Hi Larry ,Wild Bill here from the Show Me State. Well you can't say that I didn't tell you so cause I told you would love the Max Z reel. In my opinion it's the best value Max reel you can get. Pair it up with a 7 1/2 foot Vengeance rod and you will discover a Awesome looking combo that just can't be beat at any price. I have all the Max style reels in my collection, but I love my MaxZ the best. I'm glad that you finally got yourself one and it's my hope that you catch your new personal best Bass with it. (PEACE)WILD BILL
I'm excited to see this because I have been looking a few different abu bait casting reels. Thank you for buying so many reels so we can see it in action before hand.
I’m a lefty and the struggle is definitely there but I think I’m gone try a righty just to get used to it so I can be a versatile fisherman. I enjoy watching your video’s, it’s a stress reliever since fishing for me is a stress reliever. Keep up the good work Mr.Melton JR 🎣
I bought the same reel a couple months ago. I put it on an Abu Garcia Jason Christie cranking rod that I got at Wal-Mart too. It's blue and paired really well with the Max Z.
Man...one of my first rods was an Ugly Stick......that thing was CRAZY tough and I caught a lot of fish (and, no cap) a LOT of snags too!!! Really enjoying the content man. Keep them coming!!
Larry I am looking at that reel you have used it for a little while is it a good reel enjoy your videos I am asking you because I have never used any abu garcia reels and use them all of the time
Fish-catchingness😆Cool video. I got a Abu Garcia baitcaster a month or two back. Never used one, when I took it out the first time I couldn't cast more than a few yards. Right handed reel, using my right to cast. I doubt that's the problem but the only thing I can do with my left hand reliably is type that side of the keyboard😁Awesome video, you're pretty hilarious
Well my boy, at least you waited till 16:13 to say it, but you had to do it. You just couldn’t resist could ya. You pulled the good ole “big” mouth bass on me. And you were doing so good till then. Still, you showed the kids that you don’t have to catch big fish to have a good day fishing. Good vid kid.
I got mine in left at Walmart the ABU Garcia MAX Z my first one like it for sure it $57 and got it on clearance $31 good price. Like the reel I would buy it full price.
100% with you...looks are.veey important to me. Alot of Abu stuff looks whack if im to be honest. This reel is pretty good looks wise, the colour is more versatile
@@austinrivera3902 yea I had a left handed spinning and got a right handed caster 🤣 I like the left handed spinning but don’t know if it feels the same as a lefty baitcaster
@@bdotty2320 it for sure doesn’t feel the same lol but kind of puts you in the direction of reeling with left hand. I don’t really like reeling with my left but it’s not too big of a difference for me in righty reels bc I normally cast with both hands lol. One on the reel and the other on the bottom of the rod to help torque the rod when I need during my cast
@@austinrivera3902 when I cast I switch hands😭 that’s the only reason I want to get a left handed reel lol, it’s more like I have to switch hands or I throw so badly and i get a bird nest. Still trying to master baitcasters lol
Have you gotten your hands on a tatula or slx? I was iffy about spending the money on them but they are worth every penny. Next time I see you out I'll come let you throw my tatula.
Depends on the Walmart you go to I noticed they all have different options some have a lot of everything some just have a lot of tackle and bait and some don’t but have a lot of rods and reels in stock
im left handed and when i got into a walmart i saw a max z and i had the money for it but it was right handed and the only reel left handed that i saw was the black max and i bought it, days later i got into that walmart again and i saw a left handed max z
Awesome video!!! Anyone else hit the Walmart late winter deals? Picked this up for $25 today, they discount select name brand items by like 50% or more where I'm at in northern UT every year around this time
Found the black max rod without the reel for the combo price, got 85% percent off and bought the left handed black max reel for 32 clearance BANGER DEAL
@LarryMeltonJr I know you do a lot of Garcia reviews but I like you to do a review on the lews all American hero combo ! .. keep dropping dope videos my guy 💯
I recently joined your Channel and you make some great videos and have some good tips also I also have a TH-cam channel myself but anyway keep up the good work and keep us fishing
Go ahead and send that Abu Garcia over here, my guy. Birmingham Alabama.. Been rocking with you since all we could see was thighs in the kayak lol 💪🏾👍🏾
Hi Larry ,Wild Bill here from the Show Me State. Well you can't say that I didn't tell you so cause I told you would love the Max Z reel. In my opinion it's the best value Max reel you can get. Pair it up with a 7 1/2 foot Vengeance rod and you will discover a Awesome looking combo that just can't be beat at any price. I have all the Max style reels in my collection, but I love my MaxZ the best. I'm glad that you finally got yourself one and it's my hope that you catch your new personal best Bass with it.
