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REBATE Abu Garcia® Revo® Premier Lo-Profile Baitcast Reels
- 9 stainless steel HPCR® ball bearings
- Corrosion-resistant Instant Anti-Reverse™ bearing
- X-Cräftic™ corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy frame
- Carbon Matrix™ Drag System
- Aircraft-grade aluminum spool
- Infini Brake design
- Infini II™ spool design
- Flat EVA knobs
- Reel Weight (oz.) - 6.7
- 9 stainless steel HPCR® ball bearings
- Corrosion-resistant Instant Anti-Reverse™ bearing
- X-Cräftic™ corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy frame
- Carbon Matrix™ Drag System
- Aircraft-grade aluminum spool
- Infini Brake design
- Infini II™ spool design
- Flat EVA knobs
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I am right handed and i own left and right handed retrieve reels, its what feels comfortable to you, i can go either way. Hint (some left hand reels are cheeper)
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Most individuals will have the retrieve handle of their baitcast reels and spinning reels on the opposite side. Many right handed anglers will have the retrieving handle of their spinning reel on the left hand side, while their baitcaster is on the right hand side.Answers
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absolutely go with an abu garcia veritas. lightest rod ive ever used and is SUPER strong and sensitiveA:
I use St Croix Legend Tournament Rods. A bit pricey but well worth the money. They also offer lower models that range from 60 to 70 bucks which is the same price as the BPS Rods but better IMO. For plastics I recommend a 7ft Medium Power Fast Action for Crankbaits I recommend 7ft Medium Heavy Power Moderate Action but a Fast Action would work to, just a personal preference on the tip action. Hope this helps you out with rod purchase and there are many options for ya.
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Look at the Bass Pro CarbonLite rod. I chose this one for my Premier. It is ultra light and very sensitive. Total weight of rod and reel (combined) only around eleven ounces.
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The Bass Pro Extreme would be a good choice because you can use the rod balancer with this rod to achieve a very light feel. They offer it in the catalog on the same page as the Extreme rods for 9.99 to 12.99. Rods can be found for 69.99 on sale. The Abu Garcia Verdict, Veritas or Vendetta are other good choices.A:
I like to think that a company that manufactures rods and reels would design them to be used together so I would try Abu's Veritas or Vendetta line of rods. Pick your length and action because most don't use the same rod for plastics and cranking.Details:
i have no intention of buying the revo premier. not enogh $. but im posting the question here bucause i thought anyone buying a reel this expensive would know what theyre talking about. do you run the risk of actually damaging the reel while takeing it apart??? and any reccommendations for grease/oil????? PLEASE HELP!Answers
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You won't damage it if you know what you're doing and the recommended grease and or oil is packaged with the reel.A:
I own the Skeet Reese revo, and the Shimano core. Never have taken them apart, but as with my car, I want someone who knows the product better then me servicing my high end gear. Cost less to clean and maintain than repair..Just my 2 cents.
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Most reels are basically the same, with a few different parts here and there. If you have an old low-profile baitcaster that you dont need, or even find a cheap junker on craigslist or something, you can practice on that reel. I absolutely tear down my reels each year for cleaning and new lube, and I use the revo premier series. Just take your time and learn on a practice reel.Answers
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I have both reels. The casting capabilities are very comparable. I think the revo premier would be the better choice for you in this situation. The Premier has a stronger drag and is all aluminum, which may be needed. The curado 50 isn't all aluminum and doesn't have the super anti rust bearings like the Scorpion 1000xt (Japan version) which may be a problem in brackish water. Good luck, have fun.
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Revo primeir all the way. Casts further than the curado, has a better casting system for light lures, and i like the feel better.Details:
I know this is almost a hundred bucks more but has anyone used both this and the curado? Curious to see what people prefer.Answers
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I have the revo, and it is an awesome reel. I know that both of these reels work better with heavier lures ( 1/2 ounce or more ) . One thing that disapoints me about the revo reel is that the chrome finish on the thumbar gets discolored after a while of use. One thing about the curado is that it comes in a 7.0-1 gear ratio, while the revo has a 6.4-1 gear ratio.A:
I own both. The Curado is an 200 E7. The curado is a good workhorse reel for the money, no question. It's not as smooth, light or versatile as the 2010 Premier, though, and can feel a little less sturdy when retrieving bigger lures or fish. It's also a little more finicky to get set just right, especially on windy days. The Premier is just so smooth and low fuss that it's hard to find any faults with it.Worth $100 more? That's for you to decide. Personally, I have 1 of the Curado's and 2 of the Premier's and will be adding more of the Premier's rather than any more Curado's.
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I won' t get into the technical side of this but speaking as someone that owns both of them I can tell you that they're both great reels but that the Premier is a much better casting reel.
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Two point two ounces lighter (8.92 oz. for STX, 6.7 oz. for Premier). Other things about the same. Either one makes a great fishing reel. I opted for Premier combined with BP Carbonlite rod. Awesome combo; total weight only eleven ounces, together! Like holding a feather. I'm very pleasedImages for this Answer
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It's made of better materials, its lighter weight, it probably has more bearings. If you don't think that it is better than the revo stx, give it a try- its an awesome reel. It also has more drag power, I think.
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The reels are quite similar. They share a lot of the same internals like the brakes and drag. The biggest difference is their weight. The premier is about 2 and half ounces lighter. This doesn't sound like much but it is definitely noticeable and will probably make the rod/reel combo feel more balanced in your hand.Answers
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I use this reel for everything. weightless plastics, shakey heads, pitching, crankbaits, spinners, i think i have had one backlash with all my fishing. Great reel cast like a dream my only backlash was when I hit a tree branch on a castA:
If you know what you're doing no.
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This reel works best with 1/2 ounce or more lures. If you use a lure too light weight for this reel, it will backlash. However, if you use a lure at least a half ounce, you really don't even need to make any adjustments to the reel and it will never, ever backlash, unless you try to backlash it.
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no not really
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IT IS LIKE EVERY BAITCASTING REEL. YOU NEED TO ADJUST IT TO FIT YOUR ABILITY. INCE THIS IS FOUND THEN YOUR BACKLASHES WILL DIMINISH.A:
Only used on one trip fishing shaky heads and never came close to a backlash with longer than normal casts.Answers
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The bearings amount is increased by 4, it is slightly heavier but also has some showy changes in the handle and such.
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I REALLY THINK IT IS WITH THEIR BRAKING SYSTEM AND SOME COSMETIC THINGS.A:
What they said... but there is also a slight weight difference too. The new model is about 0.5 oz heavier than the previous one. However, with the upgrades Abu stuck in there, it's a given. Still not a heavy reel, and you probably won't notice the weight difference much if you've fished the older model.A:
Increased bearing count, upgraded drag, swept handle, dual braking system (centrifugal and magnetic as opposed to just magnetic in the 2008), reviews from other sites see, to state that it casts 1/4oz lures better as well though my research seems to be mixed.
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the handle,spool, bearings and the braking are different. 2008 has the magnetic breaking, and 6 bearings 2010 has magnetic plus centrifugal brake system and 10 bearing system.1 of 1
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