Which Reel To Buy?

[jsc4324]

I can't decide between the revo s and citica. Obviously both are the same price. This will be paired with a veritas rod for soft plastics.

Anyone have both that can give some input?

[Darren.]

You'll get responses from both sides of the fence (Shimano, Abu). Both are good reels with plenty of fans.

 

So let me suggest the Diawa Lexa!! 

[Blues19]

I just got the Revo tthat I am going to pair with a veritas, actually. I have both a citica and a Revo, I prefer the revo. I don't think you can go wrong either way though.  Go with your gut

[OkeechobeeAngler]

Yep only you can make that decision. 

[coak]

Do you live near a tackle shop or store like BPS or Cabelas?  The reason I ask is that if you take the rod you plan on throwing the reel on into the store with you, most stores will let you take a reel out of the box and mount it.  This way you can get a better feel for the reel in your palm and see if you like the weight as well as the size, feel, etc.

[clayton86]

I have both I vote revo also plus them new revo3 S looks sexy on the vertas

[katmandew]

I'd say both are of the same quality.  Might give Shimano a slight edge due to looks, but that's personal preference really.

[RyneB]

You'll get responses from both sides of the fence (Shimano, Abu). Both are good reels with plenty of fans.

 

So let me suggest the Diawa Lexa!! 

 

i agree. Im an Abu guy, but i LOVE my Lexa.

[jsc4324]

Thanks for the replys. Ill have to check out the Lexa also. Local shop carries all three. I do like the looks of the revo and the veritas though.

[BrettD]

I would step up to the revo sx just because how much lighter they are then the revo s,citca,or lexa. If you shop around you can get a sx for almost what a revo s msrp price is.

[J Francho]

I have both on my bench right now.  The S might be a little smoother and more refined, but the Citica has beefier internals, especially with regards to the clutch mechanism.  They perform equally as well, and I actually like the centrifugal brakes on the lower S Revo over their higher end reels.  Can't go wrong either way, though I would spend a tiny bit more on a Lexa - you get refinement and beefy internals on that reel.

[jsc4324]

Thanks j francho. That's an interesting point about the internals. Never gave that a whole lot of thought. Maybe a worth while 10 dollar expense in the long run. Ill have to head to the tackle shop and check them out.