjustable magnetic cast control
- Rod:
- Sensitive IM6 graphite blank
- Comfortable EVA handle grips
- Durable stainless steel guides with alloy inserts
This easy-handling combo was built to Bill’s own specifications, so you can enjoy fun, high-performance fishing at a great price! Reel features include ergonomic low-profile design, 4+1 bearings, Continuous Anti-Reverse™, and adjustable magnetic cast control. Rod features include sensitive IM6 graphite blank, comfortable EVA handle grips, and durable stainless steel guides with alloy inserts.
“For quality and dependability, you can’t beat Quantum.”
Bill Dance
Host of Bill Dance Outdoors
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| MH = Medium Heavy |
Rated 3.5 out of 5 by 42
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Rated 4 out of 5 by backbreaker great value, long casts
I have used this combo for 3 years now and am pleasantly suprised by the performance. I have the 6'-6" mh rod, not the most sensitive rod or smoothest reel, but very durable. I am rougher on my gear than most people. I use it for topwaters and spinnerbaits and the long casts I can get with it are great for covering lots of water. 2 years ago I stepped up and bought a revo reel and g-loomis rod. It's a great setup, but I felt a little foolish when I realized my bill dance combo could outcast my $350 plus setup by 40 to 50 feet. For what I use the rod for it works great. I would not hesitate to buy another one.
February 2, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by topwaterjoe There is better entry level gear for your money
The MH 7' pole is rated for 3/8oz - 1 oz lures. This was all fine and good since it was bought for pitchin-n-flippin and topwater frogs. The pole performed well until the tip snapped off when fishing heavy cover with 17lb test mono. I believe the pole was rated for 20lb so the line should have snapped before the tip. The reel had issues too. Even casting a lure heavy enough for the pole, using proper form, proper tension, was a guaranteed overrun every time regardless of the seemingly non-existent magnetic brake system.
Two major defects which pretty much defeats the point of owning a baitcast setup.
My suggestion is invest in a $60 Abu Silver Maxx and match it with something like a $60 Berkley lightning rod. It will cost extra, but you will have some decent, proper working entry-level gear you will be happy with.
December 24, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by gulfcaptain No Problems
okay, read some good reviews and some bad reviews. As for my experience with this combo, it's all been good. I like the feel of the IM6 rod, sensitive but gives when needed. The reel is a basic no frills bait caster. No there instructions and as I remember it, I learned to use one of these years ago by trial and error. Isn't that the way we all learned? If you're rod broke, odds are you had a flaw in the blank where it got nicked during shipping either to you or the store. My advice before buying any rod would be to check it over a couple times. Look at the guides, check the blank for anything that might be subject before purchasing it. But for this combo I got it over a year ago and have no complaints. Keep the reel oiled and cleaned every few months and you're good. I fish mine with 15lb powerpro and haven't had any problems.
September 30, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Rodni Rod & Reel Combo
I like the rod & reel I purchased but I did not receive an instruction sheet/book that illustrates how to adjust the reel for different weight lures.
I will have to learn by ntrial and error which will mean less fishing time while learning the functions.
On the whole I like the reel,smooth casting as long as it does not backlash. I would buy it again.
The rod is one piece 7 foot. I will take a while getting use to the extra lenth as I always used 5 to 6 feet rods for fishing. I will win.
August 27, 2012
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I have one and love it. Mine is left retrieve and I want one for my son. He is right handed.
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Yes. Mine is right hand retrieve
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I can't see why not. You can put any of the superlines on almost any rod and reel. The key is to make sure you don't set your drag too tight. All I fish is braid now with 3-5ft top shots of mono or floro. Set your drag lighter then normal, there's no stretch and you should have no problems.
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Placing Berkley FireLine on should not be an issue. We are unable to spool line at our Catalog and Internet division, however, many of the retail stores can for a small fee.Details:
If so how much and at what weight of tests.Answers
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I used a backing line before using my braided line similar to Fly reels with backing.
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I use 50 lb. braid on mine in the lilies and works fine... Caught this one on it, no break no bend...Images for this Answer
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Put a 20lb flourcarbon backing on it, and a 30 lb moss green braid. best bet ot use just straight flouro. If you use straight briad it will just spin on the reel and will continuously birdsnestA:
I use sufix 832, 30# braid. Definately recommend it!
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Braided line can be used on this reel. It's really dependant on the test that you use on the reel. Most line manufactuerrs will list what the diameter of line is in comparison to a monofilament. You can then use this to judge how many yards of the braid you should be able to palce on your reel.Answers
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Fast action tip - but it feels like a medium fast tipDetails:
Can I use this for light saltwater applications?Answers
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I would not advise salt water use but if you do take the reel apart and clean thourhly with fresh water .
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No - the components won't last. I would get a higher end comboDetails:
Also, what is this magnetic casting control. I can not seem to change the casting setting for different lure wieghts?Answers
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magnetic cast control, controls the speed at which the reel spins and lets line out. 10 being the slowest use this speed you should use when your learning. and 1 being the fastest. most people use it on a setting of 4-5. As for the cast settings for different lure weights, there is a little round orange dial, you use that to adjust the speed the lure drops. YOu want it to drop at steady drop. You turn the dial back to slow it down and forward to make it drop faster.
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12 pound test line 125 yards. It takes patience in tuning the reel, keep trying.Answers
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No, one piece
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One piece - 6'6" MH is a beastA:
No this is a one piecer... I like the one piecers better.A:
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This is a very nice one piece rod. I purchased the 7' MH and it works great!A:
No. It is a 1 piece rod. If I were you save your money and buy a better rig. Shimano Caenan/Bionic Blade Rod is a nice set up.1 of 1
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