Reel ??

[FISHINFREAK]

So my wife got me another new reel for Christmas and I got another $100 on a academy card. So she got me the curado g6 I'm torn on whether to keep it or get the chronarch. Or one of the other reels I like the Revo stx or sx or maybe even a lews . I am torn any opinions on any of these reels or suggestions ??

[TTU Wader]

If you are using it in saltwater I would stick with shimano. If you don't need anything else at academy, I'd use the card and upgrade to the chronarch.

[FISHINFREAK]

Re: Reel ??

I will be using it in salt bit the revos say it has shielded bearing for anti corrosion

[TTU Wader]

I've never owned a revo but I have seen plenty that freeze up after a few trips. They are harder to clean as well. Shimanos hold up better, are easier to get parts for and easier to clean. -Why I fish with them.

[FISHINFREAK]

Re: Reel ??

Yeah I'm a shimano and Penn guy my self but the revos felt so damn smooth

[H.Maier]

I agree the shimanos are the best saltwater reel. I still use my old Cruxis200 for wade fishing, but I like my 90.00 Lews from the boat. Smooth as silk and tested hard. jmo.

[FISHINFREAK]

Re: Reel ??

Okay thanks

[03Marine]

X2 on chronarch. I use that more than my curado. Love shimano!! Do it!

[OR19]

Chronarch all the way.

[FISHINFREAK]

Re: Reel ??

A lot of responses I've had from multiple places is chronarch and lews a very few abus

[Jerkyourcroaker]

I have had very good luck wading with Shimanos. When I bought my last one, I asked one of the experienced reel repair guys at FTU about the Chronarch or the Revo. He said if I was wading, definitely take the Shimano. Didn't have to push me too hard, I was leaning that way already.

For what it's worth.

[fathernson]

forget the revo aint worth it. gone through a few.

[FISHINFREAK]

Re: Reel ??

Okay thanks

[Coastalobsession]

Reel ??

Go with shimano. Abus low profile reels dont last in salt. And its hard to get parts for lews.

[lurefisher]

Reel ??

One thing to rem is , if your fishing winter u want a slower geared real , the faster geared for summer , rem to work that bait slow !