BocaGrande Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 The daiwa revros spinning reel is about $50 with 7 bearings and seems pretty good. It's a bit heavy in weight, 9.3oz. Anyone use them on the water before? Trying to weigh my options. Thanks! Quote
Super User Raul Posted August 17, 2015 Super User Posted August 17, 2015 I own a Revros 2004 ( it´s not a year, it´s the size and spool type ) and it´s an excellent reel, actually it´s one of my favorite spinning reels, I could say I like it better than my Saharas. The Revros is pretty much the JDM version equivalent to the previous generation Daiwa Exceller but with a different spool depth availability. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 17, 2015 Super User Posted August 17, 2015 you'd be better off with a Pflueger President , at about 2 oz. lighter . 9+1 bearings , about the same price ... Quote
BocaGrande Posted August 17, 2015 Author Posted August 17, 2015 you'd be better off with a Pflueger President , at about 2 oz. lighter . 9+1 bearings , about the same price ... I own a Revros 2004 ( it´s not a year, it´s the size and spool type ) and it´s an excellent reel, actually it´s one of my favorite spinning reels, I could say I like it better than my Saharas. The Revros is pretty much the JDM version equivalent to the previous generation Daiwa Exceller but with a different spool depth availability. Well I have the sahara 2500 and I like it so far. The revros seems pretty good. Im looking at one in the 2500 size also. I also have a pflueger president but the 6920 size, very small I use it for pan fish. I like the president but am looking for a reel to pair with my 7'3 daiwa lexa spinning rod. MH Xtra fast. Quote
poisonokie Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 The new excelers are nice for the price and can be found in the neighborhood of what you want to spend. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 17, 2015 Super User Posted August 17, 2015 Get a 30 or 35 size reel .. Quote
Penguino Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Get a 30 or 35 size reel .. 35 is a bit big. I would get 30 or even 25 if you're a finesse guy. I use a Supreme MGX 25 fine for my unweighted plastics. Quote
Hogsticker Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Too bad the Revros doesn't have an air bail. One of the best features on a Daiwa spinning reel imo. I'd spend a few dollars more and get an Exceler 1 Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 17, 2015 Super User Posted August 17, 2015 35 is a bit big. I would get 30 or even 25 if you're a finesse guy. I use a Supreme MGX 25 fine for my unweighted plastics. I actually use a size 40 Pflueger Patriarch for finesse baits and dropshot , I absolutely love it , a lot less coils in your line and significanttly less line twist . Quote
Penguino Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 I actually use a size 40 Pflueger Patriarch for finesse baits and dropshot , I absolutely love it , a lot less coils in your line and significanttly less line twist . lol. i gues different men, different tastes. I can't get my hands around 40 reels . Too bulky, and too cumbersome for me.The only thing I use them for is inshore fishing. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 17, 2015 Super User Posted August 17, 2015 lol. i gues different men, different tastes. I can't get my hands around 40 reels . Too bulky, and too cumbersome for me.The only thing I use them for is inshore fishing. It's a spinning reel .. Quote
Penguino Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 It's a spinning reel .. Your point is? I'm just saying that 40 spinning reels are a hassle to deal with imho. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted August 17, 2015 Super User Posted August 17, 2015 I like 35# or 40# size for longer casts bigger spools. I have a line up of US REEL SUPER CASTERS but I haven't used them enough yet. With shore fishing the casting distance matters. Quote
timsford Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 Pfleuger reels have smaller spools than shimano/daiwa if you are more used to their sizes, its a good thing to keep in mind when buying. The 25 size pfleuger holds about 100 yds of 4 lb test, while most daiwa/ shimano 2500's hold at least 120 yards of 8 lb. Thats almost twice the spool capacity of the pfleuger. You would have to buy a 35 size pfleuger to get the closest in spool size to the 2500 daiwa. A larger spinning reel spool will give less line management problems and in my experience, much longer casts. The drawback is weight and size of the reel. For an all around reel from shimano/daiwa and most other makers id pick a 2500 or 3000 size for a do it all reel. If i was looking at pfleuger id be looking at the 35 size because of line capacity. Quote
BocaGrande Posted August 19, 2015 Author Posted August 19, 2015 i do prefer medium to smaller sized reels, for bass. 3500 in some brands would be the highest id go, otherwise im a 2500 3000 kinda guy. i dont need a whole lot of line capacity. i put backing on all my spools. i mostly fish from the banks, and dont have any large, deep bodies of water near me. even so, i dont get to go out much as it is. im looking for a reel that ties together good with my daiwa lexa 7'3 mh spinning rod. i always check the choking point on the rod, using the spool axle. sad to say, i traded an unused rod i had for this brand new daiwa revros reel, and no go. not a good setup with my lexa rod. :/ Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 19, 2015 Super User Posted August 19, 2015 Your point is? I'm just saying that 40 spinning reels are a hassle to deal with imho. it's not like your palming it , the stem thickness is the same as most any reel wether it be a 1000 size or a 40 size , saying you can't get your hand around it and that it's too bulky don't make sense to me but it's what you want and like ... Quote
Big T Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 I have one, use it for inshore..so far it is a working good. Only time will tell about its longevity Quote
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