Abu Garcia Revo Toro?

[Jaybr]

Anyone have one of these reels? How do you like it? How's it holding up?

I picked one up at a local shop this week on sale for $179. I didn't realize what a good deal it was until I got home and started looking for reviews online and saw they sell for $269 everywhere else.

I put it on a Fewick medium rod and spooled it up with 20# spiderwire ultracast and plan on using it for casting plugs and spoons.

I'm thinking about picking up a second one while their still on sale and mounting to a MH rod for heavier baits, just like to hear some reviews first.

[smellslikefish]

I have the Revo Premier.......This is a very nice reel in a small package......6.4oz, and they claim 24lbs of drag, although I have'nt tested that, and doubt theres 24lbs there..... But these reels will haul in 40" Striper with ease.......

One issue that I have had though, and my jigging style is at fault, is the handles keep egging out, and coming loose........ We use these reels(my buddy fishes them also) on super light rods(6'9" Carrot Stick....3oz) that are rated to be fishing 3/8-5/8 ounce lures, but we are heaving and jigging(with vigor)10"BKD's on 2oz jig heads:yes: The pressure/force that we are applying to the reel(or should I say "one side of the handle) while palming these reels, is wearing out the handles. I love the reel, and am thinking about ordering a new handle, and trying to cut one end off of it, so that there is not a handle on the one side to put pressure on with my hand.

Hope this helps......