Any Abu Garcia Revo Sx Or Stx Owners?

[okbassguy]

How do the abu garcia revo SX or stx perform and how is the casting

[JeziHogg]

Gen 3 Revo's have terrible quality control. If you're lucky enough to get one that isn't trash they're decent reels.

[ABW]

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/147504-opinions-on-gen-3-revo-stx/?hl=%2Brevo+%2Bsx

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/129516-revo-sx-gen3/

[Ozark_Basser]

I own both.  Never had a problem with either. I've owned the previous generations as well.  Never had a problem.  I guess I'm lucky. Casting is kind of up to you, but with 50 lb braid with all the breaks turned off except one on the centrifugal brake (STX only) on a 7 foot MH I can bomb a frog .....too far.

[ChrisWi]

They are okay reels, they feel cheap in your hands though, feel kinda geary, I've heard a lot of bad reviews, I'd say tSat there are better reels in that price range (Lews Tournament Lite)

[travis23]

I own 3 sx and i like them. My 7:1 is a dud though starting to have problems (1 yr old).

[Bluebasser86]

I had a 7.1 SX that I couldn't cast to save my live without backlashing. I think it was a Gen 1 or 2 though. It pitched decent but after doing that for a while the insert in the reel line guide popped out and I had to return it. 

[ww2farmer]

I have had all of the Revos ( S, SX, STX) from all three generations. IMHO unless you "just want one" they are kind of a waste of money. The Orra's are just as good (although limited in LH options), for less money. I never had any problems with them, but they also never "wowed" me. Especially when cheaper reels like the Orra's and Daiwa Excelers perform just as well. Yeah the gen3 STX has eva knobs...............whoopdee doo.

[BassinLou]

They are okay reels, they feel cheap in your hands though, feel kinda geary, I've heard a lot of bad reviews, I'd say tSat there are better reels in that price range (Lews Tournament Lite)

I owned the 2 Gen SX, and that reel treated me very well. I currently own the STX, this reel has also treated me well, but i will have to agree it is very geary. Even after it was fully serviced the geary sound and feeling still remains. It does not effect performance, but compared to Lews and Shimano's which i also own, the Stx ranks below them. Lews and Shimano's operate smoother and much quieter.

[ChrisWi]

I owned the 2 Gen SX, and that reel treated me very well. I currently own the STX, this reel has also treated me well, but i will have to agree it is very geary. Even after it was fully serviced the geary sound and feeling still remains. It does not effect performance, but compared to Lews and Shimano's which i also own, the Stx ranks below them. Lews and Shimano's operate smoother and much quieter.

ditto, my regular speed spool may weigh a but more but is buttery smooth and casts better.

[Hattrick7]

Have a gen 3 sx and so far so good after a good year half of almost daily use. No problems casting. Great workhorse reel. Only complaint is that I've grown more accustomed to the longer handle if my tatula. Other than that been a great reel so far.

This was my first BC and had minimal issues with backlashes. Brake settings are key on this reel.

[ChrisWi]

Have a gen 3 sx and so far so good after a good year half of almost daily use. No problems casting. Great workhorse reel. Only complaint is that I've grown more accustomed to the longer handle if my tatula. Other than that been a great reel so far.

This was my first BC and had minimal issues with backlashes. Brake settings are key on this reel.

in my opinion the breaks are a PITA, getting a good setting for baits 3/16 - 1/4 is a pain

[BassinLou]

Have a gen 3 sx and so far so good after a good year half of almost daily use. No problems casting. Great workhorse reel. Only complaint is that I've grown more accustomed to the longer handle if my tatula. Other than that been a great reel so far.

This was my first BC and had minimal issues with backlashes. Brake settings are key on this reel.

 

The STX is a good reel. Castability is good, line mgmt is good, brake settings were never a problem if you adjust to the baits accordingly. My one and only complaint is the  geary sound the reel posseses. If you can get past that, the reel will treat you well. 

[CWB]

Have an STX that is about 7 or 8 years old. Very smooth, well built, long casting reel. Still using it. Can't speak to the newer versions.

[Hattrick7]

in my opinion the breaks are a PITA, getting a good setting for baits 3/16 - 1/4 is a pain

Never had a problem throwing plastics weight less unless it's really super light and there's wind. I normally don't throw weightless trigs but the times I have never had an issue.

I usually keep my brakes around 5 or 6. With the wind to 8 or so. Spool tension is pretty loose. Don't even bother adjusting to different baits anymore.

[ChrisWi]

Never had a problem throwing plastics weight less unless it's really super light and there's wind. I normally don't throw weightless trigs but the times I have never had an issue.

I usually keep my brakes around 5 or 6. With the wind to 8 or so. Spool tension is pretty loose. Don't even bother adjusting to different baits anymore.

I tend not to mess with them too much in fear of messing up settings, either way for $160 there are MUCH better reels

[*Hank]

I wouldn't mess with around with abu Garcia theres alot of other better reels in the price range.

Tryed em didn't like em!

[Hattrick7]

I tend not to mess with them too much in fear of messing up settings, either way for $160 there are MUCH better reels

For the SX I think that's the biggest thing to how you'll get the best casting performance. I only paid 130 on eBay for a brand new one but with tatulas going for 100 on amazon that's pretty tough to beat.