chronarch vs revo premier

[TruiteBR]

I am going to buy a new reel and I am not sure if I should get the new chronarch or the new revo premier. I have not had the opportunity to handle any of them. Which should I buy? I am open to other suggestions.

[dman]

Well,  i dont have either one...The only thing i can offer is that I have the previous versions and if i had to choose between those two i would go with the Chronarch   ;D    Its such a great reel and handles small baits with ease

So for me personally I would choose the new Chronarch

[Uncle Leo]

I have a Chronarch D7 and an older Premier. I can not speak for the new Premeir. The Chronarch is much better if you have large hands. The Premeir is lost in mine. I do prefer the brake system on the Chronarch over the Premeir  but of course this is the same for me on all Shimano reels. If you are looking for lightness and a smaller profile reel the Abu is what you may be looking for. Myself I prefer the Chronarch D over the older Premeir. I have not looked at the new version so I suggest you try to find someone that has both so you are compare.

[roadwarrior]

I have an older Metanium and domestic Chronarch.

They are both great reels. However, the new Curado

CU200E7 is a fantastic reel and would be my

recommendation.

8-)

[Hammer 4]

I don't have big hands, yet I love my Chronarch..I have the bvp, the bad thing is it's a 5:1 ratio.. but good for throwing swimbaits, and slowrolling other baits..

[dodgeguy]

get a pflueger patriarch.

[Dan:]

Since you asked about two SPECIFIC reels, I will give you a response about the one of those reels that I have used, just to give you at least SOME perspective about it.

I own a Revo Premier (last year's version) and a Revo STX. I prefer my Premier to my STX greatly. Some people say they are the same in performance, others say the Premier is less smooth. I disagree. I find my Premier to be great at casting (especially baits in the 3/8-3/4oz range) and extremely smooth and light. I would not hesitate to buy another, especially when you can get the older version at such a great discount now.

[Glenn]

I have to agree with Dan.  I have both STX and Premier reels and just love the Premieres (even though the STX's are great too).

[Dan:]

I have to agree with Dan. I have both STX and Premier reels and just love the Premieres (even though the STX's are great too).

I like my STX, but it has some anti-reverse issues that are probably the result of me being VERY, VERY rough on it (it is my slop/frog reel) so I don't necessarily fault it. At the current prices, I don't think there is even a choice between the STX and the Premier for me (unless you need a high gear ratio). The Premier is light, smooth, easy to use, and now last years versions are also very affordable.

[Tin]

Go handle and mess with both or you might regret it. You will most likely go with the Abu though.

[TruiteBR]

thanks guys! has anyone used the 2010 revo premier?

[uicdent11]

Do you prefer magnetic breaks or centrifugal? I prefer the later and that's why I ended up with a Chronarch D. If you buy the 2010 premier then I guess it doesn't matter because of the dual breaking.

[Bronzefly]

I haven't used a new Premier, but I use the Chronarch D's regularly.  It's a great reel - very palmable, very smooth, and gives me a very connected feel when using it.  I actually like this reel much better than the Core 100 series even though they're based on the same frame design.  Good luck!