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3.9/ 5
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4.7/ 5
Ergonomics
4.9/ 5
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4.9/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
4.6/ 5
25 out of 35(71%)reviewers recommend this product.
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3.9/ 5
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4.7/ 5
Ergonomics
4.9/ 5
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4.9/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
4.6/ 5
25 out of 35(71%)reviewers recommend this product.
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Simply the Best
PostedMay 23, 2012
ldw6559
from Winchester,Ky.
Age:45-54
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
5/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
I bought this reel and paired it with the Veritas 7ft. medium spinning rod for what I hoped would be a combination that I could fish most anything with. I can and I have. This reel has the best drag I have ever used, it is strong, beautiful and smooth as butter. I use 10lb. braid and it casts incredible distances with the high retreive rate allowing me to fish nice and easy no matter the lure used.The biggest fish caught so far is a 5lb. 9 oz. LMB on a plastic frog on top of the moss. I mean he just killed it. This set up didn't even give him a chance. It's easy to spend more but I will take this combo over all others I have tried any day of the week. Just pure pleasure to fish with and isn't that what we are looking for in a high quality outfit? Fan of Abu Garcia all my life and have strayed to try others at times but thats my mistake and I always come home to Abu Garcia, simply the best.
This is a follow up to my review on the PMR 20 - Not smooth: I sent both reels to Abu Garcia service repair Tech’s for inspection and repair. Abu Garcia was awesome! I received a follow up e-mail within a few days and as it turns out they were unable to find any problems with the reels. At this point the problem must have been me not the reels. Abu was great to deal with, they replaced the two reels ASAP! I had the replacement reels within a week! It’s very nice to see a company that cares about their product enough to follow up on a potential problem fast and put the customer first. If you combine this reel with the Villain Rod it is truly a delight to fish with!
Thank you Abu Garcia for the awesome rods and reels!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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2/ 5
REVO PMR20 - Not Smooth
PostedApril 25, 2012
Anonymous
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
1/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
2/ 5
I just picked up 2 of the Revo Premier spinning reels in size PMR 20, I put them on my Abu Garcia villain rods. On the first trip out with them for walleye I found them to have a problem when reeling in with a little pull or tension on the line from a lure or fish, they have a ruff spot or tight spot on the line spool (not smooth). Not what I expected from Abu Revo Premier reels. I have sent them in to Abu Garcia for repair. We will see. By the way the Villain rods are Awesome! 5 stars!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaApril 27, 2012
We are sorry to hear about your negative experience with your Revo Premier 20s. Your reels carry a 3 year warranty and your issue is something outside the norm for these reels. We will be happy to take of your issue and thanks for getting the process started by mailing in the reels. If you ever need to get in contact with us, don't hesitate to call at (800) 228-4272. We are glad you are enjoying the Villain rods and will take care of your issue with the Revos promptly. Have a great weekend.
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Follow up - Revo Premier spinning reels PMR 20
Posted May 2, 2012
Abu Garcia It’s nice to see a company that cares about their products enough to follow up on a problem. I was contacted and the reels were replaced ASAP! Abu Garcia was unable to find a problem with the reels, so it must have been me and something I was doing incorrectly. Abu Garcia Is a first class company and I will continue to use their equipment!
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I am at a point in my life where I can afford what I like and I do like this reel very much. I fish 3 times a week in the spring and fall and I like good equipment when I go. I bought 2 of these this past year and I am very impressed with the crafmanship and the performance.I have always used reels starting with a S but these have now taken their place. I paired them with a verdict rod and boy are they sensitive. I crankbait a lot and throw senko type worms and I love the backbone of these rods. I cannot say enough about the quality.Superb products! Abu-Garcia has a homerun.
