Abu Garcia Excited about ICAST Following Two European Wins!

Abu Garcia led the way in this year’s EFTTEX ‘Best New Product Awards’ celebrating two award winning reels, in the best new fixed spool (spinning) reel category with the Revo MGX and best new multiplier (baitcast) reel with the Revo Toro Beast.

These reels represent the highlights from the 2016 line up, which represents a step forward for the brand, already known for its high quality reels. Developed by a global team, with input from Japan, Australia, Sweden and North America, and engineered to give anglers the edge in all their fishing. Solveig Rask-Nielsen, Abu Garcia brand manager commented:“This has been a very big project for us and we have worked hard to create reels which embody what the Abu brand is about, while utilising the global research and development team we have. To win thetwo reel awards at EFTTEX is such a fantastic achievement; to win one is special enough, both is a dream. We believe this shows that these reels are something special and we believe they will have global sales appeal.”

The Revo MGX is part of the all new Revo spinning lineup from Abu Garcia. Each Revo spinning reelis a lightweight and compact design and delivers all-round performance, functionality and style. The Rocket Line Management system, a combination of bail angle, spool loop design and slow oscillation gives anglers the ability to manage line more effectively, combined with a new AMGearing system™, which delivers a tighter tolerances and improved performance.

The Revo Toro Beast is a low profile baitcast reel, engineered for brute strength; delivering an extremely strong package with superior cranking power and increased line capacity to give anglersthe upper hand with hard-fighting fish. Equipped with a Power Stack Carbon Matric Drag System™, constructed with a lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum spool and combined with an InfiniMax™ Brake design the Toro Beast allows anglers almost limitless adjustment options. EFTTEX, the leading European fishing tackle trade exhibition, is a trade-only show run by EFTTA (European Fishing Tackle Trade Association) and held in June each year. The Best New Products Awards showcase new products brand new to the market for the coming season.