Revo owners please respond

[jc450r]

I have 2 of the s, winch, and sx's and 1 of the new stx and the s is hands down better than the sx, but neither the s or sx compare to the smoothness and control of the stx.  If your looking at the sx  just get an s instead you will be much happier.

[5bass]

I had one of those magical right bait, right place, right time outings where I caught 15 in about 45 minutes. All on the new Premier. I wish I could break in all my new equipment like that

Nice!

[Ojurb]

i just got a Revo S, I love it granted this is technically my first bait caster ( i had an Abu silver max for about a day, before i found a great deal on the revo s) so i guess i technically learned to cast on the silver max i had lots of birds nest in the silver max, but good thing from that is that i got good at getting them out..lol... any way last night i set up the revo s, I have 3 brakes on, and the mechanical brake set just right and on my first cast i got it all the way across my pond, something that took me a few cast and adjustments to do with the silver max, i like the flipping witch in the Silver Max, but the Revo S is much easier to cast just some minor tweaking at it was golden, the Silver max is a very good reel for the money but it takes more adjustment to get it to cast well and not birds nest

[bilgerat]

I've owned an STX since early November. I'd love to give an opinion on it, but between work, the holidays and the weather I haven't cast it once >

[Indiana Bass1]

The SX is one awesome reel. I throw all of my light lures with it and never have a problem. It is the only rel I own that I can throw a deep baby n into a 15-20 mile an hour wind and not backlash.

[Ojurb]

also ive been casting a 1/8 bullet sinker with a 2/0 worm hook and a berkley powerbait 5"  power shaky worm on berkley vanish 12#

[South FLA]

I went through 3 models of the Premier and HATED THEM!  For some reason the bearings screamed when casting, someone on the forum said it was normal and I also noticed that on a *** video. So I sold it after returning back to the factory 2x for said reason. 

Bought, a Skeet Reese model for a great price and bent the knob handle on a hook-set  > , nevertheless it was replaced by Abu under warranty. The replacement they sent me is a great reel so far and doesn't let out a high pitched scream when flinging my frog  , it has no magnetic brakes so that may be a reason many people like the S model and not the others.

[T.R. Express]

I too own a Skeet Reese REVO and love it!  Smooth casting and light as a feather.  I also bent the knob handle on a hook set.  They are attached with what looks like aluminum rivets...  It is my favorite reel!

[bigtimfish]

I own an stx and 2 sx and love all 3.

[bilgerat]

I've owned an STX since early November. I'd love to give an opinion on it, but between work, the holidays and the weather I haven't cast it once >

Yesterday was the first time I got out to try my STX.

Keep in mind I have not thrown a bc in over 20 years. When I first got it I PM'd Micro for some advice on setting it up since I had read about how 'finicky' they were supposed to be. Thanks to Micro for the tips and advice.

I could not believe how well I did with it. I was expecting the worst and got quite a surprise. At one point I was throwing 4" tubes rigged on a 1/8 oz. tube jig without any trouble. I had the brakes at about 25% - 30% the whole time. I had a few minor overuns but nothing some further thumb education couldn't handle.

As for the noise, mine was quiet and smooth. I think the screaming issue was on earlier models and has been taken care of for a while now. Then again I could be wrong...

[FishinTN]

I have a SX and last years STX. I will be buying the STX as well. I didn't like the SX at first, seemed to backlash a little to much, but i played with adjusting it and now it works great. I like the STX over the SX. I use the SX to throw worms,jigs, etc. and the STX zoom flukes and topwaters. Both are smooth and cast well. I don't think anyone of any brand loyalty would dislike either ABU's. Everyone has their preferences, I don't really. I also have a Curado E5, and the BPS Pro Qualifier and like those also. Been using all of them pretty regular this year (all new) and have had no trouble so far. Don't worry on regretting getting one, you won't. Also, if the deals still going on, you great a great pair of fishing glasses to boot....