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Marley420

Posted 10/7/2016 4:30 PM (#832596)
Subject: Abu Garica Reel Question

Posts: 82

Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs

I am currently trying to put together a dedicated jerkbait/topwater rod and reel combo. I already have selected my rod, Tackle Industries 7'6 XH. Can I get away with using the Abu Garica Revo Toro S as the reel? Or should I look at the beast, rocket or winch? Thanks

MOJOcandy101

Posted 10/7/2016 4:38 PM (#832598 - in reply to #832596)
Subject: Re: Abu Garica Reel Question

Posts: 705

Location: Alex or Alek?

I prefer a higher speed/higher line pickup when throwing a jerkbait and wtd topwaters. I use my NACL 60 HS for those and use my S for blades.

upnortdave

Posted 10/7/2016 4:48 PM (#832600 - in reply to #832598)
Subject: Re: Abu Garica Reel Question

Posts: 670

Location: mercer wi

I've used my s for everything. I have one on my jerkbait rod and my everything rod. Works awesome. And since jerkbait are low resistance, if you need to pickup line fast just reel faster. Just my 2 cents. Save your money and buy more baits

ARmuskyaddict

Posted 10/7/2016 5:38 PM (#832602 - in reply to #832596)
Subject: Re: Abu Garica Reel Question

Posts: 2026

^^^ This, but depends on your style of fishing. I work jerkbaits and WTD topwaters just fine with 30 ipt. 29 ipt with the Toro S 60 should be fine.

14ledo81

Posted 10/7/2016 6:02 PM (#832603 - in reply to #832596)
Subject: Re: Abu Garica Reel Question

Posts: 4269

Location: Ashland WI

I actually like my old Calcutta 400 for wtd. I can get a good cadence with it. One snap for every reel turn. I have tried with higher speed reels but they are to fast for me to get the rhythm I like going.

Cedar

Posted 10/7/2016 6:23 PM (#832605 - in reply to #832596)
Subject: RE: Abu Garica Reel Question

Posts: 357

Location: Western U.P.

Revo Toro S60 works fine for larger jerbaits and/or topwaters.

Mdamp104

Posted 10/7/2016 6:42 PM (#832607 - in reply to #832596)
Subject: Re: Abu Garica Reel Question

Posts: 146

Location: Shawano, Wi

Get the beast you won't be disappointed best reel I have besides my tranx

FlyPiker

Posted 10/8/2016 3:24 PM (#832659 - in reply to #832603)
Subject: Re: Abu Garica Reel Question

Posts: 391

14ledo81 - 10/7/2016 6:02 PM

I actually like my old Calcutta 400 for wtd. I can get a good cadence with it. One snap for every reel turn. I have tried with higher speed reels but they are to fast for me to get the rhythm I like going.

I agree, plus sometimes having a little slack in the line gives the gliding lures a little different action.

25homes

Posted 10/12/2016 7:52 AM (#833086 - in reply to #832596)
Subject: Re: Abu Garica Reel Question

Posts: 983

are you guys talking the abu ambassedor S reel? I just ordered one of them for a second reel. I do use the Revo Winch on my smaller 7' rod for top water. Only thing I dont like about the winch I cant get the casting distance I can from the big game reels because of lack of spool capacity but still works well..

sworrall

Posted 10/12/2016 10:16 AM (#833107 - in reply to #832596)
Subject: Re: Abu Garica Reel Question

Posts: 32930

Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

S 60 will do a great job.

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