Revo or Revo S... worth the extra 50 bucks?

[joe bag o donuts]

So I'm seriously looking at picking up my first bass-only baitcaster and have pretty much decided on an Abu Garcia. I'm just wondering if I'd be better off putting the extra 50$ into a rod and going with the low end Revo. I'd like to keep the whole rod/reel combo at 200 dollars or less.

I'm not sure what rod to get, but I'm leaning towards a Shimano. Good idea?

Edit: By the way I'd use it mainly for crankbaits, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and anything else I can't cast with my ultralight.

Thanks alot!

[Maxximus Redneckus]

Revo s dont have a magnatic break its perfect for the rod you have rigged with a specific lure day in day out the sx has a mag brake wich is nice if u switch from say a 3/8oz lure to a 1/4 lure the mag brake is great for fine tuning thats what i use mine for .But for med cranks and spinnerbaits the revo s is perfect and u cant go wrong with a shimano rod either.

[cart7t]

Both the S and SX Revo's are nice reels.  I'm not fond of Centrifugal braking systems but that's a personal choice.  The SX has the external mag adjustment.  Both reels feel pretty much the same on a rod other wise.  If you poke around on the forum boards you can easily find an SX, NIB for around $120.  Matched with a Shimano Clarus rod you're right at $190-200.

Go with the S version Revo, which you can find on Ebay for around $85-90 NIB, and you can go with a Compre rod for the same price point.

[grid]

I have the Revo Sx and it is a super reel.  Went fishing all last week and used all sorts of baits.  Adjustments were easy and backlashes were low.

[acar555]

Cabela's has an exclusive Revo SC.  Has the magnetic brake of the SX but 2 less bearings for $129.99  Give a look here http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0042976121669a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=revo&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=revo&noImage=0

[joe bag o donuts]

Hey acar555, I saw that a couple days ago and wasn't sure if it was an older model or whatever, but I'll definetely take a look. Since it's going to be an all purpose outfit, I'll probably need the extra adjustment.

On second thought since it's only a Cabela's reel I probably won't be able to pick one up locally I'd rather purchase my combo locally so I can make sure I like the feel and can 'support my community'. :

[phase5supply]

I have 2 SX's and I'm very happy with them. If I had a $200.00 budget, I would buy the S and invest more money in a better rod.   Shimano makes great rods, I prefer St. Croix rods.

[phase5supply]

BTW, as a small business owner thanks for wanting to buy locally and support your community!

[nyumetsu]

Cabela's has an exclusive Revo SC.  Has the magnetic brake of the SX but 2 less bearings for $129.99  Give a look here http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0042976121669a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=revo&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=revo&noImage=0

Oh man, how come I haven't heard about that thing!  I wish it came in lefty.  Yet another great Revo option to look forward to.

[acar555]

The Cabela's Revo SC has been out since just after the first of the year, but it is only available in right hand retrieve.  

[nyumetsu]

OH wow completely forgot to tell you guys.  If you are judging by price, I have a very good option for you.

http://www.deloscustomtackleshack.com/

Go here, pick your Revo, and type the name of the revo in the voucher code in your shopping cart! (recalculate to see)

"revos" for Revo S                  $10 off

"revosx" for Revo SX              $20 off

"revostx" for RevoSTX            $20 off

And free shipping ;D.  I haven't purchased from this guy but I've been planning on doing so.  I hear it's some great customer service since it's so small, and they carry some pretty hard to find stuff!

Namely:

-Cavitron Buzzbait

-Evolution Jig

[Autiger1291]

I've bought from Delo's before. Great customer service and incredible prices on incredible products. The shipping is a little slower than BPS, but that's too be expected from a small business.

[nyumetsu]

I've bought from Delo's before. Great customer service and incredible prices on incredible products. The shipping is a little slower than BPS, but that's too be expected from a small business.

Yeah, man.  Lowest prices, hard to find, top of the line stuff, free shipping, the works.  I've even been considering gettin an Airrus and Delo's has been a huge find for me.  I can't wait to try out those evolution jigs.