Abu Garcia Max X Low Profile Baitcast Fishing Reel

I bought this as a Christmas gift and it has already caught about 30 bass. Great quality with a smooth cast. It looks sleek and nice but it also very functional. We have used Abu Garcia for years and it is a very durable brand coming from people who fish almost daily. It has not been used in salt water environments, but for every day bass fishing in ponds and lakes it is a great reel and comes at a pretty good price point.

I've been a spinning guy my whole life. When I recently decided to buy my first baitcaster, I went to all the online forums and tried to decipher what I should spend my money on. Well, I quickly found out that if I spent anything less than $150 on a baitcasting reel, it would be a complete waste. I might as well tie a string to a can opener, and fish with that! Fortunately, I've been through this before with other hobbies, so I decided to ignore the haters, and spend a measly $40 on the Black Max. And I made the right decision! If you're a beginner, trust me, the Black Max should be your first baitcaster. It's smooth, casts far, and has plenty of drag. Sure, it takes some practice to learn how to use a baitcaster. I used cheap mono for a while until I got comfortable with it. But after a few fishing trips, I made the switch to braid, and haven't looked back! Yes, you will get a few backlashes in the beginning. It's not as big a deal as you might think. Just start with a tight tension knob, and then loosen it up over time. You'll pick it up pretty quick. I now have two of these reels. They are on $40 Berkley rods, and guess what? I catch fish! And I mean, a lot of fish! Big fish, little fish, in between fish... they don't seem to mind that I'm using cheap equipment. My PB is currently 6 lbs, 2 oz, using my trusty Black Max. In all seriousness, if you're a pro, go ahead and spend the bucks on high dollar stuff. Or if you fish several times a week, I can see investing more. But for the weekend angler, this reel is perfect! P.S. if you are right handed, and you've spent your whole life turning the reel on spinning gear with your left hand... buy left handed baitcasters! You'll thank me later. Update: 4 months later, I now have 3 of these, they’re still awesome! 2nd update: It’s been 8 months since my last update to this review. I’ve been using my 3 Black Max reels for everything... Texas rig, jigs, lipless cranks, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits... you name it. All 3 reels are just as smooth and strong as the day I took them out of the box. I’ve performed minimal maintenance, and I’m fairly tough on them. But they are rock solid! If you’re on the fence about this one, don’t be! Just buy one and try it out. But beware, they’re so good, you might end up buying several more! Last update: I thought I would provide one more update... 2 years later! My Black Max reels are still amazing! I haven’t cleaned them, lubed them, or ever taken them apart to work on them. They are still smooth, strong, and work great. Still hands down, the absolute best beginner reel on the market. And experienced guys will love them too!

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I bought this to try and learn how to use one, I’m not a huge Abu Garcia fan but this reel is pretty good, the price point I felt was good, it it pretty easy to use but I’d practice with it a bit because if you don’t know how to use it, it will definitely birds nest on you. But all in all it’s pretty simple to use and learn.

I have found these to be nice reels for the money. They work well and do the job without the high-end reel prices.

The Abu Garcia Max X Low Profile Baitcast Reel is excellent for both beginners and experienced anglers! The reel is smooth, well-balanced, and offers precise casting control. The low-profile design makes it comfortable to hold for long fishing sessions, and the drag system is reliable, handling larger fish with ease. Overall, this reel feels durable, performs flawlessly, and enhances the fishing experience — highly recommended!

Very nice and smooth for the price I have the max pro also with 8 ball bearings both seem very close to the same. Love both of them.

Buen producto, lo recomiendo, lo recibi perfectamente.