Trying the New Re-designed CatMaxx Reels by Bass Pro Shops

[@chuckbeckner7614]

Steve I just bought my first catmax. Hoping to use it this weekend. I'm a big Abu Garcia fan. So I'm looking forward to see how the catmax holds up for me.

[@rogeranderson6668]

Thanks Steve for the information I'm still saving up for a new reel to go with the Ripping Lips bait casting rod I won last month. Tight lines and Big Cats brother and sisters and much peace and love from northeast Texas 🤠

[@mackbeasley71]

GREAT VIDEO. QUESTION, WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THE UGLY STICKS?

[@georgiafisherman5050]

Never used the CatMaxx reel but will definitely add it to my list of reels to try.

[@clintonlawson8334]

I got my first Cat Maxx reel the other day. I haven't had the opportunity to go try it out yet because I'm still waiting for my new TWC rods to arrive.

[@catfishreaper4922]

I just bought 4 of them and love them, still have the white ones and they work perfect still !

[@Mr_Clean]

I have two of the catmax spinning reels. The 70 size is like a shark reel

[@joelwolfe7579]

Good enough for you good enough for me. Ill be outfitting my boat with the same. Thanks!

[@Yelladog78]

I've got the Catmaxx spinning cmx80 and it's a beast , looking at this for my first baitcaster

[@brakemadness]

I bought 2 of these reels because of your recommendation. The only thing I wish they had was more line capacity. Dragging a dragon tail rig in deep water leaves your spool a bit skinny.

[@james.mccoy8743]

ive used a trolling reel for that and it works fine

[@luzgarcia9499]

Always a pleasure to watch u fish Mr Douglas. Dang nice oh mercy catch a big one good luck Be Safe

[@zachcarver3802]

I had the same problem. The shuttle screw bushing, very thin plastic piece, went out on 3 of mine. Tried looking up the part, called manufacturer and bass pro with no luck on getting a replacement part.

[@kingrider75]

Bingo. That’s why I stay away from junk. All reels can/will break. Difference is part availability. Of course a 40 dollar reel you could just rebuy I guess

[@lindajones1592]

Im confused as to why it would break the line guide pulling on it like that. There's no pressure being applied to the line guide unless you were pulling at an angle maybe?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

sometimes drag slippage makes the fishing line not line up with the guide and puts pressure on the guide until it breaks like mine

[@whatsthatguydoin8603]

No luck with the cut bait yet. Still early in Ma.

[@tlwatts88]

Awesome! Catmaxx Reel Easy To Used 'Great Buy' For All Fisherman Collection of Reel 👍

[@matthewhamilton1833]

Hey Steve I'm trying to decide on your corner t bar package deals. I was wondering what's the purpose behind your setup with the two talons added on the outside.

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Hey Steve I’ll take that old reel from you if you don’t want it anymore??? I’ll see if I can fix it and then I’ll use it to see how the cat max reels do!! I’ve never used the cat max reels!! I’ve went to bass pro shops several times in my area and every time I go in I check to see if they have any!! Every time I check they never have any so for the past two years I’ve been trying to get one but they are out of them or just don’t have them & id definitely love to give them a try!!!!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Yeah buddy, those are good rods and reels, the first year I saw them in the BPS catalog, I ordered two of the combos, but I got the 10’ ft rods, I got one for my oldest son and one for myself and they were fantastic! My son used to fish paylakes for big cats, course he was doing that mainly for the tournament’s and won a pile of money back then, were talking the late 90’s , but he liked that Catmaxx outfit so much that he bought 2 more I believe, from some of his winnings too. That was back when the catmaxx rods had cork handles, genuine cork handles. Anyways, yeah good stuff Steve!

[@randyshaffer7257]

Does bass pro have the new cat max in stock I looked and did not see it online

[@kemann7213]

Just picked one up a in may haven’t used it yet

[@peterlopez9403]

Can I get one in a left hand I'm a lefty .on these reels

[@BigCatRiverFishing]

Did they end up relocating the clicker? That was the main reason I switched from the catmaxx reels. I couldn't stand that clicker randomly engaging.