(PEACE)WILD BILL
I'm excited to see this because I have been looking a few different abu bait casting reels. Thank you for buying so many reels so we can see it in action before hand.
Nice video and you can’t go wrong with an abu Garcia, I grew up with my dad and the old ambassadors classics and they still do the job!!
I’m a lefty and the struggle is definitely there but I think I’m gone try a righty just to get used to it so I can be a versatile fisherman. I enjoy watching your video’s, it’s a stress reliever since fishing for me is a stress reliever.
Keep up the good work Mr.Melton JR 🎣
I got the LH version of that reel and Spotted Bass are more likely to have that color pattern that you like.
Great video! Definitely subscribed! What camera do you vlog with
I just bought this reel for my first-ever baitcaster along with a Berkeley Shock rod a few weeks ago. It's working great.
That's funny because I paired mines up with the same berkeley lighting rod looks and works awesome
I have a Max Z about three years old still working good
I bought the same reel a couple months ago. I put it on an Abu Garcia Jason Christie cranking rod that I got at Wal-Mart too. It's blue and paired really well with the Max Z.
Man...one of my first rods was an Ugly Stick......that thing was CRAZY tough and I caught a lot of fish (and, no cap) a LOT of snags too!!! Really enjoying the content man. Keep them coming!!
Larry! Great video, definitely wish Walmart had it in left handed options, but still probably going to get this reel at some point this weekend.
What are the specs on the rod? Length action ect….
Love your channel you’re one of the people who inspired me to start my TH-cam fishing channel.
Awesome video bro. You bring good luck. Caught a nice 2lb Pre spawn with your video playing on the boat bro!!👏👏
my favorite fisherman to watch😂💯
Larry I am looking at that reel you have used it for a little while is it a good reel enjoy your videos I am asking you because I have never used any abu garcia reels and use them all of the time
Fish-catchingness😆Cool video. I got a Abu Garcia baitcaster a month or two back. Never used one, when I took it out the first time I couldn't cast more than a few yards. Right handed reel, using my right to cast. I doubt that's the problem but the only thing I can do with my left hand reliably is type that side of the keyboard😁Awesome video, you're pretty hilarious
Have you done a video showing all your tackle? I'd love to see what your collection is looking like 😁
Well my boy, at least you waited till 16:13 to say it, but you had to do it. You just couldn’t resist could ya. You pulled the good ole “big” mouth bass on me. And you were doing so good till then.
Still, you showed the kids that you don’t have to catch big fish to have a good day fishing. Good vid kid.
How is the Max Z compared to the new Black Max. What pound test line do you recommend. I appreciate time.
I luv left hand baitcasters i have left and right all abu Garcia
I bought me one about a month ago and love mine
I got mine in left at Walmart the ABU Garcia MAX Z my first one like it for sure it $57 and got it on clearance $31 good price. Like the reel I would buy it full price.
Absolutely love my max z. Caught my pb on it !!!
100% with you...looks are.veey important to me. Alot of Abu stuff looks whack if im to be honest. This reel is pretty good looks wise, the colour is more versatile
Pls buy the Kastking ceatron lite 35$ Amazon reel🙏
Just got this as my first bait caster and it was on clearance for thirty 🥳
I got a left handed one this weekend in Illinois as we passed through thank God haha.
I'm not good at bait casters but I need a good one for a beginner !?
Did you get a reel? I got this one for my first baitcaster a few weeks ago and it's working great.
@@kimharman9402 I had got the H2O brand from academy it back lashed so I took it back
"slobber knocker" heh heheh heh 😂😂😂😂😂
I have that reel on my Carolina rig rod, a good reel for the price for sure.
Appreciate you sharing my friend!
