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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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First Baitcaster
PostedMay 23, 2012
mizzoufan96
from St. Louis, Missouri
Age:Under 18
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4/ 5
Ergonomics
4/ 5
Casting Performance
4/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
I just bought this reel a week ago. I have caught several small largemouth on this reel. This was my first baitcaster and it took some time to get used to as I expected. It casts well. I am just now getting used to it and get less and less backlashes every day. It is a great reel. Thanks Abu Garcia.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5/ 5
Great little surprise
PostedMay 22, 2012
Anonymous
from Alabama
Age:55-65
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Expert
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
5/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
3/ 5
I have used Shimano reels for 20 + years and - quite frankly - bought this reel because of the price, intending to use it as a spare. I paired it with my favorite 7-6 worm rod just for kicks and got a wonderful surprise. I love the smoothness and cast-ability. Pitches great. I have moved the Shimano into the backup position and the new max is now a starter!! What a great reel at a great price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4/ 5
Really great reel
PostedMay 20, 2012
Brady
Age:Under 18
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4/ 5
Ergonomics
4/ 5
Casting Performance
4/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
Very smooth reel, love it. Rarely do I get backlash with this reel. Incredibly easy to cast. Overall just a great reel I highly recommend it. Crankbaits, spinnerbaits, poppers, worms, everything works good with this. Combo it up with a veritas and you've got a great setup.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5/ 5
My first baitcasting reel
PostedMay 18, 2012
Anonymous
Age:25-34
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
First off I had only used spinning reels before I purchased the silver max2, I wanted more diversity and decided a baitcaster was in order. There was a learning curve involved, I had to get used to the feel of this style of reel. My wife thought I was crazy but at midnight I tied on a 3/4 oz weight and practiced fine tuning my reel, and slowly casting. It took a bit but I got the hang of it, backlash is now minimal to none. So I went fishing at 7:00 am at my favorite local farm pond. The advantage of being able to feel your line get taps I never felt before, and have the great torque power of this reel truly doubled the amount of fish. Great product I now feel like a pro! and what a great price! I will be getting more Abu Garcia baitcasters!
