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Abu Garcia Abumatic 170 Spincast Reel
Spincasting isn't just for breakfast anymore. The Abu Garcia® Abumatic® 170 Spincast Reel has been beefed up with features you'd normally see only in a premium baitcaster. Now, you have that same high level of performance, plus the no-hassle convenience of a spincaster. Major upgrades include Abu Garcia's ultra-smooth, ultra-strong Carbon Matrix™ drag system. Authentic Duragear™ brass gearing. An aluminum diecast front cone and machined body. An oscillating far-cast spool that eliminates line twist on both the cast and the retrieve. Even a 4-bearing system with 3 ball bearings + 1 instant anti-reverse roller bearing. Smooth, powerful, quiet, durable. Does that sound like ordinary spincast gear to you? Pre-spooled with 12 lb. Berkley® Trilene® XL® monofilament.
Rated 5 out of
5 by
blueriverrat from
great reelI bought this reel for my wife. She has really enjoyed it .
Date published: 2019-09-29
Rated 5 out of
5 by
FIREMAN JOE 22 from
nice reel!Purchased my first abumatic in the 1970's the second in 1990 and third in June of 2019, all are still in use. They are the best.
Date published: 2019-07-03
Rated 2 out of
5 by
Trevor798 from
Poor Design / LayoutThe good: reel seems rigid and that it will last a long time. The bad: It is heavy and sits too high on the rod. This throws off the whole balance of the reel and rod while casting. The thumb release is awful. The position of the button is awkward and not ergonomic.
Date published: 2019-06-25
Rated 1 out of
5 by
dz4532 from
junk,already rusting and twisting the line and junjunk,rusting and twisting the line,warning do not buy,I will be returning this junk
Date published: 2019-06-20
Rated 4 out of
5 by
msgn from
Decent reel for the moneyPurchased about 2 months ago and performs well. Had bought Zebco 33 for years and every 33 snagged, slipped, or became unusable after about a month.
Date published: 2019-06-07
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ron38 from
excellent reel.I have been using the 170 for over 30 years, and the only problem encountered was the breaking of the thumb release lever. Made sure to keep a spare.
Date published: 2019-01-08
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Joe Fish from
More than just a child or beginner reelI have two Abumatic® 170s as my everyday Bass fishing reels. I have them both strung with 20lb. braid, on light action and med-hvy action casting rods, and they both work flawless...and I work them out ALOT!
Date published: 2018-11-07
Rated 1 out of
5 by
frustrated with Abu Garci from
Thought it was well madeBought 2 in the last few months, first one would cast smoothly then snag when casting. Let all the line out while trolling but didn't help. The next one had the same problem as a previous reviewer. With fish on the line it would not retrieve. Aby customer service has been poor. A repair man was to call me and after 2 requests I have been put on ignore
What’s the lightest line I can use on this reel?
Asked by: OgVega
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. The lightest line that should be used is 8 lb test.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist1
Date published: 2019-11-23
Should the drag be set with line pulled straight out of the reel, or thru the guides with the rod bent?
Asked by: Jerry43
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. The drag should be set with the line threaded through the guides and tying the line to a spring scale for precise adjustment. If a spring scale is unavailable, tie the line to a secure point. With the rod tip up (about a 45 degree vertical angle), apply pressure by turning the handle. Gradually tighten the drag by adjusting the drag knob or drag star. When the line approaches its breaking point, loosen the adjustment dial ¼ turn.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist1
Date published: 2019-07-05
Can braided line be used?
Asked by: Tom F W
Thank you for your question about the Abu Garcia Abumatic 170 Spincast Reel. According to the manufacturer, 14lb Mono would be the heaviest they would recommend. The manufacturer doesn't recommend braided line for the pre-spooled reel.
Answered by: BPSResource3
Date published: 2018-07-15
What is the lightest line you are able to use on this reel?
Asked by: Fish girl
The Abu Garcia Abumatic 170 Spincast Reel is pre-spooled with 12 lb. Berkley® Trilene® XL® monofilament.
Answered by: BPSResource3
Date published: 2019-11-19
is it good for saltwater
Asked by: venustiano
This reel is not designed for saltwater fishing. This is a freshwater reel.Thank you for your question.
Answered by: BPSResource3
Date published: 2018-05-07
whats the automatic feature
Asked by: billlyd
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. This reel does not have any automatic features.