Revo gear swap? 2025

Chris at Tech reply :

A few weeks ago, someone on here mentioned they were swapping out their stock Revo gears for some 5:1 gears.

fivebasslimit, was it you?

Anyway, who was it, and what were the results? Inquiring minds wanna know!

Jeff P. reply :

If this can be done, I would also be very interested to hear the results. Especially if it could be done on a left handed reel.

roadwarrior reply :

If you guys swap out the gears, change the spool, replace the handle and paint the frame, maybe you can find a Shimano decal to complete the package!

bmadd reply :

It was fivebass. You can call the Abu service department and order the gears for the swap. I'm not sure how easy it is to do however.

Chris at Tech reply :

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If you guys swap out the gears, change the spool, replace the handle and paint the frame, maybe you can find a Shimano decal to complete the package!
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If your buddies made a freakin' left-hand reel in low profile that wasn't gigantic with low ratio gears, I wouldn't be having this problem.

roadwarrior reply :

I'm just playin' with you. EVERYONE seems to like their new Revos.

How 'bout this CH51MG:

http://fish.shimano.com/catalog/fish/products/group_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036639&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181270&bmUID=1203536035058

8-)

Chris at Tech reply :

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I'm just playin' with you. EVERYONE seems to like their new Revos.
How 'bout this CH51MG:

http://fish.shimano.com/catalog/fish/products/group_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036639&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181270&bmUID=1203536035058

8-)

Gear ratio too high

.ghoti. reply :

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I'm just playin' with you. EVERYONE seems to like their new Revos.
How 'bout this CH51MG:

http://fish.shimano.com/catalog/fish/products/group_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036639&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181270&bmUID=1203536035058

8-)

Gear ratio too high

Don't look at the ratio, look at the inches retrieved per turn of the crank (IPC). You'll discover that Calcutta 50 is one of the slower reels out there. I'm going from memory, but I believe it's only 16" per crank. The small spool, you know?

5bass reply :

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fivebasslimit, was it you?

It was....I got two sets. The local reel guy is switching them right now. I'll let you know what happens, I'm looking forward to getting them back.

Micro reply :

I'm waiting for an update on 5BL's conversion, too.

Right now I'm seriously considering ordering some 4.7:1 gears for my Abu EXT Pros.

Jig Man reply :

If it is built like a shimano there are only 2 gears to switch and it is about a 10 minute job. I bought a 3.8:1 curado for cranking and hated it. So I switched out to 6.3:1. It was quick and easy.

Micro reply :

Seems like it should just be the pinion gear and drive gear. But IIRC someone at Tackle Tour said it required a few other parts, maybe some washers or something.

RobbyZ5001 reply :

Hopefully I am not hijacking this thread but in what sitiuations do you want low ratio?

Red reply :

i am by no means an expert or anything, but wouldnt it be easier to just reel slower?

roadwarrior reply :

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Hopefully I am not hijacking this thread but in what sitiuations do you want low ratio?

A low gear ratio gives the reel more power. This comes into play with deep diving crankbaits and heavy lures. For some, it's about slow retrieve. I use these reels (Shimano CTE200GT) on a jig rod and a glass rod (Lamiglas SR705R).

8-)

5bass reply :

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i am by no means an expert or anything, but wouldnt it be easier to just reel slower?

.....if it was only that simple

Red reply :

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i am by no means an expert or anything, but wouldnt it be easier to just reel slower?

.....if it was only that simple

yeah i guess i kinda figured that ;D

but it is what i do and it seems to work ok...and with an X-fast rod too!!

cart7t reply :

I'm also interested in the gear swap. Keep us posted, especially on part numbers! 8-)

flechero reply :

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i am by no means an expert or anything, but wouldnt it be easier to just reel slower?

If you do much more than a few casts, it allows you to keep a cadence. Some like it because the reduced effort to dive bigger baits. I'm one who has trouble slow rolling for any length of time... a few casts, sure- no problem but some guys crank and swimbait all day.

Jeff P. reply :

Five Bass Limit,

What model Revo are you getting the gears swapped out on? Do you know if the same process can be done on the Revo S-L by chance?

Thanks.

Micro reply :

Check the schematics on the Revo S and S-L and see of the gear and pinion part numbers are the same. If so, it probably can be done.

WIII-60 reply :

whatever happened with this?

5bass reply :

The S lefty should switch over just the same. You can call Abu Customer Service to make sure. I finally got one back and I sent the other to Jimzee for a quicker fix. I'll be throwing the first one around some tomorrow. It's now crankbait time so my season just officially started.

I'll let you guys know what happens.

5bass reply :

Got to throw the 5.4:1 Revo today for about 3 hours with a trap and a few different LC cranks. Everything seems real smooth like it was before and I could definitely tell the difference in the gear. One spool rotation per crank may not seem like a big deal to some of you but as a serious crankbait guy, I'm much happier cranking at my usual speed with the new gears rather than reeling a little slower with the HS gears. Everything is back to normal now when I pick up the crankbait.

I would recommend the gear swap if the 6.4:1 gears seem a little fast for you to crank with. Only problem is they are $26 plus shipping per set, so on a Revo S, you're making a $100 reel into a $135 reel. I may get one more set for one of my SX's next. If we can talk Abu into making a 4.7:1 or lower, we'll really be talkin' then.

Jimzee is swapping gears in one of my other Revo's as we speak.

Micro reply :

I've heard the rumor that Abu will be offering 5.4:1 Revos sometime this spring.

Jeff P. reply :

I worked with the folks at Abu Garcia to find out if they had a gear kit for left handed reels. They have gear kits for all the Revo reels to turn them into 5.4:1 ratio (the kit contains a new main gear and pinion gear), but they only offer the conversion kits for right handed reels.

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