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Abu Garcia REVO SP Beast Spinning Reel, Various Types
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Abu Garcia REVO SP Beast Spinning Reel, Various Types

Bottom line: The Abu Garcia REVO SP Beast Spinning Reel: 6.1:1 gear ratio, with a listed 92 cm of line recovered per handle turn; main trade-off: spec line contradicts itself: max drag given as both 1.2 lbs and 5 kg.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 6.1:1 gear ratio, with a listed 92 cm of line recovered per handle turn
  • ✓ Light 7.9 oz (210 g) frame for all-day casting sessions
  • ✓ 10+1 bearing count, high for a reel in the REVO SP line
  • ✓ Holds 110 m of 8 lb nylon or 150 m of PE 1.2 braid

Cons

  • ✗ Spec line contradicts itself: max drag given as both 1.2 lbs and 5 kg
  • ✗ Line retrieve listed as both 1.6 inches and 92 cm; the figures disagree
  • ✗ 'Various Types' in the title leaves the exact size you receive unstated
  • ✗ No warranty, handle orientation or body material stated in the listing

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Abu Garcia REVO SP Beast Spinning Reel using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. Abu Garcia's retro graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Weight: 7.9 oz (210 g); Gear Ratio: 6.1:1; Maximum Drag Force: 1.2 lbs (5 kg); Maximum Line Retention Length: 1.6 inches (92 cm); Ball: 10/1; Line Capacity (m): Nylon, Fluoro/PE0.235 (8lb)-110/PE1.2-150 m)

Full Specifications

Size3000SH
BrandAbu Garcia
Colorwithout
Weight7.9 oz
MaterialAluminum
Model NameRevo SP Beast 3000SH
Model Number1590646
Gearbox Ratio6.1
Line Capacity8/120, 1.2/164
Material TypeAluminum
Item Type NameSpinning Reel
Handle MaterialAluminum
Special FeatureLightweight
Hand OrientationAmbidextrous
Fishing Line TypeFluorocarbon
Fishing TechniqueSpinning
Included Componentssinker keeper
Bearing Material TypeStainless Steel
Manufacturer Part Number1590646
Fishing Reel Maximum Drag5 Kilograms

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