It’s a very forgiving reel, which is necessary for those learning the trade.Īvailable in two speeds, I prefer the 6.6 for versatility. In this regard, I like the SX for those new and inexperienced with baitcasters. In testing, we managed to back the brakes off altogether and still manage to avoid serious overrun. It’s not difficult to learn, but it will take a little time and experimentation to get savvy with the settings.īut those casting lighter lures and difficult lures that plane and react to the slightest breeze will enjoy the fine-tuning. While I’m not one for complicated features, this system works well with little to no fuss. The Infini brake system is dual centrifugal/magnetic. Those fishing with lighter gear or hunting a smaller class of fish are also well catered for, as the Infini brake system takes the fear out of fishing light. The Infini II spool design has enhanced casting and allowed for greater line loads – handy for mono anglers. With 24 pounds of drag and a spool that’ll hold 140 yards of 30-pound braid, you’re well-armed for tackling trophy fish. Next Section: A variety of retrieve options.Ĭopyright © 2000-2023 TackleTour LLC All Rights Reserved.It’s an ideal model, particularly the estuary angler, land-based and afloat, hunting big red and black drum, snapper, and others. When that wind picks up, on a reel equipped with these brakes, you really need to pay attention and moderate the spool with your thumb. I adore the performance Abu's IVCB-6L braking system until there's anything stronger than a mild breeze. I had a hard time putting down the Valvidia and STX combo because it was so much fun to cast. Some are there to be tested, others are there for baseline comparisons. When we are out on the water testing, both Zander and I have several combos on the deck. Line flies off the new spool very efficiently. Those IVCB-6L brakes really enable a super free casting experience! Then I reared back for a cast with an easy swinging casting motion and let that Powerbait fly. Knowing my casting motion is prone to blowing up reels equipped with IVCB brakes, I made sure each of the 6 in the STX were turned on, and the external dial was set close to maximum on my first cast - not something I always remember to do with a new reel. You can adjust these brakes on the spool and with this dial. Shot jighead and topped it with a Berkley Powerbait Bearded Grass Pig Swimbait for the STX's casting tests. The Valvidia is designed to be a frog stick, only the time of year I was fishing this combo (pre spawn and spawn) was far from frogging season, so instead I tied on an old Fintech Title Look what we found - IVCB-6L brakes in the STX! The STX was, at first, a convenient match with the rod because I needed to test both products, but when I opened the gull wing sideplate on the STX to check out its casting brakes expecting to find Abu Garcia's Infini braking system (featured in the gen 3 REVO STX), I was surprised to find their top end IVCB-6L brakes! That made the matchup with the Valvidia all the more compelling. I wanted to validate this impression, so I finally purchased one for a more in depth test. Ĭasting : Why such a stout rod in the Valvidia you might ask? Well, when we conducted our on the water preview of Megabass of America's US Destroyer lineup, the Valvidia really stood out to me because it had a super soft, tip that so easy to cast with. The sideplate is now locked via this little switch on the back of the reel. Īnxious to see what the new Revo STX was all about, I spooled it up with some ten pound (10lb) Sunline Shooter Fluorocarbon and paired it with a Megabass US Destroyer F7-76X Valvidia for some real world action. Only with a matte silver finish instead of gloss. This new STX has a much more utilitarian look and feel. Additionally the silver metal highlights on this reel are more satin than chrome. The difference with the new gen is those silver sideplates have a more muted, matte finish instead of glossy. The 4th generation STX, is similar in appearance to the previous gen with a silver and black motif. The 4th generation STX, is similar in appearance to the previous To me, STX has always been cousin to reels like Shimano's Chronarch and Daiwa's Zillion platforms - just a step up in refinement over Curado and Tatula and right where my collection of workhorse reels begins. STX in the Revo family of reels is that rebellious middle child - Not quite as attention grabbing as say the high end Premier, and no where near as popular as the more affordable siblings in X, S, and SX.
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