Revo Gen 3 Vs. Chronarch 200E 2024
bassmainiac reply :
What do you guys think of these two reels?
TNBassin' reply :
Uhh which revo, and unleash the shimano fanboys.
J Francho reply :
The Revo STX is a shade lighter. Other than that, it's six-of-one or Half-dozen of the other. You just have to decide if you're a Revo guy or a Shimano guy. I personally like Daiwa reels, but I own three Chronarch e7s and I like them just fine.
Diggy reply :
On 10/9/2012 at 12:16 AM, TNBassin said:Uhh which revo, and unleash the shimano fanboys.
pandoras box has been opened
The chronarch has been out longer and has a solid track record so far. The gen 3 revos are new so the hiccups may not be worked out yet, if any are there.
I own neither
this review was just posted on the stx
http://bit.ly/W2FrevoSTX
LgMouthGambler reply :
Both good, but its a matter of preference. What feels better for you. There, I kept it non biased, happy? Lol.
MarkH024 reply :
On 10/9/2012 at 1:25 AM, LgMouthGambler said:Both good, but its a matter of preference. What feels better for you. There, I kept it non biased, happy? Lol. Get the Chronarch.
There, I fixed it for you.
I have the 200E5, awesome reel. No experience with Revos so no input from me there. I'm happy with what I have.
LgMouthGambler reply :
Oh crap! LolOn 10/9/2012 at 1:52 AM, MarkH024 said:There, I fixed it for you.
I have the 200E5, awesome reel. No experience with Revos so no input from me there. I'm happy with what I have.
BassinLou reply :
LMAO!
On 10/9/2012 at 2:42 AM, LgMouthGambler said:Oh crap! Lol
BassinLou reply :
Wrong Quote. MarkHO24 and LGmouthgambler you guys always make me laugh. I am really suprised you guys contained yourselves. The post is still young though. LOL.
bassmainiac reply :
sorry guys im looking at the revo stx.
TNBassin' reply :
I've got the STX and I love it.
*Hootie reply :
On 10/9/2012 at 1:25 AM, LgMouthGambler said:Both good, but its a matter of preference. What feels better for you. There, I kept it non biased, happy? Lol.
Good post LMG, try to stay out of trouble for a while. lol
You're okay by me guy!
Hootie
j.bruno reply :
Shimano, Abu Garcia, Lews... Can you go wrong?
MarkH024 reply :
On 10/9/2012 at 3:30 AM, BassinLou said:Wrong Quote. MarkHO24 and LGmouthgambler you guys always make me laugh. I am really suprised you guys contained yourselves. The post is still young though. LOL.
Actually I was just speaking for LMGon what he really wanted to say. I have no loyalty to one company or another. I have Shimanos, Quantum, Pflueger,and abu.
I rarely get in a beef here except on the debate of rods that are assembled in Mexico and how inferior they are.
*sarcasm*
I think the Revos are fine looking reels, have never used one though so can't give input there. I have a C4, mighty fine reel.
BassinLou reply :
Mark, I knew exactly what you were saying. I just used the "Quote" feature incorrectly. I do not want anything to get lost in translation. Although the OP is asking an innocent, and genuine question, this post can sometimes get a little heated. Your post speaking on LgMouth behalf brought some comic relief.
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
On 10/9/2012 at 5:10 AM, MarkH024 said:I rarely get in a beef here except on the debate of rods that are assembled in Mexico and how inferior they are.*sarcasm*
You just can't let it go, can you? 
LOL.....
As for the OP... Get the Chronarch !
LgMouthGambler reply :
Still trying to hold back........its slipping...........I cant hold it anymore! 
McAlpine reply :
Actually, I just had this exact prediciment. Someone gave me..yes gave..a new 7'0", medium heavy veritas. Not a bad rod. I decided I was going to use it for flipping creature baits to cover. I narrowed down my reel search to both the Chronarch and the Revo STX. I looked at both of them at my local BPS and tried them on the rod. My findings:
The Chronarch is a bit heavier than the Revo. This extra weight actually balances out the 7' rod perfectly. The Revo puts the rod at just barely tip heavy.
