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Ok I have been looking at the Citica, Revo S, Quantum Kinetic, And maybe a Quantum Reax I know they are gonna peform about the same and it is all about the looks or company I want and I love the color white in a reel so im gonna pair these reels with a Varitas, so what reel would you buy?

I've heard that Revo S is quite the reel.

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I have had 2 Revo S reels, both were subpar for their price, they were rough, didn't cast very good, and felt labored on retrieve.  I would say go for the citica, I've had one for a while and really like it.  I've not used the quantums but I have a code and have really enjoyed it.

the citica is reel nice.  Check out the curado if you're looking to buy a shimano reel because on ebay you can get a new curado for $145 shipped which is an awesome deal.

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Well I can get Citicas for $85, Kinetics for $80, Curados $130 so im gonna keep it under $100 for my first combo cause all my combos right now are borrowed except for my Cruxis and all those prices are wholesale NEW!!!!!

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If you can get a Curado for 130, that's where it's at.

I would say the Citica is the best choice here if you are keeping it under 100.  They are decent reels.

I'd like the link to a 130$ new Curado?

If you can get a Curado for 130, that's where it's at.

Having used both a Revo S and Citica, my vote would be for the Citica. I do have a Catalyst, which is a step up from the Kinetic but still favor the Citica.

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I'd like the link to a 130$ new Curado?
If you can get a Curado for 130, that's where it's at.

I get em wholesale cause my dad is a dealer so I have no link and I think ill buy a citica then a Curado maybe

what about those new wright and mcgill skeet reese reels? i saw the new line he has comin out of spinning and casting reels and they are $99

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Never heard of them but I doubt they are better than a Shimano but ill take a look

I wouldn't bother

Tackle Warehouse has the Revo STX on sale for 139.99.  That would my choice.  I have both STX and S and would spend the few dollars more for the STX.

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My friend keeps telling me that the Citica sucks and he has sent 4 back to Shimano, he is also sayin that I should Go with Abu Garcia instead of Shimano cause Abu's lower end stuff is way better.

Look into the Browning Citori. I just bought one for use as my backup and it has replaced my Abu as my primary now.

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My friend keeps telling me that the Citica sucks and he has sent 4 back to Shimano, he is also sayin that I should Go with Abu Garcia instead of Shimano cause Abu's lower end stuff is way better.

I would question the friendship of anyone making such a statement.

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My friend keeps telling me that the Citica sucks and he has sent 4 back to Shimano, he is also sayin that I should Go with Abu Garcia instead of Shimano cause Abu's lower end stuff is way better.

id love for your friend to have that talk on this forum. please, schedule a time for this debate. we could sell tickets, buy you some good gear...........

I love my Basspro Pro-Qualifier combos for $189 or so...  Edwin Evers uses them.  They got great features for the price-  Not sure what the reel is by itself, but probably not a lot. 

I had both a Citica E and a Revo S. I gave the Revo S away and still use the Citica E daily. Buy the Citica :)

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I love my Basspro Pro-Qualifier combos for $189 or so... Edwin Evers uses them. They got great features for the price- Not sure what the reel is by itself, but probably not a lot.

ONE MILLION DOLLARS!

Uh no.  100 bucks regular price, usually 80 on sale.

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