2009 Revo STX or 2010 Citica E

[HopelesslyAddicted]

Which should I get?  Which is easier to use?  Which is built to last better?  I will be using the reel for baits over 1oz, and they both can be had for around 100$ right now.

[21farms]

Which is easier to use?

the citica. centrifugal brakes are simple and work great.

Which is built to last better?

the STX. built like a tank.

Which should I get?

you can't go wrong with the citica but, at $100, you get more for the money with the STX. i'd say get the STX and give it a try...then, if it's not for you, sell it or trade it for a citica.

[MMan16]

I say go with the Stx. I think its a better reel for equal price. I have one and love it. Neither one is a bad choice though. 

[KYntucky Warmouth]

both good reels but an

STX at that price ummmmmmmbeatable

[MALTESE FALCON]

The STX is much more reel, for the same money. A no-brainer in my opinion.

Falcon

[kLuo]

my first 2 baitcasting reels were an STX and a Citica. The STX outshines it in almost every way. in my opinion, centrifugal brakes aren't nearly as important as some make them out to be.

[HopelesslyAddicted]

Alright literally everyone votes for the STX? Well that was easy.

I have one more question if anyone would like to give some more advice.

Is the STX better for heavier baits?  I ask because I will be exclusively using this reel with baits over 1oz.

Thanks.

[MMan16]

Absolutely I haven't had a problem. I use it for flippin and often throw 1oz weights with texas rigged soft plastics. 

[brushhoggin]

STX is the baddest to the bone. especially since you ain't gotta open a silly sideplate to make adjustments to the mag breaks. never know when that winds gonna pick up, or let up. besides i can cast weightless plastics a quarter mile with the stx. ok obviously not really but you do get great distance with light lures

[bilgerat]

If you take the time to PROPERLY adjust the STX, you'll have no problem. I can cast unweighted plastics around 50' easily. Large baits ? how much line ya got ?

[NorcalBassin]

I can cast unweighted plastics around 50' easily. Large baits ? how much line ya got ?

I don't have an STX (yet) but have to say the same thing about my Citica. That puppy launches for a reel at this price point and I'm far from an expert with baitcasters.

[HopelesslyAddicted]

I pulled the trigger on the STX, thanks to your advice guys. Hopefully its everything I ever wanted. Did I mention this is my first baitcaster?

[David P]

I'd take an STX over a Curado, and the Curados are above Citicas. Hope that helps.

[bwell]

STX all the way, its a great reel for heavy or light weight lures/plastics.