The best Jigging reel? Maxel Rage tear down. It's a BEAST!

The Maxel Rage Lever Drag Reel. Maxel has become a very reputable brand over the last half a decade or so. Making some of the best jigging rods and reels in a variety of price ranges and flavors. (I've been using the platinum jigging rod for going on 3 years...I've used jigging and popping rods from synit, and spinal to crowder and Hearty Rise ((and almost everything in between as of 5 years ago anyways))
Great stick. Intelligently laid out, good components.......With tons of power and spectacular balance.
They've started focusing product design on slow pitch jigging which has gained in popularity over the years. And has a very well rounded lineup for both deep and shallow water jigging.
Keep in mind this is not a review. I don't make claims without extensively using product.
This is just a feature overview and tear down. I've used older clicky Jigging Master reels and found them to be spectacular. (the internals of the rage series are very familiar so saying this reel is very good is a bit more than just a bench top speculation)
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[@sebastianfedorowicz6967]

I got myself maxel OSL 05 good 8-9 years ago. A True work horse. Older models used to have 4.0:1 Gear ratio and this makes this reel a winch. Great superb Quality reels from all perspectives. Exactly same as jigging Master power speel reels that used to Cost double.

[@chrisbcsenterprises9139]

Nice video and showcases the Maxel Rage beautifully. I'm the NZ Distributor for Maxel and have made some explanations here. The Rage series is designed for Slow Pitch jigging in the Japanese market. In Japan, anglers can jig down to 900m which explains why the capacity for this R60H is in PE2. Also noteworthy, is that the drag is detuned because of its light line use. There is a second strike position on the lever drag crescent too. The Transformer F60H has the high drag cam but not quite as blingy.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Hey Chris, Thanks man! Cool.....I hate making assumptions but that's really the only ting I could think of. At least it all added up to that. There's literally zero info on the reels. The gradual ramp up for the drag cam, lower max drag, capacity listing. Narrow 65x25mm spool with monster handle. And price tag...all said marketed for slow pitch jigging.

[@ilexwang9530]

Hi Rage 90 also design for slow pitch jigging for deep drop? thanks

[@chrisbcsenterprises9139]

@@ilexwang9530 correct, the Rage family includes R25H, R90N, R90 too. Although designed as a slow pitch reel, we are using the larger R90N, R90 for high speed mechanical jigging too.

[@ilexwang9530]

@@chrisbcsenterprises9139 nice

[@tristanwood2512]

What reel would you recommend for Three kings 40Kg kingies? i need a LH reel.

[@trackeryak]

Gorgeous reel!

[@smoovefishing]

It sure is a beautiful reel! Love that black and purple together

[@BeetleBuns]

holy shit that color scheme is GORGEOUS

[@diegogaxiola8444]

I know it’s kind of late, but could you do a review of the seigler sgn @tackleadvisors?

[@TackleAdvisors]

@ 1:45 Do you think it's Newtons / Kilograms or just a misprint? I'm leaning towards misprint. Was kinda confused when I first saw it. lol

[@vire559]

15kg/8 Newtons according to boxes, but you show us the specs from the box so it doesn't matter

[@TackleAdvisors]

But does 15kg = 8 newtons? I don't think it's anywhere even close. Thought it was min max lol

[@vire559]

@@TackleAdvisors I don't think so either lol, the converter on that box is way of

[@evelynday6219]

Newtons is an equation used to measure or figure out the force required to move an object of certain mass a certain distance. 1 newton will move an object with a mass of 1 kilogram 1 metre. Not applicable in this scenario, probably a bad chinese translation.

[@evelynday6219]

Love the Cal Sheets reference on the spool sleeve Scoob, nice break down bro.

[@CookingandFishing]

All these purple reels are calling out to me...

[@bassnazi4713]

Looks like a beast, had come across them on Cabela' s website a little while back. The one washer maybe a Teflon type material just providing wear protection between that huge gear.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Sure is. I usually lump the plastic in with Delrin........I have no idea why.....Usually I get delrin stuck in my head after cooking and using a cutting board lol. That's exactly what it's there for. Take up some of the handle in and out play. And minimize friction if it rubs.

