Yes, it can be adjusted just like any other centrifrugal braking reel. On the same side as the handle there should be a little screw. I believe it is on the top front. Loosen that and then on the opposite side turn the side plate of the reel counter-clockwise. That should do it.

 

Got it! Thanks!

By the way, it's turn the cover "clockwise" to open (as you face the cover.) Counterclockwise to close. But maybe you were referring to looking at it from the screw's side... in which case you are correct.

 

Thanks. I was just doing it from memory of how my Revo SX's sideplates come off. I didn't have the reel in front of me to check. Glad to hear you figured it out.

 

By the way, what is the difference between the S, SX and Premier models anyway? It seems going on their website, they don't tell what the main differences are. When you click on the models, only the photo changes, but the descriptions are the same.

 

"what is the difference between the S, SX and Premier models anyway?"

$$$$$$$$$

:evil:

and a few parts...

 

I'll tell ya right now, I've got models S, SX, STX, and Premier, and everyone of them above the S is a much better reel! Some guys like their Model S, I don't like the brake system on it though. You definitely get what you pay for!

 

Are there added features, or is the more expensive reels just made better and function better?

 

Are there added features, or is the more expensive reels just made better and function better?

A little of both! It's just an all around better reel when you go from say an S to an STX. I used to not believe this (just last year) and then I used some of my friends better equipment and was hooked. Now I own about $3000 worth of rodsNreels! Ouch! :x

 

Now I own about $3000 worth of rodsNreels! Ouch! :x

Yikes! And I thought fishing was a relatively inexpensive hobby. :shock: :mrgreen:

Really, I've spend probably a couple of hundred this year on gear. It's more than I thought I'd spend, but yeah, you are right... as you try out better stuff, you do get hooked. (No pun intended.)

 

Are there added features, or is the more expensive reels just made better and function better?

I believe all reels above the S use a magnetic brake assist, while the S uses the centrifugal. I prefer the magnetics, but do have a Quantum Accurist that I like with an externaly adjustable centrifugal brake. The magnetic ones seem to be smoother, and have a finer adjustment to them. I have an STX that works great for everything. I got the old model on sale for not much more than the S or SX.

 

I suppose I have got to try something above the Revo S to experience the difference in the braking systems then. One day.

 

Hey dude, you'd be AMAZED! I have my brakes turned way down or off depending on size of the bait, but if I turn them all the way up, they still cast great! The S seems a lot harder to adjust, and I know guy's will argue that Revo's are "picky" reels in the way of adjustments... I turned the magnets all the way up on an STX and gave it to my bro, who doesn't fish but a few times a year. He casted it just fine with no backlashes! Pretty cool stuff! Definitely check out a "better" Revo if that's the brand you like, there's some crazy good deals out there!