Customer Reviews

Abu Garcia Revo Fishing Reel (S, Line Weight- 12/140)

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Frankly, haven't owned an Abu Garcia reel since the days of the old 5500-5600 Ambassadeurs but, based on price and reviews on other websites, thought I would give the Revo S a try. I own several right-hand Shimano and Quantum reels, all good, but arthritis in my left wrist has made hook-setting very painful. Rather than using spinning reels, I decided to try a left-hand bait cast reel and chose the Revo. A little awkward at first, I still cast with my right hand and had to remember not to shift to my left hand to retrieve. After setting braking system (just the one knob on the Revo S model), I let fly with my first cast. The line literally flew off the reel and with absolutely no bird nest! Amazingly lightweight and smooth. I'm a "simple is better" kind of guy and this reel is everything I want and need.

This is the second Revo that I've purchased. I liked the first one so much that I bought a second to replace a perfectly good reel on another outfit that I use a lot for inshore fishing. The Revo casts great and the drag--this little reel could stop a truck. I'm a recent convert to using a left hand baitcasting reel. A friend has been using one for years, and now that I've tried it, I've found it a great labor saver fishing inshore - especially the Calico Bass.

The revo s is an excellent choice. I have owned a revo for about 3 years now. I have done everything from bass to trout to redfish. This reel in my opinion is about as indestructible as they come. Now I own 4 and have been buying them here on amazon for around 30.00 less than any sporting good store.