A) Abu Garcia Pro Max is saltwater ready. It’s a durable reel with graphite construction for corrosion I’m looking for an angel here. Something insightful. But the truth is, pedestrian as it sounds, that it…. it’s just a good reel. I really appreciate quality kit. However, I’m not one of those reel boffins that can talk endlessly about tech inclusions comparing and contrasting insignificant tolerances to prove a case of “better than.” This type of focus snowballs exposure, hence getting a reputation as the hottest thing in fishing since barbed hooks. Of the 7 or 8 that I bought, I had problems with one of them after catching a single 2 1/2 lb. smallie. This was the first time I had used this reel, and the very first fish I had caught on it. And it suddenly got very loud on the retrieve. The sound was a whining kind of sound. I’m guessing it was gear-related.

Abu Garcia is a Swedish company that was founded in 1921 and was primarily a watch, telephone timer, and taxi meter manufacturer until World War II slowed the production and demand for taxi meters. This led to Abu Garcia shifting its focus to developing outdoor equipment, specifically, the fishing reel. In 1941, Abu Garcia invented its first reel. system so you can change out your bait. Abu Garcia thought this one through. This is the perfect reel Corporate marketing is reasonably on-point. And, in my experience, the ABU Garcia Pro Max Low Profile Baitcaster will help the average angler on a limited budget catch plenty of fish.resistance and extra gear durability. If you’re looking to adventure in the flats, this reel is a great As we mentioned earlier, there are many features and benefits that make the Pro Max one of the best options available by Abu Garcia. MagTrax Brake System I used to be surprised at how often I was requested to write a Abu Garcia Pro Max Review. Having used one, and having researched them a little, I’m no longer surprised. I used several other reels, so I managed to get a pretty fair comparison. (sort of). The other reels I used were far more expensive than the Pro Max.

A couple years ago I sold all of my Shimano Curado reels and replaced them all with Abu Garcia Pro max 3 reels. I had very specific reasons for doing this, which I won’t get into in this review. But suffice it to say that my Curados had one little nagging problem that drove me nuts from time to time. The ball bearings in the reel will determine the smoothness and hooking capabilities of the reel. You will want to choose a reel that has a high number of ball bearings, as the more ball bearings in the reel mean you have a better chance of setting the hook and reeling it in smoothly. Features and Benefits of the Abu Garcia Pro MaxIf you want a fishing reel with precision and power, then the Abu Garcia Pro Max Baitcasting Reel is You hear aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and graphite often in context with fishing reels. The reason is that materials matter in a quality reel. Materials equate to longevity, making that favorite reel last for decades. Once you’ve found one that fits, none of the others matter as much.

This also reduces its overall weight which is always a plus. Especially if you will be fishing for long The final metal is stainless steel. It is essential in saltwater-specific reels, but since baitcasting in saltwater is a niche application, you don’t find many baitcasting reels with stainless steel components. The most common lures that you use with a baitcaster are topwater lures, crankbaits, jerk baits, spinnerbaits, buzz baits. Best Alternatives of Abu Garcia Pro Max Baitcasting Reel offers versatility at every turn so that no matter what kind of fish is biting today –

There’s nothing particularly standout, it’s not dripping with an impossible list of features as the suspiciously endowed KastKing’s and Lew’s tend to be at this price point. The reel can hold up to a whopping 140-145 yards of fishing line! This is perfect if you are going out You will love the Duragear Brass Gear on this reel. Abu Garcia uses this gear to provide you with a It’s an old joke, but it gets the point across. I’ve fished with my left-handed son-in-law’s equipment a few times. It gets the job done, but it’s hard to master. Left-handed people already have to adapt to a largely right-handed world. When it comes to fishing and hunting, most of them draw the line. The two knobs on the handle are made of EVA foam, which are comfortable and easy to hold. This makes reeling easy and efficient after setting the hook or retrieving your line.