Got a Revo Toro 61.

And while it did manage to land fish of the trip on the Kenai last summer (60#er), I am still horribly underwhelmed.


Thumbar gave me fits going in and out of freespool summer of 2010 on the Kenai. Does not come anywhere close to the mfr's stated drag power.

I would later totally strip out the roller bearing and drag assembly on a dockside test, trying to show Katosan how "good" the drag was on this reel.

Sent it back for a rebuild on warranty.

Thumbar release still gives me fits going in and out of freespool. Totally defeats the intended purpose for which it was purchased.... backbouncing big-ass kings.

Did I just get a lemon or has anyone else had similar troubles?
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