We’ve reviewed th
e new Quantum Smoke S3 casting reel so it only follows that we should also give the Smoke S3 Casting rod some attention since it too has been completely redesigned and reengineered this year.
Before we get into the specifics of these sticks, if you’re actively looking at the series, you’ll notice that the lure weight recommendations appear to be fairly narrow as you go from model to model.
This is a trend these days for a lot of manufacturers. It allows the angler to more precisely choose a rod for a given technique. That being said, it doesn’t necessarily define the only weights that you can use with a particular rod.
We obtained the Smoke S3 SMC706F casting rod. This rod is their Medium Heavy, fast action model. The line recommendation is for 8-17#, lure weight 1/4 -1/2, handle length is 15-1/2” and for guides it has 9+ tip.