2017 BUYER’S GUIDE
> $250
1. Team Lew’s Custom Pro Speed Spool SLP
Cool features: Its extreme low profile (Lew’s lowest profile
design ever) and scant weight are complemented by a dial
line-type indicator, flip-down hook keeper, Winn Grips knobs
and an external lube port.
Price: $259.99
overall weight: 5.8 ounces
Ball bearings: 11
Retrieve speeds: 6.8:1/7.5:1/8.3:1
lews.com
2. Abu Garcia Revo MGXtreme Low Profile
LH/8:1
1
LH/8:1
2
Cool features: The Super Lightweight Concept (SLC) spool
and ceramic bearings, along with a lot of other cool materials
and engineering, scale this baby down to a minute 4.5-ounce
package.
Price: $499.95
overall weight: 4.5 ounces
Ball bearings: 11
Retrieve speeds: 8:1
abugarcia.com
3. Abu Garcia Revo MGX Low Profile
Cool features: As the flagship all-purpose reel in the Revo
lineup, the MGX has it all – high-end materials (including a
magnesium frame) for durability and weigh reduction, a com-
pact profile and a sweet black/silver color scheme.
Price: $369.95
overall weight: 5 ounces
Ball bearings: 11
Retrieve speeds: 6.4:1/8:1
abugarcia.com
4. Shimano Metanium MGL
LH/8:1
3
LH/8:1
Cool features: The lightweight Hagane metal body and X-
Ship internal supports for the gears withstand a lot of abuse.
Smaller gear teeth and numerous other high-end features make for a
smooth, elite-level reel.
Price: $419.99
overall weight: 6.2 ounces
Ball bearings: 11
Retrieve speeds: 6.2:1/7.4:1/8.5:1
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