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New toys
Got an Abu Garcia, Ambassadeur REVO SX-HS reel, along with an All-Star Platinum Med. Action rod!
Any comments? -stevo
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06-15-08, 07:09 PM
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that reel is sweet......you will love it. i have several of them and love them.
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cool stuff man btw happy birthday dude
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Thanks Jim -stevo
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welcome to the revo world. i've been using my sx-hs since january (every weekend) and have had no problems.
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06-16-08, 11:53 AM
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Low rider, what line do you have in it? They supplied the FREE H2O Express line, but it seems like it's no good.
-stevo
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Tell me how you like those rods, Steve, I wanna look into them.
-Buzz 
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06-16-08, 01:22 PM
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The All-star Platinum rod is very sensative. I Tried it yesterday, and I was able to feel every little lump, bite, and structure! It's truly the best rod I have ever used
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stevo
i used some vanish flouro 14lb for a while, did good except for the inherent memory prob with all flouros. now i'm using good ol stren orig mono in 14lb. btw i'm a believer in the kvd line and lure conditioner. spray all my reels with it 2 days before a trip. |
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What kind of line whould I apply to this reel? Braid or Mono? llb. test (it says its maximum is 17lb)
thanks, -stevo
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Stevo - line is based on lure and conditions you'll be fishing and less on the rod and reel (does play a small role). If you're flippin' into heavy cover then heavier more abrasive resistant line. Swimming baits through grass then probably braid. Tossing crankbaits in 8-12' + then probably 10-12 lb fluoro. For all around probably 12lb XT or XL type line.
Can't help you with the rod but the Revo's in general have a good reputation. Just got my first Revo Prem. on Sunday and put it on my custom 6'6" Fast Med/Hvy swimbait rod. Combo weighs in around 11-12oz. Sweet. Going to try it out next weekend. |
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