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112 out of 134(84%)reviewers recommend this product.
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112 out of 134(84%)reviewers recommend this product.
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112 out of 134(84%)reviewers recommend this product.
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Not as good as I hoped :(
PostedDecember 8, 2013
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Norwichpiker
from Norfolk,UK
Age:35-44
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:3
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness) 
3 / 5
3 / 5
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2 / 5
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2 / 5
2 / 5
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1 / 5
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Used my new bait caster less than a dozen times. Now not working. Model has "Swedish enginered" on it and that is what I expected. I know this was a cheaper model but seemed a good entry point to bait casters for me. The line guide now only works (moves side to side) if I keep my finger on it, at the screw near the foot. This makes it unusable. Very disappointing as of course you discover this at the lake. Not a dys fishing spoilt but took the edge of the start of my session. Warranty ran out just over a month ago :( Was working well until... Took some getting used to with backlash but there are plenty of online videos about that helped me get better at avoiding the reel bird nests. Will probably buy a bait caster again but not this one. You get what you pay for but less than a dozen sessions isn't right.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaDecember 11, 2013
Hello and thanks for reaching out to us as we are here to help. It sounds as though the worm gear may have been damaged at some point causing the issue that you describe. All Abu Garcia reels carry a 1 year warranty and even if you are outside of this timeframe, our reel services team can repair your reel for a nominal fee. Please reach out to our customer service team at 1.800.228.4272 and we will be happy to assist you. Have a great day and we look forward to your call.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Frogging!
PostedDecember 5, 2013
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Derek D
from Chicago, Illinois
Age:18-24
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Expert
Gear Feel (Smoothness) 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ergonomics 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Casting Performance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Ease of Maintenance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I use this reel for fishing weedless frogs in heavy cover with #50 braid and this reel performs excellent!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Great reel
PostedDecember 1, 2013
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dirtkid
from Littlerock, CA
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness) 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Ergonomics 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Casting Performance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ease of Maintenance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I own the last model of the Black Max as well as a Revo SX. I started out with a Black Max and later upgraded. Both my reels are primarily used for striper fishing and work quite well. As much as I've abused the Black Max it is still going strong today. It has remained my go to reel when the Revo needs some TLC or when I need a second setup handy. I will be honest, it does have a somewhat gritty feel compared to the Revo, but will cast just as far and will catch fish just as well. My Revo is smoother and feels better in the hand but my Black Max will always have a spot on my next fishing trip.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Abu Made It Right!!!!
PostedNovember 20, 2013
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Jason
from Taylor Mill, KY
Age:35-44
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness) 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Ergonomics 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Casting Performance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ease of Maintenance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I purchased my BMAX 2 this spring and caught tons of bass and occasional catfish. I really liked the look and smoothness of the reel. Its easy to adjust and cast fairly far when set right with 10-12lb mono. However, this fall my reel started popping when casting. I contacted Abu and within 3 days they made the problem right. I understand things break, but was in the market for a second reel and was really considering a different brand until they did that. Today I will be purchasing another BMAX2. For the price and the way they honor the quality why would I buy anything else! Thank You!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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