chadmack282 Posted June 28, 2015 Posted June 28, 2015 Have heard a few people say they preferred gen2 over 3 but haven't heard why, can anyone tell me ? Quote
JeziHogg Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 When the new Gen 3's were released, there was lots of problems. Not just the STX either. Quote
Grantman83 Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 From what I have read, the power and smoothness of the generation 2 made it popular. The gen 3 has focused on weight reduction at the expense of said smoothness. Also, the generation 3 gave a lower gearbox housing which a good amount of people find uncomfortable 1 Quote
Super User David P Posted June 29, 2015 Super User Posted June 29, 2015 Gen 2 in general were better reels, built more solid, less issues, and far more comfortable in hand for most. The Gen 2 STX and Premiers are AWESOME and it's a shame they don't still make em. In fact, I decided to sell my few Gen 2 Premiers and reels because I couldn't get more (I like having ALL the same reels on deck). Quote
Jon G Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Gen 2s were absolute tanks. Gen 3s are just a headache Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 I prefer the gen 3 for palming. I also like how the gen 3 palms. I also found the smoothness to be about the same for both generations of the stx. Quote
BASSPATROL247 Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Is this a gen 1 or 2? I beleive its a first generation... Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 1, 2015 Super User Posted July 1, 2015 Gen 1. I believe Gen 2 has gold accents. Quote
BASSPATROL247 Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Gen 1. I believe Gen 2 has gold accents. I beleive its a first gen also, did the gen 2's have the bent in handle and drag?? I love! That reel, wish i had 5 more..kinda big and a l heavy but i lime it.. Quote
Grantman83 Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 That is a generation 1sx...the second generation sx had red accent.. The stx had a straight handle and drag star for both generation 1 and generation 2. Quote
BASSPATROL247 Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 That is a generation 1sx...the second generation sx had red accent.. The stx had a straight handle and drag star for both generation 1 and generation 2. Did the 2nd gens have a bent handle? Quote
BASSPATROL247 Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 Cool man thanks for the info...i beleive the gen 1's reelfoot #'s start at 1700, the 2's 1800 but may be wrong... Quote
Shanes7614 Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 No, it was a straight handle design Gen 2 STX is what I got from you??? Quote
Shanes7614 Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 I've never owned an stx Haha. The fuego.... Got the STX from another Grant. Lol Quote
k3bass Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 They're all the same, along with lews, bass pro, and pflueger. Didn't you guys get that memo? Quote
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