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Event Article:
2006 ICAST Reel Coverage |
ICAST Coverage Day 1 (Reels) - Paradise for Reel Enthusiasts in Las Vegas (continued)
  Abu
Garcia: Abu
Garcia’s Revo series is much more impressive in person. The low profile design
is both attractive and very comfortable to palm. Each turn of the handle is
smooth and solid. The spools spin freely and in the two highest models utilizes
a Linear magnetic breaking system that allows you to completely turn off the
magnets. How is this done? Abu Garcia has implemented a shield that will block
the magnets when turned to the lowest setting. Another feature we must highlight
are the wormshaft and line guide on the Revo STX, the highest of the three
reels. These two components have a Titanium Nitride coating which will provide
better durability in the long run.
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John Weiss,
Pure Fishing's Vice President of Product Innovation shows the TackleTour
team the new Revo series low profile baitcast reels |
In
our spy preview we also noted the new Cardinal 800 series. This is Abu
Garcia’s highest Cardinal line and after John Weiss, Vice President of Product
Innovation, explained to us in detail and showed us demonstrations we knew why.
The entire reel is designed with a superior flex-free that remains rigid even
under heavy loads. To even take performance under load even steps further Abu
Garcia used the Everslik coating on the main shaft.. This reduces friction under
stress and will result in an easier turning of the handle and rotor system under
extreme pressure.
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The Revo STX
is the highest model in the Revo series. This model has all the latest
innovative features
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The sideplate of the STX showing
the magnetic shield
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Titanium
Nitride coating is used on the wormshaft and line guide
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Adjustments
to the magnetic drag system are done externally
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The new Abu Garcia Cardinal 800
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This reel
has many features to puts it at the top of the Cardinal series
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A solid
frame is used that provides minimal flex
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This is a
cut spool to show the drag stack of the Cardinal 800
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John
Weiss explaining to Zander and Cal the benefits of Everslik coating
Mitchell:
Mitchell, a brand that has a long storied history, has a redesign for their most
popular model. This series of spinning reel sold from 1949 to 2000 as the
Mitchell Classic. Then in 2001 the reel was redesigned and introduced as the
Mitchell 300X family and is sold as that today. The latest evolution has brought
this reel now to the contemporary 300Xe.
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Here's the
latest Mitchell 300Xe followed by the 300X and the Classic |
This
affordable reel keeps the simple and user friendly design that they have been
known for many years. Along with the 300Xe comes the Mitchell 300XGe which is a
version that contains the Carbon Matrix drag system instead of the standard drag
material that you see on the Xe model. These reels are something else, not only
do these reels carry on what its past siblings had but sport many more
innovative features that will continue to strengthen the Mitchell 300 brand.
The
Mitchell 300Xe is easy to use, reliable, and affordable
The
300Xe sports a ergonomic flat grip which stays true to the Classic
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