[ICAST 2025] The Quantum Cabo Spinning Reel is Back

Quantum Fishing is here in Orlando, Florida, for ICAST 2025 to let everyone know that the Quantum Cabo Spinning Reels are back. Voted Best of Category Saltwater Reel in the ICAST 2025 New Product Showcase, the 4th Generation of Cabo reels is the culmination of 20 years of Quantum spinning reel development. Now coming out in sizes from 2500 up to 8000, the new Quantum Cabo comes packed with modern features. Starting off with a Sealoq 8 system on the rigid aluminum frame, equivalent to the IPX8 standard, these reels can stay sealed with a 4ft deep dunk for up to 30 minutes. Inside the seals, the gearing of the Cabo is all GEARTEQ machined gearing that delivers a smooth and precise reeling feel while being very durable and capable of great cranking power. For the drag of the Cabo reels, it is the CFX200 carbon fiber drag system. This is capable of putting out 25 to 45lbs of drag force, depending on the reel size. And for the smaller reels, they all come with CASTEQ slow oscillation for superior line lay and casting distance, perfect for casting artificial all day. The new 4th Gen Quantum Cabo spinning reels have an MSRP of $249.95 – $299.95 and should be available in Quarter 4 of this year.

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Quantum Cabo Spinning Reel Key Features

• SEALED TO IPX8 STANDARDS – Sealoq 8 – keeps water, salt, and sand from entering the gear box and drag system.
• GearTeq Machined Gearing – provides a smooth gear feel, extreme cranking power, and longer gear life than traditional gear designs.
• CFX200 – Carbon Fiber Extreme Drag System – for best-in-class max drags and a superior drag curve.
• CASTEQ – slow oscillation design for superior line management and improved casting distance with braided lines.
• Aluminum Frame and Sideplate – high strength under heavy drag pressure, and keeps gears, bearings, and seals in perfect alignment.
• One Piece Bail Wire – For a seamless transition from bail wire to roller with no chance of line snags
• Tough Drive Gears – Machined Aluminum drive gear for the 2500 to 5000 size reels and Machined Brass drive gears for the 6000 and 8000 reels. All reels come with Machined Brass pinion gears.
• Bearings – 6 + 1
• Gear Ratio – 6.2:1 ( 2500, 3000, 4000), 5.6:1 (5000, 6000), 4.7:1 (8000)
• Line Retrieve Per Crank – 33″ ( 2500), 35″ (3000), 37″ (4000), 38″ (5000), 41″ (6000), 38″ (8000)
• Weight – 9.9oz (2500), 10.6oz (3000), 11.7oz(4000), 16.5oz(5000), 20.7oz(6000), 26.2oz(8000)
• Mono Line Capacity – 210/8 ( 2500), 215/10 (3000), 220/12 (4000), 255/15 (5000), 315/20 (6000), 390/25 (8000)
• Braid Line Capacity – 275/10 ( 2500), 275/15 (3000), 300/20 (4000), 400/30 (5000), 375/50 (6000), 410/65 (8000)
• Max Drag – 25lb to 45lb, depending on model
• MSRP – $249.95 – $299.95
• Availability – Q4 2025

Special thanks to the Quantum staff here at ICAST 2025, and stick around for more ICAST coverage of all things new in fishing on AllOutdoor. Also, let us know your thoughts on the new products below. We appreciate your feedback.

Eugene L.

Writer for AllOutdoor.com and OutdoorHub.com Lifelong angler that will fish for anything that swim, firearms enthusiast, and hunter. Instagram – mrfish49