dan1942

for the ones who are interested I will let you all know how it turns out Dan

Wow prices look good. Maybe its worth a shot

The upgrade to the drag is for the smoothness like stated above. I am not sure if it will make any difference but for only 10.00 more its worth the shot. As for the bearings getting changed to Orange seals I think its worth it from what I saw with a curado that I put them in to last time. This time I am going to have DVT leave the seals off. If all goes well with this service from Delaware Valley Tackle I am going to ship him both My Pixy (pixzilla)and my Alphas R-edition. Thanks Dan

I see peoples point with the warranty issue but I might just grab one to try to pair up with a 51 core but then again I can get a shimano cumuls rod for the same price with an over the counter warranty. maybe its worth the wait to see what the new G.loomis line will look like on Aug. 13th

So I just picked up a 2010 Revo STX HS A few days ago and so far I like it but I am was looking to get a little bit more performance out of it. So today I sent it off to Mike @ Delaware Valley Tackle to see what he could do to it. I know we are putting in Orange seals and Carbontex Washers and some polishing. Has anyone ever done similar upgrades to this reel and if so how much of an improvement am I looking at?? also on a side note dealing with mike at DVT has been great so far! I cant wait to see what he can do to this reel Dan

oh and someone just posted a used Curado 201e7 in the fleamarket section http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1271037613

I had the Curado 201E7 with orange seals and I just picked up a new 2010 Revo STX. They are both nice reels but I think I like the Revo just a tad more. What also is nice is the wileyX sunglasses they are offering with the abu's. Either one would be a good choice. Good Luck!

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yeah that is the Vengence. It looks really nice though

Good stuff!! Thanks for the quick review and taking the time to contribute your thoughts on the rod!

Yeah thats the short review that made me decide to get it. Hopefully he will do a full review soon..

I am hoping to get mine out tomorrow to use. If I dont get to busy with work!

yeah I forgot I had that discount coupon until you posted this! Now I will have to order a second one ;D

Yeah the EVA is not as nice as the Cumara, but it really is not bad either. there is a Labor day sale at TW and there also was a discount they sent to email subscribers recently so now you can pick up for around $59.00! I may grab a second if this works out ok.

Yeah I am sure it will feel nothing like the Cumara! But it will do for now until I get some money put aside for a custom rod from Matt at OtterRods.