Abu Garcia technologies
This is undoubtedly the key to understanding what the brand offers that's new and better than Shimano or Daiwa. This will give you serious points of comparison and make your final decision even more coherent.
One of the most important aspects is the bearings. The quality of their manufacture has been specially designed to respond to fishing conditions, particularly in water and sometimes salt. The notion of HPCR steel bearings will appear on most models to give you a clearer idea of the quality and endurance of these bearings.
The frame also brings its share of innovations. Always on the lookout for the perfect combination of lightness and strength, material blends are the key to Abu Garcia's success. So you can count on a magnesium frame and rotor on the abu garcia Zenon, or a single-piece system on the other models of the same name.
Another essential point in the quality of an spinning reel abu garcia is the gears. Relying on them to retrieve your lure, your bait or your rig, it is of course the essential element for the fight with the point, requiring at the same time smoothness, progressiveness and resistance. You'll be able to rely on AAMGearing for the most expensive models and computer-optimised gears for the series under €200.
The braking system has also benefited from some interesting thinking to cover different needs. The brand has endeavoured to offer different power ratings for each model spinning reel. This ensures that the power is consistent with the size of the bike, so that you always get a smooth and progressive start-up, to avoid jolts that can lead to breakage. Carbon remains the main material used, with multiple discs to ensure longevity and the assurance that you can rely on the brake.
The shape and composition of the spools are also important considerations. To ensure that your casts are as easy and as far-reaching as possible, the shape and arrangement of the line inside the spool plays an essential role. Often overlooked, it is essential to be able to shoot where the fish are, especially when fishing from shore. But on a boat, this can also mean getting as close as possible to the hunt, for example.
The different models
Abu Garcia spinners range from a few euros to several hundred. The new technologies, their development and the more or less rare materials all play a part in this. Here's some of what we've come up with.
Let's start at the top with the Zenon. This reel, released in 2022, offers the ultimate lightweight experience. It was joined in 2023 and 2024 by tougher models for all anglers. With weights ranging from 135 to 193g for frame sizes from 1000 to 4000, you'll be able to balance any combo with ease. But this weight doesn't mean that the technology has been reduced to a bare minimum. They're there, offering great fluidity and precision at all times, as well as optimal line winding.
Released in 2021, the Abu Garcia Revo ALX reel comes in no fewer than 10 different sizes. Its modern and truly unique look gives it something extra. Depending on the size you choose, you'll be able to use it for light fishing as well as for more demanding applications, such as pike fishing. Many anglers have put it through its paces for bass fishing, and it has to do very well indeed.
The Revo Rocket spinning is a new addition to the 2023 range. It has the huge advantage of offering a very fast retrieve. This will be perfect for mastering banners and staying in contact with the lure.
In the same way, Abu Garcia offers you the other counterpart with the Revo Winch which offers a low ratio. Powerful and very durable, it will be the specialist for crankbaits and spoons.
The latest series in the range to be launched in 2023 and 2024 is the Spike. A lightweight, affordable reel, it comes in a range of different sizes and ratios. It's a perfect match for the rods of the same name, which are available for modern lure fishing techniques.
You can then count on a complete range of models for a variety of uses with tighter budgets and always quality bearings. There's still the timeless abu garcia Revo STX, Abu Garcia Revo SX and Revo S reels, recently joined by the Revo X.
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