Abu Garcia Max 5 Baitcast Combo

Built for big baits and bigger fish, the Abu Garcia Max 5 gives you a tough, value-packed baitcast combo you can trust when the strike turns violent. From striper flats to musky weedlines, this setup pairs a rigid graphite-frame reel with a responsive 24-Ton graphite rod to deliver control, torque, and confident hook-ups on oversized presentations.

Who it’s for

Anglers chasing trophy-class freshwater predators (muskie, big bass/stripers) who want dependable power, smooth braking, and a rod that won’t quit—without paying flagship prices.

Key features

• Confident cranking power from a rigid graphite frame and brass gearing
• Smooth engagement thanks to a balanced 4+1 bearing system
• Consistent cast control with MagTrax braking to manage heavy lures
• Positive grip & leverage via a long handle with oversized soft-touch knobs
• Sensitive, durable blank in 24-Ton graphite for bite detection and backbone
• Worry-free guides with one-piece stainless construction

Tech Specs — Abu Garcia Max 5

300 Series (Casting Combo)

• Reel: Graphite frame & side plates; Duragear brass gears; 4+1 bearings; MagTrax braking; Power Stack Carbon Matrix drag (max 20 lb); 95 mm handle with oversized soft-touch knobs
• Rod: 24-Ton graphite blank; high-density EVA handle; one-piece stainless-steel guides

400 Series (2-Piece Casting Combo)

• Reel: Graphite frame & side plates; Duragear brass gears; 4+1 bearings; MagTrax braking; Power Stack drag (max 26 lb); 95 mm handle with oversized knobs; ample line capacity
• Rod: 2-piece 24-Ton graphite blank; high-density EVA grip; one-piece stainless-steel guides

Use it for

Oversized swimbaits, glide baits, bucktails, big spinnerbaits, and other heavyweight presentations where control, tracking, and boatside authority matter.

What you’ll feel

Solid startup, steady braking, and a crisp, connected rod that keeps pressure through the fight—right to the net.

Ready for trophy duty—add to cart and go fish.