abu garcia revo s baitcaster ?

[rumrunner]

it was my birthday yesterday and my wife braught me a abu garcia ambassedore revo-s baitcaster reel

my problem is that i wanted one with magnetic overspool adjustable drag but instead the revo-s only has a centrifical type setup:huh:

the guy at the shop told her that this settup is better and will cast further, but i am a bit worried about overspooling?

what are your opinions on this reel and do you think i should swap it for one with magnetic overspool protection?

i just braught a rod to match it with my $200 bcf voucher from good old mum!

it is a shimano ian miller designed river raider 6.3ft 1pce line weight 3-6kg lure weight 5-15g

regards Ian

[Dan23]

As long as you're casting 7g or more and not into wind you'll be fine as long as you practice in the back yard.

[kevinchen19870316]

no brake system can make sure u won't get overspool.

the most famous 2 at the moment r megaforce Z and shimano digital control. but i can still get a big big birdnest on both if i want. ha

actually the centri brake is easier to get used to and u will have far less trouble with this type of brake.

[AZZA]

Happy birthday dude !!:cheer: should have told us ,we would have got u something ,oh well too late now:silly: maybe next year

[rumrunner]

AZZA wrote:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUDE:cheer: should have told us ,we would have got u something ,oh well too late now:silly: maybe next year

thank you;)

i will be on to it next year.

and thanks for the info so far guys!

im still not sure whether to swap it or not?

im trying to get my head around why it is twice the price of the pfluger one i wanted with the magnetic overspool stop?

[AZZA]

Becarefull returning a present from the mrs or u could end up having cold sholder and hot tounge for dinner, and its funny how even years later they will bring it up:( . Much better to be totally pumped then in month or two quitley pick up the one u want.

[kevinchen19870316]

overspool stop never stop the spool from overturn. it's ur thumb;s job when the bait hit water.

calais 200A is sold 600 here i think, with centri brake

[Cowfish13]

Keep the Centrifugal one. I've got a Pfluegar President and its got the Centifugal brakes (6 pins) and I can easily cast 4g lures with out a hitch. And depending on the shape of the lure, down to 2.7g atleast.

I tried turnig off all of the brakes once to see if I could get more distance, but I got a birds nest every cast:S. So I put 2 pins on and I was casting as good as always.

The centifugal brakes really do help:).

Personally, I'd keep the one you already have.

Hope this helps:cheer:

[rumrunner]

Cowfish13 wrote:

Keep the Centrifugal one. I've got a Pfluegar President and its got the Centifugal brakes (6 pins) and I can easily cast 4g lures with out a hitch. And depending on the shape of the lure, down to 2.7g atleast.

I tried turnig off all of the brakes once to see if I could get more distance, but I got a birds nest every cast:S. So I put 2 pins on and I was casting as good as always.

The centifugal brakes really do help:).

Personally, I'd keep the one you already have.

Hope this helps:cheer:

yes it does as allways man;)

im going to keep the revo-s but i need to ask another opinion?

i was thinking of a 4lb or a very small dia line to spool it with, what do you recomend for casting distance and strength and low vis? i will be mainly usind s/p in deeper water like reefs and under warfs ect and would like it to handle a little bream to a 60cm flattie or a nice squire or something with a bit of thump?

they supplied 20lb super braid 0.23dia for free with the reel?

[kevinchen19870316]

use for big fish

use 15lb-20lb super braid

cast anything over 8grms

keep at least 2 pins and more if using braid.

[Cowfish13]

Hmm. That is a tricky question. Super Braid is really thin for its size, so you could lure Bream on it (with appropriate leader of course), and you would be able to stop big Cod, Flathead and Jacks.

Because you already have it, I'd probably use the 20lb superbraid. But if you were going to buy some thing else for it, I'd use 10-15lb Braid.

Use Braid not GSP (fireline) with a baitcaster as the GSP is a bit stiffer than proper Braids. With proper Braid you'll cast further.

Probably the best line weight for reefs and estauries would be 12lb Braid in my opinion

[kevinchen19870316]

braid with REVO S? no, probably another present from ur wife

[Bommie]

happy birthday hope you have a good one:)

[Plastic Man]

kevinchen19870316 wrote:

braid with REVO S? no, probably another present from ur wife

the braid does come with the reel kevin it is a tackle world exclusive i think i was there when the guy i was working with sold that reel to your wife too man

[rumrunner]

Plastic Man wrote:

kevinchen19870316 wrote:

braid with REVO S? no, probably another present from ur wife

the braid does come with the reel kevin it is a tackle world exclusive i think i was there when the guy i was working with sold that reel to your wife too man

i hope you wernt perving on my wife man:angry: just kiddin lol :laugh:

i cant really put that 20lb braid on a 3-6kg rod can i?

[big al]

Yes Happy Birhtday Rumrunner:)

[rumrunner]

ok last question:blush:

does anyone know what the smallest dia braid is on the market at the moment and where to get it?

and also the moast invisable ?

[ellicat]

I've got no idea, but suspect kevinchen19870316 will be able to tell you on a worldwide basis;)

As far as visibility goes - I think you'll need to be using a good measure of flurocarbon leader for that.

[ellicat]

Also rumrunner, you might find this link of some use -
/>http://www.fishingmonthly.com.au/softly/reeltuning.html

[rumrunner]

ah just what a dislexic needs;) more reading!

thanks for the info mate!

i mite see you an the water next weekend;)

[ellicat]

Sorry - forgot about that:blush:

Cheers.

Just don't splash us :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[kevinchen19870316]

go varivas maxpower!

[rumrunner]

kevinchen19870316 wrote:

go varivas maxpower!

cheers mate ill have a look at some tonite at bcf!

[kevinchen19870316]

available maybe in Jone's talke and if not, JP based online stores only...

[ellicat]

kevinchen19870316 wrote:

go varivas maxpower!

I just Googled that and found a site

(http://www.australianangling.com.au/VARIVAS%20INDEX.htm) that said this about it -

Durability of strange dimension which super MAX power PE brings.

VARIVAS GT SMP [ super MAX power ]

The highest peak of GT line. In the MAX power material, it was the weak point of the PE line by administering special coating, abrasion proof efficiency and durability it succeeds in 2 times or more making raise.

Because rectilinear strength is the MAX power material adoption, in comparison with the former PE line approximately 2 ranking rises.

You repeated the actual ã test of 1 year or more to the pile, strength, with all elements which such as durability for the GT line and use impression are needed you finished in the highest level. It is birth of the PE line which destroys common sense of former GT fishing.

* Color: Stealth grey

(At 1 m width, the marking of the navy and pink it is attached to every 25 meters alternately.)

kevinchen1987 would you mind interpreting that for me please:blink:

[Bommie]

[kevinchen19870316]

varivas has 3 different max power lines. 1,freshwater finese. 2, saltwater casting. 3, light jigging&popping.

the jigging line should be colored every several meters to help angler determine the jigging depth. the other ones should all be black/grey.