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For anglers who want proven performance without overpaying, the Max Pro delivers the comfort, control, and speed to keep up all day long

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Available in several sizes, Abu Garcia Max STX reels can be matched to a wide range of spinning setups and fishing preferences

3M Powerlux delivers a 24% stronger rod while remaining lightweight and well balanced* ROCS (Robotically Optimized Casting System) Guide train for maximized casting distance with lighter lures Titanium alloy guides with ultra light Zirconium inserts allow for a lightweight balanced rod Closed Cell EVA grips gives greater weather and wear resistance Ergonomic Abu designed reel seat Limited 3 year warranty MODEL # CASTING VTPC66-5 VTPC662-5 VTPC66-6 VTPC69-6 VTPC692-6 VTPC610-4 VTPC610-6 VTPC70-5 VTPC70-6 VTPC70-7 VTPC73-6 VTPC73-7 VTPC74-6 VTPC76-6 VTPC76-7 VTPC79-7 VTPC711-7 SPINNING VTPS63-5 VTPS66-5 VTPS662-5 VTPS66-6 VTPS662-6 VTPS69-4 VTPS70-4 VTPS70-5 VTPS702-5 60 VTPS70-6 SAP # 1519086 1519087 1519088 1519219 1519220 1519221 1519222 1519223 1519224 1519225 1519226 1519227 1519228 1519229 1519231 1519232 1519233 1519250 1519251 1519252 1519253 1519254 1519255 1519256 1519257 1519258 1519260 LENGTH 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'9" 6'9" 6'10" 6'10" 7'0" 7'0" 7'0" 7'3" 7'3" 7'4" 7'6" 7'6" 7'9" 7'11" 6'3" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'9" 7'0" 7'0" 7'0" 7'0" PIECES 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 ACTION F F MF F F F F F F XF F F F F F F F F F F MF MF F XF F F F POWER M M MH MH MH ML MH M MH H MH H MH MH H H H M M M MH MH ML ML M M MH LURE WEIGHT 1/4-5/8 oz 1/4-5/8 oz 1/4-1 oz 1/4-1 oz 1/4-1 oz 1/8-1/2 oz 1/4-1 oz 1/4-5/8 oz 1/4-1 oz 3/8-1 1/2 oz 1/4-1 oz 3/8-1 1/2 oz 1/4-1 oz 3/8-1 1/4 oz 3/8-1 1/2 oz 5/8-3 oz 3/8-1 1/2 oz 1/8-1/2 oz 1/8-1/2 oz 1/8-1/2 oz 1/4-3/4 oz 1/4-3/4 oz 1/8-1/2 oz 1/16-1/2 oz 3/16-5/8 oz 3/16-5/8 oz 1/4-3/4 oz LINE WEIGHT 8-17 lb 8-17 lb 12-20 lb 12-20 lb 12-20 lb 6-12 lb 12-20 lb 8-17 lb 12-20 lb 12-25 lb 12-20 lb 12-25 lb 12-20 lb 12-25 lb 12-25 lb 12-25 lb 12-25 lb 6-12 lb 6-12 lb 6-12 lb 8-14 lb 8-14 lb 6-10 lb 4-10 lb 6-12 lb 6-12 lb 8-14 lb ROD WEIGHT 4.6 oz 4.6 oz 4.6 oz 4.8 oz 4.8 oz 4.6 oz 5.3 oz 5.0 oz 5.1 oz 5.5 oz 5.7 oz 5.4 oz 5.9 oz 5.0 oz 6.3 oz 6.3 oz 6.4 oz 4.1 oz 4.2 oz 4.2 oz 4.6 oz 4.6 oz 4.2 oz 3.8 oz 4.8 oz 4.7 oz 5.1 oz HANDLES A A A B B B B C C C C C C D D E D I I I I I J J J J J

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