Baitcasters?

[QUOTE=RoadToad;314021]I was thinking of starting off with a Revo SX, myself, for the Linear Brake. Worth the extra $50?[/QUOTE]

Yes, I think so. I spent the 149 versus the 100 and I'm happy I did. Smoooooooth, baby Smooooooth.

I use the Revo SX and absolutely love em. They are smooth, and the easily adjustable magnetic brake, really makes being able to cast in all conditions much easier. For 2008, they raised the price of the Revos $10, so at $159.99 I still feel its the best reel for the money.

Shimano is offering a great rebate right now though, save $50 on Curados, which are good reels, or $30 on Citicas, which also feel pretty good.

Daiwa has many good reels, some are new, right in that same price range as well and they have their MagforceZ anti- backlash control, and that is easily adjustable, to help casting in all situations.

If your not used to using baitcasters, You should really look into getting one that will help work for you. I used BPS reels for years and really had a hard time with them, but working with the Revos, you can get them tuned up and have no troubles.

Whichever route you go, most importantly you have to practice and get the hang of throwing it. At times for first time users it can be very frustrating, but have patience, and just don't give up on it.

[QUOTE=fishincreek;314042]I coveted the Curado, until I bought one. It's a nice reel, but wasn't what I thought. I'd trade for the $99 Revo in a second. To me there was no comparion in how smooth the Revo casted, but maybe I got lucky. I will have a Revo as soon as I get back to SW.[/QUOTE]

How new is your curado? I will give you $99 for it so you can buy the Revo.

I added some of the new Shimano Citica's to my service this past season and have been pleased with thier performance and durability....basically the same reel as the old green Curado's were that I have had in service for many years now. I will echo Col Forbin here..don't go too cheap...you will be sorry.

Have not used them but the lower end revos the black max, gold max and ..... the name of the last one slips my mind right now.maybe silver....but all three are under 80 bucks looks to be a pretty solid reel, no where near as smooth but nice none the less.... it sounds like you have casted a few before but if you have not casted some of the really good ones you may have trouble getting used to a really good reel like the revo stx or chronarchs... just my 2 cents.

Curado is about 2 years old and LEFT-handed. I will gladly accept a $99 money order. PM me and I will give you the address.

Thanks alot for the info. From what i here the Shimanos are good. I'll look into 'em. :cool:

[QUOTE=fishincreek;314097]Curado is about 2 years old and LEFT-handed. I will gladly accept a $99 money order. PM me and I will give you the address.[/QUOTE]

I use right handed reels. I bet you would not have any problem getting close to that on Ebay. I have bid on a few, but always get outbid.

No prob. I've been outbid on eBay quite a bit myself. Just got back from Sportsmans Warehouse- just need to put on line on my new Revo S-L. 104 and change.

thanks for all the input fellas. i went out and bought the new daiwa magaforce 100 tsh. for $60 i couldnt pass it up. its got the twitchin' bar on it too. it looks to be a good reel. i guess i'll see when the weather warms up a bit.

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Here you go...they are having a 50 dollar rebate when you buy any revo reel and an all-star or fenwick rod to go with it. Worth it if your needing a combo!