catchnm Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 I have 3 Citica 200D, 1 Citica 200DPV, 1 Citica 200E, 1 BP Extreme, Have had CU200 Curados, Daiwa Exceler, Pinnacle Platinum Plus. Looking to purchase a new bait caster and I sort of have an itch for something different. I'm leaning toward another 200E but would like to try the Revo or the Pfluegers as well, the Revo being my second choice. Not interested in any other Revo except the S though due to the cost comparison to the other reels listed. I would like some honest opinions from real users. Thanks in advance guys. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted July 17, 2009 Super User Posted July 17, 2009 You cant beat a revo s .And they can be found on ebay for 70 to 80 bucks all day Quote
coryjames Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 im a shimano guy,i guess.but i did own a revo s for a year.it will cast with the best of them.a ton of power too.just it didnt fit in,and my friend really like it.so i did the right thing and kept the peace on the rod rack. the citica would work great too.i have never tried this one though.try both and see what fits your hands best. Quote
swampz Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 the pflueger trion is a great reel for 100$ but for 50 more $ the president sure is awesome too. then again im a pflueger guy Quote
Super User Micro Posted July 17, 2009 Super User Posted July 17, 2009 I'm betting the new Revo S is going to be one spectacular reel. Quote
Stasher1 Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 You've already got a bunch of $100-level reels, why not save up a little more and pick up something in the $150-200 range? Quote
FishDontLikeMe1301600221 Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 well..the brand new revos coming out are ugly as sin...as for pfluegre...those and abu garcia are hand in hand now.dont remember who bought who but both abu and pflueger are made from the same company now.i love my citica 200e and 08 model revo sx's.but i have heard positive things about the new pflueger presidents and have only handled one in store(not fished) it feels solid and smooth,if i had the need for one i would def. buy one of those but my next reel is going to be the pflueger patriarch that thing is amazingly smooth and a dream reel imo. Quote
DMac Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 I vote revo s. I've had it for 2 years now and its fantastic for what im using it for. It"ll hold up no problem. Quote
The Yankee Fist Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Or, go for the gusto after saving up and get a premium roundy round like a Calcutta TE? Quote
Super User cart7t Posted July 17, 2009 Super User Posted July 17, 2009 I have a couple Revo S reels, if that's the latest President by Pflueger the centrifugal braking system is better than what's on the S. Better made anyway. Quote
catchnm Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 Gave in to my curiosity and ordered an '09 Revo S. Quote
guitarkid Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 If I had to pick one I would choose neither: Team Diawa Pro High speed model -gk Quote
OIFBasser Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I love that reel, it is great for the $. I am more partial to the SX's, but still use the S for alot of apps. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 22, 2009 Super User Posted July 22, 2009 Well, I just recently acquired a new Curado 200E. I consider this comparable to much more expensive Shimano reels. You have a number of nice reels, why not save some money and get a Curado when you can? p.s. If you shop around or keep an eye on our Flea Market, you can probably pick up a NIB Curado for around $150. 8-) Quote
Poolie727 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Well, I just recently acquired a new Curado 200E. I considerthis comparable to much more expensive Shimano reels. You have a number of nice reels, why not save some money and get a Curado when you can? p.s. If you shop around or keep an eye on our Flea Market, you can probably pick up a NIB Curado for around $150. 8-) Last I checked http://www.baitnhook.net/ had them for $159. Quote
Tanker4lyfe Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Got mine on ebay for $140 shipped and my citica E'S for $80 shipped Quote
catchnm Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 why not save some money andget a Curado when you can? Uhhh.....ok, I will. In the meantime I'll enjoy the five Citicas that I already have and the new Revo that I'll be getting. Curado E's are next on the list. Would you suggest a 5:1 or 7:1? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 22, 2009 Super User Posted July 22, 2009 Unless you are dedicating the reel to deep diving crankbaits, I think the 7:1 is a much better choice. 8-) Quote
pk Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Unless you are dedicating the reel to deep diving crankbaits,I think the 7:1 is a much better choice. 8-) I agree and I think the 7:1 is actually ok for cranks. I've used mine for deep diving cranks from the shoreline in 10ft deepish water. I guess if I was on a boat and in really deep water the 5:1 would be better but I agree with RW the 7:1 is a really well rounded ratio. Quote
LCpointerKILLA Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Last I checked http://www.baitnhook.net/ had them for $159. cool website thanks man Quote
Bassaholic84 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 well..the brand new revos coming out are ugly as sin...as for pfluegre...those and abu garcia are hand in hand now.dont remember who bought who but both abu and pflueger are made from the same company now.i love my citica 200e and 08 model revo sx's.but i have heard positive things about the new pflueger presidents and have only handled one in store(not fished) it feels solid and smooth,if i had the need for one i would def. buy one of those but my next reel is going to be the pflueger patriarch that thing is amazingly smooth and a dream reel imo. How are they ugly as sin? The only one i thought didnt look good was the orra SX. All the revos dont look that much different. The STX still looks good as hell Quote
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