[@bassnazi4713]

@@TackleAdvisors lol wow, guess it's not even showing notifications for replies now, just now saw when someone liked it lol. Yea, from what I had read solid sheet Teflon does really well at both those because you aren't affected really by heat or cold. Nice to see though since it can tighten it up without really harming the smoothness. The dual ar is a nice touch as well. Nothing I would really need one for here, unless i hooked into a bill shark maybe down at the Gulf lol. Probably be pretty nice features for some of the larger amberjack and stuff when they are hanging out near the bottom and not really biting, still probably overkill.

[@bassnazi4713]

@@TackleAdvisors oh totally gotta look it up, i had brought up some knives i love from up around New York, Ontario knives, found several outdoors type on Amazon they apparently make, one very nice for the whole urban survival thing, even has a fire hydrant wrench cut out lol. The only ones I can vouch for are the high carbon old hickory kitchen ones, though several vids for the larger butcher knives as outdoors knives are up on here. Just have to know how to maintain them, apparently tons thought they could just throw them in the dishwasher and started complaining about rust spots.

[@fulltimemechanic3109]

Will you make a review on yhe different new saltigas when they come especially the 20 and 35 sizes

[@alldaytony2751]

Love it!

[@jeffsmith825]

These reels made for slow pitch jigging like the Rage and the JM reels before them are just cool. Not sure they're made for fishing heavy line or stout rods like most here in the US do. There's no reel seat clamp because the slow pitch rods are tiny in diameter. The PE2 and 2.5 rating is because guys in Japan, and elsewhere, fish 300 meters or more sometimes and really utilize drag when fighting fish. Awesome reel, not sure how well it fits most fisherman here, but it's badass.

[@chrisbcsenterprises9139]

don't be fooled by it's good looks. These reels can fish heavy, I spool mine with PE8 (100+lb) to match its 40kg (Maxel's figure) drag. The bigger Rage reels have a reel clamp, only the smallest R25H doesn't.

[@VoltOneLLC]

Hey man! I’m really big into quality fishing reels and I have started a collection my self. I bought my first Curado DC the other day because of your break down videos. I was able to see the quality first. I’m also a big fan of the higher end Lew’s reels. I never hear you talk about them other then small comments. It would be awesome if you made a video about your opinion on lew’s. Or if you could do a break down on one. I just bought a Tournament Pro for 199.99 I could send it to you if you need one to break down🤙🏻

[@TackleAdvisors]

Hey Brandon, Thanks man and thanks for the offer. Shoot me an email at [e-mail] I'm a bit backed up. But maybe down the road. Have you fished them both yet? The lews I fondled at the classic weren't what I expected.......being an oem sourced reel...they were surprisingly refined. Like wow that's nice....I was going to wait until icast before I started buyin them as the rep said lots of new stuff was coming.

[@VoltOneLLC]

I have fished them both! The lew’s is a really fun reel to cast, but to be honest the DC I can’t put down. I want 15 more of them! I will definitely send you a email and thank you for everything you do for the fishing community! Talk to you soon man!

[@bassnazi4713]

@@VoltOneLLC lol yep we have had some conversations about the Lews before on some of his other vids. The thing with OEM still comes down to the quality control for the main company putting in the order and Lew's does actually seem to try to back up their stuff really well. The ProTi is a tank of a reel, but as far as overall goes some nice options for the money. The customer service is definitely amazing and one of their strongest assets. I still remember that vid he made a comment about actually being surprised by the newer ones.

[@marcranhay29]

You try holding on to that reel with 30lbs of drag.... if it’s a big 100 pound fish and you set the drag to 30 pound you will be going overboard. That’s why the reel is so popular. Also if you get the Grease on your fingers and you touched the clutch plates you could cause more harm than you can imagine. Food for thought. Awesome video btw

[@Gresini]

It will be good if they provide parts avails for replacement.

[@OzJKjeep]

Great video and a very nice looking reel. Jigging master is still around and readily available here in the land of Oz.

[@TackleAdvisors]

JM and their wiki jigging lineup is still alive and well. I think when folsom (USA distributor took on Maxel their demand in the states dropped)

[@remycolddripfishing4588]

JM and Maxel are still well. I'd like to see a comparison vs Studio oceanmark

[@hanfei6871]

The true exotic!

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

Not sure how much you've used it but I own quite a few jigging reels, more than I'd admit to my wife, and I prefer this reel to reels I paid much more for. They also make a rod, I believe it's called the Oceanmax Gold series, that is only like $200 or so and outperforms much more expensive rods. I'm a fan.

