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Style: Pro Max (Old Model)
Size: Right-Handed (Box)
Features
- One piece graphite frame and graphite site plates
- 7 stainless steel ball bearings plus 1 roller bearing
- Clear Tip design delivers added responsiveness and strength
- Duragear brass gear
- MagTrax brake system
- High density EVA handles
- Machined double anodized aluminum spool
Brand: Abu Garcia
Hand Orientation: Right Hand
Color: Black, Gold
Material: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Graphite
Fishing Technique: Baitcasting
Item Weight: 0.21 Kilograms
Special Feature: Lightweight
Model Name: Abu Garcia - Pro Max Low Profile Reel - LP. 7.11 Gear Ratio, 8 Bearings, 18 lb Max Drag, Right Hand, Boxed See more
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Fishing Line Type: Monofilament
Brand: Abu Garcia
Hand Orientation: Right Hand
Color: Black, Gold
Material: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Graphite
Fishing Technique: Baitcasting
Item Weight: 0.21 Kilograms
Special Feature: Lightweight
Model Name: Abu Garcia - Pro Max Low Profile Reel - LP. 7.11 Gear Ratio, 8 Bearings, 18 lb Max Drag, Right Hand, Boxed
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Fishing Line Type: Monofilament
Bearing Material: Stainless Steel
Product Dimensions: 6.5"L x 6.25"W x 6.81"H
Fishing Reel Maximum Drag: 6.8 Kilograms
Manufacturer: Pure Fishing
UPC: 707568737019 036282333314
Global Trade Identification Number: 14
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 6.34 x 4.69 x 3.19 inches
Package Weight: 0.29 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 6.5 x 6.25 x 6.81 inches
Brand Name: Abu Garcia
Suggested Users: Unisex-Adults
Number of Items: 1
Part Number: PMAX3
Model Year: 2015
Style: Pro Max (Old Model)
Size: Right-Handed (Box)
Sport Type: FHRS
Date First Available: April 6, 2015
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Top Amazon Reviews
I would recommend this reel to anyone. It is not a top-of-the line reel that a pro would use. But I think it is all the reel most people need. Personally, I would save the money and buy more baits! More below. I am a bass fishing enthusiast -- I fish every week and more if I can. I use all types of baits from soft plastics to topwaters to jerkbaits and crankbaits. I have fished them all on the PMax. This was my first baitcaster. I have since purchased and used a more expensive Abu Revo STX reel. The Revo is a higher-end reel that is widely used by experienced bass anglers. The PMAX is the fast gear-ratio model, and most expensive reel in Abu's "standard" or "entry" level Max series. I have looked closely at intermediate-priced reels. In the context of my experience with both reels: 1. Feels very sturdy and well-made. Physically a solid reel. No sign of loosening, grinding, or any other negative attributes after several months of frequent use. 2. Performs suitably for a bass fishing enthusiast, serious enough to fish at least weekly. 3. Was fairly easy to learn on. To elaborate on points 1 and 2: after comparing with other more expensive reels, this feels every bit as sturdy, and perhaps even more. It casts a 3/8 or 1/2 oz jerkbait or crank a mile smoothly, and cranks smoothly. The drag is smooth, and the star clicks between settings precisely, like it does on a higher-end reel. I bought this reel not appreciating the importance of the brake and brake adjustment mechanism. If you are a rookie like I was - this is very important! Fortunately, the brake is very easy to adjust with just a turn of the adjustment dial. Not all reels have this type of easy adjustment dial, even some of the higher-end Abu Garcia reels. I found it's really important when you are learning to be able to make adjustments easily and quickly. I would not ever want to use a baitcaster without this feature. The more expensive reels have some more features. For example, the Revo has a sophisticated two-mechanism braking system that requires you to pop one side off the reel. For a hardcore angler this might be justified. The drags of more expensive reels also have a higher braking capacity than this does. This might come into play if you are catching monster stripers or huge catfish. But the drag is more than adequate for bass fishing. They might be made of more advanced and somewhat lighter materials - but this reel is still very light. The braking response of the PMax is not so different that it would justify spending much more on a reel. I don't see why a fairly serious freshwater angler for bass, walleye, or other game species less than about 10 lb or so would ever really need a higher-end reel. I can't imagine ever "replacing" this reel and taking this out of my arsenal of gear. The 7:1 gear ratio picks up slack on topwaters and jerkbaits quickly, but I also fish crankbaits on it without problems. I was coming from spinning reels, and had never used a baitcaster before this one. I found this reel fairly easy to learn on. My "teacher" has been You-tube videos and trial and error. I found that I backlashed quite a bit in the first week, but after some practice and adjusting the setup a bit, I was doing just fine and within two weeks was consistently casting 3/8 oz and 1/2 oz lures further than I can with any spinning setup. Backlashing was not the reel's fault - it was a matter of learning. I would not hesitate to buy this reel -- for a beginner looking for more bearings and a higher gear ratio, or for a permanent spot in the toolbox of a serious fishing enthusiast.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015 by Andrew B.
