Abu Revo sx and Rods to go with it

[musky999]

Hey bass guys, I am looking at getting a coulple of the Revo SX's. Has anybody seen them in action personally yet. I noticed that a few of the top guys at the classic were using them, and I haven't heard anything bad about them. Also, what are your opinions on the Shimano line of Crucial, and Compre Rods. I have had a coulple of friends say that the Crucial line of rods are great. I think the Crucials run around $140 and the Compres are $100. Crucials are IM9 and the Compres are IM8. What to you guys think.

Thanks,

Craig

[Central Bassman]

The Revo is a SWEET REEL... im think of getting one also, what i like about them is that they are small and light weight.

As for Shimano rods... DIETZ its all you!!!

[TurnUpTheFishing]

Ive done a little casting with all the Revos at work and they seem like really nice reels. Im considering an SX or the STX.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I can only help you with the shimano stuff.. Both Rods, the Compre and the Crucial are great rods. The Crucial is a top quility rod for sure. As you stated it is IM9 rated, and has top of hte line Fugi guides and handle. The Compre has Fugi Hardeloy guides. The Crucial is slightly more sensitive, and a little lighter. I will admit I like my crucial rods a little better than my Compre's but they are still a great rod... And you can not beat the over the counter warrently.. You break it, bring it to any shimano dealer and if they have the rod in stock they will exchange it!

[RK]

Hiya -

Revos are pretty nice reels. Competative prices for what you get too.

As far as rods go, I really like the Crucials. I have a couple of them now (started out with a XF XH Swimbait rod as a muskie rod, liked it so got another bass rod) and I could easily talk myself into more. Really an awesome rod, especially when you compare them as a top of the line model to some other brands...

Cheers,

Rob Kimm

[EBass]

There's IM9 now? Sheesh where have I been.

I had a Shimano Clarus (IM7) that I loved until I snapped it. All my fault. I bring it to Cabela's (since Gander doesn't carry them anymore or fighting with Shimano corp) and the 2006 Clarus's aren't in a 1 piece! Yikes! So I upgraded for a few more $ and got the Compre. No receipt either. I thought I loved the Clarus, but the Compre is the cat's meow. Now you go and to tell me there's a better one ? I'm slowly changing over to Shimano for both rods and reels. They just,... last.

And this is coming from a Quantum guy

[Central Bassman]

Gander fighting with a rod company? weird... Thats way they dont care Loomis anymore.

[Central Bassman]

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[musky999]

Thanks, I know I'm getting one or two Revo's and it looks like I should go after the Shimano Crucials.

Craig

[ssaamm]

Craig, I don't think those reels cast spinnerbaits worth a darn!

[picksbigwagon]

I too have been looking at the revo sx to put on the compre I have had for 5 years. In fact I have sent it off to my wife for Fathers day gift ideas.

This will be the first high $ bait caster I have bought for fishing. I can't wait to go fishing with a reel that won't fall apart in my hands or make really wierd noises. Now if I can only educate my thumb to keep from getting those backlashes.

[musky999]

Thats funny Sam, I know I'll be throwing some spinnerbaits with these reels, thanks again for the help.

Craig