Revo STX

CamG · 08-27-10, 10:10 AM

Since about 2002, I have refused to buy any Abu product because of some serious quality issues and their unwillingness to admit there was a problem. But, the damn Monkey has had this sweet deal on a Revo STX on TW for way too long.

Too make a long story short...I bought it. I really hope that I'm not kicking my own tail again for going back to Abu. Guess I'll find out soon enough.

WaffleJaw · 08-27-10, 11:04 AM

I am almost willing to bet even money that the only regret you'll have ....is not doing it sooner...Congrats on the new reel!

Jrob78 · 08-27-10, 11:38 AM

Nice Cam! Are you a lefty or just reinventing the wheel?

BigBassin144 · 08-27-10, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrob78

Nice Cam! Are you a lefty or just reinventing the wheel?

LMAO!

I personally think the wheel would be much better off square.

Seriously though, I got a 2010 STX earlier this year, and like it so far, even though I haven't fished with it much yet. It's a long story, but I also had the chance to fish with a 2009 for a few days and it wasn't bad either, especially for that price. Getting a great deal makes it that much better, so go for it!

BB

CamG · 08-27-10, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrob78

Nice Cam! Are you a lefty or just reinventing the wheel?

I guess so! As I am right handed LOL

CamG · 08-27-10, 12:53 PM

We shall see. It's suppose to be here before Tuesday when I head out chasing smallies. Hopefully it'll get a workout.

Jrob78 · 08-27-10, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CamG

I guess so! As I am right handed LOL

Cool, well...good luck with that!

Seriously though, I've looked at that reel on TW for awhile too. Wish I could justify spending another $120 on a reel right now.

RPBassin' · 08-27-10, 01:06 PM

I bought a 2010 STX at the beginning of the year and just bought an SX a few days ago. They are both awesome reels, i think you'll be happy!

bassinbob · 08-27-10, 05:46 PM

You'll love it. I recently bought a left hand Silver Max just to try out a left hand reel. It was a little akward at first. I wanted to change hands with the rod. Cranking was a little wobbly at first (me, not the reel). Now it's all good.

bcklash · 08-27-10, 09:51 PM

There's a brand new stx at the bottom of some lake in calif. (Cass had to )

You'll love it.

Bassboss · 08-27-10, 09:54 PM

Hope you like it man, I hear they're sweet reels.

BigBassin144 · 08-27-10, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bcklash

There's a brand new stx at the bottom of some lake in calif. (Cass had to )

You'll love it.

That's cruel Ron, just cruel... but funny

BB

cassidyta · 08-28-10, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bcklash

There's a brand new stx at the bottom of some lake in calif. (Cass had to )

You'll love it.

Too soon! LMAO

BassinNC · 08-28-10, 08:24 AM

I know I love my stx reels. I'm sure you will too. Congrats bud.

keithdog · 08-28-10, 09:01 AM

Well tell ya what Cam, if you decide you really don't like the STX, just mail it to me pal. lol

CamG · 08-28-10, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cassidyta

Too soon! LMAO

Ouch...I just read your story. That may be a little too soon!

I tell you what - I'll do a full review just for you at the end of next week so at least you know what you missed out on! LOL

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Originally Posted by keithdog

Well tell ya what Cam, if you decide you really don't like the STX, just mail it to me pal. lol

Man, I am always shocked at how generous people are on this site. You got it Keith, thanks for the offer!

bcklash · 08-28-10, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CamG

Ouch...I just read your story. That may be a little too soon!

I tell you what - I'll do a full review just for you at the end of next week so at least you know what you missed out on! LOL

You guys are just mean to Cass, I can't believe yall would treat him like that!!!!!

gonefishin3 · 08-31-10, 09:44 AM

i have an old revo i think its a 07 mabe? then i have a 09 curado i love that revo.. i want to get another revo and one of those castaway skeleton rods hmm

CamG · 08-31-10, 08:20 PM

Hmm...day 1 down with the Revo. Honestly, don't know what to think. So far, it's just OK. Going to put it through the paces again tomorrow. Hoping to get rid of this buyers remorse I'm having right now.

RPBassin' · 08-31-10, 09:39 PM

If i may ask, what's just "OK" about it?

Is it the casting distance? smoothness of the retrieve? .....

BigBassin144 · 08-31-10, 10:10 PM

So here's a run down of the 2009 I fished for a very short while:

Casting distance - using a 3/8oz jig with 3" Chigger Craw, it casted fine, lol.

