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After reading Randy’s review and watching his video on the Revo SP Beast , I order a 1000s a few minutes ago.
I had a return that gave me some gift card cash to spend which knocked my final price down to $102 shipped .
The weight as Randy explained in his video isn’t anything like a Daiwa Presso , but it’s the same weight as my Daiwa Fuego 1000LT that I love using .
Figured my favorite rod , the 6’ 3” Abu Garcia Mass Beat III needed an Abu Garcia reel to go on it .
Pretty good deal on that reel. I was out earlier in the shop playing around with the Beast. I tell you Abu is really working hard to come out with products to compete with Daiwa and Shimano. Neither Daiwa or Shimano have anything close to it in that price range for that quality. Big congrats!
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Enjoy the new reel, sounds like it's going to be a good one !
I agree, bought 2 of the 2000S models, they aren't any heavier than the Diawa Legalis or regals I was using on some of my rods.Quote:
Originally Posted by gillchaser999
There is a world of difference when it comes to play in the handle between them. The diawa legalis, regal, and revros all have play in the handle. Even the Abu Garcia Revo ALX has some play. The MGX Theata and the Beast SP don't have that play in the handle.
With my Daiwas and Shimanos , on some of them the knob on the handles have more play than others .
Even with my Daiwa Fuego LT 1000’s the play of the knob varies from reel to reel .
I never noticed this until I started using a twitch retrieve.
Doesn’t really bother me , but it is noticeable.
Edit :
One other thing , I hope the Beast looks better in person . Daiwa and Shimano build some beautiful reels .
Congrats sounds like an awesome reel
With the new reel on order , I got to searching around and found some other models of the Abu Garcia Mass Beat 3 on JDM Tackle Heaven.
The shipping is about half what a rod costs . First rod ships UPS is about $40 . If I order a second one , I can get both shipped for $60 .
I ordered the 6’3” UL and the 6’ UL .
I’ve been fishing some of my shorter rods lately and they just don’t feel right after fishing rods between 6’ and 6’6” . Seven footers don’t feel right either , unless I’m fishing a bobber rig .
Two new Abu Garcia MB 3’s OTW .
We’ll see which gets here first .
The reel shipped today .
I’m with you on the mid length rods. I am glad I had my shorter rods when I was fishing close quarters on the Duck River but do not like them on open waters.Quote:
Originally Posted by gillchaser999
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I’m thinking it would be fun to come pick through what you don't use. You’ll have a nice stable of good equipment. I’ve got a 6’6” build to get wet this weekend. I’m also liking the 6’ build I just finished but can’t get away from the shorter ones. Old habits die hard.
I think I’d be ok with my shorter rods fishing out of my boat .
Received my Revo Beast today .
After checking it out , I realized it wasn’t for me and packed it back up and shipped it back .
First , it is a cool looking reel , looks very well made . Didn’t feel heavy to me at all .
Actually looked smaller in my hand than I expected .
Now , the reason I returned it .
When I loosened the drag knob to where I would need to , to protect 2# line , the spool had too much wobble for a reel that cost what it does .
Surprised me , because it has a bearing under the spool that should keep it from wobbling without any pressure applied.
Also if I were to cast with the spool all the way forward (up) , it would feel awkward trying to reach the line with my index finger .
I had wondered if that would be an issue looking at it in pictures .
Sorry to hear of the disappointment. Glad to hear that you knew enough to realize it wasn’t for you. The good news is the new rods will be here soon.
Wished I’d gotten the Presso now . The price on the Presso has gone back up . Maybe it’ll come back down by the time I get my refund .Quote:
Originally Posted by skeetbum
Amazon says it may take up to 30 days after they receive my return.
Sorry to hear you didn’t like it. That wobble is from the new design on the floating shaft. It was first used in the Zenon…..and yes the wobble is same in both reels. When I first got the Zenon I thought it might be an issue but that has not proven to be the case. My only draw back was the weight…but as you say it really is not that heavy. But I’ve gotten used to these 140 gram reels and after using them it is hard to go back to heavier reels. I was just out in the shop and am boxing up a Twin Power…Certate….2015 Luvias….to send to my sons. Keeping my Ballistic FW’s….all the Abu Garcia….a 20 Luvias, and of course my Presso and Presso Limited. I’ve got too many to fit in my reel case and need to make some room. Oh..by the way…I found some spoons you might like to try with the Iprimi. PM me your address and I will send them to you. Now they have barbless hooks and I would change them for you but I’d wind up with one or more in my fingers…LOL. Attachment 459755Quote:
Originally Posted by gillchaser999
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Everybody’s likes are different, Randy .
I felt like I wasn’t going to like the reel , even before it arrived.
It’s just too different for me .
Thanks for the spoons, I’ll put them to use once I change out the hooks .
That gold one looks like a lil’ Cleo .