Anybody got a Revo S ?

[FishGuitBeer]

I know the xts seems to be the choice of guys here, but I'm trying to keep my spending around 100.00. Is this reel worth the money?

[Davis]

http://www.***.com/descpageRLCABUGAR-AGRS.html

99 dollars plus you can pull a $10 rebate off ABUs website.

Free shipping and no tax as well.

I haven't fished with mine yet but have messed with it a bit. Feels better in my hands than my Citicas if that is anything to go on. But most people on here will recommend the Revo S over some of the others.

[burleytog]

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Is this reel worth the money?

Yes

[Mike-in-WV]

Yep, it sure is and some people place it above much more expensive reels. Mike

[Jake.]

It's worth more than every penny IMO.

[bmadd]

I have both STX and S models. I love my S model and use it the same amount if not more than my STX models. Pull the trigger...you won't be disappointed.  

[IneedAnewScreenName9886691]

Shoot it man!  Great product and fairly priced!  Revo S

[FishGuitBeer]

Sounds like a done deal, thanks for the input guys 8-)

[MALTESE FALCON]

It's a very good reel with a great price. You won't be disappointed.

Falcon

[cart7t]

I've got 2 SC's, an SX and 5 S reels. I love them.  I'm planning on changing all my crankin reels to S reels and installing the low speed gears unless Abu releases the reels first.

[FishGuitBeer]

OK! I get it, I'm ordering now...you guys don't get a kick-back do ya  

[FishGuitBeer]

Just pulled the trigger, thanks all, especially Davis for the link!

[ww2farmer]

Barring a totaly shocking performance by my new Citica and Curado, Revo S's will be the only casting reels I buy from now on.

[Mike-in-WV]

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OK! I get it, I'm ordering now...you guys don't get a kick-back do ya

If you don't mind please let me give you some small tips or advice. These reels come with some really worthless instructions and several guys have messed up there reels or had problems opening the brake side.

If you look on the right side (reel handle side) you will see a stainless steel thumb screw right on the top front edge. Loosen that screw until it pops out. It will not fly across the room but it is spring loaded and will pop out about 1/4" when totally loose. Now grab the side plate on the left side of the reel and turn it ( Clock wise or up) so that the front is raised up in the air . Now you can remove it and adjust your brakes.

Turn on two of them and do it across from each other. Then replace the side plate the same way it came off and tighten down the screw but don't over tighten, just snug is fine.

Now with your lure or practice plug on adjust your spool tension knob so that when you push down the casting button it only falls about 10" when you shake the rod tip a little.

This is just a starting point for this reel and we all cast different so we may need different settings. With this adjustment I can cast a country mile with a casting plug that weighs 0.45 oz. It really seems to love the 1/2 oz. plugs and spinners.

Hope this helps, Mike  

[Micro]

The S is a great reel.  I think it performs as well as the SX, and almost as well as the STX (which I think casts a wee bit better).   The brake is more effective than the other Revos' magnetic brakes, IMO.   Unless you just have to have a magnetic brake, or a more more blinged-up reel, the S is the best value Revo.  

[infamous fisher]

The Revo S is a great reel.  Nice castability too!

[LAO162]

Since my S-L should be arriving later this week  ;D, I love comments like these that validate my choice.  I was functional with the old green curado last year (only two brakes on), but I still consider myself at baitcasting newbie.  For my first few outings should I go with 3 or 4 brakes on until I get used to the Revo?  Thanks

[5bass]

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Barring a totaly shocking performance by my new Citica and Curado

;D  

[Mike-in-WV]

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Since my S-L should be arriving later this week ;D, I love comments like these that validate my choice. I was functional with the old green curado last year (only two brakes on), but I still consider myself at baitcasting newbie. For my first few outings should I go with 3 or 4 brakes on until I get used to the Revo? Thanks

You can go with more on if you want but I don't think you will need it. That depends on what your going to be casting and how windy it is but don't forget you can do allot of adjusting with the spool tension knob. They are really smooth and easy to cast. I really don't even need to use my thumb unless I'm making close cast and want to control where it drops. Mike

[daviscw]

Someone mentioned on another thread that it was harder to adjust the Revo for different lures with different weights considering you have to loosen a screw, compared to an external device on the Citca. With that said, does that mean the Revo wouldn't be a good beginner reel?

[Mike-in-WV]

daviscw,There are others on here who can answer better than I but I will tell you what I found out about this reel. My thoughts were the same as you mentioned about the brakes because the two other Abu Garcia reels I own are magnetic brakes with the external adjustment.

Once you have the brakes adjusted so they work right for you with a certain weight then you are pretty well set and most other adjustments can be made with the spool tension knob.

If you are fishing on a windy day then you may want to change the brake a Little but it's really not that hard to do Just don't do your adjusting over the side of a boat or while your standing in or close to the water or you may lose your side plate if you drop it.

I keep a large set of nail clippers around my neck and they have a screw driver blade on them that works perfect to loosen the screw.

You have to remember that these reels are easy to setup and they cast really super smooth , I haven't had one back lash in quite awhile.

Practice in the back yard with different weight lures and see how it goes for you. Adjust it just right for you and you will be a happy man! ;D, Mike

[Maxximus Redneckus]

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daviscw,There are others on here who can answer better than I but I will tell you what I found out about this reel. My thoughts were the same as you mentioned about the brakes because the two other Abu Garcia reels I own are magnetic brakes with the external adjustment.

Once you have the brakes adjusted so they work right for you with a certain weight then you are pretty well set and most other adjustments can be made with the spool tension knob.

If you are fishing on a windy day then you may want to change the brake a Little but it's really not that hard to do Just don't do your adjusting over the side of a boat or while your standing in or close to the water or you may lose your side plate if you drop it.

I keep a large set of nail clippers around my neck and they have a screw driver blade on them that works perfect to loosen the screw.

You have to remember that these reels are easy to setup and they cast really super smooth , I haven't had one back lash in quite awhile.

Practice in the back yard with different weight lures and see how it goes for you. Adjust it just right for you and you will be a happy man! ;D, Mike

You shouldnt need a screwdriver to loosen the screw up .you can strip the screw if ur tighting too tight. thumb tight is all u need

[Mike-in-WV]

ReDnEck, Your right, as a thumb screw thats the way it should be but it's not. It has a screw driver slot in it for a reason. It is way to small for me to loosen or tighten with my fingers. When I got mine it was way to tight to unscrew without a driver.If you notice I did say to just snug it up on an earlier thread and not to over tighten. But you are right to warn about not over tightening   Mike

[Davis]

Redneck is right.....a screwdriver is not needed. Mine came off just fine.

[Mike-in-WV]

You guys must have much smaller hands than mine. I can't begin to get my big fingers on that little bitty knob. Using a screw driver to loosen or snugging down that screw should not hurt a thing unless you get carried away with the screw driver. No need to torque it !.These reels are better built then that...I hope  , Mike