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95 out of 104(91%)reviewers recommend this product.
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95 out of 104(91%)reviewers recommend this product.
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95 out of 104(91%)reviewers recommend this product.
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Broken brakes
PostedMay 2, 2014
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Slayton12
from Virginia
Age:18-24
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness) 
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Very, very disappointed, just received my premier not even 30 days ago. During a cast today I heard a loud grinding noise in my side plate where the brakes are located only to find out two of the braking system's arms had broken clean off. A 300 dollar reel should not malfunction this early.. Not sure how cooperative Abu customer service is but I'd love to continue to use their products. If not I may have to find faith in a different manufacturer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaMay 5, 2014
Good morning and thanks for reaching out to us - we are very sorry to hear that you had an issue with you Gen 3 Premier as what you descrive is not nomal. All Abu Garcia reels are backed with a 1 year warranty and we will be happy to get your issue resolved immediately. Please reach out to our customer service department at 1.800.228.4272 and a representative will get you squared away. We will work quickly to get you back to fishing. Have a great week.
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5 / 5
Big step up from my Revo STX and Curado
PostedFebruary 22, 2014
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AndyB
from Houston TX
Age:45-54
Favorite type of fishing:Saltwater
Number of times fishing per month:2
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness) 
5 / 5
5 / 5
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5 / 5
5 / 5
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5 / 5
5 / 5
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5 / 5
5 / 5
First time out using this reel I could tell it was a winner. the controls of the braking system are excellent - this is the first bait casting reel that I have owned that I can back off the brake and not worry too much about burning out my thumb.
I have a few nice reels, old trusted Curado 200SF, Revo STX and a Lews Speed Spool, if I was to give the best of the rest an 8 of of 10, then my Premier 7.1:1 gets a 10 every day of the week.
Just returned from a salt water trip and was able to cast all day without worrying about backlashes after finding the sweet spot for the real controls. Cast further and smoother and combined with a Veritas 7ft was super light.
Nice job Abu.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 / 5
5 / 5
great reels
PostedOctober 20, 2013
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mike
from edmonton ab
Age:35-44
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness) 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ergonomics 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Casting Performance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ease of Maintenance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I purchased a revo premier about a year ago. Had some issues casting with it. But quickly found the issue I was having. Reel has been flawless since. Casting distance is incredible with it. So impressed bought a second one. One of them comes with me when ever I go fish. I have paired my reel with a St Croix legend extreme. Absolutely love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 / 5
5 / 5
awesome reel awesome customer service
PostedSeptember 19, 2013
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lmx47
from washington
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Expert
Gear Feel (Smoothness) 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ergonomics 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Casting Performance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ease of Maintenance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
The reel is incredible! The casting brake (left side palm complete) did fly off while casting within the first o\hour of use. However the warranty and customer service that it came with was really nice and really fast. Thank you abu Ill be buying more of these reels. :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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slayton12
Virginia
Broken Breaking System
Posted May 1, 2014
I have not had my Revo Premier for longer than one month until two of the breaking systems arms snapped clean off during a cast today. My first reaction while receiving this reel was that it was hands down the best I have ever used. I told people that I would never fish anything other than Abu ever again. That all changed today. Very disappointed for a 300 dollar reel, especially since I am a college student.
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