Okay let's hear it.. Abu Garcia or Lew's?

[mprestonSEK]

Opinions on what company has produced the better line of reels?

[garuda]

I faced this exact decision recently at a tackle store. I went in prepared to purchase a couple of LEW'S reels and they just received a shipment of the latest generation Abu Revos. I ended up buying the Revo STX! They felt equally smooth in hand, but the weight difference in hand was significant so I had to go with the Revo.

[Big Al]

Both reels made by the same company. Cosmetically, your choice.

[OhioChamp183]

Bought several Revo Premier Gen 2's recently, and so far I am very pleased with them.
I'm thinking of using my Premier Gen 2's for horizontal baits, such as spinnerbaits/cranbaits, and getting the lighter/smaller Revo STX Gen 3's for pitching.
The Gen 2 Premiers are a solid reel, and I've been using mine for techniques I mentioned above because of how solid they feel.
I did try a Lews Speed Spool Tourney Pro for spinnerbaits, side by side with a Gen 2 Premier (both 6.4:1 ratio reels), and I will say there was a noticable difference in feel between those 2 reels. The Lews seemed to struggle a little, under a load compared to the stronger feeling Premier.
I think the Lews Tourney Pro would make a nice pitching reel, as I do like a little smaller framed reel for this.
When choosing my new pair of pitching reels, I am leaning towards the STX Gen 3 over a pair of Lews Tourney Pros, not sure yet though, but it will be either a pair of STX Gen 3's, or Lews Tourney Pros.

[mprestonSEK]

I faced this exact decision recently at a tackle store. I went in prepared to purchase a couple of LEW'S reels and they just received a shipment of the latest generation Abu Revos. I ended up buying the Revo STX! They felt equally smooth in hand, but the weight difference in hand was significant so I had to go with the Revo.

I really want to get the new STX. I have a gen 2 STX and it is a solid and dependable reel. The new STX seems like the reel to get to me simply because I know that the dual breaking system is amazing.

[Pegasus]

If they made the Lews top end reel in a left hand retrieve I would probably go for it.
I have doubts on the generation 3 Revos with C6 side plates.

[KCL655321]

I've had many a Revo & a couple Tourney Pros & I like the Revos(STXes, Premiers, & Winches) better. Can't really say a lot about my Gen 3 STX-SHSes yet, as I got them last week, partied all weekend, and been sick all this week. Feels nice in hand & palms noticeably smaller, but not quite a smooth as the Gen 2 STX & Premiers going by my early impressions.

[muskyhunter]

Since the gen3 Revo stx's are lighter than the tourney pro I'd opt for a stx.

[Nitroman77]

Both are great reels and I've worked on a TON of lews..
The new revos are impressive as well..
Whatever fits in hand better..

[biggs]

I want to try one of the new STX's now!

[teddysmith7272]

Lew's are great I have the speed spool and the Tourney Pro. I liked the speed spool but it was a little heavy for me since I am used to fishing the Chronarch 50mgs (sad they no longer make them). But once I got the Tourney Pro I put my speed spool on the shelf. The tourney pro is just easier to fine tune and the lower weight makes it easier to fish all day with no hand strain.

I am considering getting their top of the line $300 reel that is 5.9 oz they have it for pre-order on tacklewarehouse.

Both reels are good for all-purpose duties, but like I said the Tourney Pro responds better to fine tuning and is lighter.

[OhioChamp183]

Bought several Revo Premier Gen 2's recently, and so far I am very pleased with them.
I'm thinking of using my Premier Gen 2's for horizontal baits, such as spinnerbaits/cranbaits, and getting the lighter/smaller Revo STX Gen 3's for pitching.
The Gen 2 Premiers are a solid reel, and I've been using mine for techniques I mentioned above because of how solid they feel.
I did try a Lews Speed Spool Tourney Pro for spinnerbaits, side by side with a Gen 2 Premier (both 6.4:1 ratio reels), and I will say there was a noticable difference in feel between those 2 reels. The Lews seemed to struggle a little, under a load compared to the stronger feeling Premier.
I think the Lews Tourney Pro would make a nice pitching reel, as I do like a little smaller framed reel for this.
When choosing my new pair of pitching reels, I am leaning towards the STX Gen 3 over a pair of Lews Tourney Pros, not sure yet though, but it will be either a pair of STX Gen 3's, or Lews Tourney Pros.

decided on a pair of 7.1:1 lews TP's

[Pegasus]

I've had many a Revo & a couple Tourney Pros & I like the Revos(STXes, Premiers, & Winches) better. Can't really say a lot about my Gen 3 STX-SHSes yet, as I got them last week, partied all weekend, and been sick all this week. Feels nice in hand & palms noticeably smaller, but not quite a smooth as the Gen 2 STX & Premiers going by my early impressions.

It will never be as smooth as the Gen. 2 because of the gears material even though they have upgraded the BB
brass gears have a much better feel and quietness aluminum will never have.

[Native]

Really can't detect much diff. between the Gen 2 Premier and SX (or the MGX for that matter) and the Team or Tournament Pro. All of mine seem to be butter smooth and casting maniacs but I use slightly higher viscosity oils like the newer Penn synthetic oil (don't laugh but thickers always better in my book, lol ) on my bearings and the old Penn tube lube for the line guides and tension guides. If I had to make a choice it would have to be the Lew's Team by a nose over the Premier.

[Hogsticker2]

Depending on techniques one plans on using the reel for, one may want to consider the max drag. That aside, I would choose the reel that fits my hand better -