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Max Elite ($99.99) reels. They are also sold as a combo for some of the models.
As you can see, they have several models and great pricing. The Max X is the lowest-priced reel, starting at under $40, but it is packed with features that have trickled down from other Abu Garcia reels, including the Rocket Spool lip and line management system for less line twist and better casting distance. The top of the lineup includes the Elite, which has a carbon matrix drag system, a V-Rotor system for low start-up inertia, and a machine aluminum spool ready for braided line without backing.
NEW IKE SERIES
Abu Garcia pro Mike Iaconelli has long had his signature series of products from various sponsors. That includes Abu Garcia, and his IKE series of rods and reels have always stood out with bright colors and great features. The previous version was heavy on the purple hues, and the new version stands out just as much with a sparkly finish. But, beyond just the color, these rods and reels feel great and have some excellent features.
The rod series includes a Finesse Series of spinning rods and a Delay and Power Series for casting models. They retail for under $150 and have five casting models
for the Power series, four in the Delay
moving bait series, and five spinning
rods. They are built on 30-toin graphite
blanks with a Powerlux 200 resin that is
both strong and lightweight. They also
have a custom reel seat, stainless steel
guides with Zirconium inserts, and a
3-year warranty.
For reels, there is a $149.99 baitcast series that includes two different retrieve speeds, an 8+1 bearing system, and carbon matrix drag.
Abu Garcia continues innovating and bringing out new products every year that continually improve. They have something for everyone, regardless of your skill level or how much you want to spend on your next rod or reel. •
VERITAS REFRESH
The white Abu Garcia Veritas rods of old have been favorites for years, and although they are now black with white accents, they are still excellent rods at a fair price. Starting at under $100, they have technique-specific rods, including the Winch series for cranking and the BFS line. For under $130, you can get the LTD models, and for around $150, you can get the beefier Toro versions.
They all have the light and strong Powerlux 100 resin system, high- density EVA foam grips, and titanium allow guides with Zirconium inserts. There are plenty of different models to fit just about everything you will encounter while bass fishing.
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