I have just recently decided to try to learn to use a baitcaster. I didn't want something cheap, that by quality alone would cause me problems. I looked at Lew's and Abu Garcia, and a few hours ago I finally broke down and got this reel. Thanks for the review, and more importantly, the more valuable THREE YEAR follow-up. Not weeks or months, but years!!! EXCELLENT, and thanks again!
Glad this video helped you out. I own a lot of reels of different price ranges and I have several of these for a reason. They are reliable, smooth and easy to setup and use. I know you won't be disappointed. I'll have a video coming out soon on setting up a baitcaster for the first time along with basic and intermediate casting techniques. Thanks so much for watching!
I got one too and had it about the same amount of time and it's my main reel and its also on a Berkley lightning rod as well haha come on walmart lol. It has been great no problems at all its perfect for me as I do fishing about twice a month so I dont really need expensive ass gear. It gets the job done just fine
By using the tension knob on the right side of the reel and the magnetic cast control dial on the left side to then fine tune it. The most important braking system though is your thumb and practice, practice, practice. I'll be doing a baitcaster setup and casting technique video that should be out in the next week or so. Thanks for watching!
Yeah I just like a little more feeling of control using the thumb bar, Curado's a top notch Shimano reel too. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it!
Nice review on the Black Max reel, I just got the combo from Sportsmans Guide with 7' MH rod, seems like a nice set up. What kind of techniques would work well with this combo? Good luck growing your channel, I subbed👍
That setup is going to be pretty versatile, I think you'll really like it for soft plastics (1/2 oz. and under) and lipless and square bill crankbaits. The Black Max with that MH 7' rod is my favorite for fishing creature baits and weightless Senkos. Also a good frog setup. Thanks for watching and the sub!
@@BlueLineFishing Thanks for the reply, looks like this combo will be a good all-around setup! Now i just have to get through another Ohio winter to try it out! :)
@@jordanbrown4726 Awesome! Stick with it and you'll love the versatility of a Baitcaster. I'll be uploading a new video on casting and setting up a Baitcaster for beginners soon, check it out. Thanks for watching!
I use a little Lucas Fishing Reel Oil on the worm gear and keep it wiped down good after using it. Very little maintenance and they still work great. Thanks for watching!
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The best review on this reel i seen!! Detailed and to the point.
Thank you and I appreciate you watching!
I bought one of these used from Ebay. And it is one of the best reels I have picked up and used.
I have just recently decided to try to learn to use a baitcaster. I didn't want something cheap, that by quality alone would cause me problems. I looked at Lew's and Abu Garcia, and a few hours ago I finally broke down and got this reel. Thanks for the review, and more importantly, the more valuable THREE YEAR follow-up. Not weeks or months, but years!!! EXCELLENT, and thanks again!
Glad this video helped you out. I own a lot of reels of different price ranges and I have several of these for a reason. They are reliable, smooth and easy to setup and use. I know you won't be disappointed. I'll have a video coming out soon on setting up a baitcaster for the first time along with basic and intermediate casting techniques. Thanks so much for watching!
This review is perfect I was looking at this for Christmas and this made me get it
Glad it helped you out and I know you'll be happy with you purchase, thanks for watching!
Super thorough. Love your input. Thanks man.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Ty! This is my first bait caster and I'm Stoked!
It's a fantastic reel, congratulations!
@@BlueLineFishing ty!!!!!
Thanks for truthful thoughts 💭.
Thanks bro i just bought 1 on your advice it's absolutely awesome had it a month great reel thanks for the review ALIEN
Stoked you like it and the video helped! I have several and they are really smooth and very reliable, thanks for checking out the video.
I got one too and had it about the same amount of time and it's my main reel and its also on a Berkley lightning rod as well haha come on walmart lol.
It has been great no problems at all its perfect for me as I do fishing about twice a month so I dont really need expensive ass gear. It gets the job done just fine
That's a great setup, inexpensive and works like a charm. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it!
How do you set up the abu garcia black max reel to stop the backslash from happening
By using the tension knob on the right side of the reel and the magnetic cast control dial on the left side to then fine tune it. The most important braking system though is your thumb and practice, practice, practice. I'll be doing a baitcaster setup and casting technique video that should be out in the next week or so. Thanks for watching!
I have 2 and love both. Gr8 reels
They are great inexpensive reels, thanks for checking out the video!
@@BlueLineFishing yes they are! Thx for sharing the vid 👊🎣
Great review! I also crank my drag up and use the thumb bar system, I mostly use shimano curado’s, I definitely check out the black max, thanks 👍
Yeah I just like a little more feeling of control using the thumb bar, Curado's a top notch Shimano reel too. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it!
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Hola , cual de estos me aconsejas que compre ,el quantum invade o el abu garcia black max, saludos
I would probably go with the Abu Garcia. Thanks for checking out the video!
I just sen this in walmart the combo with 2 top water lures for $59 i think im a buy it on payday.
I think you'll be happy with it. Its a very smooth and reliable reel that is a jack of all trades. Thanks for watching!
I bought that last week awesome buy highly suggest it
I bought the same combo last weekend for $45 from my local Walmart. Hell of a buy!
Nice review on the Black Max reel, I just got the combo from Sportsmans Guide with 7' MH rod, seems like a nice
set up. What kind of techniques would work well with this combo?
Good luck growing your channel, I subbed👍
That setup is going to be pretty versatile, I think you'll really like it for soft plastics (1/2 oz. and under) and lipless and square bill crankbaits. The Black Max with that MH 7' rod is my favorite for fishing creature baits and weightless Senkos. Also a good frog setup. Thanks for watching and the sub!
@@BlueLineFishing Thanks for the reply, looks like this combo will be a good all-around setup!
Now i just have to get through another Ohio winter to try it out! :)
The combo is $69 now at Amazon.. that’s with the 6’6” rod. Mine will be delivered this morning 👍
I think you'll really like it, thanks for watching!
I got it at Walmart with extra lures for 63 dollars
Do you know what the max line wait is on the abu Garcia black max reel and rod combo
It's rated for 145 yards of 12 lb. mono or 130 yards of 30 pound braided line. I have 12 lb. P-Line on mine and it casts and preforms great with that.
Blue Line Fishing thank you so much I’m getting one for my birthday next week it will be my first baitcaster
@@jordanbrown4726 Awesome! Stick with it and you'll love the versatility of a Baitcaster. I'll be uploading a new video on casting and setting up a Baitcaster for beginners soon, check it out. Thanks for watching!
What kind of maintenance did you do on it to keep it in good shape, if any? Great vid!
I use a little Lucas Fishing Reel Oil on the worm gear and keep it wiped down good after using it. Very little maintenance and they still work great. Thanks for watching!
I’m going to get one of these to replace the reel I got one my baitcast combo since the reel broke
I have two and they are great reels for the price, I think you'll really like it. Thanks for checking out the video!
Blue Line Fishing I think I will my cousin owns one and she loves it as long as I don’t take it apart and can’t get it to work like my last one lol.
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