
I had assumed (my bad!) that based on the reel's price and its intended purpose it would have a smooth anti-reverse system, with an ARB (Anti-Reverse Bearing, or "clutch") instead of the older, clunkier, pawl & ratchet-gear system. However, there is one glaring issue that caused me to have to send the 4 reels back that I purchased: The Anti-Reverse system.

The reel holds plenty of 20lb/25lb mono, it's fairly light-weight, the finish is attractive (although they had some issues early-on getting the blue on the drag lever & spool to be consistent in color I expect they will be able to resolve that issue with no problem), its Inches-Per-Turn value is good, the drag seems smooth, etc.
#Maxel ocean max review full
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.
