Overall rating 
4.6 / 5
4.6 / 5
Gear Feel (Smoothness) 
4.7 / 5
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Ergonomics 
4.9 / 5
4.9 / 5
Casting Performance 
4.8 / 5
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Ease of Maintenance 
4.6 / 5
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52 out of 59(88%)reviewers recommend this product.
Overall rating 
4.6 / 5
4.6 / 5
Gear Feel (Smoothness) 
4.7 / 5
4.7 / 5
Ergonomics 
4.9 / 5
4.9 / 5
Casting Performance 
4.8 / 5
4.8 / 5
Ease of Maintenance 
4.6 / 5
4.6 / 5
52 out of 59(88%)reviewers recommend this product.
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Casting Performance 
4.8 / 5
4.8 / 5
Ease of Maintenance 
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4.6 / 5
52 out of 59(88%)reviewers recommend this product.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
Reel fell apart
PostedAugust 3, 2013
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Bill
from Mt Juliet TN
Age:45-54
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:4
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness) 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ergonomics 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Casting Performance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
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1 / 5
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Bought this reel for my son this Christmas. We were in a tournament last night (very first one) he was casting, and the left side components just flew into the water!!!!. After looking at it, it has one spring loaded screw that holds it on. The spring loaded screw is pushing the bolt out at all times. Very poor design. He loved the reel for casting and smoothness but this is unbelievable. I paid $350 for a reel he got to use 6 times maybe. Now I'm out $350 as I'm sure warranty won't cover it. VERY DISSAPOINTED
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaAugust 6, 2013
Hello and thanks for reaching out to us. All Abu Garcia reels carry a 1 year warranty and we will be happy to help. One of our customer service representatives has already been notified about your specific case and will reach out to you at the email address that you provided with this review.

From what you described here, it appears that the adjustable thumb screw was loosened and not tighted back causing the issue. The spring loaded thumbscrew actually pulls the sidelplate in towards the spool vs. pushing it out so that in the event it becomes a little loose, it will hold the plate against the frame. In your son's situation, the thumb screw was most likely all the way unscrewed. Just be sure that the thumb screw is tight and this issue won't happen in the future. Again, we are here to help and will work hard to get your son back to fishing quickly
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Knots
Spain
Bait cast lines
Posted September 29, 2013
Hi
Any idea about the correct fishing line? I was met this castings with casts over 60 m and braided special lines to multiplicate and avoid castings issues. And I am looking too the Abu opinion about soft and very soft baits.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Not great
PostedJuly 19, 2013
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Anonymous
Gear Feel (Smoothness) 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Ergonomics 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Casting Performance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Ease of Maintenance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
I have been a loyal abu guy for years but this reel really has been disappointing for the price. I love the weight, how it feels in hand and the handles but thats about it. It casts ok but not great. It wobbles and makes a noise like it's knocking something and this reel is only a month or so old. I really want to like it but comparing it to another reel I had that was $100 less it just doesn't compete. On top of that the Villian Rod I got to match broke when I landed a monster bass....I was so upset. I have never broke a rod in my life nor had a reel I regretted buying. Abu really let me down. I sold my other rod and reel and saved some money to buy this set-up and now I will have to just sell this reel and start over. I am hoping I just got a bad combo and this isn't the norm.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Revo MGX
PostedJuly 6, 2013
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john
from GA
Age:Under 18
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
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
This is by far the best bait caster that i have ever purchased it blew away a lot of other reels that clamed to be light and smooth. I love that I can cast it a mile with no backlashes on free spool.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Great caster
PostedJuly 4, 2013
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Anonymous
Gear Feel (Smoothness) 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Ergonomics 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Casting Performance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ease of Maintenance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I was worried about buying the mgx, because i didn't know if it was worth the money. But it definitely was, not the smoothest but can cast a mile, it can also cast very light baits. Reel may be a little over priced but one great reel!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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