

Say hello to the constant anti-reverse system! Yes, even with a casting lever system, the Hypercast Ultra can still make use of You would normally find on higher end Quantum spinning reels, and a nice grip that's welcoming to The lure at the end of the line, the Hypercast Ultra is still quite comfortable,Įven with the larger frame. The reel uses a very nice rubber handle knob, When matched with the right rod and balanced with The guts of the HPX20. Precise metal gears are housed in a rugged plastic body Rotor design, and even line lays, the HPX20 offers a respectable retrieve and will get the job done Under $40, it delivers an exceptional retrieve. With 4 bearings, a balanced
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Good, but of course it's not nearly as smooth as the PT series reels with manyĬeramic bearings that I'm so accustomed to testing. The bearings runĪccurate and fast, but when comparing to the ceramic PT bearings, the tolerancesĪren't as fine in the Hypercast Ultra. But for a reel that's Retrieve: When cranking in fish, the Hypercast Ultra feels

To release the lever, casting far isn't a problem with the Quantum HPX20 rigged Incorporates the Long Stroke spool which features a good diameter and height. After getting the right timing Speaking of distant casts, the Hypercast Ultra Will take a few practice casts before you can acquire those far-flung casts. There isn't much time delay between letting go of the lever and when the line isġ00% free. But for someone who is fishing with the reel the first time, it Lubricating the bail mechanism, the problem disappeared. During the cast Little sticky when the lever was pulled. But after cleaning and

The bail flipped open while the Firing Pin grabbed the line each and every time. When released, the line was let loose and the fishing line flowed smoothly withĮvery cast. After about 3 months of continuous use, the bail did become a Testing the HPX20, the reel performed flawlessly, with a snap of the lever It's easy to use, fast, and best of all, it functions in any bail position. When first Standard reel performance and put the HypercastĬasting:Casting is what the Hypercast Ultra was designed for. With the new Hypercast Trigger system, casting is done without ever touching the line and Targeting these popular species of fish, we tested the Hypercast Ultra's Stripers using braided line top shot with mono or fluorocarbon. While Most freshwater game fish like bass, trout, steelhead, and even landlocked World Tests: With the HPX20 spooled up and rigged, this is a great size for The patented Firing Pin will grab hold of the fishing line until you release the Hypercast Trigger lever on the cast.Įasy to use. Just press the lever and you're on your way to casting With your index finger, simply snap the trigger back in any bail position and Of the self-centering bail that brings the trigger back to your finger's reachĮvery time. The new innovative Hypercast Trigger system fixes this problemĪnd makes using this feature even easier than before. With a short reach Trigger system, there was the patented Snapshot Trigger that demonstrated similarįunctions. With the Snapshot Trigger system you are able to cast withoutĮver touching the line, but you lost the luxury of constant anti-reverse because Hypercast Trigger System: Before the arrival of the Hypercast In 3 sizes of 10, 20, and 30 to meet your freshwater needs. Roller, a spare aluminum spool, and a TRU-Balance rotor design. Innovative casting system, the HPX20 also features 4 bearings, ContinuousĪnti-Reverse, aluminum Long Stroke spool, an oversized "Twist Reducer" line Quantum's exciting new Hypercast Trigger System. Aside from the Before reading the specifications of the reel in theĬatalog, I thought Quantum had brought the lever brake system that's being usedĮxamination I discovered the Hypercast Ultra utilizes this lever as part of Reel is a lever that protrudes from the arm of this reel. Hypercast Ultra out of the box, the first noticeable difference on this spinning Impressions: After taking the new Quantum Spool, Oversized Twist-Reducer line roller, TRU-Balance rotor design, Spare Hypercast Trigger system, Continuous Anti-Reverse, Aluminum Long Stroke

This unique reel featuresĪn innovative design that makes casting a spinning reel easier and faster then Possible no matter what position the bail is located at. Spinning reel? With the 2004 Quantum Hypercast Ultra spinning reel, it's Wouldn't it be terrific to be able to cast accurately without even touching the line on a Casting without even touching the line, using Quantum's Hypercast Ultra
