best baitcasting reel

soulfly71 · 01-04-09, 02:43 PM

I've been using quantum reels all my life but have been dissappointed in the last couple that I bought. Who makes a great baitcaster.

carolina-rig-01 · 01-04-09, 02:45 PM

not sure how much you are wanting to spend but i have several abu-garcia revo sx reels and i love them all. never had a problem with them and i can cast light baits into strong winds all day with good distance and no problems.

soulfly71 · 01-04-09, 02:50 PM

I like to stay under 250.00.I've heard nothing but good things about the revo. Thats one I've been looking at. Thanks for the help.

quenston · 01-04-09, 03:08 PM

I would place the Revo at #1 but the Pflueger Supreme is a great reel also and it doesnt break the bank either!

CMorg · 01-04-09, 03:20 PM

Revo , you can get Revo Priemere's on EBay really cheap. I paid 279.00 for mine , and just seen them on EBay for 180.00.

rangerryan · 01-04-09, 03:54 PM

revo. i already have two stx's and i just bought two more and the wench i havent had a chance to use the wench but im sure im sure it will be as good as the others once you use them you wont wanna pick up another reel.

ryan

bassboogieman · 01-04-09, 04:09 PM

When you're done with the WENCH Ryan, remember to take your penicillin.

wareagledc · 01-04-09, 04:24 PM

i have a revo s and love it. I got it on ebay for 100 bucks. it is the cheapst of the revo series but it is still a great reel. The brake system is easy to adjust and the side plate is secured by a small screw so it doesn't fall off. i would recomend this reel to anyone.

zooker · 01-04-09, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassboogieman

When you're done with the WENCH Ryan, remember to take your penicillin.

lol...

team diawa or pfluger trion's are hard to beat always have been.. i have used a revo sx -NOT impressed enough to hand over that kind of money..

zooker

BigBassin144 · 01-04-09, 05:27 PM

Daiwa and Abu Garcia. I've heard Shimano's are good too, but I haven't tried them yet.

BB

pig n jig · 01-04-09, 06:37 PM

The best bang for the buck right now is a Daiwa TDX. They're selling for $149 at BPS because its being phased out but its a great reel for that price. I was foolish for selling the ones I had.

I was on the Revo bandwagon from the start but now I am not.

I got a new Citica E for Christmas.In my opinion, it is very difficult to beat the Citica E for the money.It is made in Japan, unlike the previous Citica D series.Its $10 less than the Revo S. It's lighter in weight than the Revo S. It's more comfortable to palm than the Revo S was and will flat out cast a whole lot better than the Revo S did.

Ivan

bamabassman · 01-04-09, 07:55 PM

abu man here, wish i could afford a WENCH,LMAO!!!!

Joel · 01-04-09, 08:19 PM

In one word: DAIWA

Rebbasser · 01-04-09, 10:06 PM

I'm with Joel-a Team Diawa 153HST is tough to beat.

flippin4it · 01-04-09, 10:17 PM

Chronarch MG

Bender · 01-04-09, 11:25 PM

I am also in the minority, I had a Revo SX HS and was very happy the day I got rid of it. I like the Daiwas but only have one, all my others are Shimanos from the new Curado, Calcuttas, Chronarch MG, Citicas, etc. I think that they got a little full of themselves with their prices, but they did an amazing thing and LOWERED the price of the Curado.

BigBassin144 · 01-04-09, 11:31 PM

I was going to buy one of the new curados for my first shimano baitcaster, but I found a Revo on ebay at a deal I couldn't say no to. soooo.... I now have a brand new Skeet Reese Revo (279.99) in the mail. I got it for $180, the same price as the curado.

I'm expecting it to be here this week.

BB

dodgeguy · 01-05-09, 06:50 AM

pflueger patriarch

BigBassin144 · 01-05-09, 10:03 AM

Too bad they only make right handed ones. Well they didn't last year, has this changed? I know Pflueger makes BPS's reels, and I have a Johnny Morris Signature reel and I really like it. Casting with the dual brakes is awesome.

BB

Lilmoosecountry · 01-05-09, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dodgeguy

pflueger patriarch

I could'nt agree more. Atleast you me & zook have it right

Lilmoosecountry · 01-05-09, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Too bad they only make right handed ones. Well they did last year, has this changed? I know Pflueger makes BPS's reels, and I have a Johnny Morris Signature reel and I really like it. Casting with the dual brakes is awesome.

BB

I just don't understand it at all. I love pfluegor allot. But why take there stuff & badge it with the BPS name. Instead of doing that why does'nt johny start his own reel company. I mean pflueger has a strong legacy. Why taint that with some rebadged reels.

Joel · 01-05-09, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilmoosecountry

I just don't understand it at all. I love pfluegor allot. But why take there stuff & badge it with the BPS name. Instead of doing that why does'nt johny start his own reel company. I mean pflueger has a strong legacy. Why taint that with some rebadged reels.

Daiwa repackaged it's Capricorn line with a few added goodies for Cabela's under the Prodigy name. It's just how business is done these days. It's called private label. Private labels are a great way for a company to:

1-increase customer loyalty since you can only get that brand there.
2-increase profit as companies buy the products at product cost plus wholesale markup, minus national advertising expenses, and packaging production costs. Then supply their own packaging.
3-The customer saves a few bucks, and the company makes a higher profit percentage.

