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The Revo sounds good to me, so does the Pro Max. Both have great line capacity and look like they will fit the bill. I like the way the Pro Max is designed better but there really isn't that much difference.
I did call both Abu Garcia and Quantum and they are not recommending low profile reels for salmon because of the high gear ratio. I thumb fight fish on my baitcasters and I don't see how a gear ratio is gonna be an issue even at 6.4:1. Any reason why a higher gear ratio would be a bad thing?
After looking at the Revo I have to agree that I wouldn't like it as much as the others. I love a side adjust to fine tune whenever conditions change or I go a little lighter on my lures and baits.
That's a very good price.....right hand crank only, though.The Revo S is only $90 at Walmart.
I just bought the Revo last week! It's pretty damn sweet! I also like my Pfluegar Trion though! Both are about $100.. Revo is $10 more...
The Revo has a slightly smaller spool than the Trion. Both have real smooth drags. I do like the Trion's braking system better though, since you can adjust it. The Revo just has one adjustment... Further testing is required on the REVO.
Oooo my wading boots should be here any min. now! YES! I'm gonna be set for winter steel this year!
This video talks about how to setup a centrifugal brake. It helped me on my Revo S. I run 2 pins enabled and am now in love with my Revo S. Just make sure you don't push the pins all the way out. The 2 pins should be snapped to the middle. No more backlashes since doing this. YouTube - Fishing - How to Cast a Bait Casting Reel
I don't own a Revo, but everything I'm seeing (2009 models) indicates that the Revo S is a 6-pin centrifugal reel including ABU's website.That's what Im saying.. my Revo S doesn't have the centrifugal brake with the pins that you can clip in or out. It says "available on certain models."
My Pfluegar Trion does have that system though... I run 2 pins as well.
Well that one is out for me then. Not likely that I am gonna take the click plate off every time I need to adjust for a super light spinner or to a heavier weight just to get my casting distance and not huge bird nests.
I just edited my previous post with some more info on getting the sideplate off.You don't have to... there is another adjustment right by the star drag just like any other baitcaster. But I'm wondering about how you get that cover off?
It doens't say in my little booklet it came with, and it says "on selected models" on the centrifugal brake system. I think the STX has a little clicker dial on the cover for the spool drag.
I just edited my previous post with some more info on getting the sideplate off.
As mentioned, the STX is a "magnet reel" which means it has an external adjustment.
The SX and Premier are the other magnet versions of the Revo. I found a video taken inside a big box sports store explaining the differences in some of the Revos. ABU Garcia really need to create a comparison chart so we can easily identify which reel we want. Right now you have to chase all over.
I'll see if I can find that video.
ABU Garcia Revo video - Google Videos
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