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
| Size | 3000SH |
|---|---|
| Brand | Abu Garcia |
| Color | without |
| Weight | 7.9 oz |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Model Name | Revo SP Beast 3000SH |
| Model Number | 1590646 |
| Gearbox Ratio | 6.1 |
| Line Capacity | 8/120, 1.2/164 |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Item Type Name | Spinning Reel |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Fishing Line Type | Fluorocarbon |
| Fishing Technique | Spinning |
| Included Components | sinker keeper |
| Bearing Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1590646 |
| Fishing Reel Maximum Drag | 5 Kilograms |
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