Abu Garcia Revo Premier Gen 4

[ryguy1313]

Overall thoughts on the Abu Garcia Revo Premier Gen 4 casting reel? Picked one up on Christmas, it was half off at Bass pro (too good to pass up)

Gonna pair the reel with a 7' MH fast action rod. Plan on using primarily smaller jerkbaits and cranks with it (3/8oz to 1/2oz). 

 

Do you all think the reel will handle these well without too much difficulty? Any recommendation on what line to spool it with?

 

 

[Fishin Dad]

Hey ryguy,

 

I picked up a couple for $99 early last year.  Used them enough last year to have an opinion.  I really like them.  I am not sure I would have paid $300, but for $150, it is a solid reel.  They are smooth, cast a mile, and seem solid.  They are a little more temperamental, but with a little adjusting, they are a great reel for distance casting.  I have mostly Daiwa, a few Lews, and a couple of these Abu's. 

The reel will handle those weights easily.  As far as line, you would have to be more specific on where, what, and how you are fishing.  

[ryguy1313]

I will be mainly using Rapala shadow raps, and DT-6s. Maybe an occasional Texas rig.

Probably wont be throwing anything heavier than 1/2oz on this setup, but wont go under 1/4oz 

 

[MiceNReets]

I had one.   I hated it.   The brakes are extremely finicky and would need to constantly be adjusted.   I’d get 2-3 great casts and spend 10-15 castings re-adjusting the brakes.   Maybe I had a lemon.   Maybe not.  ??‍♂️.   But it was not a joy to use.  

[new2BC4bass]

Don't now anything about the reel, but if it can't handle those weight lures, then something is definitely wrong with the reel.  For line, try 11# Sunline Defier Armiilo or 10# Sunline Sniper or 10# Izorline Platinum or XXX.  I'm sure you will get tons of other options.  Lots of good lines available.

[ryguy1313]

On 5/22/2021 at 1:21 PM, MiceNReets said:

I had one.   I hated it.   The brakes are extremely finicky and would need to constantly be adjusted.   I’d get 2-3 great casts and spend 10-15 castings re-adjusting the brakes.   Maybe I had a lemon.   Maybe not.  ??‍♂️.   But it was not a joy to use.  

 

Im assuming you had a lemon, i've had the opposite experience with this reel. A good "set and forget reel." I rarely have to do any adjusting

[MiceNReets]

44 minutes ago, ryguy1313 said:

 

Im assuming you had a lemon, i've had the opposite experience with this reel. A good "set and forget reel." I rarely have to do any adjusting

I must have.   Same braking system as the stx i believe and I had no issues with that one.   ??‍♂️ 

[Westcoast]

I’ve had no problems with mine. Should cast those Jerkbait a just fine. I’d spoil it up with 10lb sunline fc for that. It has a pretty big capacity so I keep mine filled up with 14-16lb to fish jigs etc. Or filled up with mono and use it on a rod for steelhead and salmon.