New Gear - May 2007

Fantasy Island
When a big wahoo cruises into the trolling spread or a giant yellowfin takes a whack, you need a reel that can handle smoking runs and whip fish fast. We found it. The Aruba PT series (starting at $490) is the first conventional offshore offering from Quantum that's made to tackle big game. Complete with nitrogen-alloy bearings, a dual-carbon drag and a selectable two-speed drive, the Aruba offers 60 pounds of drag and excellent heat dissipation. Available in three sizes, the reels can be taken down without tools for easy maintenance. Quantum; (800) 588-9030; www.quantumfishing.com