All New Abu Garcia Zata vs. Revo SX | Which is BETTER? (reel comparison)

The all new for 2020 Abu Garcia Zata reel has made quite the impression on me. This reel is smooth as butter, and has quickly become one of my favorites. So... with a price similar to the Abu Garcia Revo SX, which one is better? We aim to find out today on our REEL comparison! Check it out!
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[@aaanglers]

Which one would you roll with?

[@tylervarnell5584]

Zata all the way

[@garynordby6789]

The sx I need tougher reel not gentle on my gear

[@backyardadventurers6195]

Saw the Zata at Dicks the other day, immediately wanted it just because it was OD green haha, now that I know it's a pretty good reel too, I might go pick it up.

[@fishingthe262]

$140 for a graphite frame? That’s a hard pass for me. Bearing count is a myth. 11 bearings is just a way to make it sound good to uneducated buyers. I’d guess at least 4 of those bearings are in the knobs of the handle where a simple bushing would suffice. For my money I’ll take the Shimano Curado over any reel produced by Abu.

[@colerichardsfishing6188]

Im leaning towards the Zata but the graphite frame scares me because I’ll be fishing occasionally in the Susquehanna flats (upper Chesapeake). Which one do you think I should get?

[@E-Kelch]

Been waiting on this review. Heavily looking into the Zata

[@toddlester8063]

Thanks for the video comparison! I snagged a Zata for $114 - heck of a deal and I cannot wait to try it out.

[@devon_tubbs]

Thanks helped me with me make up my mind been wanting that Zata since it came out

[@nerfboy2734]

Looks wise they both look pretty rad to me. Fire vid by the way 🔥🔥🔥

[@masongranzow1233]

Thank you so much!!! I was deciding which reel I wanted to get. I wanted one for salmon, steelhead and bass. I think I am going to get the zata

[@boo5936]

Great review man and would love to see the big review because a lot of us our combos don't even cost 140 lol maybe 90 for the entire thing like the black max or silver max thank you for this it was amazing

[@isrrarlmartinez1837]

Maybe a jordan lee or quantam or max pro agree with u brotha

[@isrrarlmartinez1837]

Oh and..............CONGRATS ON 9K MAN KEEP IT UP WILL SUPPORT TILL 20K

[@aaanglers]

Thanks!

[@jordancassell5301]

Thank you for this video!! I’ve been debating both, now after watching this video I’m probably going to end up with both😂

[@aaanglers]

bahaha, welcome to the club!

[@mavmav7825]

Bought the Zara combo last month and I love it

[@justinredden1729]

Finally a review on the Zata!!!! I've been looking for a good review and finally found it. Definitely thinking about getting one of them especially now!!!!! #Burlyfishing

[@aaanglers]

Zata is life!

[@leepalmer2097]

Thanks helped me make my mind up i just bought the NEW Abu Garcia ZATA HS 701 MH Low Profile Baitcaster Fishing Rod and Reel Combo for 316 Australian dollars shipped to England very happy

[@aaanglers]

NICE!

[@mirza8118]

Hey great video. Thanks for the review. I was just wondering which of these reels would be suitable for saltwater application? Thanks man.

[@aaanglers]

The revo would be better, but Id look at some salt specific abu reels

[@benahmed327]

The revo winch 4 the side plate is attached which sold me and its a awesome reel but I really liking the look of the zata

[@cjstammfishing2017]

I’ve had a black max “all graphite reel” for 4 and a half years and use it for a lot of things and even small glide baits on a extra heavy rod.

[@kyleoden3015]

The black max is the best reel in class. Stupid good and the reel that got me hooked on abu garcia reels.

[@jessecastillo4889]

Just got the SLX XT. Couldn't decide between that and the Zata. Definitely going to be my next reel. Love the comparison videos. How do you feel about the lews Mach combos?

[@aaanglers]

I don't really use them, but we may have some tests in the works!

[@jessecastillo4889]

@@aaanglers I gave the Mach crush and it's pretty good but Idk. I think the slx xt is outshining it now

[@iCazZiStronZi]

Abu Garcia is my go to reel brand, I just got the zata combo with the reel and matching rod and I absolutely love it. I haven’t got one birds nest yet and I even used it with no brakes just thumbing it. I also have a revo x and I love that reel also but I think I like the zata just a little bit more

[@tylervarnell5584]

Reel comparison 🎉

[@aldeureaux5184]

Bought a Zata. Waiting for it to arrive. Pretty excited to get it and fish it😃

[@chapasebastiano8]

How did you like it ??

