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4.6/ 5
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4.8/ 5
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4.8/ 5
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4.4/ 5
44 out of 48(92%)reviewers recommend this product.
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4.6/ 5
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4.8/ 5
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4.9/ 5
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44 out of 48(92%)reviewers recommend this product.
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5/ 5
Great combo I have been using for a month
PostedMay 1, 2013
RJ
from Holmdel, NJ
Age:Over 65
Favorite type of fishing:Saltwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Expert
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
5/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
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I purchased a Villain 7'3" VLC73-7, and mounted the Revo INS-L with 15lb PowerPro Super 8 line. In a month I have caught 23 stripers 15-23lb keepers, and a number of shorts in the NY/NJ Harbor (Raritan Bay). Without a mess-up, and the only problem is it takes longer and some of the non-regulars think I should use a heavier rod to get them in faster, my reply is "how many keepers do you have", that shuts them up. I modified it some, I put some heat rap around the rod in front of the reel for better control and less slipping. This has been one of my best spring striper fishing and owe a big part to this combo.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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1/ 5
Revo inshore
PostedApril 8, 2013
Bk
from Florida pan handle
Age:45-54
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
3/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
2/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
1/ 5
After reading great reviews about the revo inshore I decided to change out my inshore redfish and trout tackle. I've thrown baitcasters my entire life and prefer them over spin tackle for many reasons. I kayak fish exclusively and I fish for a major kayak brand fishing team. I fish both salt and fresh but for the purpose of this review I will keep it to salt.
So out I the box, the revo inshore was very impressive. Felt great. Looked great. And seemed very well built. And for the first 6 or so trips to salt, it performed great. However, after that I noticed that the brakes started acting up. They would engage on some casts and then not on others. This happened repeatedly. I've always rinsed and taken very good care of my reels but this wasn't normal. Nonetheless, I decided to bring it in to have it serviced. They said they couldn't find anything wrong with it but did said there was evidence of water inside. The reel has become very noisy and apparently one of the side panel screws is totally stripped after being removed only one time. I have since put the reel aside and have gone back to my older stand-by's until I can find something better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaApril 10, 2013
Hello and thank you for reaching out to us – we are sorry to hear that you are having an issue with your Revo Inshore. The good news is that all Abu Garcia reels carry a 1 year warranty and we are here to help. From what you describe, it appears that you are having an issue with the Pitch Centrifugal casting brake? The brake blocks can be turned on or off by pushing the pins out or in until they click into position. 3 of the blocks are spring loaded and 3 are non spring loaded (labled “Pitch”). Any combination of these brake blocks can be turned on or off depending on personal casting preference, angler skill and lure weight. In the “on” position, the non spring loaded brakes will work throughout the entire cast for increased control. If you engage the spring loaded brake blocks, they will only act during the first half of the cast when the speed of the spool is at the highest. The blocks then retract during the second half of the cast to give you increased distance. We would like to learn more about you specific issue and get your reel repaired so you can get back to fishing. One of our customer service representatives has already been notified about your situation and will contact you at the email address that you provided with this review. Thanks for contacting us – we will be in touch shortly.
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BKhobie
Awesome support.
Posted April 10, 2013
Nice to see that a company still cares about its customers and products. I was contacted by support 1 day after posting my review. They've asked that i send the reel back to AG so they can take a look at what the problem might be. I'll give an update once i know.
Thank you AG support.
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I ordered this reel back in October of 2012 and have used this reel fishing for puppy drum (redfish) and for speckled trout. it casts light lures and heavier 1oz. lures like there's no tomorrow!! however, i have noticed that the brakes are already starting to wear down(centrifigal#. one of the breaks has even broken off #pitching brakes). out of all the Abu reels i have owned in the past this is the only one to do this. i was expecting better quality brakes especially for the price i had paid. considering all this i would still recommend this reel for the inshore fisherman. it still runs great considering the issue with the brakes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5/ 5
Revo Inshore
PostedJanuary 30, 2013
Ray
from Louisiana
Age:Over 65
Favorite type of fishing:Saltwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Expert
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
5/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
4/ 5
Have 6 old style, have used for years, great reel, holds up to the salt water, just got the new Gen3 looks great and cast better, great product
I would recommend this to a friend!
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James
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james
Posted May 9, 2013
hi, Abu should come out various color for each model. I bought the STX , so no chance to buy another STX because same color. ,
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