Black Bass Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 Which baitcaster in the $70-$110 range do you find the most reliable? Quote
basspimple Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 used diawa millionaires (can get em cheaper than 70 bux easily) Quote
Certified Public Angler Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 I have used the Citica 200dsv and I like it a lot. It is on sale right now for 89.99 to make way for the new Citicas coming out. Quote
Super User Jeff H Posted September 9, 2008 Super User Posted September 9, 2008 After my first complete season fishing with my Revo SX, I'm a beleiver in ABU Garcia again. The Revo S (which I don't have) is a good bet. Another reel I am impressed with is the Cabela's Prodigy (Daiwa). I used this reel more than all my others this year without any problems and as soon as they put the 08's on clearance I'm buying 2 more. I think they are awesome reels for $100, better yet at clearance prices. Quote
plastic ninja Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 Stay far away from the REVO S. That reel is a pos. If you want a revo go for the sx. Quote
Super User Muddy Posted September 9, 2008 Super User Posted September 9, 2008 Stay far away from the REVO S. That reel is a pos. If you want a revo go for the sx. What was your experience with it that leads you to say that? Quote
Super User Micro Posted September 9, 2008 Super User Posted September 9, 2008 Revo S. PERIOD (as RW likes to say). The Revo S is built just as well and perfoms just as well as any other Revo. Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted September 9, 2008 Super User Posted September 9, 2008 My experience with the Revo S is fantastic. Not a POS. I have an S and SX, and I love them both. Falcon Quote
Bass Pro Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 The one that is properly maintained. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted September 10, 2008 Super User Posted September 10, 2008 Well, I'm a Shimano fan. Although I have given a few away over the years, every Shimano reel I have ever owned is still in use. They are as fine a reel today as they were the first day out of the box, maybe better! Everyone has a favorite brand. For me that's Shimano: Strong, smooth, silent and reliant. 8-) Quote
Super User cart7t Posted September 10, 2008 Super User Posted September 10, 2008 Stay far away from the REVO S. That reel is a pos. If you want a revo go for the sx. I've owned 6 of them for a year and a half now. Great reels and no problems what so ever. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted September 10, 2008 Super User Posted September 10, 2008 A well maintained Shimano or Daiwa reel is a time proven winner. All the others are probably OK, but they haven't proven themselves to me and many others like the BIG TWO. Quote
joeyd50 Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 I have used the Citica 200dsv and I like it a lot. It is on sale right now for 89.99 to make way for the new Citicas coming out. WOW, who has them on sale? Thanks Joe Quote
Super User Micro Posted September 10, 2008 Super User Posted September 10, 2008 I have used the Citica 200dsv and I like it a lot. It is on sale right now for 89.99 to make way for the new Citicas coming out. WOW, who has them on sale? Thanks Joe Check local dealers in your area. I found some Curado 200Ds for that price. Bought one, too. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted September 10, 2008 Super User Posted September 10, 2008 The be the most reliable, they have to have been around and in use for a long time to claim that title. The Ambassabeur reels and green Shimano reels can claim that title. Quote
shimanogloomis man Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 One that has a shimano name on it... Quote
plastic ninja Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 My problem with the revo s is not having a quick way to adjust brakes, it's basicly a shimano reel with a tricky sideplate. I'm not trying to start a reel war, but not everybody loves the advanced thing you call the VBS, which is as low ball, and far outdated version of braking. I chose the REVO SX after trying the S model for two reasons. 1. I dont always fish from a boat, 2. I dont have to guess which brakes to turn on, and off. The REVO SX is far superior because you can make adjustments without having to take the reel apart. Quote
Super User firefightn15 Posted September 11, 2008 Super User Posted September 11, 2008 My vote is for the revo s. I agree the revos sx is my favorite of the two but in that price range, the Revo s is one of the best. Once you get the brakes where you want them, very seldom are you gonna change them providing that you've become comfortable with the reel. Quote
adclem Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Your going to hear all sorts of answers. Your best bet is to pick one up feel how it feels in your hands. Then see if you can feel the way the reel feels mounted on the pole you plan on using. Then just get a Shimano and be happy.lol Later, Quote
plastic ninja Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 You can save a few bucks buy picking up an abu c4. The revo s is just a lighter, more low profile version of the classic c4. Quote
Super User Muddy Posted September 12, 2008 Super User Posted September 12, 2008 You can save a few bucks buy picking up an abu c4. The revo s is just a lighter, more low profile version of the classic c4. That is not true! Please do not just make up an answer. Quote
Super User Micro Posted September 12, 2008 Super User Posted September 12, 2008 The Revo S is so different, and performs so much better than the C4, that there is no comparison. If you can afford a C4 you can afford a Revo S. You will be much happier with a Revo S, unless you just want the old-school C4. Quote
Super User cart7t Posted September 12, 2008 Super User Posted September 12, 2008 You can save a few bucks buy picking up an abu c4. The revo s is just a lighter, more low profile version of the classic c4. That is not true! Please do not just make up an answer. Boy, no kidding. The C4 is built on a platform that's been around for 40 + years. The Revo S is a ground up new model only 2 years old. Quote
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