New Reel: Shimano Curado or Abu Revo? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Siebler · 11-16-2009, 01:06 PM

Im a huge fan of Daiwa Coastal reels. I have 5 and really abuse them yet they have worked fine for 5 years. I have caught tons of bass, a few nice halibut to 20lbs, smaller yt and Dorado on mine while I was working on sportboats.

If you were against that for some reason though id go Revo.

Iparker · 11-16-2009, 05:44 PM

I have both the 200e and 300e. While the 300e has yet to see use, I love the 200e. It is small and fits perfectly in your hand but has lots of power. Casts good with a smooth drag. I'm expecting the same from the 300e. Repair in Irvine is nearby if needed. Revo's get good reviews as well but I'm sticking with Shimano. I sent you a PM on a local seller.

Ian

FARRIER · 11-16-2009, 05:54 PM

I have used and have owned the sx, the shimano, and the coastal. Shimano ohh they cast really well and have a extremely reliable track record with a good warranty. The abu my favorite has awesome drag and great casting. However you will need to be diligent about cleaning it with the exposed spool. Nothing a little electrical tape cant help. And the coastal at a tad over a buck casts well has decent drag and good line cap. Plus it really puts up to the abuse. Imo abu, daiwa, shimano based on cost. But i money is no object the smimano is the shizz indeed with the revo almost equal.

11-16-2009, 01:06 PM	#1
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Im a huge fan of Daiwa Coastal reels. I have 5 and really abuse them yet they have worked fine for 5 years. I have caught tons of bass, a few nice halibut to 20lbs, smaller yt and Dorado on mine while I was working on sportboats. If you were against that for some reason though id go Revo. __________________ CJ Siebler

11-16-2009, 05:44 PM	#2
Iparker Junior Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 23	I have both the 200e and 300e. While the 300e has yet to see use, I love the 200e. It is small and fits perfectly in your hand but has lots of power. Casts good with a smooth drag. I'm expecting the same from the 300e. Repair in Irvine is nearby if needed. Revo's get good reviews as well but I'm sticking with Shimano. I sent you a PM on a local seller. Ian

11-16-2009, 05:54 PM	#3
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	I have used and have owned the sx, the shimano, and the coastal. Shimano ohh they cast really well and have a extremely reliable track record with a good warranty. The abu my favorite has awesome drag and great casting. However you will need to be diligent about cleaning it with the exposed spool. Nothing a little electrical tape cant help. And the coastal at a tad over a buck casts well has decent drag and good line cap. Plus it really puts up to the abuse. Imo abu, daiwa, shimano based on cost. But i money is no object the smimano is the shizz indeed with the revo almost equal.