Abu-Garcia Abumatic 170i Series Spincast Reel, 12-Pound/140-Yard, Left/Right
Designed to appeal to experienced spincast anglers in addition to beginning anglers, the Abu Garcia Abumatic 170i spincast reel combines classic dependability with modern performance. The Abumatic features an intuitive pushbutton design that eliminates backlash, allowing for trouble-free casting. The reel also includes an ultra-smooth Carbon Matrix Syncro drag system, along with a three-bearing Duragear drive with instant anti-reverse. And fishermen will love oscillating far-cast spool, which creates an easy-to-use no-twist line system that comes pre-spooled with 12-pound Berkley Trilene XL line. Other details include a sturdy aluminum diecast front cone and machined body and dual rotating swing-arm pickup pins. Suitable for both fresh and salt water, the Abumatic 170i spincast reel weighs 11.8 ounces.SpecificationsGear ratio: 3.9:1Inches per turn: 25Retrieve speed: StandardSpool capacity (mono): 12 pounds/140 yardsHand retrieve: RightMax drag: 10 poundsWeight: 11.8 ouncesAbout Abu GarciaOriginally a watch factory, Abu Garcia was founded in Svangsta, Sweden, near the Morrum River in 1921. Founder Carl August Borgstrom was a clever craftsman with a talent for light precision engineering. The company originally manufactured pocket watches, telephone timers, and taxi meters until World War II, when the demand for taxi meters sharply declined. Undaunted, Abu Garcia redirected its skills toward the development of precision fishing reels, eventually receiving the honor of being chosen "Purveyor to the Royal Swedish Court"--a distinction bestowed upon a select group of manufacturers who consistently exceeded the court's high standards of quality and craftsmanship. Abu Garcia remains firmly committed to maintaining its industry leadership position by providing anglers everywhere with the highest-quality, most-innovative products.