Revo Premier Vs. Daiwa Z200??

[Cryoglobin]

I need a new reel and was set to grab a Revo Premier, and now the Z200 is at the same price point.  I had never seriously looked at the Z200 at or near the MSRP.  But, now I am forced to make a comparison between the two.  As how I fish, well, I am all over the spectrum.  I guess mostly I fish small ponds and smallish rivers/creeks, but a few times a year I do hit the delta, and Berryessa/Clear Lake.  I do a fair amount of traveling, mostly to North Texas and split my time between Fork, Ray Roberts, and a Private lake while I am there.  I have mainly been a shimano guy in the past, though I own a couple of quantum spinners.

 

Does anyone with experience with one, or even better, both of these care to weigh in?  Or do I just say screw it and get a T3 and T3 Ballistic.  1st world problems..........

 

Anyway, thoughts would be appreciated.

[jeb2]

That is a great price on the Z200, at least given it's normal price. But it's a big, heavy reel. Reading the TT review from the TW webpage does not make it sound a lot better as it seems it's mostly a big bait reel. I was tempted by that deal too. But a great deal on a reel that doesn't really suit my needs and may be too big/heavy for me to like is really not a great deal after all.

 

But not sure I'd recommend the current, 3rd gen Premier, either. The IVCB braking system is not as well received as the dual braking of the Gen 2 version. That was the gold standard in AG's low profile reels, IMO. I have the IVCB system in my MGX and I'm just not a fan. But the Gen 3 STX is a good bet. Same dual brakes as the Gen 2 Premier and it's even lighter than the Gen 2 Premier. I have one of those and, while it's not quite as smooth overall as my 4 Gen 2 Premiers, it's close and a great value.

[Mike2841]

I don't have a premier, but I have the revo rocket and elite which are very similar. Both are great at casting, very forgiving. I hardly ever use the brakes on either one.