![]() All other specifications are roughly the same. ![]() The Revo Elite, non-limited edition reel is based off the USDM Revo Premier but instead of 6 HPCR bearings, the Elite is specified with 9 (in 2010, Abu will be upgrading the Premier to 9 HPCR bearings as well). The Revo Elite Aurora is tuned by Katsutaka Imae of Imakatsu and bears his signature on the outside. This reel has his custom touches that just really amount to the finish, handle and dragstar design, and retrieve ratio. Following this new tradition of limited reels designed by noteworthy pros, Abu Garcia teamed with Japanese bass fishing legend and lure designer extraordinaire Katsutaka Imae. The Aurora is a limited edition interpretation of the Elite ala what Skeet Reese did with the STX last year. ![]() So what is the Revo Elite? This is the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) version of the Abu Revo Premier, Abu Garcia’s top end, low profile baitcasting reel. There’s no denying this fact but there’s also no denying the finish looks great on this reel.Įquivalent of the Revo Premiere marketed in North America. Well, the first thing anyone familiar with the USDM reel market is going to say upon inspection of the Revo Elite Aurora is the finish on this reel resembles a Quantum. Size of Spool/Sideplate Bearings (IDxODxWidth)ĬarbonMatrix Drag: Linear Magnetic Brake System : HPCR sealed bearings : EVA knobs : Duralumin Gears Introducing the JDM Abu Garcia Revo Elite Aurora. Presenting the Limited Edition, 2009 Abu Garcia Revo Elite Aurora. Though too late to take the Revo SX’s place in our shootout, it’s never too late to take a look at a new fishing reel. ![]() Jun at JapanTackle had just received shipment of these reels and when informed of their availability, I did hesitate because of our lousy exchange rate, but ten seconds later I was composing my response to have them send it my way. Introduction: Following on the heels of our Revo SX review in the midst of our High Speed Reel Shootout, I got wind of a limited edition, JDM version of the Revo Elite in Japan, the Revo Elite Aurora. The Enthusiast Fray with the Revo Elite Aurora ![]()
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