Abu Garcia Black Max Casting Reel - $49.99
Delivering all the performance and toughness of the Max line for under $50, the Abu Garcia Black Max Casting Reel is equipped with a 6.4:1 gear ratio and a super smooth 5 bearing system. Built around a lightweight, one-piece graphite frame and sideplates, it also comes equipped with a machined, double anodized Aluminum Spool, which provides added strength without adding excess weight. Duragear Brass Gearing also ensures extended gear life, and the Power Disk drag system delivers smooth performance throughout its range, while a MaxTrax Brake System offers complete cast control. Precision engineered with a smoother feel, increased performance, and a more compact design, the Abu Garcia Black Max Casting Reel does it all for a great price.
Equipped with a super smooth five stainless steel bearing system and a 6.4:1 gear ratio, the Abu Garcia Black Max Casting Reel delivers all the performance and toughness of the Max line for under $50.
Comments: I tried out a buddies black max today, they cast super far with ease, and feel really smooth during the retrieve. Haven't used one extensively but i'm thinking about buying one for the reason it casted a light rattle-trap extremely well
From: Colton: KS
Comments: This reel is good for the first five times then it gets crunchy. Save your money! This reel isn't worth it.
Comments: Nice! Right out of package! For 50.$Smoth casting, crank is smooth, and can cast it to a head wind.if ur starting out black Max is the way to go.
From: 457billbass21: Gainesville, FL
Comments: This reel is great for the money.. If you are looking for a cheap reel for Flipping & Pitching with heavy braid this reel will hold up.. I been field testing it for a full week.. I am using a abu garcia vendetta 7.6ft Heavy & black max LH reel with 50lbs tuf-line and this reel shows no signs of flex or gear feel.. Its smooth and has enough free spool to get the pitching you need from it... So at $49.99 I recommend this reel!
From: Sonny: East Wareham, MA
Comments: I had the old version of this reel and it was my first reel and it has not failed me yet! i might get the new one or find an old 1 on ebay..i suggest this reel.
From: Max: MN
Comments: Its a great reel. I bought it at cabelas. I have it on a Whuppin Stick and I use it for pitching, it works great, and work great in tournaments. in my opinion, its the best reel you can get if you want something cheap. if you want something really nice, go with one of the REVO SX's they are extremely nice reels. Abu Garcia for life
From: Kendog: Southern WI
Comments: I have the older Black Max reel which was my first bait caster. I fished it almost everyday with occasional backlash but it was because of me just being in a rush. Otherwise I still use it today and everyone I showed how to use a bait caster used this reel too. I now have a four Revo SX's set up different and are flawless no matter how I flip, pitch or cast it. But I still cast out the Black Max and has never failed me in three years. I'm gonna get the new Black Max to add to my collection just to have another reel at a great price. Peace!
From: Cguila: Antioch, CA
Comments: My friend bought one as a beginner reel. I found it to be garbage and not worth the money to begin with. Be smart, save your money and invest in the Abu Garcia Revo S.
From: Jay: CA
Comments: I own an older black max. I've had it about 2 years. The only reason i'm writing this review is because Its in my opinion that whoever wrote the other two reviews are crazy. I abuse my reel. I've never taken it apart i've never applied oil and i've never greased anything on my reel. I fish dirty nasty rivers and creeks. Its not uncommon to see garbage float by or pull an oil can from the 50's out the river too. I've never even cleaned my reel. I use it from about march through mid december. I put at least a few hours a week on it. I'm sure it has no less than 200 hours on it right now. I've used it in 9 degree temperatures where ice cicles start on every eylet of my pole. I've used it in rivers that were more mud than water. As a matter fact I was using a bass pro shops bionic plus reel in that river I just mentioned and it gummed up the drive on the worm gear and it quit working. Sooo, time to break out my trusty abu black max. Which put in twice the work landing multiple 30 inch dogfish between the many 30 inch plus pike I hunt all year long. I've caught at least 10 38 inch esox on my abu black max. I can't say anything bad about it for the 50 dollars I spent on it 2 years ago. I love it so much that i'm planning on buying the new model to compare the two so I can figure out if I need to stock up on the old model before you can't find it. This reel is the best buy u can make on a low price low profile baitcasting reel.
From: Richard: Owosso, MI
Comments: I've been using Black Max's for a few years now and I haven't had one problem with them. I now have 5 I think and they're all flawless. I thought they were going to stop making them and I am so glad they didn't. I WILL be ordering a few soon!
From: Jamey: Clayton, NC
Comments: Thsi is deffinately the best reel for $50 or less, but if you are big tournament fisherman this is not the reel your looking for. This reel is for people learning how to use a baitcaster or for people that fish just for fun. But i still recommend this to people who are wanting to learn how to fish.
From: Micah: Maryville, TN
Comments: I bought one afew weeks ago and it works great!jerkbait,crank bait,spinner bait etc. SOMETIMES ITS NOT THE EQUIPMENT BUT OTHER TIMES IT MIGHT BE THE OPERATOR!abu has always made quality fishing equipment.
From: Bert: North Augusta, SC
Comments: AWESOME REEL!!!!!!!
From: Matthew: Port Barre, LA
Comments: Pass this one up. I got a black max with high hopes of saving money. Since at the time I could not afford the Revo STX. The magnetic brake system on this reel has to be tuned up to the max and it still causes a bird's nest. Even after tweeking the adjustment knob. A few more dollars and you can get Lew's Speed Spool, Curado 50/Citica to ease downtime.
From: Cvang: MN
Comments: this was the first baitcasting reel that i bought and discouraged me from using them for a while. i didnt want to get a expensive reel for being inexperienced. you get backlashes like crazy. line gets stuck in every little crevice. drag has to be fully on or when you turn the handle it gets loose. spend the extra money for something better. it will be worth it and save you the troubles of this reel.
From: Mike: Long Beach, CA
Comments: ive got 1 2 years ago great reel for 50$ i love the quality abu makes my next reels gonna be an stx!
From: Gary, CA
Comments: great reel got mine yesterday and love it very smooth and casts great.
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