Feel: The feel of the reel isn't terrible-part of the reel is made of alloy-but it goes from that to cheap plastic, and I understand this cheap reel is going to have it somewhere, but in my hands, it doesn't feel as great-especially when I go to thumb the spool.The reel is also capable of 18lbs of drag, but for most freshwater applications, it would be too much lowering that part of the reel would slightly decrease the price and probably improve sales. I tend to do a lot of back and forth, so this wouldn't be taken with me on Florida trips. Versatility: Unfortunately, the reel was only engineered for freshwater use.This reel doesn't need much anyway, with the big brass gears and the lube port for the bearings. Maintenance: Most of my reels receive maintenance all the time, but since this reel is so affordable, I don't mind not servicing it as much.Pulling up to 18lbs, this reel’s drag system over excels. Drag System: As talked about above, Abu Garcia’s Carbon Matrix hybrid drag system produces consistent, smooth, reliable drag performance.The Carbon Matrix drag system offers reliable drag time after time when fighting a fish. It also comes with high-density brass gear, which will prolong its longevity. Quality: The Revo is made of an alloy frame that can be seen in some of Abu Garcia’s higher-tier reels.The MagTrax braking system really puts this reel above others, allowing casting to be a breeze with minimal braking adjustments. Performance: In my opinion, this reel performs better than it should in this price range.

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