Smoothness - wasn't the smoothest reel, but nothing major. (the 2010 is quite a bit smoother).

Brakes - magnetic brakes were the biggest disappointment on this reel for me. I personally think Daiwa has the best braking system on the market with their Magforce V and Z brakes. They've got it down, and it's hard for others to compare. (also, the dual brakes on the 2010 are a good improvement)

Ergonomics - This reel is taller and longer than the Citica (which I find awfully uncomfortable), yet it sits in my hand very well. Obviously, the body is the same as the 2010. Gotta give the 2010 points for the swept handle though.

Overall - Not a bad reel, although not worth the retail price IMO. I would probably be disappointed if I had paid retail for it. But for the TW Clearance price (or what I got it for), not a bad reel at all. Like I said before, a decent reel, and a good one considering the price.

BB

08-27-10, 10:10 AM	#1
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	Revo STX Since about 2002, I have refused to buy any Abu product because of some serious quality issues and their unwillingness to admit there was a problem. But, the damn Monkey has had this sweet deal on a Revo STX on TW for way too long. Too make a long story short...I bought it. I really hope that I'm not kicking my own tail again for going back to Abu. Guess I'll find out soon enough.

08-27-10, 11:04 AM	#2
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	I am almost willing to bet even money that the only regret you'll have ....is not doing it sooner...Congrats on the new reel! __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

08-27-10, 11:38 AM	#3
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Nice Cam! Are you a lefty or just reinventing the wheel? __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

08-27-10, 05:46 PM	#9
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	You'll love it. I recently bought a left hand Silver Max just to try out a left hand reel. It was a little akward at first. I wanted to change hands with the rod. Cranking was a little wobbly at first (me, not the reel). Now it's all good. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

08-27-10, 09:51 PM	#10
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	There's a brand new stx at the bottom of some lake in calif. (Cass had to ) You'll love it. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

08-27-10, 12:53 PM	#6
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	We shall see. It's suppose to be here before Tuesday when I head out chasing smallies. Hopefully it'll get a workout.

08-27-10, 01:06 PM	#8
RPBassin' BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 23	I bought a 2010 STX at the beginning of the year and just bought an SX a few days ago. They are both awesome reels, i think you'll be happy!

08-27-10, 09:54 PM	#11
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Hope you like it man, I hear they're sweet reels. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

08-28-10, 08:24 AM	#14
BassinNC BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: albemarle, NC Posts: 788	I know I love my stx reels. I'm sure you will too. Congrats bud. __________________ 138 bass in 2K10. Biggest 4LBS 14oz.

08-28-10, 09:01 AM	#15
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Well tell ya what Cam, if you decide you really don't like the STX, just mail it to me pal. lol

08-31-10, 09:44 AM	#18
gonefishin3 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 227	i have an old revo i think its a 07 mabe? then i have a 09 curado i love that revo.. i want to get another revo and one of those castaway skeleton rods hmm

08-31-10, 08:20 PM	#19
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	Hmm...day 1 down with the Revo. Honestly, don't know what to think. So far, it's just OK. Going to put it through the paces again tomorrow. Hoping to get rid of this buyers remorse I'm having right now.

08-31-10, 09:39 PM	#20
RPBassin' BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 23	If i may ask, what's just "OK" about it? Is it the casting distance? smoothness of the retrieve? .....

08-31-10, 10:10 PM	#21
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	So here's a run down of the 2009 I fished for a very short while: Casting distance - using a 3/8oz jig with 3" Chigger Craw, it casted fine, lol. Smoothness - wasn't the smoothest reel, but nothing major. (the 2010 is quite a bit smoother). Brakes - magnetic brakes were the biggest disappointment on this reel for me. I personally think Daiwa has the best braking system on the market with their Magforce V and Z brakes. They've got it down, and it's hard for others to compare. (also, the dual brakes on the 2010 are a good improvement) Ergonomics - This reel is taller and longer than the Citica (which I find awfully uncomfortable), yet it sits in my hand very well. Obviously, the body is the same as the 2010. Gotta give the 2010 points for the swept handle though. Overall - Not a bad reel, although not worth the retail price IMO. I would probably be disappointed if I had paid retail for it. But for the TW Clearance price (or what I got it for), not a bad reel at all. Like I said before, a decent reel, and a good one considering the price. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

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