Abu Garcia Black Max

[Wurming67]

I just bought a abu garcia black max combo at Walmart I was wondering if anyone has one and what do you think of it?Thanks!!!

[Wurming67]

Omw to try it I'll post later what I thought

[lecisnith]

It was my first baitcaster.  Still in the rotation three years later.  Has caught me some nice fish.

[Wurming67]

Great trip caught alot of fish big fish 3.5lbs used spinnerbait on black max I was very pleased with it no issues to report most of my fish were caught  on sb highly recommend black max combo can't beat it for the price not sure what the longevity of the reel will be I will find out though

[tholmes]

I have a Black Max that I bought as an emergency stand-in about four years ago. I used it pretty hard for a couple of seasons, even dropped it in the lake once. After a deep cleaning and re-lube it's still working perfectly. While I wouldn't compare it to any top-of-the-line reels, for less than $50, it's a heck of a reel.

Tom

[Paul Roberts]

I just bought one on clearance for $29 for my son to learn on -take out there and do what he will.  

The reviews are across the board great on the reels. But when I received it my sense of aesthetics were offended. The first thing I did was take some steel wool and buff down those glossy plastic side covers! Just couldn't stand seeing a plastic-looking reel. Also going to replace the plastic chrome handle nut cover. Otherwise it functions well and will serve it's purpose. If it lasts a couple seasons I'll add my positive review to the long list of them already out there.

[stkbassn]

 A bargain reel or rod exceeding expectations is almost as good, if not as good, as a high end reel or rod actually living up to expectations.  IMHO of course.

Congrats on your trip and I'm glad the reel was a success!

[Pondboss16]

Had mine for a year now! Great rod for the price can barley tell the difference between the black max and the $250+ revo sx. Abu Garcia never seems to let me down

[bowhunter63]

I got one for Christmas,Pretty impressed with it so far.Cast well and good balance.

[IAY]

Black Max is the first BC reel that I have owned and learned how to use. It has pretty nice braking system!

[tbone1993]

Can't be beat at their price point IMO.  They also seem to last a good time. Though most of the guys I have sold them to return within a year to upgrade to a reel with better features.

[Fishinthefish]

I feel like once a week we answer a question about this reel. Is it great? No, not by any stretch of the imagination. It is however the best baitcaster you'll find anywhere for under 70 dollars retail.

[cottny27]

I don't need another reel, but every time I'm at Walmart I look at the newest MAX3 ones.  Seem very smooth and nice for $50.  

[Shaggie]

I bought one last July and like it quite a bit. I just bought a Silvermax because I got a BC rod from Dicks for $13. Haven't gotten a chance to use that yet since all the water around me is currently solid.