Maxcatch ECO Large Arbor Fly Fishing Reel (3/4wt 5/6wt 7/8wt) and Pre-Loaded Fly Reel with Line Combo

I fly fish about ten days a month. I’m afraid to use my Sage’s because they are so expensive and I’m usually fishing out of a boat these max catch rods are just unbelievable for the money the combos are set up amazingly well great fly line wait forward that sail’s.

I paired this 3/4 weight reel with a Fenwick World Class 6-piece, 8-ft rod and it balances very well. I wanted a smaller weight reel/rod setup that is easy to carry through woods and fish on smaller mountain streams in PA. Used it recently on the Lehigh River as a test (a larger waterbody than what I bough it for) and it casts very well. The fly line, backing and tapered leader is already included which is a nice bonus. The only thing I have to do is reverse the line because I cast with my left arm (my stronger arm) and reel with my right hand and this handle is on the left. The only minor issue is that the drag doesn't adjust correctly. At the highest setting, the reel doesn't even turn. The range of drag is way too broad. I only use the lowest 2 clicks, if that makes sense. I think there are 10 click settings. Overall, a very good reel that comes prespooled for less than $30.

I purchased this fly reel to do some flyfishing for panfish and small bass. Received the reel and was impressed at the quality of the materials for the price. Has a nice weight to it. The line that comes on the reel is good and does what I need. The drag system is OK but not great which is good cause it's for small fish. The main problem I have and why I can't give it a 5star rating is due to the fact that it literally reels itself in as you are making your false cast. And that becomes a problem when you strip off plenty of line to reach your target area or fish, and when youake the shoot, you fall short and loose the fish. Gonna try to reach out to the company for a fix. I will keep everyone posted. Update: shortly after this review, maxcatch reached out to me wanting to make the situation right. They sent a second reel out at no charge. Unfortunately, the new reel does the same thing straight out of the box. But, I will say that it is no where near as bad as the original. And because of how quickly they got back with me and offered to do what they can to make it right, I am changing my review rating to a 4 star. If there was a way to make it a 4.5 I would. I just can't give a 5 because to me, the product and company would have to be almost perfect. And yes, I do recommend this product as well as their flyrods.

Product is what you pay for. I purchased this reel because I wanted to fly fish while another reel was being shipped. I have no complaints with it, it gets the job done. I was fishing for small rainbow and brown trout, it worked great. It’s not the best but not the worst. You get what you pay for, no issues with it fighting fish, the only complaint I have is that I dipped it under freshwater and the next time I used it, it was a bit rusty and not as smooth, nothing really that was bad, maybe even my own fault but i assumed fly reels can go under freshwater and be fine. I just cleaned it out with a q tip and it was good as new. That’s my only concern but I’d still buy again. Comes with line and backing ready to go. Great value for the money. You don’t need expensive gear to have fun or catch fish

This is a nice reel. It’s less expensive than most of the competition, and is still a nice reel. The reel also comes pre-spooled with leader, so all you have to do is tie on a fly. I would personally recommend (for all fly reel manufacturers to put on their reels) a line guide.