Customer Reviews for Abu Garcia Abumatic 576i
Abu Garcia Abumatic 576i
The 576i weighs a mere 9.4 ounces, 3 bearings, instant anti-reverse, and is constructed with corrosive resistant components to be ready to fish in fresh or saltwater.
Average Customer Rating:
(8 Reviews) 8
Rating Breakdown 8 reviews
5 stars
1
4 stars
0
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 star
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1 out of 8(12%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer Reviews for Abumatic 576i
Review 1 for Abumatic 576i
Overall rating
Disappointed!!
PostedApril 6, 2013
Anonymous
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
1
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5
Ergonomics
1
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5
Casting Performance
1
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5
Ease of Maintenance
1
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5
I bought this reel on Garcia's reputation for excellence. The first time i used it, I had a problem with the drag, I couldn't reel in the line. I adjusted it, to the best of my ability. I was new to fishing, I read how to adjust it, now due to my naivety, it is useless.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 2 for Abumatic 576i
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Not the old reliable reels of the past
PostedAugust 24, 2012
Anonymous
Age:55-65
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:2
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
1
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5
Ergonomics
2
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5
Casting Performance
2
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5
Ease of Maintenance
1
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5
I am 60 years old & my Dad always used Abu Garcia reels when I was growing up because of their excellent performance. I bought a 576I approx a year ago and only fish maybe 20 times a year, and the gears are shot. I took it to a repair facility and was told that the gears were not shimmed properly at the factory. Very disappointed with this reel.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaAugust 27, 2012
We are very sorry to hear about the problem you had with your 576i as this is not normal. We appreciate your storied history of support of Abu Garcia. That's why we have already contacted our customer service department and informed them of your issue. A representative will be contacting your shortly on the email address you provided with this email to resolve this matter. If you need to speak with a representative directly they can be reached at Tel: 1.800.228.4272 and will be happy to address any problme you may have. As you know, all Abu Garcia reels carry a one year warranty and we will be glad to help you out. Thanks for reaching out to us. We appreciate your support.
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Review 3 for Abumatic 576i
Overall rating
Great Reel For Crappie
PostedApril 23, 2012
David
from Lake Fork Texas
Age:45-54
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Expert
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
5
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5
Ergonomics
5
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5
Casting Performance
5
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5
Ease of Maintenance
5
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5
I have used mine for several years now. I own 6 of these reels. These reels are designed for small pan fish up to @3 pounds. With 10-pound stren original I have landed so many meals of crappie and sandies. Fishing line on a spincast reel becomes worn-out after a few months simply of the tight radius’s the line has to go through while retrieving the line. This reel is great for small baits and lures. Occasionally take off the face piece and clean the lake yuck from the inside. The thumb button also has a positive stop so you don’t apply too much pressure to the reels mechanism while casting. These are great reels and if you take care of them they last just fine. When I go after the big fish I use the correct equipment, I use my c3’ and c4’s for catfish, drum and big bass. I have owned some of these since high school in 1976.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Abumatic 576i
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Two reels broken....
PostedJanuary 23, 2012
Anonymous
from Ovett,MS
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:3
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
2
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5
Ergonomics
2
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5
Casting Performance
1
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5
Ease of Maintenance
1
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5
I have several Abumatic 475s and a 1275 and they have been great, simple reels. I purchased two 576i reels with the same expectations. Both reels broke within the first few casts. The button is broken on one side on both reels. One reel feels like it is slipping every few rounds, both reels have a "drag" sound when casting, one of which cost me a lure.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaJanuary 25, 2012
Hello, We are sorry to hear you had a problem with these two reels. We'll send you a note via the contact information on your submission form so we can learn more about your problem and solve it.
Thanks for letting us know. Our service department is available at abugarcia@purefishing.com and at 888-228-4272
Thanks for letting us know. Our service department is available at abugarcia@purefishing.com and at 888-228-4272
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Review 5 for Abumatic 576i
Overall rating
cheaply made dealer
PostedOctober 3, 2011
Anonymous
Age:55-65
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Ergonomics
1
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5
Casting Performance
2
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5
I have been an avid abugarcia real lady until lately.the final straw was after getting the abumatic576i asa giftfor my husband. I havehadproblemsconstantly with the drag and now the release button.which is plastic has broken. I am finished..will buy cheap zebcoss if I have to to get one that will preform better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaOctober 4, 2011
Hello,
Thank you for letting us know about your problem with the reel. Someone from our customer service team will be in contact with you via the email provided in the review form. We are always happy to help at 888.338.4272 or abugarcia@purefishing.com
Thank you for letting us know about your problem with the reel. Someone from our customer service team will be in contact with you via the email provided in the review form. We are always happy to help at 888.338.4272 or abugarcia@purefishing.com
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Review 6 for Abumatic 576i
Overall rating
Not What I Thought It Was Going To Be.
PostedAugust 22, 2011
NONAME
from Galveston,TX
Favorite type of fishing:Saltwater
Number of times fishing per month:3
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Novice
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
1
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5
Ergonomics
2
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5
Casting Performance
1
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5
Ease of Maintenance
3
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5
I am a new angler, this was my first reel I have bought and personally I think it is a piece of garbage. I used it in saltwater 3 times, the first time I used it the drag control froze up and i was unable to use it, that was fixed with a bit of oil, also towards the end of the day the gears started to become hard to crank. The second time I used it the same problems occurred. The third day I used it was the worst, when I would cast and holding down the button to cast it seemed like it would slip and kind of, for lack of a better term, cast it's self. later in the day the gears would not crank smoothly at all. *Note after and during every use I flushed the whole reel with fresh water and oiled it down.* Right now this reel sits here taken apart and in pieces. I am cleaning out every part of this reel in order to try and salvage it for future use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 7 for Abumatic 576i
Overall rating
This reel is rubbish
PostedJune 12, 2011
Anonymous
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
3
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5
Ergonomics
2
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5
Casting Performance
3
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5
Ease of Maintenance
2
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5
I lost my 15 year old Abumatic and because I was so impressed with it I purchased a new model. What a difference - the new reels are rubbish. They feel flimsy and the bearings disintegrated in the first one I purchased. The replacement has held up OK but it just doesn't have the same feel of quality as the original one I lost. Also, I haven't even used it in saltwater and the outside shell has corrosion on it. Other Abu Garcia reels may be excellent quality but these are rubbish. Steer clear of them. Am that disappointed with it I just purchased another reel of a different brand to replace it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 8 for Abumatic 576i
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Abumatic 576i
PostedJune 4, 2011
Anonymous
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
3
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5
Ergonomics
2
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5
Casting Performance
4
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5
Ease of Maintenance
1
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5
the reel has way to many errors i have had to have it fixed 2 times now and about to be a third
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaJune 6, 2011
We are sorry that you've had a problem with your reel. Someone from our Customer Service team will send you an email shortly to get more information.
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David
Lake Fork Texas
all six of mine work fine
Posted April 23, 2012
I have used mine for several years now. I own 6 of these reels. These reels are designed for small pan fish up to @3 pounds. With 10-pound stren original I have landed so many meals of crappie and sandies. Fishing line on a spincast reel becomes worn-out after a few months simply of the tight radius’s the line has to go through while retrieving the line. This reel is great for small baits and lures. Occasionally take off the face piece and clean the lake yuck from the inside. The thumb button also has a positive stop so you don’t apply too much pressure to the reels mechanism while casting. These are great reels and if you take care of them they last just fine. When I go after the big fish I use the correct equipment, I use my c3’ and c4’s for catfish, drum and big bass. I have owned some of these since high school in 1976.
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