[@TackleAdvisors]

I've put a few tons of tuna on it.. Even static magged it for casting... I have it on a maxel platinum (had the rod for awhile before it.. Spectacular rod in every sense

[@SholizaRachman]

Saya penggemar maxel.....

[@lynoj777]

How is this compared to 2022 Daiwa Saltiga 15 jigging reel ?

[@dongalow]

I slow pitch jig with the Studio Ocean Mark BHL50 and BHL120N. Would be awesome if you did a tear down on any of their Blueheavens.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Man.......That'd be a fun one. I looked last year and couldn't find any for a reasonable price.. If this was 07-10 when I was making 50 tuna runs a season I'd jump on it....That's just a lot of coin to shell out for a few trips. I love their stuff.though. Fished the 120n awhile back and had a no limits spool for my stella sw 08

[@adamhatton7579]

Balla alert

[@fiSHINsanity]

I'll have to get one. I have a JM PE5 and PE7 that ive been fishing since 2009. I prefer them to my gorilla 12c. In my humble opinion, the greatest verticle jigging conventional reel of all time isn't a lever drag reel. Its the gold shimano trinidad 40N and the ocea jigger 4000P from 2010 with upgraded carbontex drags of course.

[@TackleAdvisors]

I used the PE5 and the 4000p on a Blue rose and hearty rise back then :) SPECTACULAR. I liked the noisey clicky JM reels even though my friend wanted to throw it overboard lol

[@fiSHINsanity]

@@TackleAdvisors the blue rose is a beautiful rod, but i ended up selling mine and had a synit 200g custom 5'6" built. Use it primarily for jigging in 200'-500' depths for yft, amberjacks, and smaller grouper. I've actually hooked into a triple digit warsaw on that set up and lost him at the boat because it had tore up my leader in the fight. Those JM reels are beast. I alternate between the PE5 and the Trinidad 16na for that rod. The AJ in my profile pic was caught on the custom synit and trinidad 16na. Small little reel, but very smooth all the way through. Had to thumb drag the fish for a little while though bc those AJs in deep water are brutes!

[@TackleAdvisors]

NIce! 2 fish I've never tangled with...Big warsaws and big AJs.

[@fiSHINsanity]

@@TackleAdvisors my buddy Captain Raul Reyes owns the Water Body and State records for thr Gulf of Mexico and Texas for Warsaw. Caught on rod and reel on one of our long range tuna trips. I forgot the exact weight, but was 460lbs+-

[@fiSHINsanity]

@@TackleAdvisors im assuming you're from the NE. If so, take a short drive down to Wilmington, NC and go get on some triple digit AJ's.

[@camboviet316]

What's wrong with some of my reel like BG 3000 and Quantum IE20 energy spinning reels. Whenever I reel in sometime it doesn't have a brake and I can reel it backwards and forwards even though the switch is lock. Can you explain? Is it defective?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Generally that is a result of the antireverse clutch getting contaminated with grease or oil. Or heavily greased clutches whose internal springs are wearing or losing their spring tension. Fully cleaning the cylinders top and bottom as well as the clutch housing is the only way to tell if it's fixable... Top and bottom of the cylinder need to be clean so they can move in and out... If you look at the way the clutch is designed.. And visualize how to clean the tops and bottoms... Its pretty tricky

[@camboviet316]

@@TackleAdvisors I watched your cleaning and greasing of the BG break down and I'm not a genius. I can't take it apart. I even bought corrosion X and tried greasing everything. I failed

[@vire559]

Do you think the reel last longer in terms of corrosion than other reel branded reel out there

[@OzJKjeep]

If they are made to the same standard as jigging master then they are just as good as any other branded reel in regards to corrosion.

[@creekredfishingmastery]

Tackle advisor......do you recommend the shimano tranx200 for heavy inshore use?

[@TackleAdvisors]

It's built rugged. I don't see why it wouldn't hold up to whatever that size reel can handle. Outside of more conventional conventional reels

[@creekredfishingmastery]

I have a 13 fishing inception sport z. After very heavy use in a month, it sounds like it has a bad disease. When I opened it up, I found quite a bit of water. Decent reel but has problems.

[@creekredfishingmastery]

Also....what's it like to have the best youtube channel of its type by far? I've binge watched everything.

[@grandfishing590]

Hey I just recently purchased a stradic ci4+ I was just wondering if there should be rattling noise when reeling it and play in the handle?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Nah. Should be perfect. There will always be a slight back and forth in the handle. About a mm or so. And maybe a little slop in the handle knob in and out.

