New reel poll (REVO added), I'm getting a citica 2024

Dr. Watson reply :

My wife is supposedly going to surprise me with a reel off of this list, which one should I persuade her to go for? I was thinking carbonlite or Caenan (on the cheaper side of things)

Edit: Hooah, I'm getting a Citica 200E! can't wait

DaveT63 reply :

You want to stay on the cheaper side, I would grab the PQ on sale right now for $69.99. Unless the sale has ended, but I thought it was going until some time on November.

KYntucky Warmouth reply :

I said Citica but if the PQ is still on sale then I'd say it's a winner

packman reply :

I have the citica caenan and the curado and would rank the caenan in the middle. Great reel and the caenan is my vote.

SoFlaBassAddict reply :

PQ. Get her to buy two of them while they're at the sale price. For the money, you absolutely cannot beat that reel.

OHIO reply :

I said PQ just because of it's quality for the price and because it's the only one I have used from that list.

I have used various Quantums and Shimanos as well and have been very impressed with all of them.

Get a reel in your hands before you buy it if possible though.

BASSclary reply :

I have personal experience with the Carbonlite an PQ, while casting a couple times with a Citica.

I voted Carbonlite, because its a fancy PQ, and I haven't used the Citica alot, but people seem to love it.

roadwarrior reply :

Shimano Citica

8-)

MarineMichael reply :

Not seeing any love for the Abu Garcia Revo line of reels. Any particular reason why?

NorcalBassin reply :

Spend an extra few bucks and get the Citica... you're worth it.

8-)

Bankbeater reply :

Citica

adclem reply :

I voted for the Citica, just because Shimano makes quality products. But I dont think you could go wrong with the Carbonlite or the Pro Qualifier, especially with it on sale.

Later,

ROCbass reply :

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Not seeing any love for the Abu Garcia Revo line of reels. Any particular reason why?

Maybe because it wasn't on the OP's list of choices? :

K_Mac reply :

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PQ. Get her to buy two of them while they're at the sale price. For the money, you absolutely cannot beat that reel.

Good advice. Even at full retail the PQ is my choice.

Dr. Watson reply :

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Not seeing any love for the Abu Garcia Revo line of reels. Any particular reason why?

They are great reels and all, but way out of the price range, I was doing my list off of retail prices and $119 was my limit, I did tell my wife that she could get them cheaper than retail though.

Sam reply :

I voted for the Citica.

Jeff H reply :

You should have a look at the Cabela's Prodigy (Daiwa) too. Pretty darn slick reel for the price and performs nearly equal to my Revo SX (almost, not quite). Of those listed I'd choose the Citica.

Dr. Watson reply :

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You should have a look at the Cabela's Prodigy (Daiwa) too. Pretty darn slick reel for the price and performs nearly equal to my Revo SX (almost, not quite). Of those listed I'd choose the Citica.

I'll have to check it out. Thanks

ChiCityBasser reply :

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You should have a look at the Cabela's Prodigy (Daiwa) too. Pretty darn slick reel for the price and performs nearly equal to my Revo SX (almost, not quite). Of those listed I'd choose the Citica.

I have a Cabelas Prodigy myself and it actually spends more time on the water than my Quantum Energy. I caught it on sale for $70 instead of the normal price of $100. It's a great reel and worth it at either price.

wackyworm66 reply :

Revo ALL the way. Day in, day out, big fish capable, smooth.

Grewia reply :

I just voted for the Citica... Wow, talk about a landslide.

If you would've added an ABU in there, I may have been swayed.

Dr. Watson reply :

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You should have a look at the Cabela's Prodigy (Daiwa) too. Pretty darn slick reel for the price and performs nearly equal to my Revo SX (almost, not quite). Of those listed I'd choose the Citica.

I have a Cabelas Prodigy myself and it actually spends more time on the water than my Quantum Energy. I caught it on sale for $70 instead of the normal price of $100. It's a great reel and worth it at either price.

I tried to find it on cabela's site but its gone, did they stop making it? It seems like I just saw it on there a few weeks ago.

supreme reply :

Get the revo or accurist

roadwarrior reply :

If you are willing to spend a little more. look for a deal in our

Flea Market. You might be able to find a Curado 200E7 for

around $135 or so. Game over.

8-)

Ima Bass Ninja reply :

Went with the only one i have experience with and that's the PQ. These are great reels..

Hammer 4 reply :

Citica...or as RW said, a good used Curado.. 8-)

RussBert reply :

There are no Daiwa reels on that list!

Therefore, I vote Citica

Nice_Bass reply :

The Revo is the best reel i have tossed.

It is also my most expensive- but I usually do not equate price to quality- it just happens to fit.

SkilletSizeBass. reply :

I had to vote for the Revo. It was the only reel listed that I've used, and I'm very pleased with it, and really like the way it casts lighter lures

5bass reply :

Cant believe Revo wasn't listed to begin with. Thats just crazy to leave off the best reel available.

Jeff H reply :

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You should have a look at the Cabela's Prodigy (Daiwa) too. Pretty darn slick reel for the price and performs nearly equal to my Revo SX (almost, not quite). Of those listed I'd choose the Citica.

I have a Cabelas Prodigy myself and it actually spends more time on the water than my Quantum Energy. I caught it on sale for $70 instead of the normal price of $100. It's a great reel and worth it at either price.

