Abu Garcia Revo S, or Shimano Cititca 200 E?

Bassboss · 04-23-09, 09:32 AM

Hey, I'm wanting to get a new reel, My price range in 80.00 - 130.00. And I've heard great thing about these two reels (Abu Garcia Revo S, and Shimano Cititca 200 E). So now I'm here wondering which one to get, they are both the same price range. I don't wanna go with the SX just yet because it's the price it is (180). And I don't wanna go with a curado for the same reason.

Anyways, which do you guys think I should go with?

btw, it'll be for a pretty much all purpose reel, worms, small swimbaits, spinnerbaits, lip less cranks, etc.

Thanks guys!

BigBassin144 · 04-23-09, 02:27 PM

I still haven't had the chance to use my citica as much as I'd like to, but from what I have, I'd have to have Revo S. I can definatly notice the Citica only has like 3 ball bearings. I know 8+ is overkill, but I'd atleast like 5-6.

IMO, Daiwa makes the best lower end reels. (120 and below)

BB

Austin · 04-23-09, 03:21 PM

I asked the same question.http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...688#post241688

As for me, I plan on going with the revo s, but from what I hear they are both great.

Bender · 04-23-09, 03:24 PM

I think it is personal preference. I have not tried the Citica E, but I have a couple of the last model. They were just OK until I did a 2 minute swap of the bearings to higher end ones, now they are great reels. I have a Curado E and really like the frame size, which is the same as the Citica E.
I had a Revo SX and hated it, I just could not get it dialed in right so after a month of screwing around I got rid of it.
You will probably get the exact opposite story from the next guy, my partner uses all Revos and loves them. That's why I say between those two it is just a matter of preference.

doc · 04-23-09, 03:48 PM

Why not get a sx off of e-bay for the price of an s?

BassinID · 04-23-09, 03:49 PM

I have two citicas and love them, they are way smooth, as for the revo s, the drag is pretty respectable, but I just love how the citica and curado e feel in hand, they are so dang small and comfertable, not to mention light.

Bassboss · 04-23-09, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by doc

Why not get a sx off of e-bay for the price of an s?

I would but..... it's E-bay..... questionable IMO......

MississippiBoy · 04-23-09, 05:43 PM

I've bought a bunch of stuff off eBay, and never had a problem. You just need to find a credible seller with say 97% positive feedback, and a lot of it.

JB · 04-23-09, 05:43 PM

i have a citica and it works great, but want a revo

MississippiBoy · 04-23-09, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JB

i have a citica and it works great, but want a revo

If you don't want the citica......send it to me

Bassboss · 04-23-09, 06:31 PM

Thanks guys, I looked at the ebay Revo SX's, I was looking for a left handed one in a 6.2:1. I found one the met all my preferences, but one.... gear ration, it was 7.1:1.

Bummer! Oh well, I wont be gettingit for another 3 mounths or so, I'm sure they'll hve one that mets all of them!

bamabassman · 04-23-09, 06:49 PM

Abu garcia!

Hahahahahaha.

Bassboss · 04-23-09, 08:16 PM

Oh no!!

Not an other one!!

Ok, what do you guys think of the Pflueger President casting reels, I also looked at Daiwa... how bout the Daiwa Tierra? Don't really wanna make an other thread but don't it to get on peoples nerves....

bassinbob · 04-23-09, 11:00 PM

I have both reels you mentioned. The Citica is the older model. I like them both. Although for me the STX is the ultimate of all the reels I own. But now I have to fish a season with my Mg50 and maybe that might change.

Bassboss · 04-24-09, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassinbob

I have both reels you mentioned. The Citica is the older model. I like them both. Although for me the STX is the ultimate of all the reels I own. But now I have to fish a season with my Mg50 and maybe that might change.

I looked at the STX's on ebay, found two lefties for 110.00.... that was fast!

Now all I need is about 200.00$ for the rod (BPS Bionic blade), reel and other stuff

bassinbob · 04-24-09, 11:24 PM

Bassboss, you'll love them. With them set right overuns are non-existing. I can cast mine and give my thumb a rest.

bcklash · 04-24-09, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassboss

how bout the Daiwa Tierra?

I have two of them and I use them more than any others I have. Great reels for $120.00.

Bassboss · 04-25-09, 07:41 AM

Thanks bob, and back lash!

I should get word if I got the job I applied for on the 18 of next month. If I get it, it'll be about two months before I get the cash....... Man I can't weight!!

Jigger · 04-26-09, 09:39 AM

I've had 3 Revo S's for over a year and I like them. I recently bought 2 Revo SX's and I like them too. I really can't tell much, if any difference between the two. They're both smooth.

Cranebird · 04-26-09, 10:01 AM

I have had the Revo S and I do own the Citica E. Do not confuse the Citica D with a Citia E.They are 2 entirely different reels other that wearing the Citica Name.

The Citica E is alot of bang for the buck.The Revo S does everything well but the Citica E does everything better than the Revo S can. As previously mentioned,its more comfortable to fish with all day than the Revo S was.

P N J

pig n jig · 04-26-09, 10:12 AM

Your Pflueger Presidents are like your Revo SX,They are fine until you get the backlash from hell when you least expect it. !!!

Its a whole lot cheaper to get giant backlashes with the president than with the SX unless the prices have changed ?

