Customers find the fishing reel very smooth. They appreciate its quality, with one customer noting it performs well for fishing.
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Abu Garcia Revo SX Spinning Fishing Reel
- 8 stainless steel HPCR bearings + 1 roller bearing
- Asymmetrical body design
- V-Rotor design
- V-Spool design
- Rocket line management system
- Price point can be a little on the high side
Redesigned from the ground up, the Revo SX spinning reel has been engineered to deliver unmatched performance and durability. It combines a Zenon inspired A-SYM body design to minimize the body size and optimize weight and balance with the AM-G fully machined gear systems for the ultimate in smoothness and cranking power. Casting performance is maximized by the V-Rotor design and Rocket line management system that allows anglers to fish mono, braid, and even difficult-to-manage fluorocarbon.
"My everyday go-to reel, paired with an Ugly Stik GX2 in medium action. I run 15 lb. monofilament for most situations, or 20 lb. braid when I need the extra sensitivity and casting distance. If you go with braid, step down to a lighter fluorocarbon or mono leader — braid has virtually no stretch and will transfer the full force of a snag or strike directly to your terminal tackle. A leader lighter than your mainline acts as a sacrificial break point, so you lose a hook and a few feet of leader instead of your whole rig."
Born in Portland and raised in McMinnville, Oregon, Allan has been fishing for most of his life — from the rivers of the Willamette Valley to the Oregon coast, Cabo San Lucas, and the California Pacific. His oldest brother Steven runs a sports fishing business in Oregon. This blog is his way of sharing what he's learned.
