Abu Garcia Revo STX and Rocket

[rawjuice]

Debating on which one to order, have been research, reading reviews, watching videos, seems both reels are quite similar. Only noted difference is handles, gear ratio. If i go STX, it will be 7.1.

Does anyone have both reels and might have input or would like to give their thoughts on the 2? Anything would be greatly appreciated, thanks guys.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Double check but I want to say the ipt is the same in spite of the ratio. 

[rawjuice]

STX 7.1 is 29" and the Rocket is 37"

Im just trying to figure out if spending the extra is worth it for that crazy speed. I know its perfect for punchin/flippin/froggin, but is that speed too much for everything else?

[rawjuice]

Would love to see if someone just owns both and what they have to say 

[Nathan Burton]

I own a revo stx in the 7.1:1 gear ratio. I've had it for about 8 months now and have no complaints. If I'm using this reel on a crank bait rod or something of that nature, I catch myself having to slow myself down in the reeling process. The Rocket I have no experience with, but I do recommend the stx without hesistation. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

37" is pretty fast. I wouldn't think it necessary for any moving bait. 

[WIGuide]

The high speed could be useful in generating reaction strikes though. 

[rawjuice]

I guess im torn between the 2 mainly because the rocket just looks nice, the color and the carbon handle is beautiful. Even the STX looks nice though, that red though!!! lol

[WdyCrankbait]

I have a Rocket and I personally think it is too fast.  I have been tinkering around selling it off, but have not really decided.  The Rocket is a nice reel, search the internet you can find it cheaper then $300.  But, it is a fast reel!!  your lure will cover some water.  The Rocket does have a longer handle.  Also, I thought the STX came in an 8 to 1 gear?

[rawjuice]

18 minutes ago, WdyCrankbait said:

I have a Rocket and I personally think it is too fast.  I have been tinkering around selling it off, but have not really decided.  The Rocket is a nice reel, search the internet you can find it cheaper then $300.  But, it is a fast reel!!  your lure will cover some water.  The Rocket does have a longer handle.  Also, I thought the STX came in an 8 to 1 gear?

Yes it does come in that gear ratio but only for Right Hand. 

It seems everything i read, people love the rocket a lot but some do say its too fast