How long would you estimate the life of a Blackmax2?

[Jon Morris]

Just wondering if anyone had any experience with how long these reels hold up? 

 

 

[fishnkamp]

Jon they are good entry level reels. My friend has been fishing with one for over two years now. There are a lot of fans of them.  I have a problem in suggesting entry level gear you will want to upgrade from in a year or two. It kinda costs money in the long run. If you own one and were asking in order to know what to expect. They will hold up for a good while. It is a durable reel.  If you do not own that reel yet, I suggest you look at a few other reels right now. First Bass Pro has the Pro Qualifier on sale for $50. It usually sells for $100. It is a much better reel for the money.  It too has a big block of followers. Above that is the Daiwa Exceler reels which are vary nice reels. They sold for $100 just a few months ago but now are available online for around $75.  Daiwa Tatula CTs can be found on line for $100 shipped to your home. These usually sell for around $130. These are all much higher quality reels.  My friend is replacing his Black Max reels with Excelers and Tatula CTs.

[georgeyew]

11 minutes ago, fishnkamp said:

Above that is the Daiwa Exceler reels which are vary nice reels. They sold for $100 just a few months ago but now are available online for around $75. 

 

FYI, the Exceler is on sale for $50 at TW.

[fisherrw]

Don't get black max it will fail you if you fish it hard for a while get a shimano or Diawa or even a more expensive abu Garcia black maxes are crap for people that fish a lot

[TH-Outdoors]

28 minutes ago, fishnkamp said:

Jon they are good entry level reels. My friend has been fishing with one for over two years now. There are a lot of fans of them.  I have a problem in suggesting entry level gear you will want to upgrade from in a year or two. It kinda costs money in the long run. If you own one and were asking in order to know what to expect. They will hold up for a good while. It is a durable reel.  If you do not own that reel yet, I suggest you look at a few other reels right now. First Bass Pro has the Pro Qualifier on sale for $50. It usually sells for $100. It is a much better reel for the money.  It too has a big block of followers. Above that is the Daiwa Exceler reels which are vary nice reels. They sold for $100 just a few months ago but now are available online for around $75.  Daiwa Tatula CTs can be found on line for $100 shipped to your home. These usually sell for around $130. These are all much higher quality reels.  My friend is replacing his Black Max reels with Excelers and Tatula CTs.

Where can I get CT's for 100? That sounds great

[fishnkamp]

georgeyew

You are correct and I failed to note it. Tackle Warehouse is clearing them out.  The only Exceler reels they have in stock are either 6.3 or 7.3-1 left handed reels or 4.9-1 right handed reels.  All of the other Excelers are sold out.

My friend Kris just purchased two 6.3-1 lefties this week.  These are great reels if a left handed reel fits your needs. For me I fish left handed reels on all my rods I fish bottom contact baits and other baits I move with the rod like jerkbaits.  Anything I toss and wind in I use righties.

 

TH-Outdoors

I sent you a pm, but if you send me an email at fishnkamp @comcast.net I will give you the info.