I finally made a decision on which baitcaster to purchase this year and I went with the Abu Garcia Revo SX. I found one on EBay for $129.99 the list price is $159.99. The description says that it's this year’s model but it is probably last years. I'm not sure if there is even a difference.
In reading the reviews on BPS 25 out of 27 people rated this reel as a 5 Star product. Only one person was unsatisfied with the reel.
Reel Description:
Whipping up on heavyweights worldwide, the lightweight Abu Garcia Revo SX Low-Profile Baitcast Reel has started a revolution among anglers everywhere. One of Abu Garcia's toughest reels to date, the Revo SX Reel features precision machined Duragear™ brass gears with an oversized main gear housed within an aluminum frame. This gear configuration makes the reel smooth and reliable while increasing its overall strength and durability. The Carbon Matrix Drag™ system is constantly smooth across all drag settings, and the shielded stainless steel bearings and corrosion resistant roller and spool bearings provide ultra smooth casting and retrieve with life-long performance. The Revo SX also features the Linear Magnetic Brake™ System which allows fine tuning in any casting application by consistently applying mag force to the spool while a six-pin centrifugal brake aids in controlling casts in varying fishing conditions. Be a part of the revolution and try one today.
In reading the reviews on BPS 25 out of 27 people rated this reel as a 5 Star product. Only one person was unsatisfied with the reel.
Reel Description:
Whipping up on heavyweights worldwide, the lightweight Abu Garcia Revo SX Low-Profile Baitcast Reel has started a revolution among anglers everywhere. One of Abu Garcia's toughest reels to date, the Revo SX Reel features precision machined Duragear™ brass gears with an oversized main gear housed within an aluminum frame. This gear configuration makes the reel smooth and reliable while increasing its overall strength and durability. The Carbon Matrix Drag™ system is constantly smooth across all drag settings, and the shielded stainless steel bearings and corrosion resistant roller and spool bearings provide ultra smooth casting and retrieve with life-long performance. The Revo SX also features the Linear Magnetic Brake™ System which allows fine tuning in any casting application by consistently applying mag force to the spool while a six-pin centrifugal brake aids in controlling casts in varying fishing conditions. Be a part of the revolution and try one today.