abu garcia baitcaster reel sized lures to hefty swimbaits Abu Garcia Max 5 Pro

If you are new to throwing a baitcasting reel, start with a setting of about 4 to 6

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The E-Z Cast low profile reel is designed to automatically throttle down the revolutions of the spool when line speed and spool speed are not lining up

In other words, the top-half of the rod feels like a wet noodle and the bottom-half is rigid and powerful

While you're greasing and oiling each piece, begin putting the reel back together (not setting freshly greased pieces back on the towel) Once you're all done, check that everything was put back together properly by reeling the handle, and adjusting the tension, drag, and brakes If you've done a good job, your reel should work like it's new again

You have to get into that ultralight on a spinning setup with like 2-4 pound lines