grt1 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I was glancing through a bass pro catalogue and saw this abu Revo mtx reel, it looked pretty interesting so i started checking out the prices in other stores. generally the price range is anywhere from $342 at lebarons to $369 at cabelas canada , bass pro (US) and Cabelas (US) were both $349. I went to the bass pro site and cliked on the web page that described the reel and read the reviews from customers, they were all raving about it, but , how can you judge the reviews for being independent and not planted. (if you know what i mean). So I figured , if i'm going to spend that kind of money on a reel, (and i'm really torn on whether or not an expensive reel will catch any more fish than a cheaper reel) I'd like to hear what the people on a site I trust have to say about the reel. Any comments, pro or con would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Haen't used it, but from a baitcaster I want 3 things. Comfort in my hands, Good Backlash control, ability to cast far with light lures. To me the sub 200 dollar market has lots to offer that meet my needs. I would rather save a hundred dollars on the reel and get a more sensitive rod. This will put more fish in the boat imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djeep Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 revo sx are great, mine have held up for couple years now. imagine the mgx would be pretty nice but double the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curryale Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I purchased an MDX recently off of ebay for 285 new. Best deal I could get by far. It you are interested you might be best to check there first. Very nice reel - quite light. I have not been able to use it yet though so I can't give you a review. It feels similar to a quantum smoke which is another reel that I really like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I have an Abu Revo Premier purchased the first year they came out, it was the top of the line for Abu/Revo then. Light weight, low profile, very smooth and no problems. Its the best of the five or so baitcasters I own. As to whether you'll catch more fish with a quality reel, probably not. But, if you enjoy fishing and CAN AFFORD IT, you'll gain your moneys worth in pleasure casting a high end reel (of whatever make turns you on) and won't be sorry to have spent the extra.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmon Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) Look for feedback on a couple of sites Tackle Tour will be your best bet the recently did a review on the MGX reel (MDX) I was going to try one but after some thought I dedided not to. Also tacklewarehouse in the US has reviews form customers on the reel. Hope thie helps Edited March 2, 2012 by jchau53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krixxer Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I boubt you'll notice any practical performance improvment over a SX or STX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish-miester Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I have had the STX since they came out, loved it ever since, also have some other reels. and still prefer this one over it, the thing is a tank of a reel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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