My friend from school want to buy a revo with his gradutaion money which one would you guys reccomend?
I would go with the revo sx. I just bought three sx's and will be replacing all my baitcasters with them. Course it will take awhile to replace 14 reels but i'm on my way.
I have just bought the SX-HS last week, but it will be a while before I get it the post. I'll post my comments after I use it.
Good luck to your friend for buying the right reel.
I was having the same debate and since I was only getting one upperend reel I went with the STX, the price through Delo's is insane when you consider the reel. If you look at other manufacturers you don't get a 10 bearing reel for under $400.00. I had to do it, the reel feels great and I'm getting used to the lightning fast spool, I've had some nice b-nests trying to throw lighter(1/4oz) spinnerbaits into the wind. Wind resistance combined with unfamiliar line(12lb XL) and a new reel. I have to set it tighter than my old(green) curados since it rolls so fast, I'll get better and be able to loosen it up soon enough though! The palm feel is great, it's narrow toward the back of the reel rather than the rounded bulbous feel of the old Curados.
The Jury is out on the new reels, but IMHO the Revo SX is the way to go for the $$$$$$
I purchased my first one last January at BPS and it is the 6.4:1 and comes with 24 lbs.-----
that's right 24 lbs. of Drag------This thing will raise shipwrecks..... lo
and it has operated as smoothly as can be...............and then
last week I bought the Revo SX-HS 7.1:1 off E/bay for $109.53 to my door---this was and still is a brand new reel, it came in a sealed Abu box with ALL the pops and whistles.........
but it only has 18 lbs of drag----just enough to pull up stumps.... lo
I have used it just once, and after fine tuning it I can throw a 1/8oz bait without any professional over-runs................ ;)
Like I said for the $$$$$$$$$$$ you are not going to beat them....... ~c~ ~c~ ~c~
I agree with LT on the reels I bought the Revo S it is a great buy...I love mine and use it on my Frog Rig
Topcat
I have each reel. The S just is not in the same league as the SX or the STX.
All the reels are extremely smooth but the STX is the smoothest, has the best drag, comes in the 7.1 ratio, has dual breaking system and casts extremely far.
On paper the SX may be the best reel on the market for the money but IMO the STX is worth the extra $50.
I like the Daiwa 153HST over the Revo S and SX plus it can be had for about the same price as the S and a good bit less than the SX.
The only complaint I have about the Revo STX is the weight. If they could trim just 2 ounces off of it then the Revo would own the high end reel market. It is not heavy but it would just be that much better if it was a little lighter.
I own two 153 Hst I am a Daiwa man I just don't need another 7:1 reel I have a Daiwa Zillion for that 7.1:1 and don't need another....which is a better reel to me than any of the ABU's series...I purchased the Revo S not for smoothness but for its gear ratio and its not has heavy as the SX ......
Topcat
Quote from: topcat on May 10, 2007, 04:13:27 AM
I own two 153 Hst I am a Daiwa man I just don't need another 7:1 reel I have a Daiwa Zillion for that 7.1:1 and don't need another....which is a better reel to me than any of the ABU's series...I purchased the Revo S not for smoothness but for its gear ratio and its not has heavy as the SX ......
Topcat
I almost agree with you. The 153HST is still my choice if I have a budget. However, I would take the STX-HS over the HST if I had to pick one. That may change in another year because the Revo's are still so new and durability may come into play. I have 6 HST reels and I have never done anything but fish with them and they all work as if they are brand new. I have had one of them for 3 years now. I will likely send them all in for a service this winter whether they need it or not.
I talked with several people at the BPS in Orlando and was told." if you can use your thumb and don't need the 7.1 retrieve the Revo S is the best bang for the buck." I bought one and tried it and was so impressed I purchased 4 more. They are light and easy to use and cast a country mile, the spool does tend to spin very fast and you do need a little bit of thumb control to get used to it.
Have had the chance to try the REVO SX and found it does not cast as far as the Revo S. One of the techs I talked with said that should be the case as most people can normally cast further with centrifugal brakes as opposed to magnetic brakes. I did not know this..... :o
Yeah i prefer the S over any of the other ones, the only thing the SX is good for is a backlash.
This portion of your quote has me confused:
Quote from: baron49 on May 10, 2007, 04:38:47 PM
I talked with several people at the BPS in Orlando and was told." if you can use your thumb and don't need the 7.1 retrieve
Are you saying that because of your thumb you can easily control the fish?
What about getting your bait out of the water for a faster cast again??
Mike A!
Land O Lakes, FL
With the older baitcasters all we had was our thumb to control the cast. Then came centrifugal brakes and life was good. All the newer top end reels seem to have magnetic brakes and you don't need to use your thumb when casting at all.
