I Think Im A Abu-Garcia Guy Now 2024

tugsandpulls reply :

just picked up a silvermax for my crankbait rod and although its at the near bottom of there lineup i love it im looking forward to xmas to get a revo, quantumn is nice out of the box but now there showin wear with only 2 seasons and my pinnacle is still going good but will replace the pinnacle with the revo

rockchalk06 reply :

I hear ya on that one. I started with a Silver Max as the deal was too good to pass up. While its not a revo by any means, I really like it.

I bought a Pro Max NIB off eBay for 37 dollars last week and scored two like new Black Max's off the flea market here last week too.

Last night bought a Revo STX and C3 from the flea market here too.

I'm starting to scare myself lol

BassinLou reply :

I don't think you will be disappointed with Abu's. They are great reels, they get better the higher you go up the line.

Jake P reply :

On 8/25/2012 at 9:47 PM, rockchalk06 said:

I hear ya on that one. I started with a Silver Max as the deal was too good to pass up. While its not a revo by any means, I really like it.

I bought a Pro Max NIB off eBay for 37 dollars last week and scored two like new Black Max's off the flea market here last week too.

Last night bought a Revo STX and C3 from the flea market here too.

I'm starting to scare myself lol

Man you too? I got a NIB Pro Max also for 41 dollars shipped off Ebay. I have had my silver max for a while and despite all the Curado owners negative talk about what its made of and its durability, it has not given me one problem. I love it and would recommend it to anyone who was looking in the price range.

retiredbosn reply :

I love Abu Round Reels, I have a couple of the Ext Pros, awesome reel, one is autographed by Hank Parker. The only complaint I've ever had is that round reels don't mix well with light weights. I've never had a Revo, but Abu has been around forever and build a quality product.

clayton86 reply :

I'm thinking the Abu posse is getting stronger especially with these gen 3's coming I love my Revo'sI have 2 S's and a SX then a BCX round one for catfish.

kylek reply :

I have 4 of the silvermax reels and like them all. I have never had any issues with them in the year that I have owned them.

Mike L reply :

Love my S's...

Mike

new2BC4bass reply :

On 8/25/2012 at 11:46 PM, retiredbosn said:

I love Abu Round Reels, I have a couple of the Ext Pros, awesome reel, one is autographed by Hank Parker. The only complaint I've ever had is that round reels don't mix well with light weights. I've never had a Revo, but Abu has been around forever and build a quality product.

What do you consider a light weight for round reels? I had been wanting to try a small Abu round reel, so when a deal for 3 Black Max 1600C reels came up, I jumped on it. Haven't tried lighter, but know it will throw a 1/4 oz. lure with ease. Plus I was amazed at how well it was able to cast in a fairly high wind. I did backlash some one time when I tried to throw for the moon directly into that stiff breeze. Easing up on power resulted in no more backlashes. I have it mounted on a Medium 6'9" Daiwa V.I.P. Smallmouth rod. I've also thrown a small fluke with a bare EWG hook with no problems. No idea of total weight, but I can tell you in ain't heavy! I believe I will be mounting one of the others on my 7' Cara cranking rod. The reel palms well enough for me which was a bit if a surprise as I never thought round reels were for palming.

basshole8190 reply :

got the pro max brand new from a pawn shop for 30$ still in the box best reel i own i like the silver max too for the flippin switch or at least thats what i use it for. ive been fishing abu since i was 11 wit my first bc being an ambassadour

Western-Mass-Bass reply :

Im the proud owner of the sx, the revo winch, and a hank parker lp from abu. ( probably a pro max.) I love them all

Weapon X reply :

I have the Pro Max (4) and I like them a lot , just this past weekend I caught a 4lb bass on one of them and was impressed at how it held up. I have had them now for maybe a month now and am interested at how they will perform come spring when the big girls move shallow . The true test comes when you have a 10lb plus on the line and they hit like a freight train wreck and pull like dog sled team . I have fished with Abu Garcia reels since I was a kid and they have never failed me.... Hope you enjoy your Silver

RyneB reply :

I have 5 Revo Ss, 1 Premier, 1 Orra Inshore and 1 STX. I only use Abus. You will not be dissapointed. Abu for life

boatlesswonder reply :

I have several of the Abu round reels mounted on various Loomis and Fenwick rods. Never have had an issue with them that I have not caused myself great reels. Like them much better than the low profile ones. But to each his/her own

retiredbosn reply :

On 8/26/2012 at 8:25 AM, new2BC4bass said:

What do you consider a light weight for round reels? I had been wanting to try a small Abu round reel, so when a deal for 3 Black Max 1600C reels came up, I jumped on it. Haven't tried lighter, but know it will throw a 1/4 oz. lure with ease. Plus I was amazed at how well it was able to cast in a fairly high wind. I did backlash some one time when I tried to throw for the moon directly into that stiff breeze. Easing up on power resulted in no more backlashes. I have it mounted on a Medium 6'9" Daiwa V.I.P. Smallmouth rod. I've also thrown a small fluke with a bare EWG hook with no problems. No idea of total weight, but I can tell you in ain't heavy! I believe I will be mounting one of the others on my 7' Cara cranking rod. The reel palms well enough for me which was a bit if a surprise as I never thought round reels were for palming.

The smallest round reel I've owned was a 4600 it held a bunch of line. With that said I could throw a 3/16 jig with a trailer probably brought the weight up to 3/8 oz. with any reel line capacity and amount of line on the spool has more to do with casting light baits. A 1600 should cast light baits just fine.

tholmes reply :

On 8/27/2012 at 9:41 PM, retiredbosn said:

The smallest round reel I've owned was a 4600 it held a bunch of line. With that said I could throw a 3/16 jig with a trailer probably brought the weight up to 3/8 oz. with any reel line capacity and amount of line on the spool has more to do with casting light baits. A 1600 should cast light baits just fine.

