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4.2/ 5
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4.4/ 5
Ergonomics
4.4/ 5
Casting Performance
4.2/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
4.1/ 5
62 out of 73(85%)reviewers recommend this product.
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Overall rating
4.2/ 5
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4.4/ 5
Ergonomics
4.4/ 5
Casting Performance
4.2/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
4.1/ 5
62 out of 73(85%)reviewers recommend this product.
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4/ 5
Recommend but . . .
PostedSeptember 24, 2012
Steelyonfly
from On the lake
Age:45-54
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:1
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
5/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
3/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
I like what I feel and see in this reel and the price was right. However, I am concerned about how mine is working and whether it will hold up long term.
My concern is how tight I must screw down the cast control knob. If I tighten it down until a lure stops falling in free spool then I can only cast gently and only a few feet to avoid getting a "professional over wind". In order to make a normal cast, say 45 -50 feet with a 3/8th oz lure, then I have to crank down the cast control knob until a lure many times heavier would stop falling in free spool. I can feel the tension during retrieve.
I haven't used the reel enough to see if this may result in future problems. I hope not because I like the reel. Only 3 stars for casting performance because of my concerns.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4/ 5
great reel
PostedSeptember 11, 2012
Big Nate
from Des Moines Iowa
Age:Under 18
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
5/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
Its is an amazing reel I hauled in a 5 lber on it and it handledtha big fish great. Very dissapointed because after a couple weeks of use the handles feel loose and the paint is in poor condition even though I use a reel cover, and clean and lu ri ate regularly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bandit
South Africa
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Posted September 19, 2012
i have a silver max reel and rod..... great setup...and value for money.
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My son bought on of these reels. the first thing I noticed was it was a left handed reel. Being right handed it took a little getting use to but done it is easier and quicker to use. You have to switch the back and forth from hand to hand. The reel cast very smooth and have no problem at all with back lash. He bought this as a combo and it feels nicely balanced. I have two Browning Madalion reels which I have gotten good service out of for many years but paid a good bit more for.I hope these stand up as well. I would recommend this reel to anyone. reel has some nice features but instruction would be nice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Overall rating
4/ 5
Well worth 60 bucks
PostedSeptember 4, 2012
rockchalk06
from Edmond, OK
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:4
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
4/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
This Silver Max was my first Max series reel and my 2nd reel with magnetic breaks. I was a bit skeptical with buying it at first. My first magnetic break BC was a nightmare. After buying and testing this out, Abu did their homework on it. Alot of times spending less than 100 dollars on a bait cast reel is a no no. Less expensive reels tend to buzz when casting and it drives me nuts. I was surprised when I first took this to the water. Very smooth when casting. I am using 50# braid and am very impressed. I am still trying to master the flipping switch. 99% is me and not practicing enough. The concept is cool though and I'm glad its an option for the reel. The bent handle and bent star is a big plus. Feels nice and comfortable with your hand closer to the reel. Plus it really gives the reel a clean look. I have this paired with a 7' MH lighting Shock rod from Berkley and its balanced very well. This is my flipping set up and heavy jig set up. Only reason I am giving this a 4 star and not a 5 star is due to the spool tention knob. Its very touchy and for a beginner I see some problems. To set it correctly where the lure falls slowly, it has to be very tight compared to other bait cast reels I own. This will make a great 1st or 20th reel
