I have a line on a abu stx for $70 that I think would be great on my Veritas as my all around rod.  I also have a Cumara paired w a citica G6 that I want to use as a jig and worm rod.  Both reels are 6:4:1 and was wondering if I'd be better off purchasing a higher speed reel for my jig and worm rod. In other words should I buy another 6:4:1 or is that just redundant?

70.00 is a good price as long as nothing is wrong with it.

I personally dont worry about it that much. especially when its that good of a deal. Im assuming its a gen 3 STX? in the gen3 its only 3" per turn.

Says 100% mech but no way to tell until it's in my hands and my money is in theirs

I personally dont worry about it that much. especially when its that good of a deal. Im assuming its a gen 3 STX? in the gen3 its only 3" per turn.

 

He claims 6:4:1

For that price if in good shape I would grab it. It's a minimal difference in IPT in comparison to the savings on buying new.

I would get a higher speed reel myself, but if you like the 6:1 there is nothing wrong with it. I just like a faster pickup rate for jigs and t-rigs...

 

Mitch

ya only get three different speeds  6.4, 7.1, or 8.0- I use a 6.4 for all my worm and jig set ups

If you aint going to buy it, send me the sellers info....  Id buy it in a heart beat!

 

I personally dont worry about it that much. especially when its that good of a deal. Im assuming its a gen 3 STX? in the gen3 its only 3" per turn.

 

 

Make that 26" per turn.

 

Hootie

Buy it

It'll be fine for jigs. If it were a 5 I'd say no.

Sounds like a pretty good deal to me. As already mentioned, if reel is in good shape, it will serve you well for all techniques on the water. If I specifically was interested in crankin big deep divers, a low speed crankin reel might be the best choice. But for an all around, all techniques, you'll be fine.

If you aint going to buy it, send me the sellers info.... Id buy it in a heart beat!

He had 2. If he ever gets back to me I'll let you know

Make that 26" per turn.

 

Hootie

opps. i meant to say 3" difference. from the 6.4:1 to the 7.1:1

All I use is 5.8:1, never had a problem with any technique!