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I'd pick the S. I just bought two of them and am impressed with the way they cast. WOW! I think they are very much the equal of the more expensive SX and STX. I'd pick the S over the Max series if only because it has an aluminum frame and handle sideplate cover, whereas the Max is polymeric (some kind of plastic). I'm not saying there is anything inherently wrong with the polymeric frame. But aluminum is a known quantity and is the standard.

He's everywhere. :-?

The Curado B was the reel that started my love-affair with the Revo. ;D

I am thoroughly impressed with Abus service. I've only had to use them a couple of times, but their service has been spectacular.

I hope you guys that buy this combo aren't getting ripped off. I've been looking for this combo in the flyers on line at BPS and can't find it. I did find the "real" Midas reel on sale for $99 in the local "Classic" flyer. That's the reel alone. Again, $90 for the real Midas rod and reel seems mightly low. Knowing BPS's history with their combos - just be careful.

The Curado with rebate is a great deal. If you are are in the market for a Fenwick or All Star rod to go with your reel, then the Revo becomes a great deal with a $50 rebate as well.

BEWARE Browning Midas rods and reels are Browning's top-end line. I don't think any Midas reel or rod has been sold singularly for $90, so I have a hard time believing that a combo is going for $90. Now, what may be happening in my opinion, and BPS is infamous for this, is that they slap the Midas label on a lesser quality combo in an effort to confuse you and make you think you are getting a better deal than you really are. They've done this with their Pro Qualifier combos and Extreme combos. Remember, Browning is a BPS house brand, now. You've been warned.

"Braid" is as specific as I can get. Dacron and Kevlar are DuPont trademarks. Polyethylene braid is Dyneema, I think. I'm not sure who has a lock on that trademark. All these compounds may be produced under license by various manufacturers??? I dunno. In short, I was just curious about whether there is all that much difference between braids.

This weekend I was told by a shop owner who spoke to a Stren rep (who has a cousin, who knows this guy...) who said that there are only two manufacturers of braided line in the US. He said the rep told him that it's pretty much all the same stuff and there is no real practical difference between brands. He said these two manufacturers make all the braid sold in the US labled as "made in USA" for the different brand names. True? Can anyone elaborate?

Well, since this thread was started, I've made up my mind. DT6 in red crawdad.

It hurts a lot less than watching that dumba$$ feed a bass to that snakehead (another youtube video).

I have a few All Stars that are labled "spinnerbait" rods. I have a Team All Star IM10 rod, and two American Classic rods that are 6'8" MH/F which have good backbone. The tips are a little softer than my IM10 6'6" MH/F "worm" rod. I like them for spinner baits just fine. But I usually use them as my "all purpose" rods. The IM10 actually has a little softer tip than the American Classics. I do used them for spinnerbaits. But I really used them for all around work. I've used them for lighter jigs, plastics, even frogs (though they are a little too soft for that, but they work in a pinch). I've used them for Strike King King Shads, and I plan on using them to fish 4.5" Bass Magic swim baits. They are really very good rods.

I bought a few yesterday and I opened them and they seemed well lubricated, which is a change from my previous Revos which were a little dry.

I don't think there is a significant difference between the S, SC, SX and STX with respect to casting distance. Nor do I think any of them handle lights baits any better than the other, except maybe the STX, which is a little different than the others with respect to the way the spool engages/disengages. IMO 1/4 baits are the absolute lightest any of these reels will handle, and in most cast I throw 1/4 oz'ers on a spinning outfit. The SC definately has a magnetic brake, just like the SX and STX.

I just bought my first two Ss today. I've been casting one in my front yard for a little while on a 6'8" MH/F with 14# line. I think I'm gonna say the centrifugal brake is more effective than the magnetic brake. More time is needed for me to decide for myself, but the S's brake seems more effective. My STXs, SXs and SCs cast relatively light lures well. I haven't tried my Ss with light baits yet and may not. But I think they would cast just as well and with a more effective brake may actually do it better. I seem to use a lot more brake with light baits than heavier ones. I know a lot of people complain about overruns with the revos with magnetic brakes. I think that's mostly user error but a more effective brake might help. Between the STX, SX and SC it's a toss-up. I'm betting the S will cast just as far. No question, it's easier to set the magnetic brake. But you sort of have to play with them all to get them just right. I don't have a Daiwa so I can't comment. The magnetic brake on the Revo is good. It could be more powerful and I wouldn't complain. No matter what you buy you are going to have to develope some thumb discipline. Read Reelmechs baitcasting article. It tells you the things you need to consider when learning a baitcaster. I can detect no significant difference in performance between the STX and SX. The STX may have a wee bit of advantage throwing light baits, but in practice it's hard to tell. And for that matter, I can't tell any difference between the SC and SX. The SC is a red Revo sold by Cabelas. These Revo Ss I bought are impressive. I really like them so far.

The only substantial difference between the Revos is color, number of bearings, and some slick coatings. The Revo STX and Premier (I think) have completely disengaging spools, while the S, SX and SC do not. The Premier is much lighter than the rest. Of course, price, is a major difference. The Revo S and Revo SC (a Cabelas exclusive) have 9 bearings. The S has a cetrifugal brake, the SC has a megnetic brake. The S only comes in 6.4:1 and the SC only comes in 7.1:1. The SX is just like the SC but with 2 more bearings. I have both and can't tell them apart with respect to performance. Regarding 6.4:1 and 7.1:1 speed: either one is fine for plastics. 6.4:1 is probably the more versatile speed since it's slower it is more suitable for spinnerbaits and crankbaits. But even 6.4:1 is a little fast, so you would need to slow down your retrieve.

I went to BPS today to pick up two Revos to replace the Curados I sold. BPS was sold out of the Revo S. >

http://www.discount-trailers.com/motor-carts.htm I need a heavier duty motor cart and the model that support 315 lbs looks very nice. I'm just wondering if anyone has done business with this company.

I'm telling you, you need to go into the bait business. Your screen name is a perfect name for a lure company. You're doing a helluva job!

I have 6 Revos, all with the magnetic brake, and don't have any problems. I don't have any more backlashes than with other brands of reels. The Revo's magnetic brake is a little less effective than, say, the Curado's centrifugal brake. But I think that's a characteristic of magnetic brakes versus centrifugal brakes. BTW, the STX doesn't substantially outperform the SX. In practice, I can't really tell any difference. The STX is a little more nicely appointed, though.

G**D***, Raul.

Man, you gotta stop fishing in pet stores.

I have not tried them. But I've inspected them and opened one up and compared them to my Revos. The people that have them like them. They have polymer frames and IMO they don't have the level of fit and finish the Revos have because of it. Of course, the Revos cost a bit more. If you can afford a Pro Max, you ought to be able to afford a Revo S or Revo SC (from Cabelas). The price difference is equivalent to just one night at a restaurant. I'd save for a Revo - they are proven and exceptionally well built.

I've tried to join the Shimano posse a couple of times. But I can't seem to keep it going. I sold my green Curado BSF because it sucked. I sold my Cardiffs because they wouldn't cast. I gave away my Spirex because it was too heavy. And I just sold my Curado 200 DHSVs because they were too big. I can't find a Shimano I like as well as my Abus.

A Team All Star IM10 would be a great choice. All Star's American Classic series is fantastic as well. I have some of both and like them both very much. Make sure you thoroughly inspect the rod, including the guides, before you leave the store. I've been noticing some sloppy work on the guides (ie. incompletely wrapped guide foot, big bubble in glue, guide eye completely glued over). Have you considered a Fenwick rod? I've collected a few HMGs and HMXs and they are fine rods and they won't break the bank.