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trouble dialing in lighter lures but great combo set
PostedJune 9, 2013
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Kenny T.
from Lawton, OK
Age:35-44
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
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I'm a first time bait caster and I bought the combo set and got it set for a 1/4oz weighted hook n soft plastic's I was using. I had the breaks set to just off max breaks 2 clicks off max and had 3 4 bird nests during my 2hrs fishing with it. but the next time out I had trouble using and lighter lure. how to you adjust the breaks and spoll tension to adjust for light lures less that 1/4oz? In all I like the silver max and plan on getting another one or the black max.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Flipping switch broke instantly
PostedMay 24, 2013
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Anonymous
Age:18-24
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Expert
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5 / 5
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Flipping switch did not hold up at all. First couple casts it was fine then it just completely stopped working. The reel would back spin and create a tangled mess which was directly from the switch not stopping the spool even when in the on position. Not sure what the deal is but its a disaster. I got the combo I love the Silver Max rod! First Abu Garcia product not sure if I would ever get a reel again. For the money I was strongly disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaMay 28, 2013
Good morning - we are sorry to hear that you had an issue with you Silver Max reel and would like to learn more about your particular case. All Abu Garcia combos carry a 1 year warranty and we will be happy to help. We want to make sure that you are using the flipping switch correctly. In the "on" position, depress the thumb bar and pitch/flip in the usual fashion. Keep the thumb bar depressed throughout the duration of the pitch/flip and use your thumb to stop the spool in the same way you would if you were casting. We want to make sure that you are not using the flipping switch to "stop the spool" as this is not what it was designed for. This option allows anglers to cast the bait and not have to use the handle to engage the spool. One of our customer service representatives will reach out to you at the email address that you submitted with this review. If you ever need to contact us over the phone, our customer service department can be reached at Tel: 1.800.228.4272.
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NorPol
Denver, Colorado, USA
Line spinning off the reel - tangled mess
Posted August 12, 2013
I'm also experiencing problems with the flipping switch and a tangled mess from the switch not stopping the spool in the on position. No user manual and no explanation provided on this site for how to use this correctly. With the flipping switch in "on" position, I swung the rod and pressed the thumb switch at the approriate release position but when the lure lure hit the water, the line kept spinning off the reel and creating a tangled mess. After one hour of fishing in a remote mountain lake we had to give up since we had used up (cut off) all the tangled line. I've used a lot of different types of reels but never had problems like this before. Am I doing something wrong or could the reel be defective?
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Silver or White???
Posted July 14, 2013
The picture on the website makes it look like one side of the reel is white and the other side is silver. Is this the case or is the whole reel actually silver?
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GREAT!
PostedMay 23, 2013
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sharkbait
from huntsville,al
Age:Under 18
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
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5 / 5
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This reel is great! Its smooth and cast wonderful. This reel blows the other reel's out of the water within its price range with ease. I 've used diffrent types of biatcasters other than abu garcia's. So, I know a little thing or 2 about them. Great reel. Great reel!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Good reel bad switch
PostedMay 22, 2013
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Lagzilla
from Westminster CA
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness) 
5 / 5
5 / 5
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First time getting a bait caster. I knew there would be a learning curve. Watched many videos on how to setup the drag brake... I fell in love with this slvmx combo. My only issue is the flipping switch. The thumb bar works on the first pitch. Second one it gets stuck unless I manually push the bar up or spin the handle. This was the one option that sold me for it since I do a lot of bank fishing. Sad to say I avoid using the one option that got me to invest in it. Would of gave it 5 starts if not for the switch. But issue aside the reel feels great the cast & retrieve are smooth. Overall I'm happy with this product will end up trying a diff Abu on my next purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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