# Abu Garcia 507 MKII Spincast Fishing Reel

Fishing: The Abu Garcia 507 MKII is an ambidextrous spincast reel with an aluminium front cone, carbon matrix drag and an on/off anti-reverse switch. Its listed weight is 0.44 Kilograms, so buyers prioritising a lighter setup should consider the weight feedback as well as the listed materials and retrieve details.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Abu Garcia
- Model: 507 Mkii
- Category: Sports & Outdoors > Fishing & Hunting
- Price: 69.99 GBP
- Previous price: 87.85 GBP
- Discount: 20%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T19:40:48.510Z
- Rating: 3.9 / 5
- Reviews: 124

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## At a glance

- Ambidextrous stainless-steel handle, as described in the product listing.
- Carbon matrix drag and on/off anti-reverse switch.
- The product description identifies a polymer body with an aluminium front cone.
- The listing claims two spare spools are included.

## Pros

- Ambidextrous design supports either left- or right-hand use.
- The product description specifies an on/off anti-reverse switch and a carbon matrix drag system.
- The listing gives both line retrieve and maximum drag figures for reference.

## Cons

- The listed weight is 0.44 Kilograms, which may be substantial for buyers seeking a lighter reel.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Abu Garcia
- Model: 507 Mkii
- Fishing technique: Spincast
- Hand orientation: Ambidextrous
- Colour: Black/Silver
### Retrieval and drag
- Gearbox ratio: 5.1
- Gear ratio in feature listing: Gear ratio : 5.1:1
- Line retrieve: 70 Centimetres
- Maximum drag: 8 Pounds
- Line capacity: 8/100
- Bearing number: 5
- Bearing system in feature listing: 4+1 bearing system
- Special features: Anti-Reverse, Lightweight
- Drag system: Carbon matrix drag system
### Construction and dimensions
- Material listed: Aluminium, Carbon
- Body and front cone: Advanced polymeric body with aluminium front Cone
- Handle material: Aluminium, Stainless Steel
- Weight listed: 0.44 Kilograms
- Dimensions: 12.5L x 18W x 11.8H centimetres
- Size: 507 \| Left Hand/Right Hand
### Manufacturer information
- Country of origin: China
- Warranty description: 2 year manufacturer
- Spare-part availability duration: 2 Years

## Before you buy

- The listing gives the gear ratio as both 5.1 and 5.1:1, and bearing information as both 5 and a 4+1 system. It describes two spare spools in a feature claim, while the explicit box list names only the reel. Confirm the selected listing's details before purchase.

## In the box

- Fishing reel (Included)
- Spare spool\(s\) (Check selected pack): A feature claim says two spare spools are included, but the explicit box contents list names only the reel. Confirm the selected listing.

## A good fit for

- Anglers seeking a spincast reel specified for left- or right-hand use.
- Buyers looking for a reel listing a carbon matrix drag, anti-reverse and retrieve specifications.

## Less suited to

- Anglers whose priority is a particularly light reel, given the listed weight and customer comments that it feels heavier than expected.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights perceived build quality and smooth operation, while ease of use and functionality receive mixed comments. Some report line catching at the button or retrieval-mechanism problems, and some find the reel heavier than expected. For buyers weighing these reports against the listed 0.44 Kilograms and spincast design, handling and line management are worth considering. The aggregate ratings are mixed rather than uniformly positive.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the reel as well made and smooth in operation.
- Negative themes: Some customers report line getting stuck in the button or problems with line retrieval.
- Negative themes: Some customers find the reel heavier than expected.
- Mixed feedback: Feedback on ease of use and functionality is mixed.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can the Abu Garcia 507 MKII be used with either hand?
The listing identifies its hand orientation as ambidextrous and describes an ambidextrous handle.
### What drag and retrieve details are listed?
The listing gives a maximum drag of 8 Pounds and line retrieve of 70 Centimetres. It describes a carbon matrix drag system.
### Are spare spools included?
A feature claim says two spare spools are included, but the explicit box list names only one reel. Check the selected listing to confirm the contents.
### What is the listed weight?
The stated weight is 0.44 Kilograms. Some customer feedback describes the reel as heavier than expected.

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## Images

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