abu garcia blackmaxx baitcaster Black Max Baitcast Fishing Combo, 6'6 inch Medium Rod, Right/Left Handed Reel The result is proven value and reliability that anglers have come to expect from this series. Abu Garcia Black Max 2

Its one-piece aluminum frame and recessed brake dial provide durability and all- Read More The Lew's Custom Baitcast Reel brings top-tier casting control and cranking power, perfect for anglers looking to land larger fish

Bale Casting When casting the these reels the spool must be opened (or released) in order for the line to come off

Finding it very strange on retrieve (it's very slow anyhow) and prone to tangles, I tried to see what was wrong with it only to find after an hour of looking for the root cause that the spool needed to be located on the spindle and then turned to lock it in place

The new models are more or less the same as the Winn Lexa's minus the grips, the cosmetic change makes them more sleek so they'll match most rods out there if you care about that

I also wanted to replace the 4lb, still loaded onto the original plastic spool that came with my '40, which had the line capacities of the spool printed on the front face