I use both. For jigs and anything that needs a good hook set I use the Revo STX because the drag system is the best. I've lost a lot of fish after using Curado's on long casts and the drag slipped during hook set. I use the Curados for baits that I want to cast the farthest because they are more forgiving when you really wing it and don't tend to backlash as easy as the Revo. If you start with the Abu Revo, you can get real good with casting with less effort. So I guess it depends on what type of bait you are going to do most of your fishing with..