What in your opinion casts the farthest?

[Vinny Chase]

I'm trying to decide on which reel i should get for my new deep crankbait rod. I currently own Curados and Revo SX's but am looking for something that will casts those baits a mile, even in the wind. I love my Revos but i feel sometimes they dont produce like they should in the wind.

I am open for any suggestions, but i have had my eye on the premiers....Are they better casting then the SX's?

[BASSclary]

It depends mainly on your brake settings, spool tension and how trained your thumb is. If you can cast with out any brakes and hardly any spool tension, both of your reels will go forever with some quality oil.

[Vinny Chase]

I am also looking for something lightweight which i know the premier has. I think i comes down to the E5 and the premier, but i have been looking into other round reel options like the Abu Record.

[BASSclary]

I am also looking for something lightweight which i know the premier has. I think i comes down to the E5 and the premier, but i have been looking into other round reel options like the Abu Record.

Are you using it for cranks?

[Vinny Chase]

I am also looking for something lightweight which i know the premier has. I think i comes down to the E5 and the premier, but i have been looking into other round reel options like the Abu Record.

Are you using it for cranks?

Yes, it is exclusively for my deep cranks (12+ ft)

[TBendBassin]

my setup is a curado e5 on a lamiglas SR765 and its the best deep crank setup ive ever used.. i would go with curado over the revo anyday especially the SX.. the curado is just workhorse and i prefer centrifugal brakes over magnetic

[iceintheveins]

Go with the Curado. The E5 is awesome from all crankbait use and also slow rolling spinnerbaits.

[skunked_again]

Daiwa Sol.

better gearing than the curado and will handle baits as well.

[Micro]

Not sure how lightweight you want to go, but for long distance deep crank casting the Zillion High-Power performs incredibly well.

[Whets Lines]

It sounds like you use Revos already but have not mentioned the Abu reel designed for cranking. I swear by my Revo Winches. These have centrifugal brakes and with my 7' medium/modular cranking rod cast really well. They are slow and powerful. I have a Revo Skeet and a Premier. I prefer my winches to both of these for ease of casting and casting distance. Granted, they are heavier than both of these reels, but to me, when cranking, it doesn't really matter to me. I feel you are doing yourself a disservice by not considering the Winches.

Whets

8-)

[Nine Miler]

CTE-200 or 200GT

[Big Bait Fishing]

CTE-200 or 200GT

those things are tanks !!! i would never use one of those things , they weigh over 10 ounces !!!!!

[Big Bait Fishing]

It sounds like you use Revos already but have not mentioned the Abu reel designed for cranking. I swear by my Revo Winches. These have centrifugal brakes and with my 7' medium/modular cranking rod cast really well. They are slow and powerful. I have a Revo Skeet and a Premier. I prefer my winches to both of these for ease of casting and casting distance. Granted, they are heavier than both of these reels, but to me, when cranking, it doesn't really matter to me. I feel you are doing yourself a disservice by not considering the Winches.

Whets

8-)

get a Winch !! those reels are smooth and solid 

[Vinny Chase]

It sounds like you use Revos already but have not mentioned the Abu reel designed for cranking. I swear by my Revo Winches. These have centrifugal brakes and with my 7' medium/modular cranking rod cast really well. They are slow and powerful. I have a Revo Skeet and a Premier. I prefer my winches to both of these for ease of casting and casting distance. Granted, they are heavier than both of these reels, but to me, when cranking, it doesn't really matter to me. I feel you are doing yourself a disservice by not considering the Winches.

Whets

8-)

get a Winch !! those reels are smooth and solid

Whats the difference between the the winch and the toro winch? Is the $80 more worth it?

[Big Bait Fishing]

It sounds like you use Revos already but have not mentioned the Abu reel designed for cranking. I swear by my Revo Winches. These have centrifugal brakes and with my 7' medium/modular cranking rod cast really well. They are slow and powerful. I have a Revo Skeet and a Premier. I prefer my winches to both of these for ease of casting and casting distance. Granted, they are heavier than both of these reels, but to me, when cranking, it doesn't really matter to me. I feel you are doing yourself a disservice by not considering the Winches.

