Thread: Abu Zenon?

Has anyone here handled or used the Abu Garcia Zenon. I’m looking at the JDM 1000s. I have no experience with Abu reels but the specs look amazing. I am kind of disappointed with the 21 Presso mine was rough out of the box and has gotten a lot smoother as the grease has loosened up but it still has a vibration like the gears aren’t properly aligned. I’m tempted to go for broke and break it open and poke around. That being said I’m looking to feed the monster when my tax refund arrives and just wondered how the little Abu would compare to a Daiwa or Shimano as far as resistance.

Originally Posted by Tarheelfshn

Has anyone here handled or used the Abu Garcia Zenon. I’m looking at the JDM 1000s. I have no experience with Abu reels but the specs look amazing. I am kind of disappointed with the 21 Presso mine was rough out of the box and has gotten a lot smoother as the grease has loosened up but it still has a vibration like the gears aren’t properly aligned. I’m tempted to go for broke and break it open and poke around. That being said I’m looking to feed the monster when my tax refund arrives and just wondered how the little Abu would compare to a Daiwa or Shimano as far as resistance.

I have looked long and hard at it and have not made up my mind either way. I know a guy who has one and he tells me it is not as smooth as the Presso 21….but close. I have the Presso 21 and I find it to be an outstanding reel. Several I know have the Presso and they love it. I know two now who have complained about the Presso…you being one of the two. I suspect that due to it being assembled in China……I think most parts for the reel are made in Japan….of course I have no way of knowing that for sure…..that QC issues are the problem. I only have one Abu Garcia reel…the Theta 1000. It is a very good reel and I was impressed with what I got for the price paid. The Zenon intrigues me but finding multiple reviews on it are proving hard to do.

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