black max baitcasting combo Baitcast a compact asymmetrical body design Abu Garcia Black Max 3

The reel comes straight out of the box with the spool tension knob set, but if you really like to dial in your reel and tinker with the knob, its in a tight spot near the star drag

In this situation, you wouldnt need a lot of line on your baitcaster, since youre making short pitches

when i get hung up i have to wrap my line around a cleat and use the trolling motor to break the line

These BEAST X rods are on average more than 15% lighter compared to their predecessors

I wouldnt use it for flipping, but with small poppers or balsa crankbaits, its a joy to use

I'm surprised more catfishermen don't use these reels...they seem like a natural...maybe down the road I'll expose some kind of problem