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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1/ 5
Abumatic 576i
PostedJune 4, 2011
Anonymous
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
3/ 5
Ergonomics
2/ 5
Casting Performance
4/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
1/ 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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jim bob
morgan city
push button reels by abu garcia
Posted July 5, 2013
all push button reels are good for fresh water but if you try to use them in salt water there not worth putting on a roe probably the worst reel you could buy for any salt water fishing there all are nothing but high priced pieces of junk
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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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