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52 out of 59(88%)reviewers recommend this product.
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52 out of 59(88%)reviewers recommend this product.
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I own eight Abu Garcia reels and this is by far my favorite!!
PostedMarch 12, 2013
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Jamiecabinetmaker
from Madison WV
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
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I have two older STX and a old SX now i have a new winch and a new STX and a new MGX and they are all super great reels but the MGX is a mad man! I use it on a jig and worm casting rod and that has become my go to combo for all applications! This reel is so light you almost forget its in your hand. The cast control is second to none, I would change all my rods to MGX's if I could afford it! Don't let the price scare you away because this will become your favorite reel also!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 / 5
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
PostedFebruary 9, 2013
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Jack
from Okeechobee Fl
Age:Over 65
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
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I bought a mgx about a year ago because I was tired of the inexpensive reels. I have it paired with a Falcon Bucoo MH 6-6 rod. I like the light weight of the combo and the reel out cast any I have ever owned. Tomorrow is my birthay so my wife bought me another one. Love her
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 / 5
absolutely excellent reel
PostedDecember 24, 2012
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ramcharger
from east Texas
Age:Over 65
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Owns a boat:Yes
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Purchased the MGX 2 weeks ago-2 trips to Toledo Bend and 9 hours casting mostly with this reel tells me you get what you pay for-mated to verdict rod casts further than any other reel I have-not the first backlash even while getting used to the reel-have boated a 4 and 31/2 black bass plus a few smaller with no problems-love this reel-wish I could afford to replace all my reels with MGX,s
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Disappointed Once More
PostedNovember 17, 2012
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TxsKayaker
from The Woodlands, Texas
Age:45-54
Favorite type of fishing:Saltwater
Number of times fishing per month:2
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
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I received this reel as a Christmas gift from my wife in 2011. It is such a light reel and feels great in my hand. It has great casting distance and backlashes almost never happen. Unfortunately, while casting it, a piece broke off the thumb release bottom. It appears that the durability of the reel does not match its price category. Therefore, I can not, in good conscience, recommend this reel. I've contacted support and I am confident Abu Garcia will repair or replace the reel, but this is the 5th time I've had to return an Abu Garcia reel due to one failure or another.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaNovember 20, 2012
Good morning - we are sorry to hear you had an issue with your Revo MGX. All Abu Garcia reels carry a 1 year warranty & we will be happy to take care of your case. One of our customer service representatives has already been notified of your case and will reach out to you at the email address that you submitted with this review. If you ever need to get in touch with us directly, our customer service department can be reached at Tel: 1.800.228.4272. We understand your frustration and will work hard to get your issue taken care of so you can get back to fishing.
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TXSKayaker
The Woodlands, Texas
Sending Back Again for the Same Issue
Posted March 18, 2014
After dealing with the same issue, I'm going to have to send this reel back for repairs It's a nuisance having to manually flick my thumb under the release to get it to re-engage after a cast. Otherwise, it makes a grinding noise when reeling in my lure. Please fix it properly this time, as it is no longer covered by your warranty. Thanks.
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TxsKayaker
The Woodlands
Reel Update
Posted January 7, 2014
Well, a year later and I'm still using the MGX. The issue with the Thumb Spool Release was corrected, but it began partially locking up again about a month ago. I have to manually push the Thumb Release up to fully re-engage. I still enjoy using this reel and I use it in a Saltwater environment, so maybe I should never have complained. It handles inshore species without a problem and I rarely get a backlash. In my opinion, a reel in this price category should be both Saltwater and Freshwater engineered. Using the heavier Orra models doesn't appeal to me.
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The Woodlands, Texas
Redemption
Posted April 15, 2013
Since having my reel repaired it has performed extremely well. Check out my post on the Volatile rod. I have landed many large flounder, specks, and redfish and the MGX was exceptional.
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