Revo better than the Curado?

[WanaBe_Like_IKE]

Ok I was pretty mind set on one of the Revos when I just read all the GREAT reviews on the Curado but I also found a Revo SX vs. Curado review on TT and Micro was in it.

This post said that the SX is the better reel of the two

I also found a Bass Resouce post abt the Premier vs. Curado and this also said the Revo was better.

Is this personal preferance or is the Revos just better made reels?

[roadwarrior]

Personal preference...

I have both the Revo STX and Curado 200E7.

I prefer Shimano.

8-)

[bryand82487]

I've got the revo permier and prefer my Curado over it any day. 

[Grey Wolf]

Personal preference.

[WanaBe_Like_IKE]

OK thx guys

[Glenn]

Definitely personal preference.  I have an arsenal of Revo's. Sold all my Shimano's.

....the mods are watching.... :

[WanaBe_Like_IKE]

Definitely personal preference. I have an arsenal of Revo's. Sold all my Shimano's.

....the mods are watching.... :

The mods are here!!! HIDE!! they cant know about it!

[K_Mac]

Abu or Shimano?

Pepsi or Coke?

Ford or Chevy?

White or wheat?

Blonde or brunette?

Some don't really care that much; others are ready to fight at the suggestion that one is superior to the other. Then there are the ones who will always pick one that isn't on the list...where is Dodgeguy when you need him? ;D

[0119]

Ive been a Shimano maniac all my fishing life.  The Curado E series was a great disappointment to me. Great performer but highly cheapened from the series before it. Sadly Shimano now doesnt support the old series even though its just 2 years superceded. On a whim I bought a Revo SX. Ive found it better in every way to the E series. I hadnt bought an Abu since the Eon debacle but more Revo's are in my future. On a side note, the finish on my Stradic CI4 is rubbing off along the edge of the rotor even though its kept in a Shimano reel bag whenever its not in my hands. Im sad to say Im thinking of other brands first before Shimano now.

[hitchhiker]

Ive been a Shimano maniac all my fishing life. The Curado E series was a great disappointment to me. Great performer but highly cheapened from the series before it. Sadly Shimano now doesnt support the old series even though its just 2 years superceded. On a whim I bought a Revo SX. Ive found it better in every way to the E series. I hadnt bought an Abu since the Eon debacle but more Revo's are in my future. On a side note, the finish on my Stradic CI4 is rubbing off along the edge of the rotor even though its kept in a Shimano reel bag whenever its not in my hands. Im sad to say Im thinking of other brands first before Shimano now.

Just as I broke down and bought my first Shimano baitcasters.  Curado 50 and a 200E7.  Just wanted to try something different.

I'll give them a try, but hold on to my Daiwa Fuegos and Sol's and Revo Premiers (2010) and Winches then.

[Dan:]

The Curado E has an incredibly positive reputation. It is highly regarded among the vast majority of its users. That being said, I have an STX and a Premier. The Premier is great but not that good with lighter baits. The STX is good with most baits but I've had maintenance issues with it.

[SoFl-native]

Curado is a proven performer. I have an e7 sitting right next to my two 12 year old curado 200's. All of them performing flawlessly.

[jeb2]

It's critical in this discussion to understand exactly what year Revo folks are talking about. I have 2 of the newest, 10 bearing Premiers and they are fantastic reels. I also have a Curado 200 E7. It's a good reel, especially at the price point. Nothing special, but a good workhorse. Not as smooth as my Premiers, the drag is weaker and it does not like light baits nearly as well. The Premier has dual braking, is very adjustable, is much easier to adjust on windy days and is just a great, great all around reel.

The older Revo's, even last years, did not get near the positive reviews. Abu really stepped up this year and improved the line dramatically for most of the reels.

[Big Tom]

I think they are both fine reels.  Wouldn't mind having a whole bunch of both.

[BASSclary]

I think they are both fine reels. Wouldn't mind having a whole bunch of both.

x23

[Micro]

Except for the Inshore, I've owned them all (Premier, STX, SX, SC, S and Winch).  IMO, there is very little performance differences among them.  They are strong, overbuilt reels.  They cast great.  They will haul up a lot of weight.  And have great drags.

However, I have had a high frequency of bearing problems with them.  I've had to remove bearings and clean factory grit out of them.  I had to send two STXs back due to developing screeches.  One of those also had metal shavings in it.  Abu replaced both reels, no questions asked.  I just sold my two replacements reels.

