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Abu Garcia · Baitcasting Combos
Abu Garcia Max Pro 7 ft Medium-Heavy Baitcast Combo, Left-Hand
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Options
Style: Max Pro (Old Model)
- Max Pro (Old Model)
- Max Pro (New Model)
Size: 7' - Medium Heavy - 1pc - Left
- 7' - Medium Heavy - 1pc - Left
- 7' - Medium - 1pc - Left not in Max Pro (Old Model)
- 7' - Medium Heavy - 1pc
- Item weight
- 20 pounds
- Product dimensions
- 87 x 6 x 4 inches
Quick take
Left-handed 7-foot medium-heavy baitcasting combo with 7.1 gear ratio for flipping cover and throwing heavy baits.
A left-hand-retrieve baitcasting combo pairing a 7-foot, one-piece medium-heavy rod with a low profile reel. It is matched to 10 to 20 pound line and lures from 3/8 to 3/4 ounce, a range suited to bass-style casting. The reel has a 7.1:1 gear ratio and 15 pounds of maximum drag.
Best for
- Bass fishing with heavy cover and lures
- Flipping and pitching to shallow water targets
- Left-handed anglers wanting quality gear
Skip if
- You are a beginner seeking to learn baitcasting
- You fish finesse techniques or light lines
Strengths
- Medium-heavy power handles heavy cover and large lures
- Abu Garcia Max Pro reel is dependable with integrated reel seat
- Fast 7.1 gear ratio recovers line quickly after setting hook
Trade-offs
- Baitcasting requires practice to cast accurately
- Medium-heavy power limits finesse techniques
- Left-hand models can be harder to find replacement parts for
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Flipping & pitching
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | baitcasting rod and reel combo |
|---|---|
| Reel model | Abu Garcia Max Pro |
| Gear ratio | 7.1:1 |
| Max drag | 15 lbs |
| Line capacity | 150 yds 10 lb monofilament |
| Guides | 8 stainless steel |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 7' - Medium - 1pc - Left | All-round power for bass and walleye with mid-size lures. |
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| 7' - Medium Heavy - 1pc, 7' - Medium Heavy - 1pc - LeftThis one | Heavy power for cover, big baits, pike and saltwater. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Rod length | Rod power | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Garcia Max Pro Baitcast Combo, 7 ft, Medium, 1 pc, Left | Rod length:7 ft | Rod power:Medium | Suits:— |
| Abu Garcia Max Pro 7 ft Medium-Heavy Baitcast Combo, Left-Hand | Rod length:7 ft | Rod power:Medium heavy | Suits:— |
Facts
| Rod length | 7 ft |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
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