[@davidkrumme216]

I really like using the catmaxx reels over abus it just that I've had five in the past and every single one has broke. Either in two weeks or a year

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Hi Steve what rods are you using for the video thanks

[@zipchtkdn7804]

Great reels if you fish from a boat with circle hooks . Still not done an upgrade to the clicker in over 20 years but if you don't use a bait clicker much you can't beat these reels.

[@TwiztedFishingTv]

Never had an issue with Cat Maxx. I still use a set of the original grey ones. That white though, I agree that had to go. Did you get any fish while you was out there?

[@seamurda100]

Those look a lot nicer than the white ones, especially one those monster rods.

[@michaeljanuary6901]

I absolutely love this reel!

[@Nick_Harkness]

What kind of boat do you have there? Looks like a nice rig.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

North west brand

[@malcolmroberts2102]

I finally caught a fish off cutbait tonight!! channel cat big cat too pushing 10-15 lbs

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

congrats Malcolm

[@chadlambert8907]

Some people were telling me that I should put a mono backing before I put my braid on....

[@shortstopper5609]

What type of rods u use with catmaxx reels

[@leroyjantz9717]

Hey where can I get a bump board for cat fish on a budget

[@charlesroberts6284]

Steve what brand Rods you use

[@stripermanly]

Good information and proves the point that you can buy much more expensive reels and rods, but that doesn’t mean it will out perform a combo costing 1/3 or more less. I used the Shakespeare tidewater reels to fish striper tournaments trolling umbrella rigs. They cost around $40 each and I consistently beat guys every tournament that would brag about their $300 reels every month.

[@fishtailz38]

Did they change the location of the clicker or is it the same??

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

same

[@PeelingDragCatfishing]

Like them reels glad they got rid of the white reel shell

[@myronhigh3527]

Glad that the new reel is not white anymore lol, Good luck and God Bless!👍🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@glennscatfishing]

I started out with the cat max reals because of you were using them and I still use some but the clicker is the only thing I don’t like about them. I wish they had taken your suggestion and reworked the clicker.

[@russellloker9980]

What lb of leader do you use steve douglas?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

50 lbs mono

[@chriswalls5831]

Nice reels and rods

[@jeremytews5949]

Steve what do you do with your old fishing gear I got all my stuff stolen,😭

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

as you saw in the video I use stuff until it breaks. Jeremy try Rippin lips or catfish pros combos they are priced for folks on budgets

[@michaelcarroll6592]

Love mine and I have been liking the piscifun reels as well

[@markshane2686]

Pissforfun is junk.

[@jeffreybabino1411]

That's why I never bought one I will stick with Penn and daiwas thanks

[@philiph1802]

I had the worst luck ever with those reels. I'm glad they work well for you I actually have two in my basement I might just mail them to you.

[@wacowyatt5792]

Would u sell them ?

[@JerryNewman-bl6ng]

I got my first catmax at bass pro in Cincinnati in 2001

[@jeremyanderson347]

Grat information brother.

[@papawed489]

What the he//do you have ac on that boat too. All closed up and everything 😃😆 jk good to see you making videos again.👍👍👊

[@shawnshepherd6708]

I really like catching river fish and putting them in my pond

[@TNRVG]

I dont know if I said this before: Congrats on 100k subscribers!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thanks billy

[@markshane2686]

I like theses reels just wish they made a Lefthand model. I just prefer to fish baitcasters Lefthanded

[@OhioRiverFisherman]

The calcuttas are exspensive, but they're wonderful!!!

