Abu Garcia Revo Toro Winch (4.6:1)

Has anyone used these new reels yet? I have been scoping them out on eBay. I have heard great things about their "DC burning" capabilities.

Any input would be appreciated.

I haven't used the toro winch yet, but I have two Revo high ratio reels and I love them. I like the way they fit in my hand and the casting is oh...so... smooth. I had bought a record 61 for big blades and I do like it, but I wish I had tried the winch. I probably would've like it better. My wedding anniversary is next month....maybe that would be a good present to myself :D

I have heard nothing but good things about them. I do have experience with the 5:4. I tried someones out with jerkbaits. It was pretty sweet. I just saw someone post one up for sale on another website for pretty cheap.

I won the auction for the winch.........I should have it for this weekend and will give a report on it. I went with the smaller 50 series (200yds./14lb. test).

I think you got the better of the two sizes. When i was at ohio muskie show last year i played with the 50 and 60 version at the musky shop booth. The 60 IMO is a little large, and i really do not see what you gain with the larger size. Let us know how it works.

The line capacity difference in the 50 and 60 (51 and 61 for lefties) was not really relevant so I stuck with the 51, plus it was a great deal. I only need 60-70 yards (at the most) on my casting reels anyway. If I cannot pin a musky down with 100lb. braid and 70 yards of line, then I have a serious problem. :)

Tried out the Winch yesterday and I really liked it............longer casts and much less effort reeling in the DC-10 and other hard pulling baits. It will not be a good jerkbait reel since the 'line per crank' is noticably less than my Luna's/AC-300. I really noticed a difference in the lighter, low profile reel as well....it was much easier fishing with gloves when using the Winch since it is considerably smaller and easier to grip. I am NOT afraid to step up to the DC-13's or even 15's with this reel......definitely much easier on the body using the lower geared Winch.

I just might have to look into the HS series for burning blades and quickly moving jerkaits 'with the current' for river applications.

Abu Garcia Records were mentioned earlier in this thread. Gander Mount near the Pgh. airport has the Record 50 on "blowout sale" for $99 (regular $149). I picked one up last night. I already had a 60 and love it. They also had a couple of Calcuttas on "blowout" sale but I did not check to see how much or the exact models.

To read the reviews of the Abu Garcia new low-profile reels, click below:

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicas...abugarcia.html

It's been about a month, have you had a chance to use it yet? I'm interested to hear your opinion, been thinking about getting on of these.

Used it and really like it.........it is great for slow rolling the big blades as well as pulling larger blades (12's/13's). If you are pulling glide baits along a river current, you will have difficulties keeping up with the slack. I will buy a Toro High Speed 60 series (either 6.4:1 or 7.1:1) for burning baits and/or pulling jerkbaits with the river current. The Luna's/AC 300's work great for me but a little higher speed gearing will be nice for the river or burning weed tops.

I have never owned a low profile baitcaster before. The lower profile allows me to get more of the reel in my hand therefore creating a little more leverage against the "tip heavy" 8.5 ft. rods.