The Chronarch has a silly gap on the side of the thumb bar. Annoying. Same thing on the newer Curado's. Revo feels much better in the hand.
Both reels are very smooth reeling and the free spool on both is excellent. The Revo is a little bit smoother.
Fit and finish on the Chronarch from a visual standpoint is very good. Same on the Revo.
The reel handle on the Chronarch has a little play in it. Going to anti-reverse on the Chronarch has a little play. The Revo anti-reverse and reel handle are superior.
Overall the Revo STX is a better reel in my opinion. That's what I purchased. Either are fine but after really looking things over, the Chronarch and Curado's are not what they used to be.
Now, the best reel I held was actually the Revo MGX....However; at $350....didn't come home with me.
Regardless, I would put the Revo STX right in line with my Smoke PT but at $15 cheaper. If I could change the Revo at all it would be to add a little weight, it would balance out a long rod better. I did try a smoke on the rod and it was way to light and made the rod far to tip heavy. Now my smoke reel on smoke rod...that is a beautiful thing.
Good luck.
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
On 10/9/2012 at 8:32 AM, LgMouthGambler said:Still trying to hold back........its slipping...........I cant hold it anymore!
DO IT or there will be consequences 
bassmainiac reply :
thanks guys. im probably going to get the revo. i already have a couple but was thinking about trying a shimano.
LgMouthGambler reply :
GET THE CHRONARCH! there I did it. I could only hold out soo long, and being threatened on top of it, lol.
jeb2 reply :
On 10/9/2012 at 12:53 PM, bassmainiac said:thanks guys. im probably going to get the revo. i already have a couple but was thinking about trying a shimano.
Good choice. I have a Gen 3 STX and a Curado 200E. I'm pretty sure the Curado 200E is the same as the current Chronarch 200E, except color. The 200E is a nice reel and works well for med to heavier baits. But the STX is just more versatile, and seems to cast further in the same setups. The carbontex drag on the STX is very strong and very smooth, as well. The STX is also over an ounce lighter, of course, and that's a big plus in my book.
MarkH024 reply :
On 10/9/2012 at 12:53 PM, bassmainiac said:thanks guys. im probably going to get the revo. i already have a couple but was thinking about trying a shimano.
Let us know how it does for you and what you pair it up with in terms of a rod. 
dam0007 reply :
Hey LMG don't worry I'm getting a 201e5 this weekend 
rockchalk06 reply :
On 10/9/2012 at 8:09 PM, LgMouthGambler said:GET THE CHRONARCH! there I did it. I could only hold out soo long, and being threatened on top of it, lol.
It's not the same since he asked about the shitmano first 
LgMouthGambler reply :
See you when your trading the STX in to get a Shimano. Oops, did I write that?
LgMouthGambler reply :
You buy the one in the Flea Market?On 10/9/2012 at 10:27 PM, dam0007 said:Hey LMG don't worry I'm getting a 201e5 this weekend
dam0007 reply :
He put it on ebay, as long as it hasn't sold on friday its mine!
rubba bubba reply :
If you have Revos already, get the Curad...err Chronarch, to try something different. Variety is a good thing.
rockchalk06 reply :
On 10/9/2012 at 11:26 PM, LgMouthGambler said:See you when your trading the STX in to get a Shimano. Oops, did I write that?
When them monkeys fly outta my............
LgMouthGambler reply :
Awesome reel. I like them better than my Curado E, smoother, and better drag.On 10/9/2012 at 11:38 PM, dam0007 said:He put it on ebay, as long as it hasn't sold on friday its mine!
LgMouthGambler reply :
chimney? LolOn 10/10/2012 at 12:01 AM, rockchalk06 said:When them monkeys fly outta my............
rockchalk06 reply :
On 10/10/2012 at 12:08 AM, LgMouthGambler said:chimney? Lol
Ya Chimeny..... I have no warning points yet
LgMouthGambler reply :
Haha. You aint cool until you got at least 1, lol.
bassmainiac reply :
On 10/9/2012 at 9:24 PM, MarkH024 said:Let us know how it does for you and what you pair it up with in terms of a rod.
yeah i havent decided on a rod yet... still looking. any recommendations? i have a few abu veritas that i love but i might try somthing else.
