Yeah, it may not be needed, but you guys have to admit, they will sell them like hotcakes. And that's what it's all about.

 

In my experience (albeit rather minimal compared to some of you veteran anglers), the only realistic application I can see for a reel with that kind of IPT rating is one where the predator is fast moving and you need a lure that is moving super fast.

 

To my knowledge, that formula equates to a saltwater reel throwing spoons or sling silvers chasing after fast movers like Spanish Mackerel where the boat needs to be moving at a 5-8mph clip and the lure moving just as fast.

 

Sorry - not a real necessity in my book - just marketing hype for a Revo Premier variant from the looks of it.

I see your logic. If you're casting a reeling a bait in, like a spinnerbait or crankbait, then yes, you're right. However, what about techniques where there is a lot of slack in the line? Flipping/pitching, worms, etc. The more slack you can pick-up per turn, then better in those situations... It has its place, thats all I'm saying..... with that said: No, I'm not buying one.

Flipping/pitching, worms, etc. The more slack you can pick-up per turn, then better in those situations

 

 

I remember when the new 5:1 "high speed" Daiwas came out in the early 90s.  We had no issues with picking up slack then.  To me, it's just a silly horsepower war.  It's going to reach the point of diminishing returns - you're going to actually give the fish slack to be able to generate enough torque to actually reel in the fish.  Again, some specs are more about fishing than catching.  Look up my rants about so called "frog rods," lol.

 

I actually can't wait to tear one apart.  I'd like to see those gears up close and personal. 

And once I hear that type of hansds on breakdown feedback and analysis on the new reels like this one and the new Morrum and the like will dictate whether I even think of grabbing one in the future!

I see your logic. If you're casting a reeling a bait in, like a spinnerbait or crankbait, then yes, you're right. However, what about techniques where there is a lot of slack in the line? Flipping/pitching, worms, etc. The more slack you can pick-up per turn, then better in those situations... It has its place, thats all I'm saying..... with that said: No, I'm not buying one.

 

True, but I am not making excessively long casts or pitches over 30 feet, so for me that amount of IPT is really not a viable option.  Not to say that someone wouldn't have a use for it, but unless they are making the Revo Inshore in that model or at least a salt water rated reel, then I have no interest.  I also have the advantage of going to the fish if it gets hung up which most boat-based anglers would be able to do as well right?  Unless you are working some heavy cover in which I would question why would you be making long casts that you could potentially not be able to get to if you get hung up.  I guess I prefer to remain in contact with the bait regardless of technique.  Even fishing worms and plastics, there is hardly ever any excessive slack in the line.  In my experience, that is how you end up with gut hooked fish.

I have found 28 IPT to be pretty optimal for most of what I do.  I could see this for a flipping or pitching, but for anything else it just seems like it would be too fast. 

Just wanted to let you know that these guys have the Revo Rocket available now! I picked up one today.They are also running a coupon code for a labor day sale labor13. Will post feedback soon

 

 

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