I worked in a fly shop and guided for years. Naturally i was able to test, use and buy some very expensive big name brand rods and reels. I was on a SAGE kick, then i was into some of WINSTONS rods. I bought a lot of rods from HARDY as well as THOMAS & THOMAS & a few others. A few of those rods are special for various reasons.Most of those reason are trips i took them on or BIG Trout i cought using them. The rods and reels from Max catch in many cases are equally as good if not better performers than many of those big name, monster price tag rods. fact!
Really, you did a lot of name dropping, but you gave no details. Particular models, weights or length are not given, you also didn't mention how you used these expensive rod's. Were you nymphing, throwing big streamers, drifting, etc. Given the lack of substance, I'm guessing you're a troll who's never thrown a fly! P.S. Several guides I've crossed paths with do own a few Maxcatch rods and reels, not for their personal use, but for those newbies who are learning the game.
Obviously i struck a nerve. You clearly understood my point as well. Those guides, (many guides) hand the MaxCatch rods & a few other inexpensive rods like the Fenwick Aetos, & others to clients because they want to give them the best experience possible without overspending to do so. I have thrown lines in seven states in fresh & saltwater. This week has been good so far. The Zoo Cougar, Green & Black bead head Wooly buggers have worked really well. We also did well with a Crayfish pattern. Smallmouth love that fly. Two of six Browns over 21” one at 23” Happy clients. Now try to smile and go get in the water. 🙂
@@beckyfrogers all fun and games to have a laugh at maxcatch until you realise their blanks are made in the same factory as the expensive brands just a different logo lol. Then all of a sudden you start to feel a bit scammed.
Great review of the Maxcatch gear,as you say quality gear at prices that suit any budget. With fantastic after sales service.The Apex is my favourite rod.ATB Steve.
Nice review, I'm looking for a new beach rod, I have a sage trout Switch, and it was pain to pay over 700 for it. Im starting to fish the beach and inlet water in louisiana. I want a 10wt spey rod/surf rod. But I dont want to pay 900-1200 for one. But I do want to make sure I don't buy a rod and then buy another because of the lack in performance. Do you recommend a rod from max catch for this application, I target redfish, black drum, flounder, and speckled trout. I snapped a 8wt last year on a 25lb bull red. I've been looking at the sage igniter 10wt and the beaulah 10wt surf rod. Im open to advice and guidance on my next purchase
So, I have not used any of Maxcatch’s 10w rods or reels. I can say everything I have used from the 3w to the 6w in both rods and reels have been of excellent quality and reliability. I hope that helps.
I have a Maxcatch Premier purchased 4 years ago (the 8’4” three weight), it has same action as a spinning rod, so it was hard to get a good line pairing. After a couple uses, the chrome plating starts wearing off the inside edge of the tip top guide (where the fly line rubs), so now it has more friction when playing a fish - you can see bare copper underneath. The action and big diameter of the grip is pretty good for the price, but the cheap tip top guide killed it from me ever buying another one. I do have a Maxcatch Avid fly reel that is very nice, good value.
@@Adirondacktroutbum No I haven’t. I only paid about $40 for it at the time. It might be easier to just replace the tip top guide myself - cost about the same, after you consider shipping, etc.
I obtained some of their reels to evaluate, which I got at wholesale direct from the factory in China. Good price point BUT suffice it to say that if you ever have an issue and need a part or service, which I did, throw it out and move on.
They make some phenomenal rods and reels. If they had one of the BIG names on them, the price would be triple or better and people would line up to buy them. The Storm reel is better than some reels i have that cost over four times as much. never mind that the storm has backing, line & leader loaded and ready to rock.
Ok for the price, but usually have to line one up. Nothing fancy, so cheap, but 4 pairs and always carry a spare for when it snaps, cause the line do snap easily for some reason