![]() ![]() At only 14 ounces, it’s easy to hold in your hands all day long with a minimum of fatigue. Right from the get-go, even an untrained eye will realize that this is no ordinary downsized jigging reel, but a high-end piece of well-constructed machinery. My sample featured a black body with a gold spool and trim, and had striking good looks. I requested the micro-sized 25H model in whatever color was available from their kaleidoscope of options and it showed up a few weeks ago. Its predecessors had brought a lot of stripers, deepwater sea bass and tog, summer flounder, cod, pollock and football tuna to boatside for me and my charter customers and I was well aware of the positives and the occasional negatives of the Maxel product line. I currently use the Hybrid star drag and the Ocean Max lever drag reels, so I was anxious to get my hands on a sample of the newest Rage to see how it measured up to its siblings. The Rage jigging reel models represent the top of the line for Maxel. The heavier Maxel Rage 60H, 90N and 90 are meant to handle larger near offshore and deepwater gamefish, but are still relatively light weight with run-stopping drag capability. The smaller 25H right and left hand models are a huge hit with the “slow pitch” jigging crowd looking for a powerful micro-sized outfit. These reels grabbed a lot of attention for their smooth gears and drags, combined with a tough as nails construction and do-it-all attitude. Introduced last summer at the 2018 ICAST tackle show, Bimini Bay Outfitters made a big splash with the USA debut of their proven high-end Maxel Rage lever drag reels. They specialize in manufacturing quality reels for big game trolling and deep water jigging fishermen who take their sport very seriously and insist on the finest quality at reasonable costs. Their experience as sub-contractors producing aluminum parts for some of the biggest names in the fishing business has honed their manufacturing skills and expertise. ![]() Models OSL08 and larger feature an ergonomic power handle.Just in case you didn’t know, Maxel Fishing Tackle has been manufacturing high quality big game trolling and deep water jigging reels since 2003. Models OSL05 and OSL06 feature a machined aluminum handle knob. This extra comfort feature particularly suits jigging techniques and delivers increased rod-reel control. A stainless steel reel foot is positioned for a low center of gravity on the rod. A pre-set, lever control mechanism provides precise and consistent drag settings and ranges. Specially formulated drag grease resists water absorption. A Carbon Drag system delivers a wide power range and smooth operation at all settings. These include 6 oversized stainless steel ball bearings and 2 stainless steel anti-reverse bearings. Shielded stainless steel bearings are corrosion resistant and provide smooth line release and recovery. High-modulus, heat-treated, heavy-duty, stainless steel gears ensure superior strength, smoothness, and long life. Anodizing assures a durable and corrosion-resistant finish. A super-strong, cold-forged aluminum spool and sideplates stand up to line pressure and stress. This assures precise gear alignment and maintains exacting tolerances under heavy loading while fighting fish. Maxel OceanMax® Lever Drag Reels feature strong, rigid construction and 1-piece frames machined from aluminum bar stock. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |