Sorry, but isn't that Revo a low profile bait caster ?

No Abu Garcia makes a Middle of the Line $130 dollar Spinning Reel they call the Revo as well as a Baitcaster. I have a Revo Baitcaster as well. Pretty good Reel. Things are changing though. I looked at a new Curado which is my favorite Baitcaster and did not like it at all. I have now caught about 50 fish with my President Spinning Reel and have no regrets or complaints.

If I were buying a new Baitcaster, I think I would seriously consider a Lews.

I'll second the Sahara, I have two and like them. My second choice for under $100 is the Diawa Laguna. It's seems little heavier, but it is smooth.

President is a good 50 dollar option or you can get a Stradic which are really great the FJ is a power house! The CI4+ Stradic it is okay i have a 1000 and it works great I'm using that for the stocked trout on the trinity, crappie and whites.

Shimano reels above $60.00 and Daiwa Lexa. Just watch that you do not get a model where the handle screws on directly to the shaft- if you back reel or if you bump the handle under a load it will thread loose. Both Shimano and Daiwa engineer and build other products with gears, this is why their drives and drag mechanisms are superior.

I picked up the shimano c14+. It is the most expensive spinning reel I have ever purchased but well worth the money. The reel is light, solid and smooth. I will definitely buy another.

I too like Penn reels. But, I'm a bit old fashioned. I prefer the old models. I have a Penn 700 greenie and a 704Z, which would both be a bit too large for your application. But, I also have two Penn 710 greenie's that would be perfect for bass fishing. I have a 712Z that would also be good for your application. While these reels are old, they are some of the most solid and durable spinning reels ever made. In fact,due to popular demand, Penn has gone back to producing the Z series reels. They are currently putting out new 704Z's and 706Z's, which are both large and probably too big for your application. But, they are coming out with a 710Z and possibly a new 712Z. The new Z series are identical to the old Z series and function the same.

The old Penn Spinfishers, while durable and solid reels, are not the smoothest in the world. And, they don't have instant anti-reverse. But, they will last a lifetime and require just minimal maintenance. Not to mention, they are super easy to work on and customize. Penn also made several different smaller sized spinners in the greenie spinfisher series, and Z series. All of these reels are still readily available on the popular auction site. Most can be had in good shape for less than 75 dollars. I found mine, all were almost mint, at considerably less money. With a bit of searching you can even find them NIB, or almost NIB. But, if you want the box and papers to go with you'll pay a good bit more.

The newer Penn reels are ok. But, they can't hold a candle to the old greenies and Z series for durability and shear strength. Out of the newer models I like the SSG's. The size I like the best is the 450SSG. It's light weight, strong, and so far has done well for me. I fish mostly salt water, so to say these reels are durable and tough says a little something about them.

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