I know their have been plenty of threads about the Revo's lately but I need some specific comparison before I pull the trigger on the new reel.

I just ordered a 7'6" MH telescoping BPS Extreme rod. I mainly want to use it as a flipping stick with maybe some small swimbaits and big spinners seeing some action.

I am torn between the Revo S and the Shimano Citica. Both are about the same price with the rebates being offered. Which one would go better with my rod and the applications I am going to use it for? This will be my first real baitcasting setup so I also wanted to know if either reel would be more forgiving for a newbie. Thanks for any help you can offer.

           Citica! Oh, hi Dan. Whats up?

I just gotta say the revo since Im a Garcia kind of guy

The Revo has 24 pounds of drag pressure, just in case.  

i had a revo not s but the stx wasnt impressed nice reel but different feel to me i sold it and bought a citica... im a shimano guy ;D

I have or have had both. The one thing I will say is if you plan on throwing a wide variety of weight the Citica's brake is easier to adjust on the fly. The Revo requires loosening a thumbscrew and removing the side plate. The Citica has a quick release and the sideplate stays attached to the reel. Also, I think the Citica has better spool access if your hands are on the bigger side it can make a big difference.

I am going to use my Revo on either my pitching rod (the brake will always be "off") or on my frog rod (baits are always 1/2oz).

I think you should go somewhere that you can do a side by side comparison and she which feels better.