Muskie Discussion Forums

Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs Search | Statistics | User Listing
You are logged in as a guest. ( logon | register )
Moderators: Slamr

View previous thread :: View next thread
Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [30 messages per page]

Muskie Fishing -> Lures,Tackle, and Equipment -> Abu Garcia Toro Revo WINCH 60... Opinions???
 
Message Subject: Abu Garcia Toro Revo WINCH 60... Opinions???
beaverbuck1986
Posted 4/24/2015 6:17 PM (#766504)
Subject: Abu Garcia Toro Revo WINCH 60... Opinions???




Posts: 94


I am looking into buying this reel...feedback please. It will either go on a 8'6'' sling blade or 9' predator, the idea is to throw double 10's and big rubbers.
RyanJoz
Posted 4/24/2015 6:20 PM (#766505 - in reply to #766504)
Subject: Re: Abu Garcia Toro Revo WINCH 60... Opinions???




Posts: 1673


Location: Mt. Zion, IL
Get a 5.4:1 for those baits.
esoxaddict
Posted 4/24/2015 7:32 PM (#766516 - in reply to #766504)
Subject: Re: Abu Garcia Toro Revo WINCH 60... Opinions???





Posts: 8702


I've got the Winch and the 5.4:1. Big rubbers won't make much of a difference. But it's literally night and day cranking double 10's with the 5.4:1 vs the Winch. The winch wins hands down. I have to admit, though, the winch HAS cost me a few fish that hit out from the boat and swam right towards me. I just couldn't reel fast enough to catch up with them. That said, I'm still good to go after 8 hours throwing double 10's with the winch. I'm not sure I'd hold up all day with the 5.4:1.

My suggestion, if possible is to actually spend a few hours with both of them and see what suits you.
Emptynet
Posted 4/24/2015 8:07 PM (#766526 - in reply to #766504)
Subject: RE: Abu Garcia Toro Revo WINCH 60... Opinions???




Posts: 392


Location: WI
I just had my Winch re-geared to 5.4:1. I can always reel slower if need be, but a Winch sure isn't going to get a bucktail to the boat quickly.
danmuskyman
Posted 4/24/2015 8:28 PM (#766529 - in reply to #766504)
Subject: Re: Abu Garcia Toro Revo WINCH 60... Opinions???




Posts: 618


Location: Madison, WI
The 5.4:1 with the power handle will crank 10s pretty easy. The upside to the higher ratio is worth the small amount of extra effort. I also had my winch re-geared to 5.4 because it makes it a much more versatile reel. Unless you only want to use it for slow rolling big blades, get the 5.4.
BMuskyX
Posted 4/24/2015 8:55 PM (#766543 - in reply to #766504)
Subject: Re: Abu Garcia Toro Revo WINCH 60... Opinions???




Posts: 271


I absolutely LOVE my winch for throwing slow moving topwaters like Hawg Wobblers and Creepers, so mine will stay 4:6-1 for 10s as well.......I'll deal with the slow bucktails for the advantages of the surface baits.

Jaimy
Musky Face
Posted 4/24/2015 9:05 PM (#766551 - in reply to #766504)
Subject: Re: Abu Garcia Toro Revo WINCH 60... Opinions???




Posts: 558


Don't expect to burn blades with that reel. Solid reel, also it will cast rubber fine but to reel in the slack after pulling the rubber will take more work also. I have the high speed one and love it for everything. My 2 cents.
Ray Fuller
Posted 4/24/2015 10:36 PM (#766563 - in reply to #766504)
Subject: Re: Abu Garcia Toro Revo WINCH 60... Opinions???





Posts: 340


Location: Lake County Illinois
Also would recommend the 5.4 :1 . I had all 3 gear ratios and also just had my winch converted to 5.4:1.
achotrod
Posted 4/25/2015 1:00 PM (#766629 - in reply to #766504)
Subject: Re: Abu Garcia Toro Revo WINCH 60... Opinions???





Posts: 1283


5.4 with the power handle makes 10s almost effortless to the point your not sure if the blades are spinning. I threw 10s for 4 hours yesterday and could have gone 10 more but the weather was kicking my ass so I left after boating my first ski of the year.
muskie! nut
Posted 4/25/2015 1:22 PM (#766632 - in reply to #766504)
Subject: Re: Abu Garcia Toro Revo WINCH 60... Opinions???





Posts: 2894


Location: Yahara River Chain
The Winch was too slow for me as well. I ended up swapping out the gears to a 6.4:1 and love that since I already had two 5.4s. For slow or 10s I use my 401TE.
tkuntz
Posted 4/25/2015 2:04 PM (#766637 - in reply to #766504)
Subject: Re: Abu Garcia Toro Revo WINCH 60... Opinions???




Posts: 815


Location: Waukee, IA
The winch is way too slow for me. It pulls blades really easily but just doesn't have the burst speed that I like. I prefer the 5.4:1 for 10's
Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [30 messages per page]
Jump to forum :
Search this forum
Printer friendly version
E-mail a link to this thread

(Delete all cookies set by this site)