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Bass Pro Shops® CatMaxx™ Spinning Reels
- Built on abuse-absorbing graphite bodies
- 100% aluminum spools
- 4-bearing system including PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse
- Easy handling, great drag system, big line capacity
Catmen, now you've got some true "mongo" reels to strap onto your favorite rods! These 70- and 80-size reels are built on abuse-absorbing graphite bodies, have 100% aluminum spools and feature a quality 4-bearing system including PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse. Easy handling, great drag system, big line capacity, oversized machined-aluminum handle for incredible crankin' power -- ready [Read More]
- Built on abuse-absorbing graphite bodies
- 100% aluminum spools
- 4-bearing system including PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse
- Easy handling, great drag system, big line capacity
Catmen, now you've got some true "mongo" reels to strap onto your favorite rods! These 70- and 80-size reels are built on abuse-absorbing graphite bodies, have 100% aluminum spools and feature a quality 4-bearing system including PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse. Easy handling, great drag system, big line capacity, oversized machined-aluminum handle for incredible crankin' power -- ready to slug it out with channels, flatheads, even monster blues!
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I was thinking about using 40lb. braid on my CatMaxx. I was wondering if the spool will handle braid?Answers
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I use 80# power pro on my CM70 and I've used Dacron as well with no complaints. I first tried 40# big game but didn't like how it casts.
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I've been using Bass Pro's Tuf-Line braid on mine. No problems thus far.A:
I have been fishing big cat fish for over 30 years, you can use breaded but the costfor good tangle free breaded line cost alot.
What I use is andy line 20 to 30 andy holds
over 1400 line records you can look this up,
for 20lb you are looking at, for 600 yards, the cost is about $10.00. last may I landed a 27lb flat head on 20lb andy line and it took me about 15m to land. tie you knots good
play the fish well and have fun you will land alot of big cats
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I OWN THE CATMAXX 70 AND 80 SIZE. SUPER GREAT & VERY STRONG REEL. THE SPOOL WILL HANDLE BRAID PERFECTLY, I PUT 50LB & 65LB SPIDER WIRE ON BOTH OF THESE REELS. I WOULD PUT POWER PRO, 50LB GREEN ON IT. I BELIEVE IT WILL CAST BETTER WITH POWER PRO.A:
Yes it will, I use 45lbs mono on mine, so I am sure you can use braid more successfully than I use mono, caught a lot of fish on the 45# mono, I need to switch to braid because the memory of the mono is killing my castsDetails:
Which should I get? A spinning reel or baitcasting? I do a lot of bass fishing around 5lbs to 15lbs or more with a catch. Also catfish, crappie, and perch.Answers
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I use bouth spinning reels I use on shore,level winds I like to use on the boat. only
that spinning reel will cast farther. This
is for big cats.
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I have both the spinning and baitcastingcattmax reels the baitcaster seems to be fine but I have the same problem as
other fisherman the spinning reel is way too big and will not fit any of my poles, Buy the baitcaster or buy another reel
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Baitcasting reels are more precise as far as hitting a small target. Getting used to using one is a more tedious process but ends up paying off.Spinning is more used for open water but can be accurate as well with practice.
You can pitch and flip with both.
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I know this sounds stupid, but I have an Ugly Stick Heavy Stripper pole and this reel won't fit in the lower handle slot; is it just me?I assumed it wouldn't fit on my light bass pole, but this stripper pole is pretty heavy duty and large, handling 25 pound test, so I assumed this big reel would be a perfect fit...but it doesn't fit?!?!?
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You have to go to Live Chat & ask them if the reel will fit your pole. I have an Ugly Stik Tiger Med/Heavy 7' one piece & they said the CM70 would fit my pole. They also said there is not a list available that tells you what rods it will & will not work on. Bass Pro are the only ones that have this list.A:
I have a 3/4 ton rod from team catfish it is a large 7ft6in rod and this reel will not fit my rod either.A:
Had the same problem (different rod) if you continue to loosen the holding nut (down into handle) a short way it will fit. The cushion on the rod should give enough for this.Details:
Does this reel come with a spare spool or is one available separately?Answers
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know spar spool, can not get one separately I tryed.
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NO SPARE SPOOL. NOT SURE IF ONE IS AVAILABLE, ONLY WAY TO FIND OUT IS TO CALL BPS TO BE SURE.A:
No spare spool.A:
no, I did not get one, but there is a parts list
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Does not include a spare spool. Unfortunately, we do not sell spare spools for this reel at this time.Answers
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Its not very loud like some bait feeders, I would not try to use it like one. but a very good reel.A:
yes
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If the drag is set light enough it will click when line is pulled out.Answers
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The knob on top of the reel is the drag. Turning it clockwise tightens the drag, which makes it harder to pull line off the reel. Turning it counter-clockwise loosens the drag and makes it easier to pull line off the reel.
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The black knob on top of the spool is the drag.Answers
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I have been fishing big cats for over 30 years, I use 20lb andy mono line have beenfor over 20 years. the andy co. holds over 1400 line records you can look this up, 600
yards of 20lb andy line is around $10.00
good tangle free breaded is about $45.00.
good knot tieing and play the fish is allso
key. Have fun and catch the big one.
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On the Catmaxx 80 it is recomended for 25 or 30. You can use whatever lb. you want.
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25 lb. line is the recommended line. This reel will perform well with line that is around that size line. I use 20 lb. Trilene XT. If you use braid, it should be 25 lb. diameter. Hope this helps.Answers
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Yes it can.
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Yes the handle is reversible.A:
Yes, I am a lefthander and it it works great!
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