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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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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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5/ 5
Love all my Abu Garcia Equipment
PostedDecember 21, 2012
Mike
from Adirondacks N.Y.
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
5/ 5
When I was a kid I learned to cast on a round Abu Garcia round bait caster, I also had an Abu-matic spin cast. I now have 7 Abu Garcia reels as well as rods. This last spring I bought a Silver -max,and love it. I used it all summer and caught lots of bass as well as some northern pike on it. The reel preformed perfect every time,and I couldn't be more happy with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5/ 5
Fishin' with Finesse
PostedDecember 2, 2012
Stewedpickles
from Georgia
Age:45-54
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:2
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
5/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
I've seen people use baitcasters for years, but stayed with spinners for ease of use. I recently wanted to see what all the hoopla was about so I checked out various brands and found the Abu Garcia Silver Max offered the most value for the money. I bought one yesterday, used it for a couple of hours, and returned to the store for another today. This is the smoothest, longest casting reel I've ever owned. I've had it only a day, but after learning to use it properly and cleaning it I can attest to the ease of disassembly and maintenance too. I know I'll be replacing my other reels with Abu Garcia baitcasters because the excellent engineering behind Abu Garcia's reels makes me feel like a pro. I'm fishin' with finesse!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5/ 5
Great Reel
PostedOctober 1, 2012
J D
from South Western Wisconsin
Age:55-65
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:4
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
5/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
4/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
4/ 5
I also have a problem getting the free fall adjusted to a lighter bait/rig. It does take a bit more tightening down and the drum brake requires a little bit more tightening. Other than that it casts and retrieves beautifully. I love it. I got the combo and the rod is just as great. You can't beat the performance for the price you pay!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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excellence.
PostedSeptember 28, 2012
Anonymous
Owns a boat:No
i live in louisiana and fish lake ponchatrain all the time. have owned this reel for app. six months and have lit. caught hundreds of drum on this reel with no problem whatsoever. have also caugth trout, flounder, redfish, etc. however the larger fish are generally drum. i have caught at least sixty drum ranging from thirty inches to fourty inches without a single problem. highly reommend this reel to anyone who wishes to own an incredible reel at an outrageously low price, then this is the reel for you.
