Which Reel?

[VinnieT]

Hello everyone, I am getting a new reel soon for bass fishing, and I have narrowed my options down to the Abu Garcia Revo sx, and the Revo s. I like both of these reels, but what one is better in your opinion? I know the s has a centrifugal brake, and the sx has a magnetic brake. Also, the Revo s says it has a "pitch" cent brake. What is this? How do you adjust a cent brake and how do you adjust a pitch cent brake?

[VinnieT]

P.S. It will most likely be paired up with either a Veritas or Vandetta (Gen 2)

[retiredbosn]

There is a very informative video on the Abu website on this. I'm using my phone and can't post a link, go to their website, click on low profile reels, then the Revo S, the video is there.

[LgMouthGambler]

I would get the S, cent brakes are just better all around for various weighted baits. The mag only systems can be finicky to adjust when changing to a different bait. Cent you can just set 2-3 brakes, and make minor adj with the spool tension knob.

[Arv]

I would get the S, cent brakes are just better all around for various weighted baits. The mag only systems can be finicky to adjust when changing to a different bait. Cent you can just set 2-3 brakes, and make minor adj with the spool tension knob.

Ditto

[VinnieT]

Also, what is a pitch brake, and how do you adjust cent brakes?

[Arv]

Also, what is a pitch brake, and how do you adjust cent brakes?

http://www.bassresou...baitcaster.html

[VinnieT]

On the Abu website, it says the reel has "pitch" cent brakes. What is this?

[LgMouthGambler]

There are inner and outer brakes that are spring loaded.

[Arv]

From what I've gathered, pitch brakes are for heavier lures, lures you would use when pitching and flipping. The other brakes are more for your standard applications. I don't do much pitching/flipping so my gen2 revo s has one pitch and one "normal" brake on and I can cast 1/2oz spinnerbaits between 1 - 1.5 miles. For real though, I can sling a lure out there with that reel. I love it.

[RyneB]

I would get the S, cent brakes are just better all around for various weighted baits. The mag only systems can be finicky to adjust when changing to a different bait. Cent you can just set 2-3 brakes, and make minor adj with the spool tension knob.

what he said. The SX is a finnicky reel if your a newcomer to bait casting. I have not had any backlash problems. But if you are new to baitasting, the S is for you.

[retiredbosn]

here is the video I was referring to. It explains the pitch and centrifugal braking system in detail.

[Diggy]

The sx was finicky for me but I use more braking now(I was always set on it being on half previously). I loosen the spool tension a bit more and I can still cast a mile without the problems I had previously before making this discovery on my gen 2. Its been pretty much backlash free since. Mine is still smooth but I dont tend to beat up my gear even tho I fish alot.

[rockfitch0802]

They are both okay but you have to try Shimano 50mg7, you will be a believer and cast 150'+ besides the sensitvity.Fresh or saltwater and its worth every penny and its alot of pennies!

[Arv]

They are both okay but you have to try Shimano 50mg7, you will be a believer and cast 150'+ besides the sensitvity.Fresh or saltwater and its worth every penny and its alot of pennies!

I think that might be beyond what he is looking to spend. Obviously a great reel though.

[LgMouthGambler]

They are both okay but you have to try Shimano 50mg7, you will be a believer and cast 150'+ besides the sensitvity.Fresh or saltwater and its worth every penny and its alot of pennies!

wow, you guys thought I was bad, he crazy, lol.