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Landry
Posted 7/31/2009 9:55 PM (#391670)
Subject: Revo Toro Model?




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I have it in my head that I am getting a Toro. I want the bigger size but am unsure about the gear ratio. I am leaning towards the new winch because I plan on using it for double tens. Has anyone fished this reel yet. I hear they are starting to show up in stores. How does the 5.4:1 work for double tens? Thanks.
Dingo
Posted 8/1/2009 1:58 AM (#391695 - in reply to #391670)
Subject: Re: Revo Toro Model?




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While the "winch" may make cranking the "load" of a double 10 easier, it won't be fast enough to burn them. So far, the reviews of the 5.4:1 have been pretty favorable, but I'll let others chime in on that...
muskiemann
Posted 8/1/2009 2:02 AM (#391696 - in reply to #391670)
Subject: RE: Revo Toro Model?





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Location: woodbury		get it the i have the 5.4.1 gear ratio and its a beast hauls double 10 in no problem it is by far one the best reels ive owned
Landry
Posted 8/1/2009 8:32 AM (#391709 - in reply to #391696)
Subject: RE: Revo Toro Model?




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I have been using an abu 5500 temporarily (if I wreck this reel it won't upset me) and it is like reeling in an anchor each time. Yesterday I borrowed an abu 7000i with low gear ratio and it was a breeze to reel the DCG. I was fishing it so fast that it was almost blowing out of the water. Will the Toro 5.4:1 have more torque than the abu 5500 with the same gear ratio???? AND, wouldn't the Toro Winch be fast enough to burn these baits if you really crank fast. I'd rather crank fast than ruin a reel and my hand by muscling these baits in!! Any more opinions - I may be way off base. My wife says I am wrong often!!
PIKEMASTER
Posted 8/1/2009 8:35 AM (#391711 - in reply to #391670)
Subject: RE: Revo Toro Model?





Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160		Go with the TORO 60 in 5.4;1 it has a line pickup of 26" per turn of the handle and will handle DCG10-13 with ease. The 4.6;1 has a line pickup of 23" per turn of the reel handle and would be a great reel for slow rolling DCG10-13 at night time, but a little to slow for the day time. It is so cool that a reel co has step up to the plate for musky reels. Landry I know what you are saying but after 8 hours of reeling with a 4.6:1 gears you will be beat. The Toro main gear is 40mm tall and the 5500-6500 Abu reels are 31mm tall so you can see that the Toro will have torque. So on a 100ft cast with the Toro 4.6:1 you turn the handle 52 times and on the Toro 5.4:1 you will turn the reel handle 46 times, 6 more times for the Toro 4.6:1 gears. after say 1000 casts in a day that is 6000 more turns of the reel handle for the 4.6:1 gears. I wish a retail store would have loaner reels so you could try them out for yourself before you buy one.

Edited by PIKEMASTER 8/1/2009 8:55 AM
619musky
Posted 8/1/2009 9:42 AM (#391724 - in reply to #391670)
Subject: Re: Revo Toro Model?





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the speed of the high speed 6:4:1 makes double tens feel a lot easier than the winch model.
KSauers
Posted 8/1/2009 10:42 AM (#391731 - in reply to #391724)
Subject: Re: Revo Toro Model?




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619musky - 8/1/2009 10:42 AM

the speed of the high speed 6:4:1 makes double tens feel a lot easier than the winch model.



That's pretty hard to believe.
jay lip ripper
Posted 8/1/2009 8:43 PM (#391802 - in reply to #391670)
Subject: Re: Revo Toro Model?





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Location: lake x...where the hell is it?		toro 50 5.4 is what i use for blades and works great so far. i use it everytime i fish and i fish alot,4 to 5 days a week.
Landry
Posted 8/1/2009 10:56 PM (#391815 - in reply to #391802)
Subject: Re: Revo Toro Model?




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so you guys are saying that the toro 5.4:1 is going to reel the DCG's in easier than the abu 5.3:1???? is this true and will they hold up?
muskyhunter24
Posted 8/1/2009 11:06 PM (#391817 - in reply to #391815)
Subject: Re: Revo Toro Model?





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Location: Madison WI		The Toro is going to reel them in easier then your abu 5500 and plus the toro is going to last a heck of a lot longer, I know from experience.
Top H2O
Posted 8/2/2009 11:33 AM (#391853 - in reply to #391817)
Subject: Re: Revo Toro Model?




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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion		How much do these reels cost ?
bassinbob84
Posted 8/2/2009 11:56 AM (#391854 - in reply to #391853)
Subject: Re: Revo Toro Model?




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Location: In a shack in the woods
Top H2O - 8/2/2009 11:33 AM

How much do these reels cost ?



Around $250
Landry
Posted 8/2/2009 3:17 PM (#391874 - in reply to #391854)
Subject: Re: Revo Toro Model?




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a brand new one just sold on ebay for about 170!!!! I should have bought it!
Polarkraft1996
Posted 8/2/2009 4:23 PM (#391885 - in reply to #391874)
Subject: Re: Revo Toro Model?




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Location: Victor, ID		I just bought the Revo Toro 60 HS for $209 on ebay.
whynot
Posted 8/2/2009 8:03 PM (#391919 - in reply to #391670)
Subject: Re: Revo Toro Model?




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You can get them for 165-207 on Ebay if you pay attention. Just got mine for $168 to my door!
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