Abu Garcia Takes it to the MAX and Unleashes the BEAST

Introduction: Leveraging the success of last year's introduction, The BEAST baitcasting reel, Abu extends the brand into other lineups and also refines their offerings in the sub $100 price category.

Abu's Black Max casting reel set to retail for just $49.95.

Black Max: Available in both left and right hand retrieve, the Abu Garcia Black Max comes with Abu's MagTrax braking system of magnetic brakes and is offered in the all purpose gear ratio of 6.4:1. It features a multi-disc drag stack (Abu's Power Disk drag system), a one piece, graphite frame and the popular bent handle design placing your hand closer to the reel as you retrieve. Retail price for the Black Max is $49.95.

Abu's Silver Max casting reel set to retail for $59.95..

Silver Max: The Silver Max shares the same features as the Black Max including Duragear brass gears for extended life and 5+1 stainless steel bearings (versus 4+1 for the Black Max). It is also available in either left or right hand retrieve in a 6.4:1 gear ratio. The Silver Max is set at the retail price of $59.95.

Abu's Pro Max casting reel set to retail for $79.95.

Pro Max: Abu Garcia's Pro Max low profile baitcasting reel rounds out the suite weighing 7.3 ounces, boasting an 18lb max drag, and retailing for just $79.95. It features the same, externally adjustable MagTrax braking system and comes in a 7.1:1 gear ratio. The Pro Max features seven (7) stainless steel bearings, and one roller bearing.

A look at Abu's Abumatic S spincast reel.

A look at the Abumatic SX

Abumatic S through STX: One type of reel that does not receive enough attention from us are spincast reels. Abu Garcia has offered a complete suite of spincast reels and this year, they refine that suite with nomenclature common to their other lineups. The Abumatic spincast reels are now available in the traditional S, SX, and STX models.

The brand new Abumatic STX.

These spincast reels feature graphite frames, stainless steel front cones, and ergonomic push buttons. They come prespooled with Berkley Trilene XL monofilament fishing line. The Abumatic S features 2 bearings and retails for $25; the Abumatic SX features 3 bearings and retails for $29.99; and the brand new, Abumatic STX features 4 bearings with a retail price of $39.99. Expect these reels to be available about mid September 2015.

Abu's Abumatic 170 represents a step forward in Spincast reel design.

Abumatic 170 Spincast: Abu's Abumatic 170 represents a step forward in Spincast reel design. Featuring a machined body and diecast aluminum front cone, this reel comes with CarbonMatrix drag system that you can adjust with star drag knob! Available mid September 2015, the Abumatic 170 comes prespooled with 12lb Berkeley Trilene and will sell for $49.99.

It is the first Spincast reel to have an external star drag adjustment knob.

A look at the new Revo Toro S.

Revo Toro S: Revo's Toro suite is extended for 2016 beginning with the new, Toro S. Now those seeking the power and capacity of the original Revo Toro have the option of a slightly more economical "S" version of the reel featuring 4 stainless steel, corrosion resistant HPCR bearings plus one roller bearing (the original Toro features 6HPCRs + 1), 25 pounds of max drag, and a 5.3:1 gear ratio. The Revo Toro S comes in two sizes, a 50 (14lb/210 yds) and a 60 (14lb/250yds), both in left and right hand retrieve. It will retail for $249.95. Abu is offering a matching Veritas 2.0 Toro rod for $199.95.

Introducing the Revo Toro Beast.