Back Order Till June

damian2b · 04-10-08, 02:38 PM

About 3 weeks ago my fiance ordered me a Team Daiwa PRO TD baitcaster for my birthday and well just my luck it got put on back order at Bass Pro until June. My issue is that particular reel was going to be my first ever baitcaster. I was planning on being able to use it efficiantly by JUNE (meaning starting to practice)!

So now I am again in the market and have narrowed down my likes to the Daiwa Viento and the Abu Garcia Revo STX low profile. Never having used either does anyone have any experience with these or something similar to these? I know there are a dozen different brands of baitcasters (probably more) but these two brands for whatever reason jump out at me.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated!

BigBassin144 · 04-10-08, 03:35 PM

I own a Viento, and I'm very happy with it. The twitching bar is a great feature! As for the Abu: I've never used the STX, but I have used the SX. It is a great reel too. Most of the guys here will you tell that the Revo's are good reels, and I agree. I'm positive you won't be dissappointed with either of your choices.

The only thing I'd say would be that since you are starting out with a higher quality reel ($200), you probably won't be as impressed when your TD comes.

BB

damian2b · 04-10-08, 04:15 PM

Thanks for the info. I've canceled the order for the TD. Thankfully I have $70 in gift cards to BPS so I have some wiggle room concerning the price. How high does the Viento sit on the rod?

BassBoySouth · 04-10-08, 09:27 PM

I have a couple stx's and they're great reels

carolina-rig-01 · 04-11-08, 02:05 AM

i love revo's, they are just awesome! you really should at least look into them before making a final decision. but it really comes down to what you feel comfortable with.

BigBassin144 · 04-11-08, 05:03 PM

Damian, I don't know off the top of my head, but I'll look and get you a picture.

BB

fishwrench · 04-11-08, 10:44 PM

I love the STX reels; great choice. They're lightweight and really smooth. However, have you looked at a Revo Premiere? The price point goes up, but wow - talk about lightweight. I just about threw the reel through the ceiling when I picked it up. I was expecting a little weight there, but it had nothing. I can't believe how light it is.

damian2b · 04-14-08, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by fishwrench

I love the STX reels; great choice. They're lightweight and really smooth. However, have you looked at a Revo Premiere? The price point goes up, but wow - talk about lightweight. I just about threw the reel through the ceiling when I picked it up. I was expecting a little weight there, but it had nothing. I can't believe how light it is.

I havent checked into the premiere just yet but will scope things out. I think I am heading over to BPS at lunch today to feel around. Any wagers on whether or not i walk outta there without buying anything?! lol

bassinbob · 04-14-08, 03:51 PM

I have the STX and the Premiere. I like the way the STX casts over the Premiere. Of course I have the STX spooled with braid and the Prem. spooled with mono. I have to educate my thumb some more for mono. I've never used the Daiwa so I can't comment on them. I do like the Revo's over the old green Curado's.

04-10-08, 02:38 PM	#1
damian2b BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 122	Back Order Till June About 3 weeks ago my fiance ordered me a Team Daiwa PRO TD baitcaster for my birthday and well just my luck it got put on back order at Bass Pro until June. My issue is that particular reel was going to be my first ever baitcaster. I was planning on being able to use it efficiantly by JUNE (meaning starting to practice)! So now I am again in the market and have narrowed down my likes to the Daiwa Viento and the Abu Garcia Revo STX low profile. Never having used either does anyone have any experience with these or something similar to these? I know there are a dozen different brands of baitcasters (probably more) but these two brands for whatever reason jump out at me. Any thoughts would be much appreciated! __________________ "Hook up another barrel...Im coming around again!"

04-10-08, 03:35 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I own a Viento, and I'm very happy with it. The twitching bar is a great feature! As for the Abu: I've never used the STX, but I have used the SX. It is a great reel too. Most of the guys here will you tell that the Revo's are good reels, and I agree. I'm positive you won't be dissappointed with either of your choices. The only thing I'd say would be that since you are starting out with a higher quality reel ($200), you probably won't be as impressed when your TD comes. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

04-10-08, 04:15 PM	#3
damian2b BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 122	Thanks for the info. I've canceled the order for the TD. Thankfully I have $70 in gift cards to BPS so I have some wiggle room concerning the price. How high does the Viento sit on the rod? __________________ "Hook up another barrel...Im coming around again!" Last edited by damian2b; 04-10-08 at 04:21 PM.

04-11-08, 02:05 AM	#5
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	i love revo's, they are just awesome! you really should at least look into them before making a final decision. but it really comes down to what you feel comfortable with. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

04-11-08, 05:03 PM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Damian, I don't know off the top of my head, but I'll look and get you a picture. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

04-10-08, 09:27 PM	#4
BassBoySouth BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Columbia, MS Posts: 24	I have a couple stx's and they're great reels

04-11-08, 10:44 PM	#7
fishwrench BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Shakopee, MN Posts: 7	I love the STX reels; great choice. They're lightweight and really smooth. However, have you looked at a Revo Premiere? The price point goes up, but wow - talk about lightweight. I just about threw the reel through the ceiling when I picked it up. I was expecting a little weight there, but it had nothing. I can't believe how light it is. __________________ Fishwrench.com Tightening the nut on bass

04-14-08, 03:51 PM	#9
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	I have the STX and the Premiere. I like the way the STX casts over the Premiere. Of course I have the STX spooled with braid and the Prem. spooled with mono. I have to educate my thumb some more for mono. I've never used the Daiwa so I can't comment on them. I do like the Revo's over the old green Curado's. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

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