[@jamesjannell8706]

What's your thought on the AG revo sx rkt reel ??? Thanks a bunch. Love your content.

[@aaanglers]

I"ve never used it and never will. I just don't have a need for that high a gear ratio. Thanks!

[@matthewcapra9761]

I have been looking about getting the zata

[@stickythongs5272]

I had mine over 3 years! I be Catching 18lb king salmon haven’t broken on me yet. I love zeta.

[@lt.pickles6383]

Would like to see the Abu roxani reviewed. I have the combo. I want the zata spinning combo

[@ericstowe8285]

Just Got the Roxani myself. Only the reel though. And it's exactly the same reel as the zata. Exactly.....only difference is that the Roxani was made for the combo and is exclusive to bass pro and i think cabelas. So u have the zata lol

[@ToddReuterOutdoors]

Thanks for the info. Ordered the Zata today. Who do you get your hats and shirts made by?

[@aaanglers]

No idea, Monsterbass worked with us on those. Brand of the hat is Richardson and the shirts are Next Level

[@smokestacks1191]

I have a zata it really is amazing

[@nathanjones399]

What would you recommend I'm deciding between the sx, or the zata or the revo alx, I've heard nothing really bad on the sx but they are all the same price, and I've heard mixed reviews on them and can't find a review on the alx

[@aaanglers]

Never had the ALX. The SX is fine, and more durable. But I love the Zata, it just gets dumped on because of the graphite frame. It's durable enough though and I love it

[@robertwinfrey1922]

I want to try one of the abu Garcia reels and the Shimano SLX DC but I am hearing rave reviews about the Six Gill Wraith yes a no name brand so might pull the trigger on that one instead. I highly suggest looking up six gill the owner is awesome. As always thank you for the great content

[@aaanglers]

I think Six Gill makes some decent stuff, but if I'm honest... I do not like their baitcasting reels. I've had a few, and I just did not dig them.

[@garyk76]

i used to have a revo04 stx gen 4 and sold it and got a shimano stx dc and i like it a lot better than the revo

[@robertwinfrey1922]

@@aaanglers I have the six Gill cyclone. After a lot of use and tweaking it I finally found out how to use it. It’s my first baitcaster. I enjoy using it but I feel like there is better out there.

[@bdooley8469]

That's high praise beating the SLX DC. Going to have to take a look at it. How about a top 5 reel list for under $200?

[@aaanglers]

Working on some future vids for sure

[@the-stickman]

I got a revo ax for $12 at a pawn shop. A little tlc and it’s fantastic.

[@masongranzow1233]

Because of you I bought the zata

[@aaanglers]

How do you like it?

[@masongranzow1233]

I got it off on amazon because it was on sale. It will be here on sunday

[@joshuajadolon3591]

I got the Zata from Abu. They had it on sale for $129. If you register on their site you will get a code for 10% off which you can use towards the reel. It’s a great reel.

[@aaanglers]

Nice!

[@chapasebastiano8]

Do you have any fishing videos with you using the zata ?? Thanks

[@aaanglers]

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[@thomasharp3246]

I'll take sx alloy frame over zata all graphite. Thanks.

[@marcelodineck]

these usually to came in a combo with Zata x Vendetta rod, what do you think about these rods?

[@aaanglers]

It's an okay affordable rod. Definitely gets the job done, but I'm not a huge fan

[@willroyce3157]

I love my regular revo x the only thing I wish the abu reals had is the centrifugal breaks with the magnetics. I think all reals should have both sets of breaks. JMO.

[@ohio_tuner_garage]

STX, Rocket, Premier, ALX and ALF have the dual braking system. And the newest gen 4 SX comes with the dual brakes.

[@brownbouy3043]

What would you say about the spinning series of these?

[@aaanglers]

They look great, I've never used them

[@alfredosuarez3128]

Hey guys, I’m new to the fishing scene and can use your advice. I live in San Diego. I know this reel is used for fresh water fishing. Can I use the Zata for bay fishing in salt water?

[@aaanglers]

Not likely, I think the light graphite frame would not do well in salt. There are a lot of salt specific reels that you would be better off with. Check out Okuma or Shimano salt reels.

[@alfredosuarez3128]

@@aaanglers thank you!

[@konfinoyair]

Need help. I use my righthand for everything. Should I buy left or right reel ?

[@aaanglers]

You won’t know till you try one. Test em out in a store, see what feels right

[@jonlejcar5306]

I just got the zata combo for 100 from a dude second hand. Almost brand new. Kind of disappointed the frame isn't metal.

