Abu Garcia Max Predator 300 Low Profile Reel

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SKU – 1635674

Product Details and Uses

When you’re casting or trolling genuinely big baits for pike, the Abu Garcia Max Predator 300 Low Profile Reel is built specifically for that job rather than being a general-purpose reel pressed into service. Abu Garcia designed the Max5 LP platform around unmatched internal gearing, the kind of strength that means no lure is too big and no fish too strong for the reel to handle confidently, which matters enormously when you’re throwing oversized predator lures all day.

Long handles paired with oversized, soft-touch knobs are there for a reason: casting and retrieving heavy baits repeatedly through a session is physically demanding, and this reel is built to keep that comfortable rather than turning your session into hard work. A MagTrax braking system gives you fine control over big, air-resistant baits during the cast, while the Power Stack Carbon Matrix drag system delivers the smooth, reliable stopping power a big pike’s first run genuinely demands.

Variants Covered in This Range

Single Max Predator 300 low profile model

Key Features

4+1 bearing system
Graphite frame and side plates
Duragear brass gear
95mm aluminium handle
MagTrax Braking System
Power Stack Carbon Matrix Drag System
Oversized co-molded soft touch knobs

Why Choose This Range

This reel earns its keep specifically on big-bait predator sessions, casting or trolling large swimbaits, jerkbaits and glide baits for pike where a standard-sized baitcaster would be overwhelmed by both the weight of the lure and the raw pulling power of the fish on the other end. If big pike lures are your thing, this is a reel built around exactly that demand rather than adapted to cope with it.

3 Examples of How and Where to Use It

Casting Large Pike Lures: The internal gearing and MagTrax brake are built specifically to handle oversized, air-resistant baits without losing casting control.
Trolling for Pike: Sustained cranking power and a comfortable 95mm handle make longer trolling sessions genuinely manageable rather than a chore.
All-Day Predator Sessions: Oversized soft-touch knobs reduce hand fatigue when you’re casting and retrieving heavy lures repeatedly through a full day on the water.

FAQs

What size baits is this reel designed for?
It’s built specifically for large, heavy predator lures, swimbaits, jerkbaits, glide baits, where standard-sized baitcasting reels would struggle with both the weight and air resistance during the cast.

Is this reel suitable for other species besides pike?
While built with pike in mind, its strength and gearing suit any big-bait predator fishing where casting or trolling oversized lures is the priority.

What does the MagTrax braking system do?
It’s a magnetic braking system that helps control spool speed during the cast, giving you consistent, adjustable control over big, wind-resistant baits.

Does the Max Predator 300 come in a left-hand version?
Check the current listing for handedness options; Gerry’s Fishing can confirm what’s available for this specific model.