Skeet22 Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Picked one up in mint condition for $105 Are they better for Pitching or casting? Where could I find some aftermarket eva handle grips? Quote
Vinny Chase Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 I only have a few revo's, but I like them more for casting. I prefer Curado's for pitching/flippin. You can get reel grip handles just about anywhere now, but if you want to go right to the source here is the link. http://www.reelgrip.com/ BTW I'm assuming the reel is an '09 correct? Quote
Skeet22 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Posted January 11, 2011 I only have a few revo's, but I like them more for casting. I prefer Curado's for pitching/flippin. You can get reel grip handles just about anywhere now, but if you want to go right to the source here is the link. http://www.reelgrip.com/ BTW I'm assuming the reel is an '09 correct? Yes it is an 09. I have some revos as well and I prefer the sx for casting and the s for pitching. Quote
Skeet22 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Posted January 11, 2011 Oh and I was actually talking about the eva foam handles not the reel grips. Thanks though Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted January 11, 2011 Super User Posted January 11, 2011 Oh and I was actually talking about the eva foam handles not the reel grips. Thanks though You can probably order the Carbonlite handle set from BPS. The reels have a same general design, but Im not positive it'll work, so check with someone with more experience first. Quote
Super User 5bass Posted January 11, 2011 Super User Posted January 11, 2011 You can do anything with a Premier. Quote
Revo_Carrot Stix Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Both. I haven't had a problem using it for either one! Great buy! Quote
Super User burleytog Posted January 11, 2011 Super User Posted January 11, 2011 You can do anything with a Premier. Yep, makes a great dog whistle. Quote
SeanW Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 I think Abu's are great for casting, pitching, and flipping. Use the Premier on whatever you want a nice light combo for. Match it to a nice light rod and you will wanna fish it all day. Quote
Quillback Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Yep Premiers are a great all-around reel. If you see any more for $105 and you don't want to buy it yourself, please shoot me a PM! Quote
Fishohio Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Premiers aren't any good. You would probably want to stick with a Curado. I'll give ya 110$ for it just to take it off your hands. ;D Like said earlier you can do anything with that reel... Quote
bwell Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Yeah I am jealous, you got an amazing reel for a awesome price. Do anything you want with it, but I would probably use it for casting and use something else for pitching. I have a old Revo silvermax that I use for pitching and it does a great job. Quote
jeb2 Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 I only have a few revo's, but I like them more for casting. I prefer Curado's for pitching/flippin. You can get reel grip handles just about anywhere now, but if you want to go right to the source here is the link. http://www.reelgrip.com/ BTW I'm assuming the reel is an '09 correct? Yes it is an 09. I have some revos as well and I prefer the sx for casting and the s for pitching. As you're probably aware, the 09 is not the same reel as the 2010 version which everyone is raving about. The 09 version had a weaker drag and only one braking system, for example. The drag can be updated, from what I understand, so might be worth looking into for a flipping/pitching reel. Should work fine for you and all, just might need a little work. Quote
Skeet22 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Posted January 11, 2011 I only have a few revo's, but I like them more for casting. I prefer Curado's for pitching/flippin. You can get reel grip handles just about anywhere now, but if you want to go right to the source here is the link. http://www.reelgrip.com/ BTW I'm assuming the reel is an '09 correct? Yes it is an 09. I have some revos as well and I prefer the sx for casting and the s for pitching. As you're probably aware, the 09 is not the same reel as the 2010 version which everyone is raving about. The 09 version had a weaker drag and only one braking system, for example. The drag can be updated, from what I understand, so might be worth looking into for a flipping/pitching reel. Should work fine for you and all, just might need a little work. Yeah i'm aware they made some changes in 2010 but from everything ive read the 09 is still a great reel esp for $105. I beleive its drag is listed @ 12lbs but from what I read its actually closer to 20lbs. I will prob use the reel for pitching so the single mag brake should not be an issue. By the way I'm not sure what drag is in the silvermax reels but I landed an 8# pig this past Fall on one of those and it did not hesitate so i'm sure the premier will do fine. Quote
