In search of new Abu Baitcaster

[SPTOGFLUKEJIGR]

Hi Lep,
Seeking your opinion for a new Abu baitcaster for fluke. Planning to use 10 or 15lb braid mostly shallow water fishing.
Probably using on a M or ML slow pitch rod, looking to go as light as possible

Been looking at the Revo X. Any Suggestoins?
Thanks!
SP

 

[Leprechaun]

Does the Revo X still come in a "Winch" model, with around a 5:1 retrieve ratio? If so, that's the one to look at. If not, I highly recommend the Tatula 150P as an excellent choice. I bought one a few seasons ago, and liked it so much I bought a second for another of my setups. Ironically, it replaced a Revo Winch Gen3 - which was the "turkey" of the Revo series. Gen3 had the aluminum main gear and balky free-spool thumbar - both of which I hated. The Gen4 and now the Gen5 addressed both of those issues, with a brass main gear and completely redesigned thumbar assembly. I still think the Tat 150P is the better reel though, so there's that. . .

And why an M or ML SPJ rod for shallow water? I would go L or even XL all day long.

 

[Leprechaun]

Answering my own question - yes, Gen5 Revo X is available in a 5.4:1 gear ratio. Don't know if its still called the "Winch," but its the one you want.

 

[SPTOGFLUKEJIGR]

Gen5 Revo X is available in a

Thanks, yes, that is the Revo X that I was looking at. I noticed some of the LI Tackle shops (not sure If I'm allowed to mention names??) have posted a few videos recently coming from ICAST 2025 showing the new Revo BEAST 200 with very nice Power knob handles. The beast has brass main gear, I'm not sure if the Revo X has a brass gear. This year I purcahsed an Okuma Kumodo 273 baitcaster. It has a stainless steel main gear, priced similair to a Lexa and Tranx, I was very surprised by the quailty. No issues with Nantucket Fluke, local fluke, sea bass and had plenty of tog fishing in Rhode Island the last few weeks. Metal frame reel. So far only season # 1, but I'm thinking about buying another one

Okay- so please give me some suggestions on L and XL rods. I have used a L power spinning rod, fast action and had a difficult time feeling the jig on the bottom. I never tried an XL rod. Open to hearing your suggestions. This past July I fished the ROSIE in Moriches for the first time. Casting 1/4 oz jigs with Jerk shads most of the day. Fabulous boat, great crew and excellent local sharpie anglers. I held my own but certainly wasnt as dialed in as the locals that fish that boat daily/weekly. Great crowd. Most of them showed me the gear they were using, most I noticed had Medium, 8-14lb fast action rods, fresh water style bass rods. Again open to your suggestions on L and XL rods.
Thanks again.
SP