![]() ![]() The 10G is in the middle of the pack, but is very impressive in that it can get a run-stopping 36 pounds of drag at the “strike” setting and a whopping 43 pounds at “full,” all while featuring a gradual ramp up the drag scale and total free-spool. The Maxel 10G reel is one of seven in the Ocean Max lineup that ranges from the smallest 05G with a capacity of 440 yards of 30-pound braid, to the largest 12G model capable of spooling 550 yards of 130-pound braid. Although Nick did not say anything specific about this connection for political reasons, he did go on to say that the Maxel Ocean Max reels that he represents are very similar to Maxel’s Sea Lion lineup and like many of the other competitive high-end jigging reels, his Ocean Max reels are, “assembled in China with precision components from Germany, Japan and the USA.” There’s been a lot of “talk” on the various internet chat rooms and local tackle shops about Maxel and Jigging Master reels being used in the same comparisons. I talked to Folsom Corp’s Sales Manager Nick Cicero who reps the line to learn more about the history of Maxel fishing reels, which have been around for the past decade. Many manufacturers have jumped into the arena to support this new game, and Maxel has been one of them. There’s “that less is more” theme yet again. The driving force behind this is the enjoyment, exhilaration and the quality of the experience versus the sheer quantity of a dozen thunnus stuffed in the fishbox. The demand for high-quality, feature-rich, downsized jigging reels designed specifically for use with super braid lines has definitely expanded over the past few seasons, dovetailing with the surge in bluewater tuna jigging throughout the northeast. All stainless steel spool click mechanisms will stand up to the longest runoffs.I was bitten by the light tackle/big game bluewater bug back in the mid-70s and have never recovered from that first experience – thank goodness! When I had the chance to field test Maxel’s mighty mite Ocean Max #10 jigging reel, I literally jumped out of my Crocs for the chance to try this one out on the briny. Six super German made, shielded stainless steel ball bearings are strategically located for the best of smoothness and power transfer. The high speed, 5.8:1 gear ratio assures fast line recovery through high precision, heat treated stainless steel gears. ![]() The Maxel Oceanmax Specialty Reels are precision machined from rigid, one piece tempered aluminum billets with cold-forged aluminum spools to stand up to monofilament stretch. The carbon fiber drag delivers a wide range, smooth performance curve even when wet. The click detent drag Preset won’t drift while fishing or fighting once it is set and the reel can easily match drag range to line test. The precision graduated drags are designed for use with monofilament lines and have positive stop pin Strike and Full drag maximums targeted for lines of 15 to 25 pound test lines. The Maxel Ocean Max Specialty reels are ideal for smoker kings, sailfish, striped and white marlin fishing. The Maxel Oceanmax Specialty Lever Drag Reels are custom designed for live and dead bait trolling, kite fishing, or drift bait techniques where high speed retrieves, effortless low inertia dropbacks and ultra-smooth light line drags are needed. ![]()
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