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Overall rating
4.6/ 5
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4.7/ 5
Ergonomics
4.9/ 5
Casting Performance
4.8/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
4.6/ 5
52 out of 59(88%)reviewers recommend this product.
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Overall rating
4.6/ 5
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4.7/ 5
Ergonomics
4.9/ 5
Casting Performance
4.8/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
4.6/ 5
52 out of 59(88%)reviewers recommend this product.
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5/ 5
best overall reel i've owned in my 64 years of fishing, period !
PostedJuly 3, 2012
banks
from kimberly,alabama
Age:Over 65
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
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
5/ 5
sure it will cost some money, but it is more than well worth it! It is the lightest, best feeling in my hand , and best casting reel I have ever used, not to mention it is a very attractive reel,also.this reel is much stronger than it is advertised to be. the 7.9 to1 that I own handles the powerful runs that stripers produce with a smooth drag and the speed to keep the pressure on when they head straight for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Overall rating
5/ 5
MGX Super Light
PostedJune 4, 2012
Ejosey3
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
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
4/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
The first time I used this reel i didnt know if i would like it because it almost felt too light. But after about 10 minutes i fell in love with it. I picked up my old Curado and it felt like a brick in my hand. The MGX fits perfectly to your hand, it's 9 bearings make for super smooth, effortless reeling. This reel also had better drag than i expected for such a light reel. Great reel will definitely buy another one soon for my upcoming summer tournament tour.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5/ 5
Best finesse baitcaster available
PostedMay 28, 2012
Richard from South Africa
from New Hanover KZN, South Africa
Age:Over 65
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
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
5/ 5
MY two 7.1 MGX's paired with Veritas rods reinforce yet again my opinion, ever since I bought a 5000A in 1965, that ABU Garcia make the best all-round fishing reels. I am able to cast 1.8th oz finesse worms into the wind with no problems at all. The ergonomics are excellent especially as I have a serious problem with carpal tunnel syndrome and find it difficult to use some other brands of reels. I have no doubt the MGX's will hold up to years of service just as my original 5000 continues to be used regularly by a friend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5/ 5
best reel i have ever owned
PostedMay 20, 2012
abu man
from georgia, GA
Age:Under 18
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
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
I got this reel a couple of days ago. and i took it out on the water that day and i was so impressed. it casted so far, its the smoothest reel i have owned. its high speed, and i was hauling bass out of cover really fast. at 5.4 ounces it fitted my hand so well.
