I have narrowed it down to these two

[Micro]

I don't think that's color case hardening.  It looks more like some trick titanium deposition or anodization finish.

[Big Bait Fishing]

I don't think that's color case hardening. It looks more like some trick titanium deposition or anodization finish.

MICRO , i think you posted this in the wrong topic , should of been about the special edition REVO S with the PT like finish ,

[Micro]

Yep, I was wondering where that post went.  ;D

[fish-fighting-illini]

Neither, here is much better reel for less: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166-cat20331&id=0053216122487a&navCount=1&podId=0053216&parentId=cat20331&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=UJ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true

Well, that didn't last long. It's no longer $75. Boy did that tick me off, hopefully they will go on sale again.

I'm not sure what you saw but this is on sale for $79 now only  $ difference

Also last years Citica's are $89 that is a great buy

If I hadn't have just bought a top line Pflueger and a Curado I'd buy a couple. I'd probably be smart to sell both and buy them anyway.

P.S. This is the one and only time I've ever seen someone recommend a Cabela's reel on this site. I've seen the rods mentioned fairly often but never a reel. That doesn't automaticly make it bad just food for though

[Bass Bro]

I too will vote for Revo S,I like how easy it is to throw weightless plastics w/o hassles.Stick with the factory centrifical brake setting of 2 on-4 off.Very light "thumbing" needed.

I just set mine to 2 on 4 off.Hope this is a good setting

[21farms]

P.S. This is the one and only time I've ever seen someone recommend a Cabela's reel on this site.

what i've noticed is that different forums have different personalities and, thus, different favorite brands. i participate in another forum that raves about the prodigies (actually, rebadged daiwa tierras).

[fish-fighting-illini]

P.S. This is the one and only time I've ever seen someone recommend a Cabela's reel on this site.

what i've noticed is that different forums have different personalities and, thus, different favorite brands. i participate in another forum that raves about the prodigies (actually, rebadged daiwa tierras).

Thanks,

Good post people ( including me ) can always learn something new everyday

[Big Bait Fishing]

that is the truth .................    

[Lipped M]

Its good Bass Bro,you tell me when you get it down.Two afternoons showing my nephew and he got it....wants one now!As always on windy days(10-15mph head winds or higher)use to the wind to help the cast,don't fight it.I think down south they call it Kentucky windage,after awhile you'll know exactly how the wind will carry the bait precisely onto the target.Its a great reel,man...I hope you enjoy the heck out of it!Good Luck!

[Floridabassking352]

Abu Garcia; I think they make better reels than Quantum IMO.

[Big Bait Fishing]

Abu Garcia; I think they make better reels than Quantum IMO.

ABU GARCIA makes good quality reels through the whole price range (100-300$) where as with quantum , it either an inexpensive reel that sucks or an expensive reel that is good . seems they don't offer a good reel for budget minded people . just my opinion , by the way ..............  

[21farms]

Well, that didn't last long. It's no longer $75. Boy did that tick me off, hopefully they will go on sale again.

i figured it out. just do a search for NGJ-122487 and you can still get it for $74.99.

[Chad.]

Abu Garcia; I think they make better reels than Quantum IMO.

ABU GARCIA makes good quality reels through the whole price range (100-300$) where as with quantum , it either an inexpensive reel that sucks or an expensive reel that is good . seems they don't offer a good reel for budget minded people . just my opinion , by the way ..............  

IM just going to throw this out here, but have you ever tried all the abu garcia products for a period of time where you can say these are quality reels and are a great value they've held up etc. The same goes with quantum have you tried all lines of reel and tested them to come to a conclusion i know i haven't which is why I don't make statements like this. I know you've said in my opinion but really how did you come to this.

Jeeze im starting to sound like muddy.

[Micro]

I'd buy a higher end Quantum in a heartbeat.  

The new Tour Edition PT baitcaster and the Tour Edition PTi-B spinning reel are awesome looking and the smoothest reels I think I've ever turned.   The drag on the TE PT Bbaitcaster is right up there with the Revo.

[Big Bait Fishing]

Abu Garcia; I think they make better reels than Quantum IMO.

ABU GARCIA makes good quality reels through the whole price range (100-300$) where as with quantum , it either an inexpensive reel that sucks or an expensive reel that is good . seems they don't offer a good reel for budget minded people . just my opinion , by the way ..............

IM just going to throw this out here, but have you ever tried all the abu garcia products for a period of time where you can say these are quality reels and are a great value they've held up etc. The same goes with quantum have you tried all lines of reel and tested them to come to a conclusion i know i haven't which is why I don't make statements like this. I know you've said in my opinion but really how did you come to this.

Jeeze im starting to sound like muddy.

i think by listening to everyones feed back on quantum and abu garcias reels , feedback from everyone that does or has owned them . in this forum and other places , you don't really hear that much (if it all) about lower priced quantum reels , but on the other hand , you hear ALOT about lower priced abu g. reels . and no , im not talking about the black max or any other ''max'' reels . im talking about the REVO series . most of the time , and i think you can agree , is that barely anyone praises the ''code'' , ''icon'' , and ''burst'' reels . a great majority of the praise is for the ''energy'' and ''tour'' . well anyhow , it was just my opinion (observation) , didn't mean to make a fuss about it         btw , check out the post above , kinda what im talking about ...........

[skunked_again]

Abu Garcia; I think they make better reels than Quantum IMO.

ABU GARCIA makes good quality reels through the whole price range (100-300$) where as with quantum , it either an inexpensive reel that sucks or an expensive reel that is good . seems they don't offer a good reel for budget minded people . just my opinion , by the way ..............

IM just going to throw this out here, but have you ever tried all the abu garcia products for a period of time where you can say these are quality reels and are a great value they've held up etc. The same goes with quantum have you tried all lines of reel and tested them to come to a conclusion i know i haven't which is why I don't make statements like this. I know you've said in my opinion but really how did you come to this.

Jeeze im starting to sound like muddy.

you should have your father run out and buy a few of both brands and get back to us.

[Chad.]

Abu Garcia; I think they make better reels than Quantum IMO.

ABU GARCIA makes good quality reels through the whole price range (100-300$) where as with quantum , it either an inexpensive reel that sucks or an expensive reel that is good . seems they don't offer a good reel for budget minded people . just my opinion , by the way ..............  

IM just going to throw this out here, but have you ever tried all the abu garcia products for a period of time where you can say these are quality reels and are a great value they've held up etc. The same goes with quantum have you tried all lines of reel and tested them to come to a conclusion i know i haven't which is why I don't make statements like this. I know you've said in my opinion but really how did you come to this.

Jeeze im starting to sound like muddy.

i think by listening to everyones feed back on quantum and abu garcias reels , feedback from everyone that does or has owned them . in this forum and other places , you don't really hear that much (if it all) about lower priced quantum reels , but on the other hand , you hear ALOT about lower priced abu g. reels . and no , im not talking about the black max or any other ''max'' reels . im talking about the REVO series . most of the time , and i think you can agree , is that barely anyone praises the ''code'' , ''icon'' , and ''burst'' reels . a great majority of the praise is for the ''energy'' and ''tour'' . well anyhow , it was just my opinion (observation) , didn't mean to make a fuss about it           btw , check out the post above , kinda what im talking about ...........

I see, but can you see where im  coming from there are people that love both reels in diffrent price categories it's better to talk of this you have experience in.

Also to the person that said something about buying the reels NOT funny ... :