Abu Garcia has been a longtime innovator in bass fishing rods and reels. So it stands to reason that their premium lineup, housed under the name Zenon, would be some of the best on the market.

However, I don’t fish competitively, so I can’t justify spending a mortgage payment on a reel. Luckily, Abu Garcia sent the Revo SX to test and review this spring and early summer.

The Abu Garcia Revo Rocket is a high-speed baitcast reel ideal for bass fishing, with a 10.1:1 gear ratio reel that cranks in 41 inches of line with every handle turn. It’s still durable and ...

Bassmaster Elite Pro and Bass Fishing Hall of Famer, Mike Iaconelli and legendary, fishing tackle manufacturer, Abu Garcia have unveiled an all new line of IKE Signature Series rods and reels ...

That’s why Abu Garcia’s Revo Rocket spinning reels are such a welcome addition to my arsenal. Its 7.6:1 gear ratio is 20 percent faster than most of the other reels in Abu’s Revo lineup. The speed ...

Why It Made the Cut The Max Pro 5 has excellent performance for a reel around $60. It would also make a superb choice for rigging up a half-dozen or more ice rods when you have to buy several reels at ...

Find your next smooth-operating reel from our expert-approved list that includes models from Orvis, Shimano, and Abu Garcia.

Discover whether a baitcast or spinning reel is better for your bass fishing style. Learn the pros and cons of each, tips for beginners, and expert advice on reel selection. / Abu Garcia | Daiwa ...