Orra SX

bassfishkansas · 03-04-12, 06:19 PM

Anybody use the Abu Orra SX baitcaster? I've been eyeing it for a while.

bamabassman · 03-04-12, 11:14 PM

want one real bad, but i don't own one as of yet. i love garcias.

smittyman · 03-05-12, 07:25 PM

ive heard alot of good things about them, never used one myself.. im more of a shimano man. but abu makes great, quality products.

Tavery5 · 03-05-12, 07:29 PM

The Orra has a bad reputation for the anti-reverse gear going bad, if you purchase one take it out of the box and look at the sticker on the reel foot, it should be model 1901 or later, the problem existed in the original model 1900.

Bassboss · 03-05-12, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tavery5

The Orra has a bad reputation for the anti-reverse gear going bad, if you purchase one take it out of the box and look at the sticker on the reel foot, it should be model 1901 or later, the problem existed in the original model 1900.

Good advice right there. I'd personally opt for a BPS pro qualifier, or Lews Speed Spool, but I think the orra will treat you well. I've fiddled with them in stores though, and have been pleased with what I've felt!

james86 · 03-06-12, 07:58 AM

I have one that I've had for about a season. I like it almost as much as my PQ. I got it on sale and I had a gift card for gander mtn. I use mine for pitching. No complaints.

smittyman · 03-07-12, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tavery5

The Orra has a bad reputation for the anti-reverse gear going bad, if you purchase one take it out of the box and look at the sticker on the reel foot, it should be model 1901 or later, the problem existed in the original model 1900.

Wow, somehow this is the first I'm hearing of this. Thanks for the heads up dude.

jig fisherman · 03-07-12, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tavery5

The Orra has a bad reputation for the anti-reverse gear going bad, if you purchase one take it out of the box and look at the sticker on the reel foot, it should be model 1901 or later, the problem existed in the original model 1900.

Do you know if this also existed in the saltwater model?

Tavery5 · 03-07-12, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jig fisherman

Do you know if this also existed in the saltwater model?

I don't, this information about the anti-reverse came from another site, the member there had problems with the anti-reverse and wrote to Abu to ask about the issue. They emailed him back with information that I posted.

IowaBasser · 03-13-12, 04:47 PM

Does anyone else think there's a subliminal marketing effort with a name like "Orra SX"

03-04-12, 06:19 PM	#1
bassfishkansas BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 77	Orra SX Anybody use the Abu Orra SX baitcaster? I've been eyeing it for a while.

03-04-12, 11:14 PM	#2
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	want one real bad, but i don't own one as of yet. i love garcias. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-05-12, 07:25 PM	#3
smittyman BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lyndhurst, NJ Posts: 92	ive heard alot of good things about them, never used one myself.. im more of a shimano man. but abu makes great, quality products. __________________ "a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work."

03-05-12, 07:29 PM	#4
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	The Orra has a bad reputation for the anti-reverse gear going bad, if you purchase one take it out of the box and look at the sticker on the reel foot, it should be model 1901 or later, the problem existed in the original model 1900. __________________ They call me Ishmael

03-06-12, 07:58 AM	#6
james86 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 183	I have one that I've had for about a season. I like it almost as much as my PQ. I got it on sale and I had a gift card for gander mtn. I use mine for pitching. No complaints. __________________ Roll Tide Roll

03-13-12, 04:47 PM	#10
IowaBasser BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ames, Iowa Posts: 360	Does anyone else think there's a subliminal marketing effort with a name like "Orra SX"

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