[@jonlejcar5306]

I'd be real mad if I got the zata over the revo premier full price. I have both and the revo rocket and the premier beats it hands down. And it's currently only 150 bucks at bass pro

[@cousinzayenz]

hi where did you get the aftermarket parts for abu garcia?

[@aaanglers]

I just googled it. Not sure of the exact company

[@xoangarcia7803]

Where did you those Rumber thing you put on your handles on the revo sx reel

[@xoangarcia7803]

I want to get them for my abu garcia black max reel handle

[@aaanglers]

Bass Pro Shops for like $10

[@xoangarcia7803]

@@aaanglers thank you

[@isrrarlmartinez1837]

This is before i watch the video i like the look of the zata have not used ither i will check in after the vid

[@isrrarlmartinez1837]

So i like the zata and i kinda do care and am somewhat gentle with my reels so I might get that one but a bit pricy that buck i usually pay for a combo with that same money

[@alduro6505]

The only Abu reel I have is the Ike.

[@ericdickerson2203]

I love my zata it does what I bought it for very well but it was 179.99 at dicks a year ago

[@fredfred7361]

Cool bro. But the revo sx I got is 7:3:1

[@casualmemesurfer2754]

Us northern guys have plenty of maintenance time when it's icy and snowing and just shitty for a few months out of the year

[@aaanglers]

Gonna clean em up!

[@upstatenybassmaster4211]

So the zata is a black max with dual brakes huh

[@garyk76]

me personally i’d rather have the revo aluminum frame always better than graphite frames use shimanos though but we have big stripers here musky big flatheads and big blue cats and all of them will take artificial baits and they put a lot torque on the frame just largemouth and smallmouth i wouldn’t worry about it

[@kyleoden3015]

I'm in the northwest and I've had no issues with my revo x hs or black max being able to reliably land salmon. I don't think the graphite is anything to be overly concerned about.

[@nathanjones399]

What's the difference between the zata and roxani? And does it cast farther than the slx dc

[@aaanglers]

They all cast the same distance. The DC is just supposed to birdsnest less due to the digital chip. That said I think roxani has a different frame...? I'm not really sure.

[@nathanjones399]

@@aaanglers ok Thank you I'm going to get an abu Garcia soon but I can't decide, which one do you think would be the best for the money? Abu Garcia roxani, revo sx, or zata

[@aaanglers]

@@nathanjones399 im a big zata fan!

[@de-beast2916]

will the zata be a good starter rod?

[@aaanglers]

Not sure on the rod, but the reel is definitely a great starter!

[@kj4430]

Hey Burly Fishing I've been watching you videos for a while now, do you do any kayak fishing I was wanting to get into it but I didn't know what kayak to get do you have any reccomendations for a budget friendly kayak.

[@aaanglers]

I only kayak fish my man! I have a Hobie Pro Angler 360. But I'm a big fan of the Old Town Sportsman series and the Bonafide kayaks. Super budget friendly... Look on Facebook Marketplace and buy one used! That's what I did for my first 2 yaks

[@kj4430]

@@aaanglers Thanks man I will look around at those option and find what best suits me.

[@kj4430]

@@aaanglers Thanks man

[@walkermaxwell6507]

Where can I find a replacement side plate for zata ?

[@aaanglers]

I just googled it and found a site

[@garyscarborough7797]

Can you use these reels in saltwater

[@aaanglers]

Probably not recommended

[@1984duck]

You say up north, what part? I'm in wisconsin

[@aaanglers]

I'm in Michigan

[@sixgill5564]

I wonder if the Zata can cast some lighter stuff.

[@aaanglers]

It can, was casting some 1/8 oz ned rigs on it the other day.

[@sixgill5564]

@@aaanglers yeah looking for something for steelhead not sure if I should pick this up or a Curado 70 MGL.

[@aaanglers]

@@sixgill5564 Curado will be heavier duty for sure. But I know the Zata could handle it

[@sixgill5564]

@@aaanglers Yeah cause I cast pretty light stuff when I steelhead fish.

[@toratorenttf1126]

what brand mainline u use on zata reel?

[@aaanglers]

Power pro

[@toratorenttf1126]

@@aaanglers monofilament or braided?

[@aaanglers]

@@toratorenttf1126 braid

[@d.watkins8302]

Does the Zata come in different colors

[@aaanglers]

Nope..😔

[@ivandeleon4348]

Actually it does.... it’s called the Roxani exact same reel just different name and color

[@crissturasky9472]

The zata reels are $175 from feild and stream

[@aaanglers]

Prices change

[@TheRogerronaldo]

Are the zatas saltwater ready and resistant?

