JeziHogg Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 http://www.***.com/Abu_Garcia_REVO_MGXtreme_Casting_Reel/descpage-AMGXT.html That is all. Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 Old news already... http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/112412-revo-mgx-extreme-49oz-499/ Quote
Megastink Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 I love everything Abu, but a $500 reel? Are you freaking crazy??? Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 I love everything Abu, but a $500 reel? Are you freaking crazy??? Guess you haven't looked at the high end Shimano and Daiwa reels....especially the JDMs. 1 Quote
RyneB Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 although this reel is something I'd love, it is not something i will own. My Gen 2 Premier is amazing, i cant imagine this reel is that much better for an extra $300. Quote
Jig Meister Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 If you have the money to burn why not, I'll stick to my sub 200 reels Quote
Megastink Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Guess you haven't looked at the high end Shimano and Daiwa reels....especially the JDMs. I have seen Shimano and Diawa's offerings, like the Stella and Steez. However, those companies coming out with reels in that price range doesn't shock me because they are Japanese companies and are known for having reels of that caliber; they've earned the reputation. I'm just shocked that Abu would come out with a $500 reel in America in this economy. I couldn't even conceive owning one of those reels, they're so expensive... Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 It's got pimp written all over it, but for that price, hell thats a truck payment and beer! Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 I'll take three STX's, thanks! 1 or 2's Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 Guess you haven't looked at the high end Shimano and Daiwa reels....especially the JDMs. As J Francho pointed out on another thread, the target market is potential Steez buyers. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 I have seen Shimano and Diawa's offerings, like the Stella and Steez. However, those companies coming out with reels in that price range doesn't shock me because they are Japanese companies and are known for having reels of that caliber; they've earned the reputation. I'm just shocked that Abu would come out with a $500 reel in America in this economy. I couldn't even conceive owning one of those reels, they're so expensive... I'm like you. I will never see the day I can afford those reels. I have a couple reels in the $250-$500 range when new, but I bought used. I did see a special JDM Abu for sale that had a used price way more than I can afford. Quote
tholmes Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 I have seen Shimano and Diawa's offerings, like the Stella and Steez. However, those companies coming out with reels in that price range doesn't shock me because they are Japanese companies and are known for having reels of that caliber; they've earned the reputation. I'm just shocked that Abu would come out with a $500 reel in America in this economy. I couldn't even conceive owning one of those reels, they're so expensive... Why would it shock you that Abu would introduce a reel in the same price range as the Steez and Calais DC, etc.? Abu is competing for the same $$$ as everyone else. It's a very competitive market. Tom Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 The strangest thing happens to me. When a reel gets past $200.00, it becomes invisible....lol Hootie 6 Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 The strangest thing happens to me. When a reel gets past $200.00, it becomes invisible....lolHootie you too? At 199.99 its gets fuzzy. 200 POOF!! Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 The strangest thing happens to me. When a reel gets past $200.00, it becomes invisible....lolHootie Tell me about it. Quote
tholmes Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 The strangest thing happens to me. When a reel gets past $200.00, it becomes invisible....lolHootie No foolin'! My visibility threshold is about $150. Tom 1 Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted January 31, 2013 Super User Posted January 31, 2013 No foolin'! My visibility threshold is about $150. Tom Me too at 150 its all out of focus, unless its a 200+ reel on sale! Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted January 31, 2013 Super User Posted January 31, 2013 I'm just shocked that Abu would come out with a $500 reel in America in this economy. I couldn't even conceive owning one of those reels, they're so expensive... Not surprised at all, given the fact there are more millionaires today than ever before in history. To some $500-$1000 is a drop in the bucket, but for most it's a very significant purchase. I would not spend that kind of money on a reel unless I was making money using them, if I was then the reel would wind up costing me little or nothing. If I were fishing 7 days a week and banging 10-15# and heavier fish daily, plus needing a reel that stands up to the rigors of sand and salt $500 all of a sudden doesn't sound expensive. But in reality I don't catch those kinds of fish every single day and how many people on this site do. Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted January 31, 2013 Super User Posted January 31, 2013 Anyone who actually uses Steez reels or any of the high dollar reels alike, care to chime in on why they're that much better for that dollar value? This is a serious question. We're fishing for bass, not Blue Fin Tuna. I can see where a $500 reel might be necessary salt water fishing or for really big freshwater fish, but not bass. What puts these reels apart from your average market reels intended for bass or freshwater game fish? Part of me just wants to believe it's to show off. Quote
fl_bass Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 My guess is to cause a halo effect. A company comes out with a money no object reel with the intention of getting people to notice. Also test out the latest in technology. I'd presume the $200 reel was the $500 reel of the past. Look at those high dollar reels of the goodies we will see down the road. If the company can sell them and recoup their R&D dollars all the better. My .02¢ Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted January 31, 2013 Super User Posted January 31, 2013 Anyone who actually uses Steez reels or any of the high dollar reels alike, care to chime in on why they're that much better for that dollar value? This is a serious question. We're fishing for bass, not Blue Fin Tuna. I can see where a $500 reel might be necessary salt water fishing or for really big freshwater fish, but not bass. What puts these reels apart from your average market reels intended for bass or freshwater game fish? Part of me just wants to believe it's to show off. Its the same reason people here in the US buy Lambos and Ferrari. Only going to go from point A to point B in the same way. Now there could be an argument for $100 to $200 reels, but lets be realistic, $500? As far as I'm concerned they can keep it. Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted January 31, 2013 Super User Posted January 31, 2013 Its the same reason people here in the US buy Lambos and Ferrari. Only going to go from point A to point B in the same way. Now there could be an argument for $100 to $200 reels, but lets be realistic, $500? As far as I'm concerned they can keep it. While I see your point to the statement, I can't say I agree 100%. I understand the A to B concept, however a Diablo will get you there in half the time vs a Ford Taurus providing you don't mind breaking the law. Plus they have race tracks to bring super cars to and you can race them as what they were built for. So can the $500 reel outcast a $100 reel by 30 yards? Will it last 20 years longer? Or is it just simply built with more expensive components and thats the added value? Thats why I wanted someone to chime in that actually has one of these high end reels and uses it. We fish our reels in the same waters, with no rules...so what makes them superior? Quote
fowlskies Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 As far as price is concerned, I look at it as comparing it to the coin some hunters drop their rifle setup, the newest climbing treestand, the latest sent eliminating apparel and so on. All of these on their own can cost more than that reel. So in my opinion a rifle is to a hunter as a rod and reel combo is to a fisherman. Hunters easily drop over 1k on a rifle and have multiple of them in all different calibers so if you are a fisherman why not spend that on your passion. Now I love to do both so I tend to try and buy the workhorse equipment, i.e an Abu C3 for fishing and a Mossberg 535 for hunting waterfowl and turkey. You'll never see me spend that kind of cash on a reel but on the other hand in the next couple years I will be in the market for a rifle (currently borrow my brother's extra) and I am looking at easily in the $400-$500 range for something I may shoot at my quarry once to twice during the yr. Now compare that to how many times I would be casting a reel towards my quarry during the year and its into the thousands of casts per year. It makes more sense to put the cash into a reel, but will I? Nope. Quote
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