DN3 Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 Picking up a new baitcaster soon...Looking for a low profile hard use reel...It will be used for mostly Indiana and Colorado blade spinnerbaits (also some willow), topwaters (jointed jitterbugs etc), and chatterbaits.....Looking at the Revo Winch gen3 , Quantum Smoke HD, and an E series chronarch.....Thoughts? Suggestions on the reels listed? Others? Quote
Super User Raul Posted February 10, 2017 Super User Posted February 10, 2017 I have a soft spot for Chronarchs ... 1 Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 10, 2017 Super User Posted February 10, 2017 The E all the way. 1 Quote
Super User RoLo Posted February 10, 2017 Super User Posted February 10, 2017 Another vote for Chronarch 1 Quote
DN3 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Posted February 10, 2017 52 minutes ago, lmbfisherman said: The E all the way. Reasons? I've never owned a chronarch , a local sporting good store still has a couple E.series in stock 1 minute ago, RoLo said: Another vote for Chronarch. Reasons? Just curious Quote
Super User RoLo Posted February 10, 2017 Super User Posted February 10, 2017 For starters it's a Shimano, but more than that the drag & brake system is silky smooth and consistent. It has a boss finish to boot Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted February 10, 2017 Global Moderator Posted February 10, 2017 Chronarch...No question Mike Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 10, 2017 Super User Posted February 10, 2017 7 hours ago, RoLo said: For starters it's a Shimano, but more than that the drag & brake system is silky smooth and consistent. It has a boss finish to boot What he said and it is still one of my favorites to use. I have 7 E series 4 Chronarch 200s, 1 Chronarch 50, 1 Curado 200 and Curado 50. I use them all the time. They keep their value too! Quote
Nscheele Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 I just picked up the revo winch gen 3 and it seems to be a great reel. I got it for deep crankbaits and midsized swimbaits. I started outo with abu stuff and have never had a problem with them. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 10, 2017 Super User Posted February 10, 2017 I had 2 Chronarch 50e reels. Upgraded both to 7.1:1. Sold one, so down to one (I simply use spinning more). I can highly recommend it. Love it. Cast light baits a country mile, and so forth . 1 Quote
kroberts9 Posted February 11, 2017 Posted February 11, 2017 I love the con A and con C 22lb drag, great gear ratios for righty slick styling and 13 also offers trick shop options to deck the reel out. I have 2 shimano stradics I love them never bought a baitcaster from them. I bet they are smooth as well and you can't go wrong with the company as a whole I'm not a quantum man at all I have used there tour pt baitcaster and they were kinda big for a low profile IMHO. I had an energy spinning reel the anti-reverse blew out in under 6months. as for abu-garcia I'm take em or leave em. the revo winch would be one of my choices for a deep crankbait due to the low gear ratio. but other reels I'm more partial to also offer 5:4:1 Quote
LOZSteve Posted February 11, 2017 Posted February 11, 2017 Only one good reel in that list and starts with Shimano. Chronarch's will provide years of hassle free use. Quote
jimf Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 I just noticed that the Revo STX is going on sale next Friday for $135 at the BP spring sale. I had my mind all made up to get a Lew's TP (I own one already and can definitely recommend this as a great reel), but then I saw the Revo on sale and they are practically giving BPQ's away for $49. I could get a Revo and the BPQ and have money left over for lunch. That's probably the way I will go - when it comes to reels I feel like so many of them are so close in quality and features that the deciding factor for me is price. I know many reels are made with the same components in the same factories, so I try not to get hung up on brand loyalty too much with reels. 2 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted February 13, 2017 Global Moderator Posted February 13, 2017 That STX is an excellent reel.. I remember when they first came out, a lot of folks here and on other board's were commenting on how great it was. Mike 1 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted February 13, 2017 Super User Posted February 13, 2017 25 minutes ago, Mike L said: That STX is an excellent reel.. I remember when they first came out, a lot of folks here and on other board's were commenting on how great it was. Mike An STX Gen 1 was my 3rd or 4th baitcast reel. It has been good to me. Never a problem with it and have made some of my longest casts with this reel. Gen 2 reels seem to be the most popular. Gen 3 reels not as popular with some folks. I don't know if that is across the board or just some models. I've only used Gen 1, but have a Gen 2 Premier that hasn't seen any use by me yet. Op, no experience with the models you mentioned. I have some E-series Curados, but no Chronarch Es. If I had those choices I'd go with the Chronarch. (I do have other model Chronarchs.) As for "Others?"....wow...lots of choices. An older Zillion should fit the bill nicely. Can't comment on longevity, but I love my Primmus Xi HS reels. Same for the Helios Air. Tatula and Tatula CT (and Type R from both lines) are low cost alternatives. Pflueger is the Rodney Dangerfield of baitcast reels. A Supreme XT or...for a bit more...the Patriarch are also options. I like my Con A and of course we can't leave out Lew's. You have so many good choices today it is hard to choose just one. Let us know what you decide. Quote
down4ttown Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Ok so out of those options I would go with the E series. However, I prefer the 5 speed reel and I would take the new Abu Garcia ALX over all of them. I have the Chronarch and the Winch. The new ALX outfishes them in my opinion. Low profile makes it easy to palm and the thing casts like a dream. But as as to your question, the chronarch has held up as has the winch, but the chronarch is just a tad smoother. I replaced the drag and bearings on both so they are both more than capable. Quote
Matt Eisen Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 Who here knows of a baitcasting reel with a "flipping switch" feature? Could be anything, expensive or inexpensive An example of a reel with one is the Lew's Super Duty G but I'm trying to look at other options Quote
Tim Kelly Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Matt Eisen said: Who here knows of a baitcasting reel with a "flipping switch" feature? Could be anything, expensive or inexpensive An example of a reel with one is the Lew's Super Duty G but I'm trying to look at other options Quantum used to have some models with a flipping switch. Do quantum still exist? Quote
jeffo21 Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 On 2/12/2017 at 9:53 AM, jimf said: I just noticed that the Revo STX is going on sale next Friday for $135 at the BP spring sale. I had my mind all made up to get a Lew's TP (I own one already and can definitely recommend this as a great reel), but then I saw the Revo on sale and they are practically giving BPQ's away for $49. I could get a Revo and the BPQ and have money left over for lunch. That's probably the way I will go - when it comes to reels I feel like so many of them are so close in quality and features that the deciding factor for me is price. I know many reels are made with the same components in the same factories, so I try not to get hung up on brand loyalty too much with reels. I guess I am one of those hung up on brand loyalty. I have 6 Lew's reels and love each one of them. I got my daughter some of the American hero reels and called Lews about getting some bearings for the knobs on the handle and they mailed me the bearing free of charge. I always send them to lews for cleaning and lube. I usually have the reels back within a week. to me that kind of customer service means a lot. 1 Quote
Super User NHBull Posted March 27, 2020 Super User Posted March 27, 2020 I hate when people say what I am about to say ? Look for a used Bantam or save up a little more. If this is not an option, chronarch...... 1 Quote
bogfrog Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 If you need the lower gears the winch is the only option. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted March 27, 2020 Super User Posted March 27, 2020 9 hours ago, Matt Eisen said: Who here knows of a baitcasting reel with a "flipping switch" feature? Could be anything, expensive or inexpensive An example of a reel with one is the Lew's Super Duty G but I'm trying to look at other options You really should start a separate thread. That way people with knowledge on such reels will be able to help you much easier. I only know of older Daiwas. Quote
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