TRUMAN BASSER · 01-05-09, 02:05 PM

I like the Revo Stx. I bought a couple when they first came out and besides the cosmetics they are still casting as far and reeling as smooth as when I got them...

Wishing2BFishing · 01-05-09, 02:49 PM

The now extinct Chronarch Mg.

lowrider · 01-05-09, 03:36 PM

REVO, just got my 3rd and i'm not stoppin there.

done.

(not using zooks qoute cause he don't like 'em)

01-04-09, 02:45 PM	#2
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	not sure how much you are wanting to spend but i have several abu-garcia revo sx reels and i love them all. never had a problem with them and i can cast light baits into strong winds all day with good distance and no problems. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

01-04-09, 05:27 PM	#10
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Daiwa and Abu Garcia. I've heard Shimano's are good too, but I haven't tried them yet. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-04-09, 08:19 PM	#13
Joel BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Suffolk County, NY Posts: 542	In one word: DAIWA __________________ Joel 1st you have to find 'em

01-04-09, 10:06 PM	#14
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I'm with Joel-a Team Diawa 153HST is tough to beat. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

01-04-09, 10:17 PM	#15
flippin4it BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 483	Chronarch MG __________________ Ex-biker,Hell raiser and Dragracer. Now I have totally lost my mind, so bass fishing it is!!!!

01-04-09, 02:43 PM	#1
soulfly71 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 19	best baitcasting reel I've been using quantum reels all my life but have been dissappointed in the last couple that I bought. Who makes a great baitcaster.

01-04-09, 02:50 PM	#3
soulfly71 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 19	I like to stay under 250.00.I've heard nothing but good things about the revo. Thats one I've been looking at. Thanks for the help.

01-04-09, 03:08 PM	#4
quenston BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wyandotte, Ok. Posts: 121	I would place the Revo at #1 but the Pflueger Supreme is a great reel also and it doesnt break the bank either!

01-04-09, 03:20 PM	#5
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Revo , you can get Revo Priemere's on EBay really cheap. I paid 279.00 for mine , and just seen them on EBay for 180.00.

01-04-09, 03:54 PM	#6
rangerryan BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ponca City, ok Posts: 432	revo. i already have two stx's and i just bought two more and the wench i havent had a chance to use the wench but im sure im sure it will be as good as the others once you use them you wont wanna pick up another reel. ryan

01-04-09, 04:09 PM	#7
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	When you're done with the WENCH Ryan, remember to take your penicillin.

01-04-09, 04:24 PM	#8
wareagledc BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: alabama Posts: 273	i have a revo s and love it. I got it on ebay for 100 bucks. it is the cheapst of the revo series but it is still a great reel. The brake system is easy to adjust and the side plate is secured by a small screw so it doesn't fall off. i would recomend this reel to anyone.

01-04-09, 06:37 PM	#11
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	The best bang for the buck right now is a Daiwa TDX. They're selling for $149 at BPS because its being phased out but its a great reel for that price. I was foolish for selling the ones I had. I was on the Revo bandwagon from the start but now I am not. I got a new Citica E for Christmas.In my opinion, it is very difficult to beat the Citica E for the money.It is made in Japan, unlike the previous Citica D series.Its $10 less than the Revo S. It's lighter in weight than the Revo S. It's more comfortable to palm than the Revo S was and will flat out cast a whole lot better than the Revo S did. Ivan

01-04-09, 07:55 PM	#12
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	abu man here, wish i could afford a WENCH,LMAO!!!!

01-04-09, 11:25 PM	#16
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I am also in the minority, I had a Revo SX HS and was very happy the day I got rid of it. I like the Daiwas but only have one, all my others are Shimanos from the new Curado, Calcuttas, Chronarch MG, Citicas, etc. I think that they got a little full of themselves with their prices, but they did an amazing thing and LOWERED the price of the Curado.

01-04-09, 11:31 PM	#17
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I was going to buy one of the new curados for my first shimano baitcaster, but I found a Revo on ebay at a deal I couldn't say no to. soooo.... I now have a brand new Skeet Reese Revo (279.99) in the mail. I got it for $180, the same price as the curado. I'm expecting it to be here this week. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-05-09, 06:50 AM	#18
dodgeguy BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: poughkeepsie,n.y. Posts: 930	pflueger patriarch __________________ chrysler master tech,avid fisherman and i bleed red,white and blue!!!!

01-05-09, 10:03 AM	#19
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Too bad they only make right handed ones. Well they didn't last year, has this changed? I know Pflueger makes BPS's reels, and I have a Johnny Morris Signature reel and I really like it. Casting with the dual brakes is awesome. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com! Last edited by BigBassin144; 01-05-09 at 12:01 PM.

01-05-09, 02:05 PM	#23
TRUMAN BASSER BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 85	I like the Revo Stx. I bought a couple when they first came out and besides the cosmetics they are still casting as far and reeling as smooth as when I got them...

01-05-09, 02:49 PM	#24
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	The now extinct Chronarch Mg.

01-05-09, 03:36 PM	#25
lowrider BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 937	REVO, just got my 3rd and i'm not stoppin there. done. (not using zooks qoute cause he don't like 'em)

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