[@aaanglers]

no they are not

[@TheRogerronaldo]

@@aaanglers so you wouldn't reccomend them for pure salt water fishing? What abu garcia reel would you recommend?

[@aaanglers]

@@TheRogerronaldo i wish I knew man, I’m not a salt water fisheman. Sorry!

[@TheRogerronaldo]

@@aaanglers all good cheers anyway

[@lovelessfishing6193]

I have had both of these reels for quite some time now. The graphite frame of the zata has begun to flex and bend slightly causing clanking & misfitting side plate and just overall not a very smooth reel. The Revo SX with the alloy frame has had zero issues and is smooth as butter.

[@otroflores91]

You fish with the drag cranked down all the way?

[@5.7.0bassin2]

Ive seen that new zata combo at dicks for $210 it catches my eye every time im there i may have to pull the trigger on it

[@jasonskull5544]

I got my sx 2 days ago and I got the st criox bass x rod with it how do you like the bass x rod

[@aaanglers]

Bass x is one of my favorite rods!

[@iamanapachehelicopter]

So... how did it last?

[@aaanglers]

It was fine, just not my all time favorite. I ended up selling it

[@iamanapachehelicopter]

@@aaanglers what are you predominantly using now?

[@aaanglers]

@iamanapachehelicopter6054 shimano slx and okuma hakai

[@garyk76]

11 bearings but 4 in the handles shimano doesn’t put any their is the major difference

[@fishinwithz8015]

They are both same weight on the website how he says it’s lighter baffles me

[@oscarjimenez5978]

Que línea le puso al zata

[@aaanglers]

30 lb power pro braid

[@ponyboy2195]

Cabelas and bass pro is worse than a drug smh I'm addicted lol

[@alejandroquiros2910]

My personal opinion revo so way better reel ihave two used everyday

[@fazdiana5990]

Hi there I just bought this zata reel n man this is really nice reel. Here im fishing for snakehead and all the snake head especially giant snakehead is a vicious predator but zata can handle this fish. The reel is very light n yet its drag power is high so everytime the snakehead ambush my frog bait they will be fool n this reel is handling it very well.

[@alejandroquiros2910]

I have the revo sx and the Zarathustra love my revo way better reel

[@alejandroquiros2910]

The revo sx 2 brakes systems an aluminum body way better quality than the sata

[@alejandroquiros2910]

Revo sx 7.3to1 is the b3st reels have 2 massing reels have 2 daiwa tatulas type r I have Lewis reels my personal opinions abue garcia have the new kast king mega jows elite very well reels for the many kast king mega jows elite is the best

[@TheMsmolt]

ok I have 40 years seasoned bait casting fool .( 5500 Hell yeah still use them) i have ab revo sx that has set on my desk 99% of the time paid $189 when it came out new. the reason it sets on my desk is that comparing to two cask king reals i have using 1/2 oz lead on them the two kaskkings will out distance the SX by 20 yards with everything that would limit or slow down the SX off. whats the deal with getting this thing to cast. ( bobber fishing)

[@chinafishfighter4196]

I bought a Zata today, which is so beautiful that I risked being beaten up by my girlfriend to get it😭😭

[@jonlejcar5306]

Should return it and get the revo premier. It's currently 150 on sale from 300 at bass pro. I have both and the premier beats it hands down no questions asked

[@chapasebastiano8]

@@jonlejcar5306 what are the big differences to you that makes it better? Just curious was leaning towards the Zata because of price.

[@jonlejcar5306]

@@chapasebastiano8 quality of the parts seems better. All metal frame instead of a plastic type of thing. Bigger spool. Better brakes.

[@JohnThreeTwelve]

SX all day. SX is better built by a mile, and has an aluminum frame. Zata is all plastic. You may as well buy a KK $39.99 special.........

[@MrKveite1]

Just buy a shimano or daiwa and you dont have to wonder about it....

[@fletchermcghillicutti7945]

I was able to watch about 2 minutes of him looking like he was trying to punch out the camera. Ridiculous hand and arm movement.

[@DrkRydrProductions]

cough cough 12+1 cough cough ........ ;o) Just spooled 50lb pp and sit it does ;o(

[@greed37kills]

I have a bunch of Abu. Zata/roxani are great. Sx and x are great budget reels. My go to for rigs and jigs is always the revo rocket though. Love your videos man!

[@tyota3334]

That rocket is nice especially when I’m fishing jerkbaits or fishing an bill lews trap lure I normally just yo-yo it due to the fact of my rocket being a higher gear ratio