Abu Garcia Revo Inshore centrifugal brakes

[fishing_in_israel]

I was wondering if anybody knows how to adjust the centrifugal brakes on an Abu Garcia Revo Inshore.
The reason I'm asking is that the owner's manual supplied with the reel is kind of useless I did a Google but the pics in the 'rebuild' post showed 'normal' centrifugal brakes - the ones that you can lock in place or move into a working position. Mine look different - perhaps an upgrade?:


Upgraded? Revo Inshore centrifugal brakes

[fishing_in_israel]

Aug 29, 2010 10:40:14 GMT -4 fishing_in_israel said:

I was wondering if anybody knows how to adjust the centrifugal brakes on an Abu Garcia Revo Inshore.
The reason I'm asking is that the owner's manual supplied with the reel is kind of useless I did a Google but the pics in the 'rebuild' post showed 'normal' centrifugal brakes - the ones that you can lock in place or move into a working position. Mine look different - perhaps an upgrade?:


Upgraded? Revo Inshore centrifugal brakes

Anybody have any ideas?

[Jason]

I dont have the exact real . Actually its not even the same brand . But the brake looks similar . On mine you can just pop those yellow weights in and out . You can do just one . Or all 6 . You should be able to just push them all the way out and they will click into the locked position .

[fishing_in_israel]

Sept 8, 2010 22:51:21 GMT -4 Jason said:

I dont have the exact real . Actually its not even the same brand . But the brake looks similar . On mine you can just pop those yellow weights in and out . You can do just one . Or all 6 . You should be able to just push them all the way out and they will click into the locked position .

I'm familiar with that concept, but mine looks different:


Close up detail Revo Inshore brakes

As you can see from the photo, mine has springs on some of the brakes and I have tried to move the others but they seem not to be able to.
What does the word 'Pitch' mean/imply?

[Jason]

Im not sure what they are referring to with the word pitch . Do those two Philips screw heads do any thing ?

[fishing_in_israel]

Sept 9, 2010 10:20:09 GMT -4 fatrapcrazy said:

I have a Revo Special Edition Limited in Red and it is the worse reel I ever bought. I can not control the brakes, really big pain in the neck...
And you are right, the manual is useless. It is amazing that Abu can make amazing reels like the Mörrum ZX 1600 and on the other hand the Revo's... I know different price points but Shimano, for example keep the reels very consistent as far as cast control in any price range... Anyway, that is besides the point.
Good luck adjusting the brakes in your Reve, I hope you can find a good tune for it.
Fish On!

Actually the Inshore is a very nice reel. Although I haven't figured out how to adjust the centrifugal brakes, I have now pretty well mastered casting to the point that I know which lures cast better than others (weight shifting aerodynamic ones are the way to go).
I can cast an LC12 or XR12 full power with no backlashes and get them consistently out to about 42m.

[fishing_in_israel]

Sept 9, 2010 10:10:11 GMT -4 Jason said:

Im not sure what they are referring to with the word pitch . Do those two Philips screw heads do any thing ?

Here's a photo with the cover off (after removing the 2 Philips screws):



Any ideas?

[Jason]

Maybe there is an after market kit for it . Looks like you could maybe add those same springs to the empty slots .

I actually think I may have this reel some where around here . If I can find it , I will see if its the same .

[fishing_in_israel]

Sept 9, 2010 20:32:13 GMT -4 Jason said:

Maybe there is an after market kit for it . Looks like you could maybe add those same springs to the empty slots .

I actually think I may have this reel some where around here . If I can find it , I will see if its the same .

I got to thinking that the 'PITCH' slots (the ones without springs) would be for the 'pitching' fishing technique - where one does a gentle underarm throw to a target just a short distance away. If I was to lock the brakes with the springs and release the 'PITCH' brakes, then they would activate under much less centrifugal force.....

[Jason]

That is very possible .
Its so hard to understand all there thinking with these new reels . I can pitch just fine with my old Bantam . There is adjustments on there . But I never use them LOL . And its probably all most 20 years old .

[fishing_in_israel]

Sept 11, 2010 11:06:07 GMT -4 Jason said:

That is very possible .
Its so hard to understand all there thinking with these new reels . I can pitch just fine with my old Bantam . There is adjustments on there . But I never use them LOL . And its probably all most 20 years old .

Fishing reels are getting to be like modern cars/motorcycles. At one time you could take 'em apart with just a few spanners and have the engine rebuilt and running in one evening. Now if a red light starts flashing on the dashboard you have to pull over and wait for a tow truck to take you to some fancy computer controlled service depot

[fishing_in_israel]

OK, I found the answer to the new type centrifugal brakes on the Abu Garcia Revo Inshore.
The brakes are actually a new concept on the Abu Garcia Orra SX (only $99.99!) called 'Pitch Centrifugal Brake' for greater cast control.

According to the following clip the 'Pitch' brakes are for use with heavy lures, whereas with lighter lures the normal centrifugal brakes are sufficient. I did some experimenting and they slow the bait down such that casting distances are lessened quite a bit. I suppose they would be useful casting into the wind or in gusty conditions when distance is not a necessity.