Man I’m right hand dominant but wanna try a left handed reel😅 it just feels weird and kinda annoying switching back and forth through each cast😅
Same. I’m testing out my sprinting reel on the left to see how I like it and if I can get use to lefty lmao
Spinning* if I like feeling lefty I might buy a left handed baitcaster
@@austinrivera3902 yea I had a left handed spinning and got a right handed caster 🤣 I like the left handed spinning but don’t know if it feels the same as a lefty baitcaster
@@bdotty2320 it for sure doesn’t feel the same lol but kind of puts you in the direction of reeling with left hand. I don’t really like reeling with my left but it’s not too big of a difference for me in righty reels bc I normally cast with both hands lol. One on the reel and the other on the bottom of the rod to help torque the rod when I need during my cast
@@austinrivera3902 when I cast I switch hands😭 that’s the only reason I want to get a left handed reel lol, it’s more like I have to switch hands or I throw so badly and i get a bird nest. Still trying to master baitcasters lol
The prices on the shelf dont include tax?
Just picked one up brand new in the clam package at a thrift shop for $15
Man every time I see buying something here I go buying something 😂 guess I'll be going to Walmart in the morning. Thanks Larry 😂
Have you gotten your hands on a tatula or slx? I was iffy about spending the money on them but they are worth every penny. Next time I see you out I'll come let you throw my tatula.
howdy Larry that was funny love and respect to you and your family Paul frome p.a
I wish Walmarts had a consistent stocking of reels.....
Depends on the Walmart you go to I noticed they all have different options some have a lot of everything some just have a lot of tackle and bait and some don’t but have a lot of rods and reels in stock
Looked this up because they have it on sale for $30 right now. I'm intrigued.
im left handed and when i got into a walmart i saw a max z and i had the money for it but it was right handed and the only reel left handed that i saw was the black max and i bought it, days later i got into that walmart again and i saw a left handed max z
Awesome video!!! Anyone else hit the Walmart late winter deals? Picked this up for $25 today, they discount select name brand items by like 50% or more where I'm at in northern UT every year around this time
Found the black max rod without the reel for the combo price, got 85% percent off and bought the left handed black max reel for 32 clearance BANGER DEAL
LMJ catches the biggest bass
@LarryMeltonJr I know you do a lot of Garcia reviews but I like you to do a review on the lews all American hero combo ! .. keep dropping dope videos my guy 💯
Yo where you at in Bama I’m near jasper we should go kayak fishing
Should have gotten that lews reactor 😬😬😬😬
I slept on the reels for a hot min. I own the max z and max pro. You should do a giveaway!!
I need that reel
i noticed a lot of left handed reels are always priced more. I think that is not right. lol
I recently joined your Channel and you make some great videos and have some good tips also I also have a TH-cam channel myself but anyway keep up the good work and keep us fishing
Ugly Stik carbon is the best rod ever………got the spinning version and not turning back
I really like this combo! MaxZ uglystik ❤
Just my 2 cents butt I'm lefthanded and from using a so called right-handed baitcaster it feels more natural then the left.
I'm right handed and i prefer left handed reels.
Aint nobody got time to switch hands after casting .
I got lucky and found a left handed MaxZ and it was the last one in the store
Go ahead and send that Abu Garcia over here, my guy. Birmingham Alabama.. Been rocking with you since all we could see was thighs in the kayak lol 💪🏾👍🏾
lets go
Looks like non stick grips
Walmart is pretty brutal for us lefties, but I get it.😂
50 is a steel I paid almost 70 for mine
Max pro is 7.1 to 1 gear ratio
Howdy! That's all... LOL!
Mi Max Pro is in the 7 gear ratio.. you must have bought the only one that lives in a 6
Largemouth not big mouth bass. Lmao. Awesome video and nice catches bro. Let's go 👊
They're still called big mouth in parts of the country
Big mouth if u kuntry!
I’m not left handed. But I prefer to reel with my left lol. Anyone else ?
Highkey jealous. I need to learn because left handed reels go on sale more often than right.
First🤞
No one ever has the left handed reels its stupid
I am a new subscriber you produce good content and go ahead and send me that reel bro.. Please and God bless
Talk to much scared that first one off