Abur Revo MGX

macca64 · #1 18-10-2011, 02:25 AM

just ordered an abu revo mgx bait caster looks unreal and i couldnt help myself lol. but was wondering if anyone new if they were able to be used in salt water.

-Kingston- · #2 18-10-2011, 04:23 AM

i cant find anywere that says it's fresh only haha, so i guess it should fine..

Fishigan · #3 18-10-2011, 05:03 AM

Fresh water only according to JPF.
http://www.japanprofishing.com/reel/...-revo-mgx.html

macca64 · #4 18-10-2011, 02:48 PM

I just read an article that said would be a good reel for barra and jacks. So thought might be good ok to use in salt water

macca64 · #5 18-10-2011, 05:09 PM

just read from abu garcia the reel is safe to use in saltwater they have triple coated the mg and they just said to wash with fresh water after each trip to the salt.

tchoklat · #6 18-10-2011, 06:17 PM

Would be very interested on a user report when you get it. I am also considering one to match up with a medium light casting rod I have. I am interested in throwing light SBs. Can't find a review on the web about the reel's ability to handle such light baits/lures.

Tony

macca64 · #7 18-10-2011, 06:34 PM

i think there is a review in the latest bass barra bream mag and he said it threw light plastics no worrries at all.

Bream2nv · #8 18-10-2011, 11:08 PM

They had one in at Tackleworld Bundaberg. It was easily the best lookin thing in the display cabinet. @ a price off $499 it would wanna be good.

kakaryan · #9 19-10-2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macca64

just read from abu garcia the reel is safe to use in saltwater they have triple coated the mg and they just said to wash with fresh water after each trip to the salt.

Mate I don't know which abu garcia website you read that stated it is saltwater safe.

If you had followed the news of these two reels (both MGX and LTX),

At first (around March), they were released as saltwater safe according to purefishing.jp website (had both freshwater and saltwater icon).

But later, they changed them to only with freshwater icon and stated "freshwater only" (check the word [淡水専用]).

http://www.purefishing.jp/products_2.../revo_mgx.html

http://www.purefishing.jp/products_2.../revo_ltx.html

I don't know why. Perhaps when they first made the webpages they forgot about they were made of magnesium. (First time for Abu, usually their BC reels got aluminium frame).

Personally I would not take the risk, unless you will and you know how to take good care of it after each trip.

Cheers.

kakaryan · #10 19-10-2011, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tchoklat

Would be very interested on a user report when you get it. I am also considering one to match up with a medium light casting rod I have. I am interested in throwing light SBs. Can't find a review on the web about the reel's ability to handle such light baits/lures.

Tony

LTX is made for casting light lures.

Fishigan · #11 19-10-2011, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kakaryan

Mate I don't know which abu garcia website you read that stated it is saltwater safe.

If you had followed the news of these two reels (both MGX and LTX),

At first (around March), they were released as saltwater safe according to purefishing.jp website (had both freshwater and saltwater icon).

But later, they changed them to only with freshwater icon and stated "freshwater only" (check the word [淡水専用]).

http://www.purefishing.jp/products_2.../revo_mgx.html

http://www.purefishing.jp/products_2.../revo_ltx.html

I don't know why. Perhaps when they first made the webpages they forgot about they were made of magnesium. (First time for Abu, usually their BC reels got aluminium frame).

Personally I would not take the risk, unless you will and you know how to take good care of it after each trip.

Cheers.

Abus website is a bit unclear as far as saltwater use goes. I ended up buying a Revo Inshore because it definately states that it is for saltwater use.

macca64 · #12 19-10-2011, 07:47 PM

Was in tackle world bundy yesterday and they have dropped there price to $399 ad they told me the rep def said saltwater freindly

Bream2nv · #13 19-10-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macca64

Was in tackle world bundy yesterday and they have dropped there price to $399 ad they told me the rep def said saltwater freindly

Thats a great price considering they are $350 in the states. I also remember them having the new stradic fjs for $189 which is better then Mo Tackle & many others.

macca64 · #14 19-10-2011, 08:09 PM

yeh they have some cheap reels at times and i got sebile lures at about half the price i have seen them advertised elsewhere. im only new to the area but will def be where ill be shopping. I did buy my reel from ebay before i new they had them there but it was only $288 to my door.

tchoklat · #15 24-10-2011, 10:55 PM

Have you got your reel yet? Any comments?

tony