Abu Garcia Max X Low Profile Baitcast Reel

I love this reel! This is a perfect starter reel.. I have fished with spinning rigs my whole life and recently I have been learning how to fish on the warm local lakes and ponds for bass and other species.. I was always intimidated by learning how to use a bait caster because I heard how difficult it was.. once I tuned this reel, in a matter of hours I was able to learn how to cast accurately without the infamous birds nests.. now I’m hooked, pun intended ;)

I target striped bass in rivers & estruaries. I mounted this AB baitcaster to an 8-foot medium-heavy, fast action rod. It's spooled with 20 lb braid with a 24-inch copolymer leader to 4-inch paddletail swimbaits and jerkbaits. The combo casts very far so I can cover alot of water. The drag and spool tension are very predictable. If I nitpick, the reel handles can get a little slick when wet but otherwise it's a top performer and excellent value.

The quality on this reel is great feels really smooth and awesome price

Easy to use and the controls hold their settings. Good quality.

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

This was the second baitcaster I bought and paired it with a 6ft Medium-Fast St Croix Triumph. I use 30lb braid with a leader. I got this because it was cheap and had used the Max Pro before. I use this setup for fishing in a smaller creek near my house that has a lot of pike in it. I fish floating jerkbaits and size 75 whopper ploppers most of the time and this reel is perfect for what I use it for. I own several more expensive baitcasters that are much better, but for the money, this is good. It is easy to dial in and casts well. I think this reel works well for someone learning to use a baitcaster without spending large amounts of money. I learned how to use a baitcaster 2 years ago and I did it on the Max Pro and the Max X. Both are smooth, good quality.

Excelente reel, Abu todo dicho

This is the first baitacaster I've purchased in over 25 years. They've come a long way in reducing backlash with the braking systems. I have not been on the water with it yet, but it performs well while practicing in the yard. I think it's a great value as well.

La verdad salió muy buen carrete ligero y práctico

I have always used centre pin or fixed spool reels, so I was very cautious with this one. I got a Birds Nest before even casting out! My fault, I didn't look at the spool whilst adjusting the drag. It took a few moments to sort out, but it was a lot easier than a fixed spool Nest! Once set up, it was brilliant. Really easy to use, the Thumb release is in a brilliant position. (But be careful when winding after casting.... Keep your thumb out of the way because the b#gger bites)! I have only used it twice, but I am well pleased. Great value for the money.

Modello Entry-Level di Abu Garcia, si apprezza per la facilità d'uso. Per chi comincia con la tecnica del casting è l'ideale, facendo pratica, in attesa di passare a modelli più performanti.

Fonctionne bien, à voir dans le temps. Faible ratio, idéal pour pêcher lentement aux leurres.

Buen carrete, calidad precio bueno