P N J

I see I am to late .Anyways good luck and if you don't like them as I didn't seem to, There is one in every crowd who will jump at the chance to buy them.

Bassboss · 04-26-09, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pig n jig

Your Pflueger Presidents are like your Revo SX,They are fine until you get the backlash from hell when you least expect it. !!!Its a whole lot cheaper to get giant backlashes with the president than with the SX unless the prices have changed ?

P N J

I see I am to late .Anyways good luck and if you don't like them as I didn't seem to, There is one in every crowd who will jump at the chance to buy them.

Not sure with what you mean?

Which one is better?

04-23-09, 09:32 AM	#1
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Abu Garcia Revo S, or Shimano Cititca 200 E? Hey, I'm wanting to get a new reel, My price range in 80.00 - 130.00. And I've heard great thing about these two reels (Abu Garcia Revo S, and Shimano Cititca 200 E). So now I'm here wondering which one to get, they are both the same price range. I don't wanna go with the SX just yet because it's the price it is (180). And I don't wanna go with a curado for the same reason. Anyways, which do you guys think I should go with? btw, it'll be for a pretty much all purpose reel, worms, small swimbaits, spinnerbaits, lip less cranks, etc. Thanks guys! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

04-23-09, 02:27 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I still haven't had the chance to use my citica as much as I'd like to, but from what I have, I'd have to have Revo S. I can definatly notice the Citica only has like 3 ball bearings. I know 8+ is overkill, but I'd atleast like 5-6. IMO, Daiwa makes the best lower end reels. (120 and below) BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

04-23-09, 03:21 PM	#3
Austin BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 78	I asked the same question.http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...688#post241688 As for me, I plan on going with the revo s, but from what I hear they are both great. __________________ You might not die if you don't drink coffee, but why take any chances.

04-23-09, 05:43 PM	#8
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	I've bought a bunch of stuff off eBay, and never had a problem. You just need to find a credible seller with say 97% positive feedback, and a lot of it. __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

04-23-09, 06:31 PM	#11
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Thanks guys, I looked at the ebay Revo SX's, I was looking for a left handed one in a 6.2:1. I found one the met all my preferences, but one.... gear ration, it was 7.1:1. Bummer! Oh well, I wont be gettingit for another 3 mounths or so, I'm sure they'll hve one that mets all of them! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

04-23-09, 03:24 PM	#4
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I think it is personal preference. I have not tried the Citica E, but I have a couple of the last model. They were just OK until I did a 2 minute swap of the bearings to higher end ones, now they are great reels. I have a Curado E and really like the frame size, which is the same as the Citica E. I had a Revo SX and hated it, I just could not get it dialed in right so after a month of screwing around I got rid of it. You will probably get the exact opposite story from the next guy, my partner uses all Revos and loves them. That's why I say between those two it is just a matter of preference.

04-23-09, 03:48 PM	#5
doc BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,134	Why not get a sx off of e-bay for the price of an s?

04-23-09, 03:49 PM	#6
BassinID BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Too far from largemouth, Idaho Posts: 672	I have two citicas and love them, they are way smooth, as for the revo s, the drag is pretty respectable, but I just love how the citica and curado e feel in hand, they are so dang small and comfertable, not to mention light.

04-23-09, 05:43 PM	#9
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	i have a citica and it works great, but want a revo

04-23-09, 06:49 PM	#12
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Abu garcia! Hahahahahaha. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

04-23-09, 08:16 PM	#13
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Oh no!! Not an other one!! Ok, what do you guys think of the Pflueger President casting reels, I also looked at Daiwa... how bout the Daiwa Tierra? Don't really wanna make an other thread but don't it to get on peoples nerves.... __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

04-23-09, 11:00 PM	#14
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	I have both reels you mentioned. The Citica is the older model. I like them both. Although for me the STX is the ultimate of all the reels I own. But now I have to fish a season with my Mg50 and maybe that might change. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

04-24-09, 11:24 PM	#16
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Bassboss, you'll love them. With them set right overuns are non-existing. I can cast mine and give my thumb a rest. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

04-25-09, 07:41 AM	#18
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Thanks bob, and back lash! I should get word if I got the job I applied for on the 18 of next month. If I get it, it'll be about two months before I get the cash....... Man I can't weight!! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

04-26-09, 09:39 AM	#19
Jigger BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 490	I've had 3 Revo S's for over a year and I like them. I recently bought 2 Revo SX's and I like them too. I really can't tell much, if any difference between the two. They're both smooth.

04-26-09, 10:01 AM	#20
Cranebird BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bath, NY Posts: 308	I have had the Revo S and I do own the Citica E. Do not confuse the Citica D with a Citia E.They are 2 entirely different reels other that wearing the Citica Name. The Citica E is alot of bang for the buck.The Revo S does everything well but the Citica E does everything better than the Revo S can. As previously mentioned,its more comfortable to fish with all day than the Revo S was.P N J __________________ ******************************************

04-26-09, 10:12 AM	#21
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Your Pflueger Presidents are like your Revo SX,They are fine until you get the backlash from hell when you least expect it. !!!Its a whole lot cheaper to get giant backlashes with the president than with the SX unless the prices have changed ? P N J I see I am to late .Anyways good luck and if you don't like them as I didn't seem to, There is one in every crowd who will jump at the chance to buy them.

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