OHUB Evaluation: Abu Garcia PRO Spinning Reel

After spending a stable month with Abu Garcia’s newest Max PRO spinning reel, I can confidently say this isn’t simply one other entry-level providing. As somebody who’s watched the Max sequence evolve through the years, this newest enchancment to the road of reels actually caught my consideration.

I attempted this reel out over a sequence of wintertime redfishing journeys throughout the Lake Borgne marsh this month.

The very first thing I seen when utilizing it was how light-weight it felt, due to its graphite physique design.

So far as casting goes, the 7+1 chrome steel ball-bearing system gave me a few of the smoothest retrieves I’ve skilled with a reel below 100 bucks.

On quite a few hook-ups with slot-sized reds I recall how clean the drag carried out even on these lengthy highly effective runs that these bruisers are identified for. That’s all due to the Carbon Matrix Drag System, which I’ve sometimes solely seen on a lot pricier reels.

One characteristic that stood out throughout my testing was the Rocket Line Administration system. For those who’ve ever handled the frustration of wind knots (and who hasn’t?), you’ll recognize this. I used to be casting into stiff winds final weekend, and the road lay was nonetheless remarkably clear. The Rocket Spool Lip design appears to assist with line management – I spent extra time fishing and fewer time coping with tangles.

I additionally had the prospect to check out the rod-and-reel combo model. The 24-ton graphite clean with its EVA deal with proved tremendous delicate – On some casts, I might really feel the lure scrape the oyster shells on the underside.

Let’s transfer on to the reel seat. The reel seat design actually permits you to keep good contact with the clean, which suggests you received’t miss these refined bites, particularly within the winter.

Drawing inspiration from Abu Garcia’s high-end Revo and Zenon sequence, this reel borrows some premium options whereas conserving the worth level accessible.

The V-Rotor and V-Spool design not solely retains the burden down but in addition helps the reel begin up easily – no jerky first turns once you start your retrieve.

The Max PRO affords a stable improve for anglers seeking to enhance their recreation with out breaking the financial institution. Abu Garcia has taken what labored within the authentic Max sequence and enhanced it with significant upgrades that you just’ll really discover on the water.

Key Options – Max PRO Spinning Reel

• 7+1 chrome steel bearings
• Carbon matrix drag system
• Light-weight graphite A-Symmetric physique design for a extra compact design
• V- Rotor design reduces weight and start-up inertia
• V- Spool design for a extra compact, lighter-weight spool
• Rocket Line Administration system helps cut back “wind knots”
• Rocket Spool Lip permits for higher line management
• Gear Ratio: 6.2:1
• Weight: 8-9.9oz (following reel sizes)
• Reel sizes: 750 • 2000 • 2500 • 3000 • 4000

You’ll be able to discover the Max PRO Spinning Reel on Amazon for round $75, relying on the dimensions.

Keith Lusher

Keith Lusher is an award profitable outside journalist that resides in Covington, Louisiana. He owns and operates NorthshoreFishingReport.com and writes a weekly outside column for the Slidell Unbiased Newspaper. He additionally writes for the St.Tammany Parish Tourism Fee’s VisitTheNorthshore.com. He’s the previous host of The Northshore Fishing Report Radio Present and is on the board of the Louisiana Out of doors Writers Affiliation. Keith contributes to quite a few publications each on-line and in print and prides himself on selling South Louisiana’s distinctive fishery. To contact Keith e-mail: keithlusherjr@gmail.com