Abu's customer service is completely impersonal.  Their customer service reps don't know fishing, and in my experience can't answer basic questions about reels.  Detailed questions need to be refered to other people who may or may not call you.  Their solution to any problem is to send the reel back for replacement.  I once ordered a bearing for a spinning reel that was in warranty and they insisted I send it in for replacement.  Can't argue with that, but it certainly suggests that their reels aren't worth repairing - whether they are or not.  Over the last few years, Abu has gotten a big-box-store feel about them.  For me, that's a major turn off. 

Is the Curado better?  I have experience with the Curado BSF and that was the reel that made me start buying Revos.  I've owned three 200Ds and kick myself all the time for selling them.  They were fabulous performers and exceptionally well built.  I currently own a Castaic and love it.  I replaced a Revo S with that reel.  And I just bought two 200E7s and can say they cast any weight bait as well or better than my best Revo STXs.  I think the Revos were more robustly built, but the Curado's robustness is entirely sufficient for bass fishing. 

Choose whichever you like.  Both are good reels.  It's the companies that the deciding factor for me, now.  For me, I sort of wish I had started where I ended up - with Shimano and Daiwa.  I woulda saved a helluva lot of money and probably fewer headaches.

[WanaBe_Like_IKE]

Thx everyone

[Quillback]

I have a 2010 Premier and a 200 E7, I use them both to pitch finesse jigs, using same weight jigs (5/16-3/4) same weight floro, the Premier outperforms the E7 as far as casting distance and ease.  Dual spool controls on the Premier are also much more refined.  E7 is a good workhorse reel, but it's my backup reel when pitching.  Maybe there are other techniques where the E7 is better reel, but I haven't found one yet.

[BigGame0892]

I think it comes down to personal preference like a lot of other guys.  That being said, I have Shimanos and have yet to have them fail me.  They may not have the most bearings, and they may not be the smoothest - but, I think their durability, all around performance and Shimano's customer service speak for themselves. 

[Big Bait Fishing]

of course Revo's are better than shimano's . as far as what Micro said , i have to tell you that in my experience with Abu garcia/pure fishing has been fantastic , the people really help you and are actually enthused to help you and make sure everything is right . and as far as bearings go , it amazes me that all these guys with a bunch of reels and big   tackle connoisseurs don't replace their reel bearings with upgraded ceramic ball bearings when they do their first cleaning of their reels  :-? at least put some ABEC 5 or prefferably ABEC 7 bearings in it . do that to a Revo and put in a Smoooth drag washer lightly greased with Cal's drag grease and you have a reel that is every thing you want in a reel ............. 

[burleytog]

of course Revo's are better than shimano's . as far as what Micro said , i have to tell you that in my experience with Abu garcia/pure fishing has been fantastic , the people really help you and are actually enthused to help you and make sure everything is right . and as far as bearings go , it amazes me that all these guys with a bunch of reels and big tackle connoisseurs don't replace their reel bearings with upgraded ceramic ball bearings when they do their first cleaning of their reels :-? at least put some ABEC 5 or prefferably ABEC 7 bearings in it . do that to a Revo and put in a Smoooth drag washer lightly greased with Cal's drag grease and you have a reel that is every thing you want in a reel .............

Why should you have to do that in order to get everything you want in a reel?

All of my Shimano reels are bone stock and will handle any fish you want to catch.

[Sam]

No.

I have a Revo and like all of my Shimano's better.

Set up the Revo on a G. Loomis cranking stick for crankbaits but the rig works better with a Curado. 

[Big Bait Fishing]

of course Revo's are better than shimano's . as far as what Micro said , i have to tell you that in my experience with Abu garcia/pure fishing has been fantastic , the people really help you and are actually enthused to help you and make sure everything is right . and as far as bearings go , it amazes me that all these guys with a bunch of reels and big tackle connoisseurs don't replace their reel bearings with upgraded ceramic ball bearings when they do their first cleaning of their reels :-? at least put some ABEC 5 or prefferably ABEC 7 bearings in it . do that to a Revo and put in a Smoooth drag washer lightly greased with Cal's drag grease and you have a reel that is every thing you want in a reel .............

Why should you have to do that in order to get everything you want in a reel?

All of my Shimano reels are bone stock and will handle any fish you want to catch.

so will a basspro shops megacast reel ;D

doesn't mean i would want to fish with it .......

[TBendBassin]

really its personal preference

imho i think the curado out performes the revo sx in every single way.. i think the revo s is a better reel than the sx. like i said before maybe i got a dud but my sx has more use as a paper weight than it does on the deck of my boat..

[northern basser]

Have or have had every shimano from citica to core.  No complaints.  Just picked up my 1st revo (2010 sx 6.4 to 1) yesterday.  Excited to use it,  will post opinions.

I'm die hard shimano,  but wanted to try a revo.  I'm not afraid to try anything once.  Might get a premier in the future.