[@grandfishing590]

Tackle Advisors mine somehow has no in and out play the handle knob lol.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Got a good one.. But the rattle is internal?

[@grandfishing590]

Tackle Advisors yeah it is a raspy type noise that I have noticed on stradics whether ci4+ or fk in stores to. It seems the stradics that Shimano has recently been pumping out have this problem. There’s some wrong with the bearings I believe due to both the stradics using the same stuff for some of there parts. There’s actually a video with 2 stradics Ci4+ with the same sound my reel is making.

[@kauaiwai1871]

Aloha, i was wondering if the 2015 saltiga drag is just as smooth as a stella drag under high pressure?

[@TackleAdvisors]

I've fished my 08 stella at 21lbs of drag and it was liquid smooth.....and my 4k saltiga at 15 same. I don't think drags on those two reels not being excellent would be an issue......Although Dennysnook on Stripersonline melted his drag knob when he got sharked.....which is something older saragosa F models had issues with on tuna. I've not heard any other claims of drag knob issues on saltigas though.

[@kauaiwai1871]

Awesome! thanks for the Reply and all the info you provide us with through your vids and comments 🤙🏼

[@jaoie]

what can you say between this reel and accurate reels? daiwa also makes reels for jigging purposes like saltiga star drag same with shimano ocea jigger reels, any thoughts about them?

[@TackleAdvisors]

All are spectacular....I think this reel is a tad overpriced considering they offer others that are half the price........I found out after posting the vid...the importer wanted to know why it was so expensive....that's why it found it's way to me.....

[@jaoie]

@@TackleAdvisors thanks for the reply, among the mentioned reels which would you prefer most for vertical jigging targeting tunas, amberjacks, gt, ruby snappers and groupers?

[@TackleAdvisors]

@@jaoie your'e welcome...I've spent most of my time fishing jigging with2 speed reels....and often find I don't need the low gear...But some do (i did when I first started....I didn't have any form or technique for battleing fish under 20+ lbs of drag.....Now after hundreds of tuna I find I don't need a two speed......Regardless...I really like Talicas...I'm waiting to do a side by side talica vs speedmaster

[@ricgrio]

This reel is designed for slow pitch jigging. but what do you think? Can it be used for vertical/speed jigging?

[@TackleAdvisors]

I use it standard jigging and really like it... Had a great tuna season.. Lotsa yellows to 60lbs and big albies this season on it jigging.

[@ricgrio]

@@TackleAdvisors that’s amazing!. Thanks I will get one.

[@dirgarahmadi6881]

Dude... im looking for this reel every where but no one sell it in my country. im from indonesia, where do you think i should get it from any idea?

[@stigludvigsen2511]

Check out the agent/dealer listing on maxelfishing.com and find the closest one to you.

[@danielbeavers8701]

Hey man. I just looked at some rods and reels from a company called ( Enigma) they look really good. And the reels and rods have a lifetime warranty. They seem to be new. Do you know anything about them? Iam curious to know if there a oem or what. I would love to see you review one.

[@TackleAdvisors]

cant really comment on them other than when I was at their booth at the classic expo and the guys in the booth didn't know anything about the rods......They are an oem sourced company who doesn't make any of their own product. And from what I saw and felt. Noting stood out....The first thing I asked the rep when I stepped in the booth was what happened to all the microwave guides. Because Last year they made a big deal about how good and groundbreaking they were......a year later none...lol...guess they weren't that ground breaking. lol

[@danielbeavers8701]

@@TackleAdvisors that's crazy you say that. I watched a video that one guy was talking and the other kept correcting him lol. I guess i will stick to shimano, diawa, penn. I do like lews and abu Garcia even tho there oem. I dont mind as long as its quality. I love the older abu Garcia. My grandfather collects old reels he has some really nice ones

[@westong1763]

@tackle advisors what’s wrong with a spinning reel if it makes a noise only when line is on the rotor?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Usually it's the line roller bearing in need of cleaning and replacing....Very common especially in the salt. Less common would be the pinion support bearings needing replacment.....as a load is put on the line roller it tries to distort the axis of the rotor....sometimes it's enough to impact damaged parts of the bearings......Line roller is the most common problem

[@westong1763]

Tackle Advisors thanks. Been trying to figure that out. It’s on my old stradic fh that I’ve been fishing my whole life. I’ll try some bearing lube and if that doesn’t work I’ll replace the bearing

[@westong1763]

Tackle Advisors it’s most likely the roller because I applied minimal pressure on the line and it made the noise. I wouldn’t expect that little pressure to cause the load on the pinion support bearing to increase. I don’t really know though, I’m only 14 I don’t know too much. Just trying to make most of the reel that my dad gave to me as a real youngster

[@westong1763]

Tackle Advisors thanks you just saved me. Just cleaned the roller out then oiled it and it was good to go! Long live the stradic!

