lectricbassman Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Anyone have experience with either of these reels? I am relatively new to bait casting and have been using a black max. I feel that I am ready to step up to a better reel. That being said I only have limited experience with braking systems. The black max and SX have the magnetic while the S has the Centrifugal pitch. I feel like the centrifugal system would give me more flexibility in the long run but I could be wrong. What are your opinions or experiences with these reels? Are either of these good step up reels or can I do better with a different brand or reel? Quote
Blues19 Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I got a Revo S a few years ago and got another the next year. I wouldnt mind getting another, honestly. I dont think you should worry too much about the breaking system. For the Centrifugal brakes on the Revo S, its pretty much set 3 in 3 out and you are good to go. I considered the SX before getting my first S, but I was told the only real differences were the brakes and the SX is a bit lighter. They are good reels, but if you are looking for something that will cast further or smaller baits, I would consider a Lews. That being said, for the bigger baits I prefer the Revo. Quote
LunkerFisher Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I have a gen 2 sxhs and it's been a solid reel so far. I prefer centrifugal brakes myself but I've been able to make the mag brakes work for me. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted March 13, 2015 Super User Posted March 13, 2015 I wouldn't worry too much about the brake system. I've got a Revo Inshore that has the same braking system and it's pretty much set it and forget it. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I prefer centrifugal brakes over all, but have a few mag only reels that work fine especially in pitch/flip applications. The S is a fine reel. If you want to jump up I'd go straight to the STX. 2 Quote
BassKicker42 Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I have both reels and thought they were great until I got my Lews tournament reel. It has magnetic and centrifugal breaking and is absolute butter!!! They are $119 at Cabelas right now and IMO that is an absolute steal.....Abu is nice but with Lews you can literally "feel the difference"!! Quote
rawjuice Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I own a revo s, bought it last year, needed to get a reel for my topwater/jerkbait rod so I went with that. I have no issue throwing light baits on this reel, matter of fact I was casting 1/8-1/4 pretty far. Most of my poppers are very light, so i made sure i bought a rod that would help cast the light stuff. I have a revo mgx and of course thats an amazing reel, but the revo s is great too. GL on your decision. Quote
lectricbassman Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 Thanks for the help everyone. Quote
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