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4.2/ 5
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4.4/ 5
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4.4/ 5
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4.2/ 5
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4.1/ 5
62 out of 73(85%)reviewers recommend this product.
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4.2/ 5
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4.4/ 5
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4.4/ 5
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4.2/ 5
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62 out of 73(85%)reviewers recommend this product.
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5/ 5
Can't beat it for the price.
PostedAugust 28, 2012
Anonymous
Age:45-54
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
This was my first baitcaster 3 years ago. Love it!!! I have some more expensive ones now and only use a baitcaster when fishing. I still have my Silver Max on my top water pole and would not trade it for any of my others. I also have a Quantum, I use it to re-spool my line on other reels, that's all its good for.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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1/ 5
junk right out of packaging!
PostedAugust 22, 2012
Anonymous
from Pa.
Age:35-44
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4/ 5
Ergonomics
2/ 5
Casting Performance
1/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
1/ 5
Everyone is complaining about the trigger sticking! lol Mine will only engage in the off position! You also need tiny fingers or fingernails to set the drag! Could have bought a cheap combo with line, lures, hooks and weight that would have been fun right from the start. Also would have lasted for years! This reel will last for years... in the back of my shed!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaAugust 27, 2012
Sorry to hear about the issue you have had with your Silver Max. As you know, all Abu Garcia reels carry a one year warranty and will gladly replace yours if there is an issue. However, it sounds as though you are refering to the "flipping switch". In the "On" position, the thumbar will disengage the spool only when it is pushed down and held in place. This is an added feature that allows anglers to make short pitches then have the reel engage without having to turn the handle. With the pitching swithc in the "Off" position, the reel will work in the normal fashion. We have already contacted our customer service department to notify them of your issue so we can help you out. A member of the customer service team will be contacting your directly on the email address your provided with this review and resolve the matter. If you need to contact a representative directly they can be reached at Tel 1.800.228.4272 to handle any questions or concerns you may have. We appreciate you reaching out to us about this issue. We are working hard to fix the problem and get you back fishing. Thanks for your support.
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Posted August 30, 2012
How come these reels do not come with any paper work? I am having a hard time setting mine up. Tons of backlash. This is my first baitcast. Help me please
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i recently bought a silvermax and i m in love with it i bought it mainly for the price and i only had one other baitcaster and wanted atleast 2 well great thing i bought it because immediatly after buying the rod and reel my other one stopped working needless to say i will never buy daiwa again i hope this reel lasts becaushe i m about to purchase another one to replace my daiwa
great reel super smooth
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5/ 5
Great Baitcaster paired with Vendetta Rod
PostedAugust 15, 2012
Anonymous
from Virginia
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
I've used it on a couple outings so far. I decided to go with the LH retrieve since I normally cast with my right hand and this will allow me to reel immediately. I'll have to get used to that a little bit, but otherwise its great. Its almost weird how smooth the retrieve is, I'm used to a little more resistance. I've had a couple backlashes, but I just need to make sure to adjust the tension between flipping and casting. It casts great. I haven't had any maintenance so I haven't entered anything for that.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted August 21, 2012
i have one and it is unreal how smooth it is your backlash issues are just adjustment to the reel if you have it set right you dont even have to thumb the spool when your bait hits and it wont backlash now if you want further casts then u need to back off the breaks and spool tension then you have higher probabilities for backlashes
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