northern basser Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 I just won a 2011 7.1:1 premier on ebay and can't wait to get it. I haven't used one yet.(premier of any ratio) Last year I used reels that include a 50mg, 50mg7, revo sx, curado e7, citica 200e and a patriarch xt. After using the premier I'm going to try and get to the point where I'm only using a couple of different reels types for my whole lineup. Quote
Skeet22 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Posted January 11, 2011 I just won a 2011 7.1:1 premier on ebay and can't wait to get it. I haven't used one yet.(premier of any ratio)Last year I used reels that include a 50mg, 50mg7, revo sx, curado e7, citica 200e and a patriarch xt. After using the premier I'm going to try and get to the point where I'm only using a couple of different reels types for my whole lineup. Yeah I'm working towards all revos myself. Although I do have an Orra sx that is absolutley unbeleiveable for the price so its hard not to buy more of those... Quote
SeanW Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 I just won a 2011 7.1:1 premier on ebay and can't wait to get it. I haven't used one yet.(premier of any ratio)Last year I used reels that include a 50mg, 50mg7, revo sx, curado e7, citica 200e and a patriarch xt. After using the premier I'm going to try and get to the point where I'm only using a couple of different reels types for my whole lineup. Yeah I'm working towards all revos myself. Although I do have an Orra sx that is absolutley unbeleiveable for the price so its hard not to buy more of those... Using the same series of reel makes sense. I use all Revos, but 3 different models. The Revo S is on my Flip/Punch rods, the STX for pitching and casting rods, and the Premier where I want the lightest and most sensitive set up(jigs and plastics). Quote
Skeet22 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Posted January 11, 2011 I just won a 2011 7.1:1 premier on ebay and can't wait to get it. I haven't used one yet.(premier of any ratio)Last year I used reels that include a 50mg, 50mg7, revo sx, curado e7, citica 200e and a patriarch xt. After using the premier I'm going to try and get to the point where I'm only using a couple of different reels types for my whole lineup. Yeah I'm working towards all revos myself. Although I do have an Orra sx that is absolutley unbeleiveable for the price so its hard not to buy more of those... Using the same series of reel makes sense. I use all Revos, but 3 different models. The Revo S is on my Flip/Punch rods, the STX for pitching and casting rods, and the Premier where I want the lightest and most sensitive set up(jigs and plastics). I took your advice last week and ordered a 7'3" MH Veritas for pitching 1/4oz and up plastics and jigs. I think I will mount that Premier I just purchased on this rod. Should be a sweet set up. I have a revo S on my 7'6" veritas and using it for jigs/punching and carolina rigging. Have an sx on a 7'2" Carrot and use it for lipless cranks and regular cranks. This set up casts a country mile and is so smooth. I want to switch to all Abu rods but I think this will be my only set up that I just cant part with so I will have one orange rod in the bunch. Quote
Super User 5bass Posted January 11, 2011 Super User Posted January 11, 2011 I only have a few revo's, but I like them more for casting. I prefer Curado's for pitching/flippin. You can get reel grip handles just about anywhere now, but if you want to go right to the source here is the link. http://www.reelgrip.com/ BTW I'm assuming the reel is an '09 correct? Yes it is an 09. I have some revos as well and I prefer the sx for casting and the s for pitching. As you're probably aware, the 09 is not the same reel as the 2010 version which everyone is raving about. The 09 version had a weaker drag and only one braking system, for example. The drag can be updated, from what I understand, so might be worth looking into for a flipping/pitching reel. Should work fine for you and all, just might need a little work. I was talking about 09's and 10's. I have both and both are great reels. Quote