So what I meant was, if you have an "educated" thumb and can control the spool well, the Revo S with centrifugal brakes will cast further then the SX or STX with the magnetic brakes. I had the chance to compare both and found I prefer the Revo S.
With that said, yes I can control the fish when it is next to the boat by going to free spool in case the fish runs and just using my thumb to apply pressure to the spool instead of worrying about a sticky drag.
Ok...
that makes sense... but that still doesnt answer why you dont need the 7:1 ratio???
:-\
Mike A!
I have and use 2 SX's for my flipping/pitching and general plastic work, The magnetic brake really doesn't interfere with flipping/pitching. I have (actually won it at the last FoM T) a Revo-S, that gets my topwater duties (and at the DoD took 100% of my C-Rig duties). Both of these are excellent reels (for the $).
One other thing to think about: You could buy 2 BPS 7 bearing Extreme reels for the price of one SX. The are great, BPS backs them 100%.
Quote from: mlakrid on May 15, 2007, 08:10:39 AM
Ok...
that makes sense... but that still doesnt answer why you dont need the 7:1 ratio???
:-\
Mike A!
He was saying if you DON'T need it, meaning you're not looking for a high speed get the S since it's not offered in a high speed model
I have just got my Revo SX-HS in the post today.......I can't wait to get it on my new rod (when it arrives).
This will be my new set-up;
1, 6'6" M/H rod (made in Korea). This rod is not for sale yet, but I have ordered one and I should have it early June.
2, Revo SX-HS.
3, 40lb power pro (expected in the post any day soon.
Thank you Nickk.....that is exactly what I am saying....personally I have no need for the 7.1, the 6.1 reels are perfect for me. So for those who don't need the 7.1 ratio the Revo S gets my vote for the best value for the money.
Quote from: Nickk on May 15, 2007, 09:25:55 AM
He was saying if you DON'T need it, meaning you're not looking for a high speed get the S since it's not offered in a high speed model
Quote from: baron49 on May 15, 2007, 10:15:54 AM
Thank you Nickk.....that is exactly what I am saying....personally I have no need for the 7.1, the 6.1 reels are perfect for me. So for those who don't need the 7.1 ratio the Revo S gets my vote for the best value for the money.
OHH!@!
:bang
Ok, now I get it... guess I needed to re-read that statement a few times, and I would've understood...
Mike A!
Land O Lakes, FL
DOH!
:)
I'd go REVO-SX for the most "bang for the buck". It's just under the STX in terms of performance. But if he can afford it, the STX is incredibly nice as well..
Justin
What is the difference between the SX and STX? I'll be buying one or the other in the very near future and would like to get the best for my money. The SX was going to be my choice because I couldn't find the difference between the SX and STX...
The description for the STX in the spring BPS catalog says something about Infini Spool II friction resistant spool and Everslik coated pinion shaft and pawl for enhanced casting with light line and lures. Not sure if the SX has either. Both have linear breaking, 11 bearings, same drag, gear ratios, line capacities, and line recovery per turn. Obvious differences are about $50 and 0.05oz. The SX is a black color and the STX is silver.
I wanted to play with both of 'em in the store, but neither were on display or in stock when I was in the market for a reel. Would have helped make my decision.
Quote from: floater on June 05, 2007, 06:10:28 PM
The description for the STX in the spring BPS catalog says something about Infini Spool II friction resistant spool and Everslik coated pinion shaft and pawl for enhanced casting with light line and lures. Not sure if the SX has either. Both have linear breaking, 11 bearings, same drag, gear ratios, line capacities, and line recovery per turn. Obvious differences are about $50 and 0.05oz. The SX is a black color and the STX is silver.
I wanted to play with both of 'em in the store, but neither were on display or in stock when I was in the market for a reel. Would have helped make my decision.
I've held both side by side and you really can't tell any difference IMO. I also had a Citica 100 on the counter and it's WAY lighter than any of the revos but if it's just like the 200 I'll skip the problems sometimes found with the Citicas and go with the Revo.
I am a shimano fan, and I havent heard anything bad about the citicas... what are you talking about when you say:
Quote from: ss454 on June 05, 2007, 06:22:48 PM
I'll skip the problems sometimes found with the Citicas and go with the Revo.
Thanks!,
Mike A!
Land O Lakes, FL
Quote from: mlakrid on June 06, 2007, 05:41:28 AM
I am a shimano fan, and I havent heard anything bad about the citicas... what are you talking about when you say:
Thanks!,
Mike A!
Land O Lakes, FL
I've read several reviews where the pawl will start sticking when reeling and personally witnessed my grandpas Citica 200d do this many times while fishing with me. He also has 2 of the $70 Pinnacle reels (pre Inertia) and they beat the Citica in every aspect (casting distance, weight, smoothness).