Style: Max Pro (New Model)
Size: Right-Handed (Box)
Love it. Smooth Drag, Smooth Cast. Great breaks. Looks awesome as well.
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024 by Jimmyb
Style: Pro Max (Old Model)
Size: Right-Handed (Box)
I wanted to get into baitcasting, but I didn't feel like spending 300+ on a combo to start out with, but after looking at all of the pre-made combos at all of the various big name sporting stores I was always disappointed with some aspect or feature within the price range that I was looking (around 100 dollars). I decided to look into building my own. I already knew what rod I was going to use - a Berkley Cherrywood -as recommended by a friend as the best budget rod he has used, so I just needed to find a decent reel. There are not very many good reels in the 50-100 dollar price range. Most of the stuff for 50 or less is of the same quality most budget combos come with, and the once you go over 100 you start to get into the nice reels. I could and was going to just bite the bullet and spend over 100 dollars until I cam across this reel. It's very smooth and quiet, the tension and drag have nice click adjustments, and the brakes are effective. It fit's nicely in my hand and is just light enough that it isn't cumbersome. Are there better reels out there? Absolutely. For this price? No.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023 by D. Sutton
Style: Pro Max (Old Model)
Size: Right-Handed (Box)
I bought this reel to replace an "entry level" one I bought at a sporting goods store. My previous one didn't cast all that well and I had constant backlashes, regardless of the brakes or the tension I set. The Abu Garcia Max has done great - I've had both braid and mono line on it and I've had no backlash issues. Very happy with it.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024 by Kindle Customer
Style: Pro Max (Old Model)
Size: Right-Handed (Box)
Buying a casting reel can be an intimidating process for beginners and veterans alike. Cost, features, longevity, feel, and ease of use are some of the most important factors anglers consider before deciding on a purchase. I’ve used the Abu Garcia Pro Max Low Profile Reel for a year and honestly, I’m shocked with how it preformed. I picked the reel up when it was $60 - it’s proven me to be a worthy purchase. WHY YOU’LL LIKE THE REEL I’m not the easy on my gear. I do a lot of bank fishing so my reels are jostled in and out of my SUV, dropped on the ground, and sometimes they end up in the water. The Pro Max reel has stood the test of time and works just like the day I purchased it, as stated earlier, that was a year ago. The Pro Max reel weighs in at 7.3 ounces making it easy to fish all day. This is not as light as some of my other reels, however, the low profile design makes it feel smaller than it actually is. The 7+1 stainless steel ball bearing system provides a consistently smooth retrieve. I let my buddy, who was just learning to use casting reels, borrow the reel for a night. He was impressed with how ‘simple’ it was to operate. Despite being a casting reel ‘newbie’, he only had a couple small backlashes. I’ll consider that a victory for the MagTraxTM, externally-adjustable, braking system. The Pro Max reel does not have an abundance of features. What it lacks in frills it makes up for in reliability. Boasting a stout 18lb max drag – it’s never slipped on any of my hooksets. Though there is a tiny bit of side-to-side play in the handle, the Pro Max has always allowed me to winch fish through the grass and brush. This reel is available in the left or right hand 7.1:1 gear ratio. That speed covers 90% of the applications I fish so I can’t complain. My Final Thoughts The Abu Garcia Pro Max Low Profile Reel doesn’t have an array of features. However, this reel provides durability, ease of use, and reliability. I’m confident in saying you can depend on this reel for years. It’s a reel with which a novice angler can become proficient in a short amount of time.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2017 by Michelle Michelle
Style: Max Pro (New Model)
Size: Left-Handed (Box)
No backlash and very smooth operation on these reels. Worth what you pay for them. I have 2 and one Gen 4 revo sx. Excellent stuff. Highly recommend this reel.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024 by Ray Borbon Ray Borbon
Style: Max Pro (New Model)
Size: Right-Handed (Box)
I own 3 other of these (3, 6 and 10 years old) and this one is my new favorite for both light salt water surf fishing and fresh water large mouth bass. Great reel
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024 by Robert Davies
Style: Pro Max (Old Model)
Size: Right-Handed (Box)
Won’t find a better reel in this price range.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024 by JNSmith