I have a USA Bass 4600C that casts 1/4 oz. cranks very well. The only mod I've done to it is replacing the white brake blocks with the lighter weight blue ones. I did the same mod on my old-school ProMax 3600c and it casts much better now. The same blocks (Abu part# 20209) will fit the Black Max 1600, iirc.

Tom

TNBassin' reply :

The only problem with the Max reels is the side to side play in the handle/gear box. I know some is normal, but the Max reels have a ton of it compared to my SX. I have a Black Max 2 and it works great, but I wonder if that play will someday kill the gear box?

BassHunter_Hunt reply :

I have two Veritas with more to come in the future with two Pro max reels. I trying to upgrade in reels but so far they are doing their jobs just fine. Abu Garcia for life.

new2BC4bass reply :

On 8/28/2012 at 4:55 AM, tholmes said:

I have a USA Bass 4600C that casts 1/4 oz. cranks very well. The only mod I've done to it is replacing the white brake blocks with the lighter weight blue ones. I did the same mod on my old-school ProMax 3600c and it casts much better now. The same blocks (Abu part# 20209) will fit the Black Max 1600, iirc.

Tom

Thanks, Tom, I will look into that.

FishinChris reply :

Abu Garcia is a way of life for me as well.

Glenn reply :

I have 12 STX reels and 7 MGX. I guess you could say I kinda like them.

Maxximus Redneckus reply :

On 8/31/2012 at 7:48 AM, Glenn said:

I have 12 STX reels and 7 MGX. I guess you could say I kinda like them.

YUUUUP

TNBassin' reply :

I'm an Abu guy too, but I did sneak an Okuma in my arsenal as I love those Trio spinning reels. I currently have 2 Vendetta rods, a Revo SX, Black Max 2, and am about to pre order a new Revo S and pick up a Veritas. Their stuff is great quality, and it looks just as nice as it fishes. Can't stand the colors that Shimano picks for their reels.

Hanover_Yakker reply :

I have several as well, including 2 Gen 1 Revo S, 1 Gen 1 Revo Inshore, and the newest member of the family is a Record 60HC for live lining.

Diggy reply :

Im on my way there, I plan to buy more.

MArnold reply :

Hey Glenn I have a MGX also and love it! How do you feel about the new braking system on the MGX?

0119 reply :

Keep an eye out for a 1500/1600c or a 2500/2600c. They still make them new in Sweden for the Japanese market and they turn up on Ebay all the time. I have just gotten my second 2500c n.i.b. They are capable of throwing down to 3/16 and 1/8oz. With appropriate line and rod. I use them to play with baby tarpon throwing yo zuri pins minnow jerkbaits and baby flukes.

upnorthbassin reply :

On 8/29/2012 at 5:15 PM, TNBassin said:

The only problem with the Max reels is the side to side play in the handle/gear box. I know some is normal, but the Max reels have a ton of it compared to my SX. I have a Black Max 2 and it works great, but I wonder if that play will someday kill the gear box?

I wonder that too....but then again I paid $28 for that black max 2 new and I say what the heck I can't pass that up. For cheap money it seems like it will last long enough. I bought it as sort of a beater reel to begin with. Something to keep in the car and I won't be that mad if someone steals it or I slam that rod it's on in the car door or something. I actually think for the $40-$50 they want for those black maxes....those things are a good deal. I'm surprised how mine casts (casts far and fairly smooth on the cast) and how quick it was to dial in.

This thing just refuses to backlash. I've done stupid things with it and it just won't backlash. I think the thing is posessed or something. I'm gonna go cast a dumbell into a fence just to see if I can get the thing to do it. hehehe. The retrieve is definitely so/so. You can feel the play in it. It feels like a cheap reel with that play in it. I think it's still money well spent though since the price is so low. I still don't use it that much since it's sort of a backup/keep in the car sorta deal so I don't think I'll burn it up that quick.

Almost makes me want to get a revo s to see...but I think I'm gonna get a lews tourney pro next instead. I'll get a revo after that to compare maybe.

Gatorbassman reply :

You guys are going to love the Pro Max reels. I have two of them and have tried to wear them out this past year and they held up great.

I sold my last Shimano reel a few months ago and I am finally at 100% Abu baitcasting. I have:

2 Silver Max

2 Black Max

2 Pro Max

1 Revo S

2 Revo SX

2 Revo SC (Cabelas Model)

4 Revo STX

But I just can't give up my Okuma spinning reels.

flipin4bass reply :

I've always been a Shimano user, but after playing with the Abu Garcia Premier baitcaster at BP last week I think I'm going to pull the trigger on one. That reel is every bit as smooth as the Calais reels I use.

central.PA.bass reply :

I have:

2 Revo S

1 Revo SC

1 Revo SX

3 Revo Stx

1 Revo Winch

1 Revo premier.

All are gen 1 and gen 2 reels.. I can't wait to try the new gen 3

TNBassin' reply :

I have the new S and new STX and I can't say enough about them. The STX flat out slings baits like you wouldn't believe. Crazy distance, light weight, awesome foam handles, and very smooth.

The Next KVD reply :

I just bought my mom a new 7ft MH Gen2 Vendetta and a Black Max to go with it for xmas and I must say I'm extremely impressed by how it looks, feels, and balances. Kinda wish I bought it for myself and this is coming from a St.Croix/Shimano fan.

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