got the new reel today.. woohooo

[apoklyps60]

abu garcia revo winch. 5.4:1 ratio. got it for a steal at 144.00 including shipping.

here are the specs:

This high-powered reel doesn't rely on speed for power, its oversized main gear and long-lasting Duragear™ brass gears provide "winching" power for hauling hard-fighting, heavyweight bass out of dense vegetation and deep-cranking large crankbaits. Its 5.4:1 gear ratio increases power at slow speeds for working large crank baits, and flipping or pitching plastics and jigs in heavy vegetation. Conversely, winching power decreases with high-speed cranking for faster retrieves. Always smooth performance from 10+1 stainless steel HPCR®(High Performance Corrosion Resistant) ball bearings. Lightweight and corrosion-resistant X-Craftic™ alloy frame. Heat-tolerant Carbon Matrix™ drag. Six-pin centrifugal brake for expert line control in high winds and for more casting distance with lightweight baits. Left-hand model available.

# Perfect for large crank baits with a 5.4:1 gear ratio

# Winching increases at low speeds for slow presentations

# Very smooth 10(HPCR)+1 Roller bearing system

# 24lb Carbon Matrix drag

# X-Craftic alloy frame

# Weight = 8.54oz

[nadders]

nice reel mate

that thing has some serious drag, when are you gonna need 24lb

[apoklyps60]

never really unless i load it with 40lb braid and fish tuna with it. lol. but most likely not. but id rather overcompensate than have less. i use mostly 10lb braid anyways or 10lb copolymer. so id almost never use the full 24lbs. it spins smoothly with the centrifugal brake. there are 6 block but i have only 2 on. there is a fibre brake upgrade kit for it and a ceramic bearing upgrade kit for it that is available now. so i might be upgrading soon. now all i need is another revo sx. lol. if the missus will let me get away with it. haha

[apoklyps60]

oh and another thing. abu garcia usa is giving away free wiley x polarized glasses with a purchase of any of their reels over 139.99. so i got me a new pair of fishing glasses with it. score

[nadders]

lol good call. is that 144 USD or 144 AUD?

[apoklyps60]

144 usd. converts to about 174.57 according to the current exchange rate.