Even if it does have 24 lbs of drag force, you'll never use anything close to that much.  

Your absolutely right about that... But why do people buy a sportscar that goes 200+ mph? to go that fast? probably not, but I bet it doesnt even flinch at 75 mph.

Ill never use 24 lbs of drag on a bass... but ill bet that it handles 8lbs better then a reel that has a 10 lb drag cap.

I own at least a couple of each model and have since they came out. I believe if I was blindfolded and picked up and casted any of them, I probably couldn't tell one from the other....except maybe the Premier because of the weight difference. The S model is a great reel, just like the rest of 'em.

And you can order the wider handles from Abu Garcia also if that's an issue with anyone. (It was for me) Just tell them you want to order the Inshore Revo handles.....they are wider.

Dude, you are going to love that reel....you might as well go ahead and post up all your Shimano reels for sale now so you can get some more Premiers.

Yep- if you want to unload any of those crappy old Curados, let me know. I might just take a few off your hands.

I'm not listening to any of this craziness ;D.

(The Revo STX's on sale at BPS for $199.99 sure do look pretty )