ColdSVT Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I had something odd happen to me the other day I was hopping a swim jig with my gen3 revo stx the other day and when set the hook on a bass the the spool spun almost like it was in free spool. what it turned out to be was the drag was loose. however, I had had just set the drag to d**n near max pressure. I tested it like I always do before I start fishing. this is the second time I habe set the hook and had the spool spin, followed by me crankin and not getting any line back. I have never had this issue with my gen2 stx on a ppsitive note I did boat the fish and she weighed 3lbs 5oz lol Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 3, 2013 Super User Posted June 3, 2013 Braid spinning on the spool because there's no backing? Quote
ColdSVT Posted June 3, 2013 Author Posted June 3, 2013 Braid spinning on the spool because there's no backing? no its flouro...both times have resulted in mild backlash on the hook set Quote
TNBassin' Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 COntact Abu asap and insist on a new reel. They really dropped the ball with the new ones. 1 Quote
ColdSVT Posted June 3, 2013 Author Posted June 3, 2013 COntact Abu asap and insist on a new reel. They really dropped the ball with the new ones. thinkin I need to, I really love the stx hence why I bought a second one. my gen2 is great and so it the gen3 (most of the tiem) this is comin from a guy who swears by shimano... Quote
21farms Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 i reported that same issue here with my 3G STX and so have a few others (do a search here for "the new revos hate me"-thread or you can search at TT for a thread called "revo G3 issues"). i sent mine back to abu-garcia and they sent it back to me with a note that said the fix was "adjusted clutch plate". Quote
21farms Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 COntact Abu asap and insist on a new reel. They really dropped the ball with the new ones. actually, i think having abu fix the reel is a better option than a new reel. given the number of other people who have had this problem, a new reel might not be any better but, if they fix it, you are assured that they corrected the problem. just my two cents. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I'm not sure what "adjusted clutch plate" is referring to, but if the clutch is involved the pinion gear is not seating onto the spool pin to properly drive the spool. This could give the illusion of slipping drag I suppose. I would expect that you would likely hear some noise in this case. ABU reels are way over greased many times. This may contribute to sticky clutch later but probably not right out of the box. Anything new should perform right out of the box and ought to be returned asap if it doesn't. If problems develope over time it's probably nothing a good cleaning and proper lube won't cure. Quote
Super User .RM. Posted June 3, 2013 Super User Posted June 3, 2013 I'm not sure what "adjusted clutch plate" is referring to, Sure you do Mike.... You know it is Abu speek for d**n I don't know either.... Willing to bet it was heavy drag setup, low stretch lines, and weak pinion yoke springs. The pinion will take just so much back pressure on hookset and it jumps the engagement pin. An old techs .02¢ Tight Lines!! Quote
Megastink Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Sounds like you put pressure on the thumb bar. It happens. You need to watch where your thumb is! Quote
ColdSVT Posted June 3, 2013 Author Posted June 3, 2013 Sounds like you put pressure on the thumb bar. It happens. You need to watch where your thumb is!no...ive been fishin low pro baitcasters for 15 years and I have never done thatplus the fact that it wont retrieve line nor is there any drag immediately after tells me there is a problem this reel has seen maybe ten days of use so far Quote
ColdSVT Posted June 3, 2013 Author Posted June 3, 2013 packaged up and ready to ship...sucks cuz I really really like this reel...when it works right lol Quote
stkbassn Posted June 4, 2013 Posted June 4, 2013 I just got another Revo S, the older silver version...for $99...and it's sweet as can be. Not sure why more people aren't seeking these out. The only other Abu I'd want is the STX but the one with the gold accents, 2012? That reel looks sweet. Saw them on Ebay for $199...not sure they command 100 more than the S though....maybe they do! Anyone have the STX that I'm speaking of and want to sell it? Quote
ColdSVT Posted June 4, 2013 Author Posted June 4, 2013 I just got another Revo S, the older silver version...for $99...and it's sweet as can be. Not sure why more people aren't seeking these out. The only other Abu I'd want is the STX but the one with the gold accents, 2012? That reel looks sweet. Saw them on Ebay for $199...not sure they command 100 more than the S though....maybe they do! Anyone have the STX that I'm speaking of and want to sell it? I have one of the STXs you speak of as well...no I wont sell it lol update: abu is sending me a new reel as mine is still under warranty. the shop I bougjt it from called and they said a new one is on its way. Quote
stkbassn Posted June 4, 2013 Posted June 4, 2013 Ha! I hear that! I tell you, I've been so impressed with the S...I'm sure that STX is very sweet. I may get one but I'm getting some Chronarchs so I'm going in that direction for now. I've always been into Curados and Citicas so I'm sure I'll be pleased. Still keeping my Revo S though..might get another at the price I got it for. Worth every dime! Quote
ColdSVT Posted June 4, 2013 Author Posted June 4, 2013 Ha! I hear that! I tell you, I've been so impressed with the S...I'm sure that STX is very sweet. I may get one but I'm getting some Chronarchs so I'm going in that direction for now. I've always been into Curados and Citicas so I'm sure I'll be pleased. Still keeping my Revo S though..might get another at the price I got it for. Worth every dime!I have a curado 201e7 and a citica 201e6 and I love em. my curado is my fav reel in my aresenal. I like my calcutta my not like I do my curado lol Quote
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