Orra SX
4.5
5
65
65
Amazing baitcaster that won't break the bank!
I picked up this awesome reel last week and after 3 outings with it, I am very impressed and pleased with my purchase. I paired it up with a 6'6 Vengeance rod and spooled with 30# Sufix 832 low-vis green. This setup casts far and smooth! I was able to cast light rigged soft plastics (weightless wacky rigged worms) with ease and crankbaits sailed effortlessly. The centrifugal brake system does its job and I had zero problems with spool overruns. I even tested the pitch settings on the brake and pitched into thick cover. Again, it achieved what it was designed to do. Overall, I am very pleased with the Orra SX and it holds up to the high standards that makes Abu Garcia what they are! I plan to pick up another one of these reels as well as a Revo STX soon.
On another note, I do have one minor complaint. The black printed "ambassadeur" on the front of the reel seems to wear off really easily. I tend to wrap my hands around low-profile reels while retrieving/playing, and my left index finger rests right below the line guide. Perhaps it wearing off is my own fault and the metal it is printed on could be so smooth that it doesn't adhere well. It's a very minor issue at best, but still worth noting about the durability. Nonetheless, I am fickle about stuff like this and wouldn't have expected it to wear off.
April 10, 2011
Orro SX My new "Go To" Baitcaster!!!
Over the last several years I have used a certain type of baitcaster. Unfortunately they discontinued making them. So I decided to try something new this year. I purchased the Orra Sx and WOW! It is everything I was looking for!! It has the Centrifugal braking system for smooth tangle free casting. The gears are smooth as could be asked of any High dollar reel. It also is easily disassembled for routine maint and upkeep. This reel has found its way into my rodlocker and is to soon be followed by more!!!
March 8, 2011
Worst reel I've ever owned
I have 2 orra sx hs and they are the 2 worse reels I own. One has a broke shaft on the spool and my repair man has been waiting over 6 months for a new spool. The other reel has been used less than 10 outings and the anti reverse is starting to slip. For a 100$ reel I was expecting it to last longer and hold up better than it has. I have all revo gen 3 reels and they are by far the best reels on the market. The orra doesn't even seem like it's made by Abu Garcia they feel cheap and are of poor quality. I would never recommend this reel to anybody novice or pro!!!!
April 10, 2013
The best I have ever used
I have had this reel for over a year never had a problem with it the price is great and I have cought a ten and 3 nine pounders with this reel and even with them on the line it reels perfact This is the best reel I have ever used GREAT
March 8, 2013