SeanW Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 I just won a 2011 7.1:1 premier on ebay and can't wait to get it. I haven't used one yet.(premier of any ratio)Last year I used reels that include a 50mg, 50mg7, revo sx, curado e7, citica 200e and a patriarch xt. After using the premier I'm going to try and get to the point where I'm only using a couple of different reels types for my whole lineup. Yeah I'm working towards all revos myself. Although I do have an Orra sx that is absolutley unbeleiveable for the price so its hard not to buy more of those... Using the same series of reel makes sense. I use all Revos, but 3 different models. The Revo S is on my Flip/Punch rods, the STX for pitching and casting rods, and the Premier where I want the lightest and most sensitive set up(jigs and plastics). I took your advice last week and ordered a 7'3" MH Veritas for pitching 1/4oz and up plastics and jigs. I think I will mount that Premier I just purchased on this rod. Should be a sweet set up. I have a revo S on my 7'6" veritas and using it for jigs/punching and carolina rigging. Have an sx on a 7'2" Carrot and use it for lipless cranks and regular cranks. This set up casts a country mile and is so smooth. I want to switch to all Abu rods but I think this will be my only set up that I just cant part with so I will have one orange rod in the bunch. Very good choice, thats the reel I use on that rod as well, I have 2 of that set up. I hae a few more Premiers still in box's waiting for the Verdicts to get here before I decide where I want em. Quote
Skeet22 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Posted January 11, 2011 I just won a 2011 7.1:1 premier on ebay and can't wait to get it. I haven't used one yet.(premier of any ratio)Last year I used reels that include a 50mg, 50mg7, revo sx, curado e7, citica 200e and a patriarch xt. After using the premier I'm going to try and get to the point where I'm only using a couple of different reels types for my whole lineup. Yeah I'm working towards all revos myself. Although I do have an Orra sx that is absolutley unbeleiveable for the price so its hard not to buy more of those... Using the same series of reel makes sense. I use all Revos, but 3 different models. The Revo S is on my Flip/Punch rods, the STX for pitching and casting rods, and the Premier where I want the lightest and most sensitive set up(jigs and plastics). I took your advice last week and ordered a 7'3" MH Veritas for pitching 1/4oz and up plastics and jigs. I think I will mount that Premier I just purchased on this rod. Should be a sweet set up. I have a revo S on my 7'6" veritas and using it for jigs/punching and carolina rigging. Have an sx on a 7'2" Carrot and use it for lipless cranks and regular cranks. This set up casts a country mile and is so smooth. I want to switch to all Abu rods but I think this will be my only set up that I just cant part with so I will have one orange rod in the bunch. Very good choice, thats the reel I use on that rod as well, I have 2 of that set up. I hae a few more Premiers still in box's waiting for the Verdicts to get here before I decide where I want em. In a matter of 2 weeks I managed to sell all of my rods and most of my reels and have been replacing everything with Abu stuff. I actually consolidated some and will be down to 6 rods on the deck instead of the 10 I use to have. In the past I would have a seperate rod for a buzzbait and spinnerbait now I will use one. I combined my jerkbait top water (pop r style) and went from 3 crankbait rods to 2. Im using the norman speed clips on my spinnerbait and crankbait rod to help with changing lures. So far i'm happy with the extra deck space and Im only missisng my dedicated senko/fluke rod now that will be my next purchase and I also added a spinning set up to fish shaky heads with thats been alot of fun so far. I have less set ups rigged now but feel like I have better organization and utilization now. Kind of off topic I know... Quote
SeanW Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Sounds good to me. Your gonna have a nice set of combo's goin and I think you'll like that they are one or 2 brands. I usually have alot of rods in prefish, but come tournament day Im usually pretty dedicated to what I figured out. I prefer to only have 3 rods out, but thats rare. Im closer to 5 or 6. Quote
flippin and pitchin Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 The 2010 Premier can fill any need except larger swimbaits due to spool size. I found I use the two I bought for thowing lighter baits long distances, like flukes, lipless baits, jerkbaits and so on. Don't get too worked up over EVA grip paddles. There is nothing wrong with the materials used in the other Revo models. Enjoy ! Quote
Skeet22 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Posted January 12, 2011 The 2010 Premier can fill any need except larger swimbaits due to spool size. I found I use the two I bought for thowing lighter baits long distances, like flukes, lipless baits, jerkbaits and so on. Don't get too worked up over EVA grip paddles. There is nothing wrong with the materials used in the other Revo models. Enjoy ! Actually the only reason im looking for new handles is b/c the previous owner removed one of the paddles for some reason so I figured I would replace with eva paddles but I have had no luck finding any online... Quote
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