Worse casting distance with braided line, too much friction?

[Ryan N]

1 hour ago, dodgeguy said:

U should almost never have to cut braid out. It's the easiest to remove a backlash from and the line doesn't get damaged.

I made the mistake of taking the spool out of the baitcaster, but it got even more tangled. I was picking at it for a good 30 minutes until it beat me.

Tomorrow I'll do a re-spool with mono backing. It's a pain but that full spool cast is something to behold.

On 4/29/2024 at 8:53 PM, MediumMouthBass said:

I spent many years fishing with a Abu Black Max, sadly they got rid of them for the new Max X but whatever.... I actually have 3 or 4 of those reels now because of how much i liked them when i first started bass fishing.

My only experience with them is with 8-10lb Big Game or Suffix mono and Suffix 832 braid either 30-40-50lbs.

 

I dont know much about that braid but typically you dont want to go below 30lb braid for most casting reels, so 20lb seems a bit light for that.

 

I also dont go by side to side play unless im using my SV spool Daiwa reels, you dont have to focus much on the side to side play for those reels just set it to where your lure drops slowly. And for braid turn the brakes down 1 or 2, it does cast easier but still thumb the spool so you dont backlash.

 

You should also do a quick clean and put some oil on the reel since that can attribute to less distance when casting after awhile of using it, last thing i could think of is your rod is either under or over powered for whatever lures you are using, plus being a 6'6" rod a shorter casting distance is very normal, when you step up to the 7'-7'3" rods you can really get those lures out there.

Hey I wanted to know if the New model Max X is worth it? I'm still in 30 days return for the Black Max.

[MediumMouthBass]

@ardeact The Max X combos have been on sale recently for $50 i think, the rods not so great but the reels about the same as the last gen Black Max. I prefer the Black Max actually but the Max X only real upgrade is its looks. Its only worth it if you like the design change better, other than that they are both great casting reels on a budget.

[Ryan N]

51 minutes ago, MediumMouthBass said:

@ardeact The Max X combos have been on sale recently for $50 i think, the rods not so great but the reels about the same as the last gen Black Max. I prefer the Black Max actually but the Max X only real upgrade is its looks. Its only worth it if you like the design change better, other than that they are both great casting reels on a budget.

So there are no mechanical or profile improvements, which is a relief... The black max combo looks better in my opinion. The only things that make me want the new one are the silicone grips and what looks to be a metal cover plate.

[dodgeguy]

10 hours ago, ardeact said:

I made the mistake of taking the spool out of the baitcaster, but it got even more tangled. I was picking at it for a good 30 minutes until it beat me.

Tomorrow I'll do a re-spool with mono backing. It's a pain but that full spool cast is something to behold.

Hey I wanted to know if the New model Max X is worth it? I'm still in 30 days return for the Black Max.

Never pick it. Push down release and jam your thumb on spool pull out line gently untill it stops. Pull on the loops with your fingers to loosen them .jam thumb and repeat as needed. 99.9 percent of knots pop out with no damage to line. The only backlash that it might not work on is when you hook a tree or your buddy behind you.

[Ryan N]

@dodgeguy I was a bit confused about how you described this method, but I eventually figured it out the hard way. Thanks for sharing this

[dodgeguy]

8 hours ago, ardeact said:

@dodgeguy I was a bit confused about how you described this method, but I eventually figured it out the hard way. Thanks for sharing this

I learned it from Bill dance like 30 years ago.