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Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast for Tennessee Musky Fishing

Low profile, big line capacity, built for the figure eight.

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Why it is on the list

Why the Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast is on the musky checklist

Low profile, big line capacity, built for the figure eight.

ReelAbu Garcia Revo Toro BeastLow profile, big line capacity, built for the figure eight.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list

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How it is used here

Using a reel like this on Tennessee water

The reel’s job is drag and line capacity. A smooth drag is what keeps a 4 lb line from breaking on a stocked trout or a big smallmouth on the Holston, and enough capacity is what gets a striper back from the current below Pickwick. Match the reel size to the rod: 1000 and 2000 sizes for ultralight and light rods, 2500 and 3000 for medium, 4000 and up for the heavy catfish and striper outfits.

Spinning reels are the default on this site because they handle light line, wind and cold hands. A baitcaster earns its place on the bass kits where accuracy around docks and timber matters. Either way, set the drag before the first cast, not after the first fish.

Where to use it

Tennessee water for the Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast

Where to use itBarren ForkPublic access, limits and what else swims in Barren Fork.See the spots →Where to use itCalf Killer RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in Calf Killer River.See the spots →Where to use itClear CreekPublic access, limits and what else swims in Clear Creek.See the spots →Where to use itClinch RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in Clinch River.See the spots →Where to use itCollins RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in Collins River.See the spots →Where to use itFrench Broad RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in French Broad River.See the spots →

The Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast is on the musky checklist because it works on Tennessee water.

Goes with

What the Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast pairs with on the musky list

The rest of the musky checklist, each with its own page.

RodSt. Croix Mojo Musky casting rod, 8 ft heavyThrows a 3 oz bait all day and turns a big fish at the boat.Why it is on the list →LinePowerPro braid, 80 lbNo stretch, no breakoffs on the hookset.Why it is on the list →LeaderFluorocarbon musky leaders, 130 lbTeeth. Never fish a musky bait without one.Why it is on the list →BucktailMepps Musky MarabouThe bait that gets the most follows on Melton Hill.Why it is on the list →JerkbaitSuick Thriller, 9 inCold water and fall fish.Why it is on the list →Soft baitMusky Innovations Bull DawgSlow roll it deep in summer.Why it is on the list →

All 11 items

Same job, other fishing

Other reels on the Tennessee checklists

ReelAbu Garcia Black Max baitcasting reelAn inexpensive baitcaster that casts cleanly once the brakes are set.Why it is on the list →ReelPflueger President 30 spinning reelSmooth drag at a fair price. Fill it with braid and a leader.Why it is on the list →ReelPflueger Trion 25 spinning reelSmall, smooth, and cheap enough to own two.Why it is on the list →ReelAbu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3Line capacity for a big blue in current, with a clicker for bait fishing.Why it is on the list →ReelPenn Battle III 5000 spinning reelSealed drag, big spool, no excuses.Why it is on the list →ReelShimano Sedona 2500 spinning reelDependable and smooth for the price.Why it is on the list →

Common questions

Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast questions

What is the Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast for?

Low profile, big line capacity, built for the figure eight. It is the reel on the musky checklist on this site, and it earns its place because it works on Tennessee water, not because it is new.

Which fish is the Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast good for in Tennessee?

The musky checklist covers muskellunge, musky leaders, northern pike. The reel’s job is drag and line capacity.

Where would I use the Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast?

On the Tennessee water that holds musky: Barren Fork, Calf Killer River, Clear Creek, Clinch River among others. Each water page on this site lists the public access points and what swims there.

What goes with the Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast?

The rest of the musky checklist, starting with St. Croix Mojo Musky casting rod, 8 ft heavy, PowerPro braid, 80 lb, Fluorocarbon musky leaders, 130 lb. The checklist page has all 11 items.

Is there a different reel for other fishing?

Yes: Abu Garcia Black Max baitcasting reel on the largemouth bass list; Pflueger President 30 spinning reel on the smallmouth bass list; Pflueger Trion 25 spinning reel on the crappie list.

How much does the Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast cost?

The Amazon link on this page shows today’s price. The checklist items are standard tackle rather than premium gear, and the bait shops on the county pages carry most of them.

Can I buy the Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast in Tennessee instead?

Yes. Every county page on this site lists the bait shops, marinas and big box stores that carry tackle, with phone numbers and directions.

Is this an affiliate link?

Yes. The link goes to Amazon with this site’s tag and pays a small commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on the list was chosen for commission.

Do I need a licence to use it?

Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence, plus the trout privilege for trout. The licence page on this site has prices and limits.

Keep going

More Tennessee water, and who fishes it

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