Its an excellent reel. Solid all around.
If you end up purchasing one - open it up and grease it up. The one I've open was dry right out of the box. Not a drop in it.
I have an older generation SX (2009) and the current version. Delaware Valley Tackle's method of adjusting the breaks is spot on.
Once I have it dialed in, the reel performs flawlessly.
I have two SX's (both 6.4:1) and an STX (7:1). To me, gear ratio isn't necessarily as important as the IPT.
I actually prefer the SX to the STX. Just personal preference but I feel like I have more control with it.
I use the SX for both cranking and swim jigs. They are my go to reels.
The Veritas is an excellent rod. In my opinion, they tend to be a little stiffer than the rating.
They are super light and very strong. A very good value for $99.
I'm partial to the Abu line (Vendetta and Veritas). The Veritas is an excellent all around rod but, in my opinion, it tends to act a bit stiffer than the specs.
Hybrid is awesome stuff. I use the 10 and 12 lb test in smoke.
Its a co-poly so it will stretch more than some of the higher end flouros but its manageable and doesn't have a lot of memory.
The price is excellent. I can get 600 yd spools for $13.
Im a little late to this one it appears.
I have both and actually prefer the SX. I feel like I can dial it in a little better without the centrifugal brakes.
The STX is a great real nonetheless.
I have an STX on a Veritas and it gets loose on occassion. Same with the Vendetta. The real seats on those two rods are my only issues with them.
As others mentioned, wrapping the feet solves the issue.
My top three producers were:
1. Blade Runner blue gill swim jig with a lime-purple passion pit boss
2. XCalibur XCS 200 in Oxbow
3. Manns Waker Elite in Matte Tiger
I have both. The Vendetta is a solid rod and I use it frequently but the Veritas is in heavier rotation.
I prefer the sensitivity and reduced weight of the Veritas over the Vendetta.
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