To find out its capabilities we actually field tested the Abu Garcia Salty Stage Concept-Free reel twice. The first test was done at our usual saltwater fishing pond in Jugra, Klang, Selangor. This place has got a few ponds. They have a pond filled with acrobatic barramundis, a pond filled with hard fighting mangrove jacks, a pond filled with even more hard fighting golden snappers, and they have a pond that houses tiger groupers.
Field Test 1 – Jugra Golden Snapper Pond
Reel Model Tested – Jugra
Brand: Abu Garcia
Reel Model: Salty Stage Concept-Free
Reel Size: Low Profile
Rod: Abu Garcia Revo X
Rod Model: RXC632M A
Rod Action: Medium
Main Line: Spiderwire Dura-4 Braid (Moss Green)
Line lb: 15lb
Leader Line: Berkley Vanish
Line lb: 17lb
Baits / Lures: Berkley Powerbait Power Grub
Size: 3 inch
Hooks / Jig-heads: Owner Ultra Heads (Jig heads)
Test Conditions: Sunny with consistent winds
At the ponds in Jugra we decided to go for the hard fighting golden snappers since our tackle (medium action rod and saltwater light jigging reel) are made to handle at least these range of fighters.