CJIII Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 Are these good reels for someone who is on a budget and just getting started in low profile baitcasters and bass fishing? Quote
Super User bowhunter63 Posted December 31, 2015 Super User Posted December 31, 2015 Yea i think so,I have a few of there Max reels and have never had a problem.Abu is pretty solid all the way around. Quote
DCales84 Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 If your set on buying one make sure to check out the auction sites. They can be had under $100 if you look around. As always its a good idea to handle one in person before buying to make sure its a good its comfortable. Quote
CJIII Posted December 31, 2015 Author Posted December 31, 2015 Would rod would your remend? I am looking at Made in USA rod, that's all purpose. Quote
greywalls Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 26 minutes ago, CJIII said: Would rod would your remend? I am looking at Made in USA rod, that's all purpose. Maybe Falcon? Tough to find a USA rod that's not going to be significantly more $ than the reel... Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted December 31, 2015 Super User Posted December 31, 2015 First welcome to the forum. A rod 6'6" to 7' MF or MHF is a very good place to start for an all-around rod. I am a fan of Fenwick rods. The HMG 7' MF is actually in the weight range for quite a few of my MHF rods at 1/4-3/4 oz. It retails for $99.99. I have never used an H2O rod, but they get good reviews. I've read good things about the $79.99 Berkley E-Motions. They have a 6'9" MF and 7' MHF that should work fine. For less money, the Berkley Lightning and Lightning Shock are excellent rods for the moolah. Personally prefer the Lightning over the Shock. I have no idea where these rods are made. Going to be a little hard to find an American made rod for less than $100...I think. No idea where the Falcon Originals are made, but they are another decent possibility. My personal best largemouth was caught on a 7' MH Original. Quote
bassinNorthMS Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 Never tried a revo s but I have a couple revo sx's and i love them. Can't be much different between the two. The Abu Garcia vendetta rod is nice also at $79. 1 Quote
CJIII Posted December 31, 2015 Author Posted December 31, 2015 Spoiler I think the Falcon Original are made in the USA! Quote
PennBass Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 14-1 Fishing rods are a great option i believe, based on the reviews. Also, check out some of the rods on sale at TW. Quote
SMITTY0045 Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 The Revo S is definitely a good choice. Check on Amazon, I got mine for a little under $90. Also if you are looking for a good all purpose, made in the USA rod, I would recommend a falcon Bucoo 7' MH. I think those run around $100-110. They basically made this rod to be an all purpose rod, which was exactly why I got mine. Can't go wrong with either Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 The revo line is good quality and the centrifugal brakes of the S model are user friendly. A good choice to learn on. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted January 1, 2016 Super User Posted January 1, 2016 I have two of the S models. Very good reels. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted January 1, 2016 Global Moderator Posted January 1, 2016 At one time the entire Revo line was one of the most talked about on here for a long time because they were, and still are, good reliable reels. I have an S and use it often. Good reel Mike Quote
CJIII Posted January 1, 2016 Author Posted January 1, 2016 I have there Abu Garcia 6500C3 that I use for catfishing so I know the Revo S should be just as good! 1 Quote
CJIII Posted January 1, 2016 Author Posted January 1, 2016 I order The Abu Garcia Revo S from ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/141607886660?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT for $103 free shipping! Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 1, 2016 Super User Posted January 1, 2016 Congrats. I am sure you will enjoy it. Also a warm welcome to the forum. Quote
CJIII Posted January 1, 2016 Author Posted January 1, 2016 26 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said: Congrats. I am sure you will enjoy it. Also a warm welcome to the forum. Thanks guys going to get a 6'10'' or 7' MH Falcom Bucoo rod to mount it on. Quote
ksboy Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 If you like Abu products, keep an eye on their website. They have really good sales from time to time. I picked up a ProMax combo around Thanksgiving for $50. It's one of their less expensive models (just below Revo) but $50 for a good reel and a MH 7' rod, including shipping is a really good find these days. 1 Quote
Blues19 Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 I have 2 of the Revo S reels and have had no issues with them. I have both paired with the Abu Veritas rods Quote
EricTheAngler Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 12 hours ago, ksboy said: If you like Abu products, keep an eye on their website. They have really good sales from time to time. I picked up a ProMax combo around Thanksgiving for $50. It's one of their less expensive models (just below Revo) but $50 for a good reel and a MH 7' rod, including shipping is a really good find these days. I did the same thing, I love the combo I got! Quote
CJIII Posted January 5, 2016 Author Posted January 5, 2016 I got the reel I mounted it on my St Croix Premier PC60MF Casting Rod 10-17lb 1/4-3/4 oz Quote
drew4779 Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 Guess it too late to say that st.croix premiers are made in the U.S. Looks like a good combo to me. Quote
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