roadwarrior

;D ;D ;D CONGRATULATIONS! ;D ;D ;D 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Just another dirt bag, I wouldn't dwell on it too much. Like road rage, we all hope the guy dies a slow, painful death and move on... >

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Actually, the STX could be a Shimano: strong, smooth, silent and reliant. It's beautiful, light and the size makes this a very comfortable reel to fish. I simply don't like the magnetic braking system. It appears than Abu Garcia has seen this as an issue in their internal reviews or interviews with customers. I applaud them for making changes to improve the reel which will make it more user friendly. 8-)

I have been fishing the Kut-Tail for a long time and the biggest bait I am aware of is the 6 1/2" Kahuna. 8-)

After receiving the STX in March, the reel has been used extensively for seven months. The magnetic braking system requires adjustment for different lures and conditions; the settings are inconsistant and the system doesn't seem to "remember" how it has been set previously. Each outing requires re-estabishing both the brake and cast control. Perhaps you consider this an attribute and would consider the "sensitivity" a positive feature, I consider it an inconvenience. I have heard that the magnetic system is being discontinued, you state that it will continue to be an option. Either way, offering centrifugal brakes is a concession to the problems I have addressed. If this is in fact the case, perhaps it is your opinion that is "underqualified". :

Fun story, nice fish, great pic! 8-)

22" length X 26.25" girth? I sniffin' a wiff of somethin'... BTW, The BR calculator comes up with 12.45 lbs! :

So, how much "skill" is involved flipping a fish onto the floor of your boat? :

Wow! Some of this seems like a long time ago already: http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/economy/timeline-financial-crisis/ 8-)

I really don't like the magnetic brakes on my STX. After being serviced by Reel Mech, it's now resting in its original box. I haven't decided whether to keep it or not, but I would warn potential buyers to be wary. It seems to me this system is a failure which requires constant adjustment. Many of the guys that are big fans of the STX don't use the brakes at all. I suppose if you don't use them, they're fine!

The markets have recoverd some of yesterday's losses. The loss was in excess of 1 trillion dollars in market value. The DJIA is opening up 180 points.

Nice bass pics have been posted and we'll leave this open for more pics. Going forward on this thread, all off topic posts will be removed. -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator

To the extent that energy costs effect the pricing structure for other products and services, stating that a decline in oil prices is a "non factor" suggests a lack of understanding in general economics or market dynamics. Oil prices have a direct and immediate impact on everyone.

Oil is dollar denominated...For other countries the relative value of their currencies comes into to play, but for Americans, it's a dollar.

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Down $11.53 @ $95.36 8-)

Run the line through your guides and around the spool, the direction isn't important. Tying the line to the spool isn't particularly important either, but I use an Arbor Knot: http://www.animatedknots.com/arbor/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com#Autoblock 8-)

Currently down $8.54 @ $98.35

Down $6.93 @ $99.96 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Nice fish, great pic! Get a scale, they are not expensive. After weighing a few you will have a better sense for the general weight, but you'll still want to weigh the big 'uns! 8-)

Oops...Terminology? How 'bout "wake bait"? I meant that since you already have them on plane, just drag 'em in! :