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Great video

[@peterdragon6193]

Have to try one

[@blackdeath5026]

I don't want to brag, but about a year ago i contacted Bass Pro and told them to take a look at your channel and that you used the CatMaxx reels for all your catfishing needs, he informed me he was going to look into you and see what you thought about the reels, he also said he was going to try and get you a sponsorship, if that happens i would sure like to hear about it, it couldn't happen to a better person, keep the big cats coming

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

no sponsorship yet but thank you for the kind words

[@uncleshepsfishing4165]

i know about thieves... had 2 $200 rods/reels and 10 $30-40 rods/reels stolen out of my boat 5yrs ago... due to health issues I've still not fully recovered from that. so i started using the cheaper Walmart brands, which have worked out pretty good for me

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Wow man what's wrong with people that's a shame

[@krazyhorse9636]

Hope you catch a monster for me steve would love to go fishing with you one day

[@themodelrailroadingking6975]

Steve I know how to fix that particular reel would you be so kind to give me that reel so I can put it to use

[@michaelmichellevillareal2487]

I have a cat max and rover 40 reels

[@chuckmauller6101]

Thanks Steve, I like the new color

[@robertcox9931]

Use it as a sinker! Leads expensive!😛

[@kccatfishing4929]

I enjoy the content Steve as always. I've landed several triple digit fish using these reels.

[@shawnbrown8792]

Love the reels but hate the quiet clicker.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

that's what folks say, however, i really don't use clickers so it doesn't bother me.

[@abc-yv2js]

Bass pro reels suck but if you buy the top dollar models, maybe they hold up. They still use plastic type gears. How expensive is an extra brass or metal gear? My cat maxx level wind went out in one summer. Bass pro charges $30+ to fix a reel when adding shipping. I've had 4 different bass pro reels around $50 to $70 and they all went to hell on me.

[@zipchtkdn7804]

That red I like

[@countryboycatfishing2293]

You have used those reels for years now and they have handled many a fish.

[@whiskerdreams7146]

I like to use wide medical tape..

[@jeremytews5949]

Help me with your old fishing gear I'd appreciates whatever you want to give

[@nathanrobinson7741]

I would love to go fishing with Steve so I can talk fishing and catch a monster

[@smokingbigflatties9839]

Amateur hour on the re spool! First snag or good fish and that braid will dig into itself!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

you are probably right sir. thanks for stopping by

[@smokingbigflatties9839]

@bowhunter 4 life Steve Douglas is the first catfish guy I started watching learned a lot about catfish!!! But nothing about spooling line 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tonybaloney5606]

I hate using braid because of that reason. What's the best way to keep it from digging into itself?

[@smokingbigflatties9839]

@@tonybaloney5606 put braid on a different rod and reel with as much tension as possible and set the drag fairly loose. Then lace up the reel you want spooled so you’ll have 2 different rods tied together then use the one that you’re re spooling to pull the line off the other.... make sense???

[@tonybaloney5606]

@@smokingbigflatties9839 makes alot of sense. I'll give it a try next time I buy braid. I'm using mono all this year. I appreciate it. And Steve...keep them vids coming! I love em.

[@whiskerdreams7146]

I can fix it.. Send it to me..

[@gerardoortega4709]

Dam!!! After this video totally sold out!!

[@wayneeden98]

Do you people that are fishing for catfish, I realize you do a lot of catch and release, but do you ever take any meat home for the freezer, cause that's the way I was raised

[@samicuspdawg]

He said he got 3 or 4 years out of it, lol. Ive had an abu c3 since the 90s and its still rollin. You get what you pay for. Not to mention the fact that these are made in china.

[@HookFaced]

Probably a big difference in the amount and size of fish in those years than you

[@jeremytews5949]

I'm a broke fisherman and would love to just have old fishing gear

[@chriswalls5831]

I've caught big fish on Walmart reels work great also

[@tonybaloney5606]

I had a catmaxx that the spool tensioner broke as I was adjusting it with a 4 oz weight. I'll never buy another one.

[@codygrindle.inittowinitout317]

Steve is yrs the 3000

[@johncarrell77]

Too bad ya can’t find any lol or at least I can’t..

[@joshsweet5373]

A fishin reel that only lasts 3,4,5,6 years ??? Keep your catmax reels

[@krazyhorse9636]

First one