I tried to find it on cabela's site but its gone, did they stop making it? It seems like I just saw it on there a few weeks ago.

Geez....I just looked too and didn't see it. I hope they didn't give up on Daiwa!! I'll admit though I'd really like to see some Cabela's labeled Revo's again. If you are near a Cabela's go look and see if they have any left. I'm going to do just that after work tomorrow and add another Prodigy spinning reel to my collection while I'm there.

Dr. Watson reply :

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Cant believe Revo wasn't listed to begin with. Thats just crazy to leave off the best reel available.

It may be crazy, and I know its a good reel, but it still is a little out of the price range, but I put it on there to humor some people and just for a few sh!@s and giggles.

I.rar reply :

another vote for the citica.

SkilletSizeBass. reply :

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Cant believe Revo wasn't listed to begin with. Thats just crazy to leave off the best reel available.

It may be crazy, and I know its a good reel, but it still is a little out of the price range, but I put it on there to humor some people and just for a few sh!@s and giggles.

I can understand the out of price range part, just not sure about the sh!@s and giggles :

Dr. Watson reply :

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Cant believe Revo wasn't listed to begin with. Thats just crazy to leave off the best reel available.

It may be crazy, and I know its a good reel, but it still is a little out of the price range, but I put it on there to humor some people and just for a few sh!@s and giggles.

I can understand the out of price range part, just not sure about the sh!@s and giggles :

LOL, I can understand that, I figured since the poll had been going so long that the REVO added in wouldn't show its true numbers.

Dan-K reply :

What revo model are you referring to? The only comparable model as price is concerned would be the S. The Revo S is a great little reel but I ended up selling mine and replaced it with another Citica. The nice thing about a Citica is you can add a bearing to the drive shaft, replacing the bushing, and add some ceramic spool bearings to upgrade it as time and money permit. You can also polish the spool shaft, inner race and leading edge of the pinion to make it super smooth and great casting. It will end up surpassing a stock curado with these upgrades.

Dr. Watson reply :

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What revo model are you referring to? The only comparable model as price is concerned would be the S. The Revo S is a great little reel but I ended up selling mine and replaced it with another Citica. The nice thing about a Citica is you can add a bearing to the drive shaft, replacing the bushing, and add some ceramic spool bearings to upgrade it as time and money permit. You can also polish the spool shaft, inner race and leading edge of the pinion to make it super smooth and great casting. It will end up surpassing a stock curado with these upgrades.

Thanks for the tip and yea it was the cheapest revo, the S, which is $129 I believe. My limit was $119 retail.

roadwarrior reply :

Hmm...

Now with Abbadabbadoo added, the Citica is still

favored by more than all other listed reels combined.

I wonder why?

I'll bring you an Abu Garcia STX to try out tomorrow.

;D ;D ;D ;D

WanderLust reply :

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Hmm...
Now with Abbadabbadoo added, the Citica is still

favored by more than all other listed reels combined.

I wonder why?

I'll bring you an Abu Garcia STX to try out tomorrow.

;D ;D ;D ;D

LOL STX would spoil him for sure. Why not bring him a Core as well?

BPS PQ on sale is a serious value even though I personally prefer lower profile reels.

Dr. Watson reply :

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Hmm...
Now with Abbadabbadoo added, the Citica is still

favored by more than all other listed reels combined.

I wonder why?

I'll bring you an Abu Garcia STX to try out tomorrow.

;D ;D ;D ;D

LOL STX would spoil him for sure. Why not bring him a Core as well?

BPS PQ on sale is a serious value even though I personally prefer lower profile reels.

I have used RR's core with upgraded bearings, one word: Amazing

SkilletSizeBass. reply :

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Cant believe Revo wasn't listed to begin with. Thats just crazy to leave off the best reel available.

It may be crazy, and I know its a good reel, but it still is a little out of the price range, but I put it on there to humor some people and just for a few sh!@s and giggles.

I can understand the out of price range part, just not sure about the sh!@s and giggles :

LOL, I can understand that, I figured since the poll had been going so long that the REVO added in wouldn't show its true numbers.

I agree. And its not that I'm knocking any of the other reels, and I was reffering to the Revo stx, which I see now wasn't the one you added anyway :-[

piscicidal reply :

Hmmm....seems like someone changed my vote, changing it to Revo from Accurist PT. And Accurist PT is no longer on the list.

For what it's worth, I have both reels and the Accurist PT blows away the Revo S. I would have never made that choice.

Catt reply :

Caenan is every bit the reel the Citica is

Dr. Watson reply :

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Caenan is every bit the reel the Citica is

I played with the Caenan a little bit, the gears don't seem to good, but other than that it seemed ok, I still like the Citica the most and now even more since I got to try out a Curado on the water (thanks R.R.). I have also been trying out a REVO SXT with braid on it for the past few couple of days, its ok, but for a $200 reel I should be completely wowed ,right, I just don't see any reel advantages of this reel over my Okuma Cayenne, besides the magnetic brakes and a clicking cast control; not to mention I will probably never use all 24lbs of drag, lol. To top it off it is a little heavy for my tastes. 8-)

Chaz Hickcox reply :

If you look on ebay you can find revo sx reels for appx 90 bucks.

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