[@ben211286]

Where is this reel manufacturer?

[@hwlastrada5061]

Where to buy maxel reel

[@PatrickByas]

👍🏿🔥

[@lifeoverdrive]

Is there any line clicker (alarm only when line out / strike) on it? Thanks.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Yes..there is a traditional clicker that you can switch on or off

[@lifeoverdrive]

@@TackleAdvisors thanks for your feedback! So when its turned on then you reeling (line in) the clicker also ringing? Or just when the line out? 🙏🏻

[@chrisbcsenterprises9139]

@@lifeoverdrive clicker sounds when line is going in and going out.

[@westong1763]

@tackle advisors I need a new baitcaster in the 130-210$ price range for bass fishing. What reel do you think I should get ? I need it to be relatively low profile. Thanks!

[@TackleAdvisors]

There's a few....the curado k is a big biggish. Nothing huge...but not as compact as the slx or tatula 100. Which are two other great reels. The concept z 3 is a very good very light all around reel as well. The curado k trumps every other reel in the price range in terms of refinemnt. For some applications it'll out cast everyone else too. If it were me and my money I'd say curado K or tatula 100 or Sv.

[@davidsoden493]

What an animal!! I was thinking of getting the hybrid 25... is the build quality consistent across the maxel range?

[@TackleAdvisors]

From what i've seen yeah....one thing to take note of is the hybrid and the handle.....I've seen some people on the interwebs have issues with the reel engaging while dropping down lead...which has damaged gears when it had engaged while the sspool was spinning....besides that....it's a sweet reel.

[@chrisbcsenterprises9139]

@@TackleAdvisors the early spool engage was a problem for the earlier Hybrid. That has since been redesigned and overcome.

[@TackleAdvisors]

@@chrisbcsenterprises9139 yup, increased spring tension rate on the thumbar spring.

[@vsonic86]

Damn even the color would fish the customers as well. Can u use this reel for casting lure?

[@TackleAdvisors]

lol....Not what I would consider a caster. It wouldn't be very controllable with the big heavy non braked spool....Even if you were great at thumbing it'd be near impossible.

[@rafedb841]

How much is this reel?

[@vuifong8008]

The back colour housing are those plastic?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Not sure what you mean? the purple plate that I tightened the scews on? That's aluminum. The white washers are teflon and to function as shims and to lessen friction and wear

[@vuifong8008]

At 8:20 and 15:02,the black colour frame that holding the bearing are those aluminum or plastic? I not very good in English. Are that thing call frame? They look like plastic in video.

[@chrisbcsenterprises9139]

@@vuifong8008 anodised aluminium

[@whitetiger721]

Can you still use it as a live bait reel?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Absolutely

[@kweeks10045]

It’s interesting how Bimini Bay Outfitters has Maxel and Tsunami and has a conventional reel in the Tsunami line-up. Any experience as to how close the Tsunami Forged lever drag and the Maxel Rage are in similarities?

[@TackleAdvisors]

If I recall correctly the forge came out before tsunami became the importer for maxel... I've never handled the forge so can't really offer a comparison.... I get what you're saying but Im leaning with there not being a connection.... Like okuma and savage gear... Overseas companies need large volume and product support inventories to sell stateside... Which is why you often see links to domestic companies

[@ken244]

so its a twin drag?

[@alldaytony2751]

Damn how do you control a fish that puts out that much power? Crazy!

[@TackleAdvisors]

Easy.. You don't lol. Wheel man has a job to keep the Angler at the same position to the fish. And the Angler has to put constant pressure otherwise if the Angler is resting... The fish is resting... And Tuna recuperate faster than humans lol... Vascular systems like race horses

[@robertmceuen3630]

The drag on this reel is essentially like a dual piston disc brake on a car...

