There’s been a pretty gnarly Fluke bite going on in my area lately, so I headed to the lake to put my Revo SX30 to its first test. After several weeks of arduous testing, I’ve finally found a reliable, smooth and lightweight spinning reel that is great for a variety of situations.
Just when I thought all hope was lost, I had the opportunity to test the Abu Garcia Revo SX30.
Throughout my quest, disappointment appeared to be inevitable, with the majority of my experimental reels ending up broken or shoved into a closet, never to be fished again.
With that being said, I have been on a seemingly never-ending search for the perfect spinning reel. Although I largely prefer power fishing, cutting my teeth on Lake Lanier gave me a great opportunity to get up close and personal with the largely overlooked art of spinning gear fishing. This reel, however, continuously dishes out smooth drag without any hesitation which has resulted in a perfect hookup ratio throughout my testing.Want to know a little secret? I have caught the majority of my biggest bass on spinning gear, and I’m not afraid to admit it. I particularly liked how the drag doesn’t surge throughout the fightâwhen a spinning reel’s drag surges, it puts unneccessary pressure against the fish and can cause them to come loose with a simple shake of the head. The hybrids and stripers have been biting pretty well lately, and while I prefer to target bass, I couldn’t help but put this reel against the long, aggressive runs of these fish. It handles most lure weights with ease and makes tangles an afterthought when fishing in high winds. I’ve made a concerted effort to test the Abu Garcia REVO SX with everything from lightweight shaky heads to flat-sided crankbaits and it has passed all my tests with flying colors. It has the muscle to coax fish away from cover, but plenty of finesse when you’re fighting larger fish in open water. The drag starts without any hesitation and operates with exceptional smoothness as the fish surge towards deeper water. To put it to the test, I’ve purposely been targeting hybrid and striped bass with this reel and the results have been excellent. Even with stiffer fluorocarbon line, you won’t have to deal with any of those obnoxious wind knots or line loops when fishing in inclement weather. I’ve used a lot of reels in the past that are prone to enormous, random backlashes throughout the day but I have not had a single issue with the REVO SX. A combination of the Rocket Spool Lip Design and the Everlast Bail system allows the line to lay flat and compactly on the spool regardless of your preferred technique or lure weight. You’ll also quickly notice this reel’s spectacular line management system. You’ll be able to crank on big bass with absolutely zero flex anywhere in the frame of the reel while enjoying its comfortable ergonomics. While it may sound like a bunch of fancy speak to some, it essentially translates to a rock-solid frame that maintains an impressive degree of weightlessness. Anglers of all skill levels will appreciate the Insert-Molded C6 carbon body design and the one-piece aluminum gear box of the REVO SX Spinning Reel.
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