abu garcia ike signature power casting fishing rod. Gen Spinning Combo The Abu Garcia Gen Ike combo rod and reel is a perfect blend of style and performance Abu Garcia IKE Power Series

Overall, the Abu Garcia Black Max is a highly functional and reliable fishing reel that provides anglers with the necessary features to enhance their fishing experience

I switched out the cheap, rubbery drag washers for carbontex and had to remove one shim from the float cap because the spool was slightly off center and stacking line on that side

It's hard to tell if this is due to a fast (6.3:1) gear ratio and a regular (as opposed to power) handle, or if the reel is simply mechanically inefficient

Synchronized levelwind mechanism

Graphite replacement spoolComes with a graphite deep spool, which is convenient as a spare when fishing