Mike Iaconelli's Signature Spinning Reel from Abu Garcia

Total Score: 8.0 - GREAT

Introduction: By now, you're probably aware of Abu Garcia's refreshed suite of Mike Iaconnelli signature rods and reels that are easily identifiable with their unique paint finishes and purple highlights. Today, we're here to tell you about a product to complete Abu Garcia's IKE lineup - the Revo4 IKE spinning reel.

Introducing Abu Garcia's Mike Iaconelli Signature Spinning Reel

Impressions: Abu Garcia offers their IKE spinning reel in two sizes, a 20 and 30. The 20 is rated with a capacity of 170 yards of 6lb test while the 30 is specified as being able to hold 225 yards. I fished the 30 size for these tests. Like the casting reel and fishing rods in the IKE signature series suite the spinning reel's body is finished with an iridescent metallic purple paint. The spool, on the other hand is anodized black aluminum with purple accents. It comes equipped with a carbon fiber handle similar to that found on the MGXtreme spinning reel. The handle is capped with a round, EVA foam knob.

This reel is outfitted with a carbon handle...

Just like the casting reel, the IKE spinning reel is an eye catcher though I was a little disappointed that it comes with a standard depth spool. However another interesting touch is the use of a drop shot weight clip on the opposite side of the handle to cap the handle port.

...a round EVA Foam knob...