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Sorry to hijack a post. Anyone know how a Dobyns Champion or Champion extreme would feel paired up to the ci4 2500 reel?

Sorry to hear about your bad luck but my STX has been awesome. I have it paired with my Legend Elite and it's one sweet combo. I'm able to cast 1/4 oz lures into the wind without birdnesting.

Don't know if this will make a difference to you but HB and Minnkota and now Lakemaster are all part of one parent company. The new tech that is coming out (ipilot ilink) that utilizes all three of these things together looks amazing. Obviously you may not need all this available tech but just thought I make you aware of this before you plunk down your hard earned cash. I know I'm looking forward to the ilink and that's one of the reason I leaned towards HB

The bucoo is a very light rod. I don't have one but have fished my brother in law's that he uses a Chronarch on. As others have mentioned, it is softer tipped than a veritas but also lighter too. I also really like the foam grip on the handle better than on a Veritas. I really like the combination and it is a good rod for the money. I believe it is a little more expensive than a veritas since Walmart sells them for $130 but you can get them online for much cheaper. Only problem my brother in law encountered was that his tip snapped trying to cast a 1/2 oz lure. Not sure if they are more fragile than usual. Great thing is that Walmart had a great return policy and he was able to exchange his rod.

Hey thanks for the quick reply. Good to hear that you can set the brakes 1 at a time unlike the Shimanos. That at least gives the user more options in how they want to set the braking system. Last question. If I wanted 2 brakes on can I set any of the brakes or is it best to use the brake across from the first one?

I have always been a Shimano user and thought I try the tournament pro after the rave reviews it has gotten. The centrifugal brakes look different than Shimanos though and there are only 4 brakes. Wondering if you have to set the brakes 2 at a time like the curados and chronarchs or can you set only 1 at a time?

I agree you should definitely make a youtube video so we can see the reels in action

Thanks for the review...hoping the tension knob issue doesn't become a huge flaw in what seems to be a great reel

Dang Rock, that white combo looks awesome. Jealous of you guys getting yours in already. Cmon THUT, where is my order

Put up some pics when it arrives...and let us know how the reel performs. Still waiting for my reel from THUT but have no idea when they would be shipping it.

d**n, haven't heard anything from thehookuptackle about my ordered STX. Wondering when I will even receive it.

Hey thanks for the update 21farms. Can't wait to start seeing reviews on the reels and getting the STX in my hands

Veritas is a great rod for the money. I think they are stiffer than what they actually rated for. I have a MH and it feels like a H on other models. I have my tournament pro on a legend elite and love how light the entire combo is overall.

The reel looks awesome. I had preordered a STX on thehookuptackle and on the website it listed that the reels would ship Sept 2. On tacklewarehose it listed the reels not being available until 9/17? I'm not sure when I'll get the reel now but yours sure looks sweet. Let us know how the reel performs.

how come i can't see the pics