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The best in my arsenal
PostedJanuary 13, 2012
Parrish
from Harrodsburg KY
Age:18-24
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
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5/ 5
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5/ 5
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4/ 5
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nice hybrid white/stripped bass caught on Abu Garcia Black max
I bought this reel a while back, It casts great and after two seasons of fishing it and not cleaning it once my fishing partner had to buy one after watching me cast long distances with a better than average retrieve. after cleaning and following simple instructions over youtube on how to clean bait casters my reel was performing as well as the revos and other high dollar reels. I would recommend this reel to anyone who wants the most bang for their buck. also recommend along with buying any reel also order Abu Garcia oil and lube for maintenance on your reel, it will keep your reel performing beautifully.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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buddy
johnson city,texas
awsome reel
Posted February 10, 2012
For 50 bucks this reeel is awsome.i have had mine for 2 years and caught everything from perch to 25 inch snook and it held up great.
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DEAR ABU GARCIA, I'M 65...BEEN FISHING 58 YRS. HAVE ALL THE C 3'S (SILVER ONES) AND STILL USE...ALL TROUBLE FREE AND EXCELLENT FISHING BUDDIES, BUT THIS BLACK MAX, WHICH I'VE HAD FOR 3 YRS. IS MY FAVORITE. I FISH LIGHT SALTWATER AND NYC RESERVIORS. USE A 6'6''MED LT. ROD W/ 12LB.TEST. RECENTLY CAUGHT A 20 LB. STRIPPER WITH NO PROBLEM AND LOADS OF EXCITEMENT FROM SHORE. YOU GUYS MAKE ALL THE MOST RELIABLE REELS EVER FOR ALL OUR FISHING NEEDS. GOD BLESS, JOHN (JACK) O'CONNOR PLS USE THIS ENDORSEMENT ANYWAY YOU CHOOSE...JO'C
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Awesome reel
PostedJanuary 8, 2012
Bass master 1997
from Falls church
Age:Under 18
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Expert
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
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Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
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This is an awesome reel. I got it for my birthday. The coloring is awesome and it is super light and holds a run of fishing line. It can hold up too big fish and has a super smooth drag. This reel is good do beginners and experts alike. This reel looks awesome on the veritas and vendetta series rods. I recamend using 15-20 pound suffix or pawerpro for spinnerbaits and crankbaiting. And 30-50 pound for flipping and picking.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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samboy
Posted April 28, 2012
i have had my reel since christmas and it is amazing, i havnt used it much and im still getting better with the casting but its a great reel and well balanced.
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I just bought the black max2 and was very surprised that when I took it apart to make sure it would be easy enough to clean and lube that it only has 2 drag washers. I was planning to upgrade the drag washers later on after using it for awhile with carbontex washers but the new part numbers are odd. Has anyone else noticed this about the new styled Black Max2?
