Abu Garcia Blue Max

[Blacknredflake]

 

Academy down here in La has the Abu Garcia Blue/Pro Max rod/reel combo for only $60 bucks!!!

Im looking into getting a new worm/jig setup.  this combo/ the rod is '7 and is Medium Heavy.  Nice and stiff ho I like. But can anyone comment about the reel?

Realize Im a budget angler and cant exactly afford them high dollar setups!

[ohio angler]

That's an awesome deal for a Pro Max, it's an upgrade from the black max which I have and really like.

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[AMagicianNamedGOB]

Its an upgrade over the black max which a lot of people like. I haven't used either, but it should do you just fine.

[BassinAl]

I am confused. Are we talking about a Blue Max combo as the subject of the message notes or a Pro Max combo.  The Academy website has a Blue Max combo for $60, a Pro Max combo for $100. A Pro Max combo for $60 would be a great deal, I don't know what the standard cost of a Blue Max combo.

[Blacknredflake]

Ok  then that is my fault. I have heard people call the blue max a pro max.  Its the blue max combo I was looking at

[ohio angler]

Never heard of Blue Max, it's not on the Abu Garcia website,  the Black Max is really nice for a cheap reel,  but can't give any info on Blue Max,  sorry

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[Fishwhittler]

I believe the Blue Max is a saltwater-rated version of the Black Max reel.

[Blacknredflake]

Mighty small reel for saltwater lol

[Mattc450r]

If its anything like the black max you should love it.. I got a black Max and I'm on a very Lu
Limited budget and its the best rod and reel I have I'd love to have more of them..

[Blacknredflake]

Thank for the input Matt

[Pferox]

The Blue Max is an inshore, wading reel, for targeting slot reds and other "flats" fish. Most are about the size give or take as a bass, so it would work great for bass fishing, and would probably last longer in fresh water vs. salt.

I'm thinking about getting one of those combos, been using a H20 Mettle and it works good for that too. Many guys around here are using older Shimano baitcasters.

[Blacknredflake]

My Shimano Bantam 100 that my dad gave me as my first open face died on me the other day.

  I can push the button to cast but it wont click back up to reel. I have to pull the button up and then i can reel it in.  Kinda sucks since 4 days before that I sent my Ambassaduer 5000 off for repairs.  So Im left with a gimpy shimano til I buy a new reel or get my Abu Garcia back.

[Pferox]

My Shimano Bantam 100 that my dad gave me as my first open face died on me the other day.

  I can push the button to cast but it wont click back up to reel. I have to pull the button up and then i can reel it in.  Kinda sucks since 4 days before that I sent my Ambassaduer 5000 off for repairs.  So Im left with a gimpy shimano til I buy a new reel or get my Abu Garcia back.

Talk to Pro Reel, I bet he can get it squared away for sure. I don't think it is much, sometimes a spring, or lever. I had a Garcia Round reel,  a long time ago that it was just a cleaning because grease settled in the wrong spot.

[Down4ttown]

I grabbed a pro max and it has been great. It is my first bait caster. Need help tuning it though.