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
On 10/10/2012 at 3:19 AM, bassmainiac said:yeah i havent decided on a rod yet... still looking. any recommendations? i have a few abu veritas that i love but i might try somthing else.
Take a look at the Falcon Bucoo (Micro)..... It's a little lighter than the Abu and the grip is more comfy.
RyneB reply :
Get the Abu, Shimano is all hype. And Shimano fanboys are annoying. You want nothing to do with them people.
Kevinator1 reply :
Forget Abu & Shimano........Just get a Zebco 33 and an Ugly stick, add some generic mono, tie on a renegade plastic and you are all set.....to fail. I actually like both Abu & Shimano.
LgMouthGambler reply :
If hype you mean proven, then yes. We are annoying because we dont quit, like a fine Shimano reel.On 10/10/2012 at 8:04 AM, RyneB said:Get the Abu, Shimano is all hype. And Shimano fanboys are annoying. You want nothing to do with them people.
dam0007 reply :
I'm not a Shimano fan boy. I own a Penn Battle because my other Penn fell apart after a year. I own a Okuma with a bail that won't close upon reeling anymore. But I own a bunch of Baitrunners and Stradics because they all work great even if a few of em are a decade old lol.
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
On 10/10/2012 at 9:43 AM, LgMouthGambler said:If hype you mean proven, then yes. We are annoying because we dont quit, like a fine Shimano reel.
X2 "They take a licking and keep on ticking" Here's to all us Shimano Fanboys 
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Quillback reply :
You buy an STX and for $9.99 you can get a high quality ABU hoodie (chicks dig them). You poor Shimano fanboys don't get squat when you buy an overpriced Curado, well except for the extra birdsnests..
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
On 10/10/2012 at 8:28 PM, Quillback said:You buy an STX and for $9.99 you can get a high quality ABU hoodie (chicks dig them). You poor Shimano fanboys don't get squat when you buy an overpriced Curado, well except for the extra birdsnests..
We get a quality reel made to last a lifetime, and Shimano doesn't have to offer anything like a hoodie to sell their reel like Abu does..... Birdsnests are operator error, nothing to do with a reel. Lets dance LOL....
Quillback reply :
On 10/10/2012 at 8:41 PM, BASSHUNTER1961 said:We get a quality reel made to last a lifetime, and Shimano doesn't have to offer anything like a hoodie to sell their reel like Abu does..... Birdsnests are operator error, nothing to do with a reel. Lets dance
I don't have a Chronarch, so the operator with the birdsnests must be you.. 
J Francho reply :
Tastes Great!
No, It's less filling!
Alright guys.....
*Hootie reply :
Is this NUTS or what??? lol
Hootie
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
On 10/10/2012 at 10:15 PM, hootiebenji said:Is this NUTS or what??? lol
Hootie
Yep.. LOL. We gotta have some fun though. I fish both Abu and Shimano, but feel Shimano is a better reel. Do I feel at a disadvatage using Abu, no. Now having said that, go back to the beginning of the thread to see how it all got started... It wasn't the Shimano Fanboys.
LgMouthGambler reply :
You mean I didnt start this for once? Im soo proud of myself!
dam0007 reply :
This is some good popcorn!
LgMouthGambler reply :
I wonder how long we can keep going before those mods shut this down.....................................................................Shimano!
*Hootie reply :
On 10/10/2012 at 10:34 PM, BASSHUNTER1961 said:Yep.. LOL. We gotta have some fun though. I fish both Abu and Shimano, but feel Shimano is a Pobetter reel. Do I feel at a disadvatage using Abu, no. Now having said that, go back to the beginning of the thread to see how it all got started... It wasn't the Shimano Fanboys.
Same here, Abu, Shimano, but mostly I am ( here it comes LMG), a .......... LEWSer!! lol
Hootie
J Francho reply :
LEWSer, lol. I like it!
LgMouthGambler reply :
Haha.On 10/10/2012 at 11:48 PM, hootiebenji said:Same here, Abu, Shimano, but mostly I am ( here it comes LMG), a .......... LEWSer!! lol
Hootie
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