Maybe I'm imagining it, but didn't I see a new Pinnacle reel with a flipping switch?  I went through the posts and on the Pinnacle website and can't find it. 

I'm currently using a Revo S as my flipping reel.  The Revo S is the "Warn Winch" of fishing reels.   But I can't flip the clutch bar back up with my thumb like I can on my Diawas.  I really like being able to do that. 

Our new for 2011 top-of-the-line Tournament Class Optimus baitcasters do feature a unique "QuickFlip" switch for flipping/pitching situations.  It's ergonomically designed and strategically located on the top of the right side plate for easy access.   These reels should be available to consumers in late fall 2010. 

Good Fishing,

Pinnacle1

If it is a separate switch than the clutch bar, how do you operate it?  Do you have to keep it down during the cast and then it pops up when you take your thumb off?  If so, how do you thumb the spool, too?

I really like Daiwa clutch bars and the type on the Shimano Castiac, which act as normal clutch bars but you can simply pop them back up from their depressed position.  Can't do that on Abu Revos.