SuthernHaze Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 I cannot decide between these two reels. Both are made in Sweden which is a plus over china made. I have never used a low profile baitcaster. My reel i always use is a walmart brand abu garcia ambassaduer one ... it was one of the big round reels in black color. I love the reel but want to step up to a better quality. Quote
Super User burleytog Posted February 10, 2009 Super User Posted February 10, 2009 The SX is manufactured in Korea. Quote
Super User Gone_Phishin Posted February 10, 2009 Super User Posted February 10, 2009 The Record is a rugged round reel meant for bigger baits, heavier line, etc. The SX is a low-profile reel and will palm easier, thus making it a comfortable reel for plastics, topwater, jerkbaits, and any other technique where you may be palming the reel. Quote
Super User cart7t Posted February 10, 2009 Super User Posted February 10, 2009 The Records are really beautiful reels but they are very heavy. Quote
vicdotcom Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Both are made in Sweden which is a plus over china made. Swiss "engineered" is different than made in Sweden. Quote
Speed Worm Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 I own both an STX and a Record 50 and they are completely different reels. The Revo SX will be a lot more versatile for you than the Record. I use my record for Swimbaits and heavier lures (1.5oz+) exclusively (although it performs exceptionally well at pitching). Both are great reels and I like them both. They are just for different things. Here is a good review of the Record http://www.tackletour.com/reviewabugarciarecord.html My suggestion: for a wider range of uses, get the SX. Quote
Uncle Leo Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Big Baits= Record Small Baits= Revo Variable is up to you. As you are a Florida Guy I think maybe Record for BIG swim baits for them big bass. Me I would get the Revo, still has plenty of drag. Or just buy both. Quote
Stasher1 Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 If you're not stuck on either of them, the Abu 5600 EXT Pro is a nice compromise. It's a round reel with the features of a low-pro, and a weight that falls between the two. Butter smooth and casts like a dream. They're currently on sale at Tackle Warehouse... http://www.***.com/descpageRLCABUGAR-AGEXP.html Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted February 11, 2009 Super User Posted February 11, 2009 x2 on the EXT Pro, I got one recently and think it is an awesome reel. I can cast down to 3/8 ounce easily and 1/4 with effort, I usually go to the spinning reel for anyting under 3/8 anyway. As far as palming the reel, the ext pro is easily palmed. Good luck Quote
Super User Micro Posted February 11, 2009 Super User Posted February 11, 2009 x3 on the EXT Pro. Excellent reel. If you want low profile performance and versatility in a round reel, the EXT Pro is great. Quote
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