Whets

8-)

get a Winch !! those reels are smooth and solid

Whats the difference between the the winch and the toro winch? Is the $80 more worth it?

the toro winch is bigger in size and holds 200 yards of 14 lb. line where as the winch is the same size as the sx, stx , skeet reese , premier, etc.. i have a toro 51 , the same reel but the toro winch has 4.6:1 gears . my toro has 5.4:1 gears (they also make a 6.4:1 gear ratio) the toro and toro winch are best used for swimbaits or baits that require bigger test lines(i have 25 lb. line on it) or when you need A LOT of line !!!!

here is a comparison , on the left is a Revo toro(same size as the Revo toro winch)and on the right is a Revo sx (same size as the winch)

[Bankbeater]

My revo-s handles 1/16 ounce baits better than the curado. I'm not sure if the rods are making a difference or not. Both reels are on a MH with a F tip, but I can cast the curado farther when throwing a 3/8 crankbait. The curado just seems a little more loose than the revo.

[Vinny Chase]

Thanks pgersumky! Ill probably go with the e5 or the winch after i go to cabelas and test them out.

[Vinny Chase]

My revo-s handles 1/16 ounce baits better than the curado. I'm not sure if the rods are making a difference or not. Both reels are on a MH with a F tip, but I can cast the curado farther when throwing a 3/8 crankbait. The curado just seems a little more loose than the revo.

I have noticed that on all three of mine....i was hoping it was just a fluke when on my first one, but no.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

CTE-200 or 200GT

those things are tanks !!! i would never use one of those things , they weigh over 10 ounces !!!!!

OMG!! 10oz!!! OMG!!

The 100b Calcutta weighs .5oz more than a winch.

I like both Shimano and Abu, but you take Abu fandom to Dodgeguy/Fireline levels sometimes.   :

[Vinny Chase]

i just wish they made the premier in a lower gear ratio. That would make my decision a lot easier!

[SJB1226]

Dont you love how someone always have something pricky to say? I dont like you, lol thats a awesome badge to wear!

Long casting reel=Zillion they will throw cranks from 4 grams and over a long ways... the really start to bomb them at 1/4oz and over.... I love mine for throwing 3/4 to 1oz lipless cranks... on a nice long limber crank rod you can come close to spooling them with 17# line on them...

If the Zillion is out of your price range the Aggrest... I dont have one but my dad has 2 or 3 and they feel solid there smooth and cast just about the same as a Zillion casting wise you wont be able to tell them apart... The are pretty light to like 7 1/2ozs... and can be had for 140ish new.... they do feel good for the price thats for sure and look pretty good to! The frame feels pretty good in hand and you can tell that its a high quality reel. the drag is very smooth to just a overall great reel at 140-150 dollars. Only problem you may have with it is the 7.3 GR working you to death deep cranking but if you are already used to a high speed reel for cranking this one would work perfect for you...

If you can spring for the Zillion you can get a Low speed Crazy cranker and not be worked hard deep cranking! I have 2 and LOVE them!

[Big Bait Fishing]

CTE-200 or 200GT

those things are tanks !!! i would never use one of those things , they weigh over 10 ounces !!!!!

OMG!! 10oz!!! OMG!!

The 100b Calcutta weighs .5oz more than a winch.

I like both Shimano and Abu, but you take Abu fandom to Dodgeguy/Fireline levels sometimes. :

the poster wasn't talking about the 100 size , he was talking about the 200 size which weighs 10.1-10.4 ozs. a little heavier than a winch , huh  : around the same weight as the toro winch though !!! as far as "fandom" , i like Revo reels cause i haven't found other reels that compare to them , especially the toro series for throwing swimbaits . gona try the new smoke reels by quantum when they become available , so we shall see  ;D

[Nine Miler]

10 oz. balances okay on a fiberglass rod nearly 8 feet long...I'm just sayin....

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

As to the OP, casting distance is affected by rod, reel, line and bait. A long rod, supple line, heavy & aerodynamic bait with reel with good bearings and a heavy spool will give you the longest casts. A light spool starts easier for tossing light baits but the heavier spool will carry more inertia.