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Bass Pro Shops® CatMaxx™ CMX-3 Round Baitcast Reel

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Has the strength you need to go toe-to-toe with a trophy cat
Rugged 1-piece aluminum frame
High-capacity machined-aluminum spool
6-pin centrifugal brake system for backlash-free casting
PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse

Big and burly, with the strength you need to go toe-to-toe with a trophy cat and come out a winner. The Bass Pro Shops® CatMaxx™ CMX-3 Round Baitcast Reel features a rugged 1-piece aluminum frame; high-capacity machined-aluminum spool; 6-pin centrifugal brake system for backlash-free casting; tough gearing; quality 3-bearing [Read More]

Model	Retrieve	Gear Ratio	Line Cap.	Other specs	Quantity
CMX3	Right	5.2:1	17/210	Ball Bearings: 2+1 Recovery: 24" Per Turn		38-315-000-00 Your Price (each): $59.99 In stock

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Has the strength you need to go toe-to-toe with a trophy cat
Rugged 1-piece aluminum frame
High-capacity machined-aluminum spool
6-pin centrifugal brake system for backlash-free casting
PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse

Big and burly, with the strength you need to go toe-to-toe with a trophy cat and come out a winner. The Bass Pro Shops® CatMaxx™ CMX-3 Round Baitcast Reel features a rugged 1-piece aluminum frame; high-capacity machined-aluminum spool; 6-pin centrifugal brake system for backlash-free casting; tough gearing; quality 3-bearing system; PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse; audible bait clicker.

Line recovery in inches per handle turn.

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what lb line does it hold

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- sissonsville,wv

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How do you get to the breaks in a catmaxx

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To get to your braking system, loosen the 2 thumb screws on the handle side of your reel, then pull your spool out and it will be on the other side of it.

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What is the max drag setting?

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- Florida soon!!!

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does this reel have a clicker

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Yes, works well too! Clicks when the fish runs with your line. Comes in handy with huge cats.

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Yes and it works well.

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Is this a good catfish reel?

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For fish 30lb and up?

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- Gastonia NC

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Yes if you string it with braided line. I would reccomend Stren 65lb braided.

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definitly. Alot better than your cheaper reels.

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this is an awesome reel..throw some 30 pd. line on it and crank em in...took 35-50 pounders with it all last year..performs well at the paylakes

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I'm in tenneessee and we fish foe pretty big cats down here( 50lbs plus). We use the Bass Pro brand Excel braid 65lbs. dose great cast good too. Try it I think you'll like it, you'll need to get it on-line though, it comes in a 300 yds spool for about $32.00.

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YES, BUT REMEMBER TO PUT MONO BACKING ON IF YOUR GOING TO USE A BRAIDED LINE. I USE THIS REEL WITH THE CATMAXX ROD AND CATCH FISH AS BIG AS 80LBS.

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Catfishing is all the fishing I do. I highly recommend this reel. It has a good drag system and you can land a BIG cat. I landed a 54 pounder the other day, 8/24/10, along with 7 other cats weighing in at 5-12.5# and 12 smaller fish 2-4#

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6-pin centrifugal brake system?

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- Gastonia NC

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Normally I remove the brakes to that there isn't anything slowing down the reel when I cast it. If you are not that advanced in casting a casting reel I recommend leaving them on.

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- San Diego, Ca

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It puts force on the spool to slow it down during cast. The more pins activated the more you will slow down. beginers should open 3 or 4. To get to your braking system, loosen the 2 thumb screws on the handle side of your reel, then pull your spool out and it will be on the other side of it.

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Can this be used for carp?

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20lb and up?

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- Gastonia NC

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Use it for any kind of fish, it can handle it.

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what pound braid should i use and would this reel go good with a 7'6" ugly stik for channel cats

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i have the rod i just need a recommendation on line and the reel

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I use 60 " braid when I use braid. I have less tangle problems with the heavier braid. The diameter is still small. The reel will hold all the line that you will need. I use 25 lb Fluorocarbon as my leader.

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I use the Bass Pro Excel braided in a 65ib. line it dose really well for big cats, but as far as the reel, stay away from the Cat Maxx I had alot of problems with them. Try a Garcia product as far as reels go, and yes your pole will be fine.

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Does this rod come in Left-hand retrieve?

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For those out there that have this reel what line do you recommend for it. I currently have Berkley Big Cat 20# line. Was wondering if that is going to be much of an issue seeing as t he recommended is up to 17#.

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I use 20# cajun lightnin'. It's monofilament and is the only line I use. It's great.

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Have used both and no problem. I use 17 Trilene XL

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You could try some stren sonic braid 65lb test, it has the same thickness of 17lb mono.

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i would use 25 or even 30# mono if i wanted to but i would 20 to be on the safe side

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I use Stren Magnathin 30 pound test on this reel without issue.

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20 lbs. test will be fine, just make sure that you have your drag set right. I use a scale to determine that my drag is okay.
You want to have your Drag set at 1/4 of the pound test that you are fishing. So on 20 lbs. line you will want your line to start peeling of your reel at 5 lbs.

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