Any recommendations??

I have a BPS johnny morris carbonlite reel. I bought it back in February and I've decided to return it cause it's junk. The reel cost $130 so im just wondering if anyone can recommend a reel around that price range. If i can get my money back i'm probably going to TW, but worst case scenario i guess ill have to shop at BPS.

I've been searching about and found some decent reels, but i wanted to see what valuable MAFF info i could get.

Thanks MAFF!

You can't go wrong with a shimano citica. The new g series is great.

Don't know if you're a righty or lefty but the Gen 2 Abu Garcia reels are a great value IMO. I imagine they won't be available for too much longer though:

Revo SX Gen 2:

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_REVO_SX_Casting_Reel/descpage-AGRVSX.html

STX Gen 2:

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_REVO_STX_Casting_Reel/descpage-AGRSTX.html


Especially if you can combine it with a Sale.

im a big abu garcia and shimano fan. lews is also very good. lighter than abu gen 2 at that price range.

Gen 3 revo sx

Yea sorry guys completely forgot to mention im a lefty

Thanks for the responses i have a week or two to figure out what i want. Should give me plenty of time.

You can't go wrong with a shimano citica. The new g series is great.

Another vote for citica I find my self using it more than my others an by far my favorite

Shop smart. You can get awesome deals on used reels at bassboatcentral.com

Don't think you need to get the newest models. For example - I just bought 2 shimano 101ds in mint condition for $200 and am adding carbontex drag and Abec 7 bearings and a tune up. Cheaper than a brand new curado and a much better reel in my opinion.

What technique will you be using the reel for mostly??

I'm a big shimano fan as well. Citica, Cardiff, whatever. Seldom been disappointed.

I would definitely buy the Abu Revo SX, or save a few more dollars and buy the Revo S

I would definitely buy the Abu Revo SX, or save a few more dollars and buy the Revo S

Anyone have any input on whether the Gen 3 Abus are significantly better?

I haven't had the chance to see or use one.

I would definitely buy the Abu Revo SX, or save a few more dollars and buy the Revo S

Anyone have any input on whether the Gen 3 Abus are significantly better?

I haven't had the chance to see or use one.

Ordering all of mine in a week , I've had the chance to hold them they are considerably lighter and a bit smaller very comfortable in the hand

Shop smart. You can get awesome deals on used reels at bassboatcentral.com

Don't think you need to get the newest models. For example - I just bought 2 shimano 101ds in mint condition for $200 and am adding carbontex drag and Abec 7 bearings and a tune up. Cheaper than a brand new curado and a much better reel in my opinion.

What technique will you be using the reel for mostly??

Probably a heavy cover setup for punching, jigs, frogs etc...

If TW had the REVO SX in lefties i would of already made up my mind

So still looking around...


Thanks again MAFF for the responses!

all the way. Love em. Have 2 now, looking to change over to a third. 129 isn't a great price on them. They can be had for 100 bucks right now for people clearing out inventory for the gen 3. I too am a lefty. Cabelas usually stocks lefties.....0-2 trying to buy them at BPS.

all the way. Love em. Have 2 now, looking to change over to a third. 129 isn't a great price on them. They can be had for 100 bucks right now for people clearing out inventory for the gen 3. I too am a lefty. Cabelas usually stocks lefties.....0-2 trying to buy them at BPS.

Hmmm i figured $129 wasn't too bad?

Unfortunately my spending limit is probably going to be $160 on a reel. I still have to order a rod too.

Those REVO SX Gen 3 Look pretty nice. Either that or a Lew's BB-1 Speed Spool. Still don't know....