Abu Garcia introduced a line of low profile-reel bait casting reels recently, and the new REVO series is something to check out. The reels are designed to have very fast retrieves and to be very tough. I have had the opportunity to use one them this past steelhead season and abolutely loved it. There are three New REVOs, the S, SX and STX. The S has eight ball bearings and the SX and STX have ten. The gear ratio on all three of these models are 6.4:1 and 7.1: on the HS models. They all the the capacity to hold 140 yards of 12-pound test line. The SX and STX models feature a “Linear Magnetic Brake” system that allows anglers a wide range of adjustment. The STX model has an “Eversilk” coated pinion shaft and pawl, which dramatically reduces friction for enhanced casting and improves the durability of these components. The STX also features the “Infini Spool II system, whick is separated from the drive train, minimizing friction for use with the lighest tackle. I got an SX in time for use this fall for steelhead fishing. I mounted it on a special 10-foot rod and used it for light-tackle back-trolling for steelhead. The reel was the smoothest I have ever used. The drag exceptional. It was true pleasure to use in this application and I can’t wait to use it for trolling for big cutts at Omak Lake and bass fishing at Evergreen Reservoir. It will also be my first choice for walleye fishing this season. To learn more about the reels, which are now avialable at most sporting goods stores, you can log onto purefishing.com.