[@tidewalkermv]

How would you compare this to a Trinidad in terms of vertical jigging performance

[@TackleAdvisors]

Better. Think torsa 16 n (a reel I jigged with quite a bit

[@chrisbcsenterprises9139]

Easier to extoll the virtues of Rage over Trinidad. Rage has twin drag, greater stopping power. Longer crank handle for greater leverage and comfort. Ergonomic T-bar knob for greater comfort. Easier to tear down and service. Narrow spool for easier line laying with less rocking on the crank. Heavier anodising for greater resistance to scratches or rubbing.

[@YaacoubKari]

great channel 👍 and nice videos, i sub'd

[@viper2788]

Can you review a vr50?

[@TackleAdvisors]

SOL member Reed22 is sendin gme his 175..it's in the mail now....I'll see if jandh can send a 50

[@viper2788]

@@TackleAdvisors Awesome. I already know whats inside... I just wanna hear you talk about it lol

[@melcefai2247]

Are they still making the transformer?

[@chrisbcsenterprises9139]

Yes.

[@westong1763]

Is the Curado k or I better?

[@TackleAdvisors]

I think the K is the best curado to date....if you have an I and don't need another reel...no need to run out and upgrade....

[@greatorangesky]

You had to remove that clip to put in place the spring that runs the backup antireverse....

[@TackleAdvisors]

Yup.. Unfortunately I failed to revisit it saw it when editing and had it back together already

[@nolzkietulang9730]

How much .

[@tejasuteja1262]

I reallyvwanna buy this reel but i dont know where an how..im leaving in berlin but i can't find it in all fishing shop on berlin so plese give me some informations how we buy and where plessssss thank you verrrryyyy mutch

[@TackleAdvisors]

Shoot me an email @ [e-mail]

[@tejasuteja1262]

@@TackleAdvisors how much cost..

[@TackleAdvisors]

@@tejasuteja1262 email me

[@jbbad4004]

This or a two speed for west coast tuna?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Do you have experience with both? I like 2 speeds any time i'm fishing over 25lbs of drag. Especially on day two following a day of trolling, jigging and popping and night of chunking. If I'm feeling fresh or fishing at a comfy cozy drag setting...It doesn't matter The long handle and the offset t bar mean you can grip it upsidedown for even more leverage (which is why I like the new Tiagras over the older ones so much more)

[@jbbad4004]

I have but just wanted to hear your opinion on it. Reel looks bad ass and I’m liking the long handle, but you are right about the two speed being easier to handle after a long day of fishing. That low gear is a life saver when you’re feeling the aftermath from the first day. I made a mistake of not taking along my penn 40 ld2 on my last trip in San Diego and when we landed on shore I can barely lift my arms they where so stiff.

[@bikeextrem21]

Where to order this kind of reel

[@TackleAdvisors]

bit.ly/2HIOtSY the reel in the video is the 60h. They have a larger and smaller size

[@remycolddripfishing4588]

Also is the Maxel still manufactured in China?

[@chrisbcsenterprises9139]

Yes

[@allcreedsvoices]

i wish they made a smaller version for bait fishing inshore...

[@TackleAdvisors]

They do offer a 25 size not sure if that's small enough

[@chrisbcsenterprises9139]

@@TackleAdvisors the 25 size is pretty small taking less than 300m PE2 braid. The Maxel Transformer range is available at a lesser price. Smallest Transformer is the F30.

[@daled8221]

Great tear down, just found your channel. Looks like a strong build if both sides of the frame stay rigid together with the open frame.

[@TackleAdvisors]

This reel has proven to be spectacular.... Lotsa toona on it and like new,

[@patrickkelly8095]

Accurate?

[@dongalow]

Man should have sent you my SOMs before I got rid of them.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Oooooo niccce...

[@chalkvelvet230]

Can i get those shipped to Turkey?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Sure...email Josh at jandh

[@chalkvelvet230]

@@TackleAdvisors thank you

[@TackleAdvisors]

You're welcome

[@Voxguitarsrock]

Will this reel handle the flat head catfish I normally target?

[@tacklecentralfishing1051]

Not a casting reel at all

[@TackleAdvisors]

You're not gonna want to cast it the way it is. Though not sure if it can be static magged or not

[@chrisbcsenterprises9139]

@@TackleAdvisors if you want castable, then Maxel Transformer F30, F40, F50 reels have mag cast control.

[@chrisbcsenterprises9139]

@Ale Grarsio yes pretty much the same inside as Transformer but the Rage has 2 strike drag positions on the drag crescent. Also R25 and R60 have mild drag cams for light line use.

