SixRustyHooks Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 Does anybody know anything about the revo wench or the premier reels. I'm wanting to buy a low profile and I love the abu line. I want to try and stay away from the brake on the left side of the reel due to the fact that I tend to turn the knob when I hold the reel, unless they have made this harder to do. I am looking for a rel that is easy to cast and is good about minimizing backlash. Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted November 30, 2008 Super User Posted November 30, 2008 if you do a search for those 2 units youll have a lot of info to read. Quote
Super User firefightn15 Posted November 30, 2008 Super User Posted November 30, 2008 If your set on lp Abu Garcias take a look at the Revo s. Centrifugal brakes located inside the side plate. Once you have them adjusted how you like, your pretty much all set. There's no external adjustment, you have to remove the side plate which is easy enough. They sell for about $100 Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted November 30, 2008 Super User Posted November 30, 2008 A REVO S excellent reel ........ 8-) ABU FOR LIFE Quote
SixRustyHooks Posted November 30, 2008 Author Posted November 30, 2008 So do you not like the wench or the premier. or have you not heard anything about them. I'll look into the s. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted November 30, 2008 Super User Posted November 30, 2008 I dont own a wench or premier but i fondled um both my money is funny so it will be a while before i can get a wench(love it) REVO S is a great reel i can do anything with what i own now REVO sx/sc/stx/s/ c-4,s c-3s c-5s ..black maxes and pro maxs new and old versions to me owning a wench or premier or skeet reese or inshore is a luxery BUT one day i will own 3 of each YEEEEEEEEEEhawwwwwwwwwwwwww but by all means get what u like and them being ABU,s makes it all the worth while w-e u get u will not be dissapointed Quote
SixRustyHooks Posted November 30, 2008 Author Posted November 30, 2008 I just want a low pro that's just as easy to use as my new C4 but with more comfort. I want one for my spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, poppers, and shallow cranks. Its such a tough decision. I don't know what to do! :'( Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted November 30, 2008 Super User Posted November 30, 2008 I just want a low pro that's just as easy to use as my new C4 but with more comfort. I want one for my spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, poppers, and shallow cranks. Its such a tough decision. I don't know what to do! :'( I F THAT'S THE BIGGEST PROBLEM YOU HAVE GOT , YOU ARE DOING GREAT. Quote
shortbasser Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 Here's an idea. Go here and check them all out. www.abugarcia.com. There is a description of each of their LP reels. Includes gear ratio/bearings/drag and prices. I can tell you this. The Winch was built expressly for deep cranking with a 5.4 gear ratio. I own a batch of Revo STX's and use them for all my bass fishing. They have the drag adj. on the outside and I palm my reels and have not had a problem turning that knob while palming it. Shortbasser Quote
Super User firefightn15 Posted December 1, 2008 Super User Posted December 1, 2008 Josh, I didn't originally mention the Winch because of it's 5.4 gear ratio. I thought maybe you were looking for more of a general use reel. I bought it late this fall and was able to use it fishing cranks, which was my main purpose for buying it. It has the same centrifugal brakes as the s model and along with the slower ratio has a bit more line capacity. I must say that I loved the winch for cranking and may give it a shot at a musky or two. Again, for general use, the Revo s might be the better option because of it's 6.4 ratio. Good luck and let us know. Quote
Super User Micro Posted December 1, 2008 Super User Posted December 1, 2008 The Revo Winch is a good reel, but it is a heavy bait reel. I can't make it cast light lures worth crap. But that's OK, I bought it for big, deep diving cranks, which it casts very well, indeed. It's geared for deep diving crankbaits. The Revo S is great reel. It will cast light and heavy baits alike. If you are looking for an all-around reel, the Revo S is the better choice. Its price makes it the value-leader in the Revo line. The Premier is very nice, but it has that externally adjustable brake you mentioned. (But for the life of me, I can't figure out how you unintentionally turn the knob, it's rather tight to turn.) Given the criteria you mentioned, I think the Revo S is the way to go. It gives up nothing in terms of performance to the more expensive Revos. Quote
SixRustyHooks Posted December 2, 2008 Author Posted December 2, 2008 Thank you for all of your help everybody. P.S. I've already been to the abu site and i want them all. jk I really like the prem. :-? Quote
SixRustyHooks Posted December 2, 2008 Author Posted December 2, 2008 I guess mine was just loose then? : Quote
jiggin23 Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 I love my Revo SX. Casts like a dream and looks SWEET on my Powell! I'm sold on Abu! Quote
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