[@vm859]

my hybrid 20 failed in me twice... Thumb clutch is a weak point especially when dropping heavy stuff. Sits in my pile of "eh maybe Ill use it for something" reels.

[@TackleAdvisors]

I saw a few posts on Stripersonline about the reel engaging on the drop having issues. Is that what you are referring to?

[@vm859]

@@TackleAdvisors Yup exactly. Squidding 10oz jigs and 3 way bucktailing with 20oz lead. That make be pushing it but its an almost $300 reel. I took it apart and there is a lot of plastic in there(not the gears) and thats what failed. Plastic piece sheared off and thumb button wouldnt engage/disengage. Sent it in under warranty but my the gears are beat up and its not smooth and I now have no confidence in it. Got an accurate tern 300 for this year. Havent put it through its paces get but hoping for the best.

[@chrisbcsenterprises9139]

@@vm859 the Hybrid 20 is a heavy baitcaster (without levelwind) so not suited to dropping 20oz lead

[@Jamesomnipotent]

Accurate , Shimano only the go to for lever drag reels, the rest are just overpriced imitation of Accurate.... Especially the "TWIN DRAG" haha

[@bosesebi6685]

too tight tolerances can backfire during prolonged usage, think M 16 - in nam

[@mikevw30]

have you ripped apart any Avet Raptors yet?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Not the raptor... Sold my old modded sx awhile ago after I got steamrolled by a large and couldn't stop it.. Even with tumbing the spool lol... Lex lures Scotty was laughing as I was getting dumped around a rock pile..

[@tacklecentralfishing1051]

Early.

[@TackleAdvisors]

First

[@rapalaman6681]

Check out the Avet reels. USA made, JX Raptor model. Similar weight (24 oz.), 2 Speed! 6.0/1 and 2.8/1. All aluminum, great drag - 28/38. Cost is $467 - rage is 769!! Much better value.

[@chrisbcsenterprises9139]

The Rage series is Maxel's flagship. You can get the same performance from the Transformer series or cheaper still - The Ocean Max series. Unsure how the $'s compare against the Avets but you get the same Maxel quality with twin drag performance.

[@funnyman2828]

Hahahahaha! Raptors can't fish half as much drag. They suffer from a horrible "pull" mechanism. No instant anti reverse so you have to deal with the *clunk clunk clunk* while jigging. You also get a 2 speed which is useless for jigging. You have never jigged a day in your life.

[@BlueButtonMasher]

that thing is ugly does it come in not neon purple?

[@Patoting]

This Reel is manufactured in China, you can buy the same reel diffrent brand name in Ali express with less than half the price.

[@Tony67032]

that is the poor's man accurate reel I have heard about, twin drag system

[@TackleAdvisors]

I remember years ago accuate slapped an injunction on Jigging master for the design........I guess that ran out. This one's like 800$ though....pretty pricey

[@jharvey433]

What kinda reel porn is thuis?

[@jessiemathews3957]

Why not use the accurate reels

[@funnyman2828]

They are not designed for jigging. One of the worst cam's I have ever used for deepwater jigging.

[@RH-qk5lt]

Yeah...but they're $800!!! F-That.

[@Republicanistan]

You seem to know nothing about what makes a good lever drag reel and btw, Maxel is the OEM for JigMaster reels. Oh, and nice blister on your palm. Hope you got calluses on your unit but its probably just as raw lol.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Oh how little you know.......

[@Republicanistan]

@@TackleAdvisors you are trying to tell me they aren't the same reels from the same factory???? LMAO.

[@TackleAdvisors]

@@Republicanistan you didn't watch the video did you....it was brought up in the first 3 mins.

[@innovincphils670]

don’t buy this reel, it sucks stick to accurate

[@TackleAdvisors]

It's overpriced.. But doesn't suck... Whooped on some tooners and didn't break a sweat

[@huudinii123]

the best slow pitch jiggers worldwide use maxel series. nobody uses trash ass accurate, lmaoooo

[@innovincphils670]

@@huudinii123 maxel reels rust, just admit it you can’t afford accurate, stick to catching baitfish idiot

[@nik-lc3ob]

@@innovincphils670 this Maxel costs 750$, what are you talking about?

[@muhammadneamuth1120]

Copy of jm

[@achristianson4059]

sorry but I catch American fish with American parts and manufactures!