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Controlled casting for freshwater predators
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| Name | MAX PRO SP40 |
| EAN | 0036282984189 |
| MPN | 1523234 |
| Brand | Abu Garcia |
| Reel Size | 40 |
| Spool Material | Aluminum |
| Anti-Reverse Feature | Instant Anti-Reverse |
| Reel Type | Spinning Reel, Front Drag |
| Gear Ratio | 5.8:1 |
| Reel Weight | 278g |
| Max Drag | 6.4kg |
| Retrieve per turn | 67cm |
| Handle Type | Right/Left |
| Bearing Count | 7 |
| Line Capacity | Mono: 265 m/0.25 mm, 185 m/0.30 mm, 135 m/0.35 mm. Braid: 190 m/0.20 mm |
| Water type | Freshwater |
| Body and rotor material | Graphite |
| Drag material | Felt |
| Bail system | Everlast™ |
| Oscillation system | Slow Oscillation |
| Line management system | Rocket Line Management™ |
| Spool lip design | Rocket spool lip design™ |
| Supplied line | Not Pre-Spooled |
| Spare spool | No Spare Spool |
SP10 and SP20 are the lightest options at 213 g and 227 g. SP30 and SP40 weigh 252 g and 278 g and have 5.8:1 gearing. SP40 is explicitly described for pike and zander lure fishing, while SP60 is described for medium-sized to larger lures and weighs 377 g. Compare the listed capacity for your line diameter and the retrieve per turn, not just the size code.
Yes. Capacity is specified for both line types on every size. Slow Oscillation provides even line lay and Rocket Line Management™ helps control different lines. Choose using the diameter-specific capacity figures, because each size holds a different length of line.
None of the five sizes comes pre-spooled, so you need to add your chosen line before fishing. SP10, SP20, SP30 and SP40 explicitly come without a spare spool. Spare-spool inclusion is not stated for SP60, so do not assume an extra spool is included.
Yes. Every size specifies a right/left handle position, allowing you to wind with your preferred hand without choosing a separate handed model.
Not across these sizes. SP30 and SP40 have 5.8:1 gearing but retrieve 64 cm and 67 cm per turn. SP60 has 4.8:1 gearing and retrieves 77 cm. Use the retrieve figure when comparing how much line you will pick up per handle turn.
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The Abu Garcia MAX PRO is a freshwater spinning reel with a lightweight graphite body and rotor. Its Rocket Line Management™ system helps control different fishing lines, supporting casting distance and reducing wind knots. The five sizes let you compare reel weight, line capacity and retrieval speed before choosing your setup. SP40 is explicitly suited to lure fishing for zander and pike with softbaits and wobblers, while SP60 is described for pike and large zander with medium-sized to larger lures.
Slow Oscillation lays line evenly across the spool, while Rocket spool lip design™ controls how line leaves it during casting. The machined aluminum spool provides strength without excess weight. The Everlast™ bail system is designed for improved durability. The design takes cues from the Revo® range.
All sizes have seven bearings for smooth operation. SP10, SP20, SP30 and SP40 specify six ball bearings plus one roller bearing. Each reel has Instant Anti-Reverse and a felt front drag. The handle can be positioned on either side, so you can choose right- or left-hand winding.
SP10 is the lightest option at 213 g, followed by SP20 at 227 g. SP30 and SP40 offer a 5.8:1 ratio, compared with 5.2:1 on SP10 and SP20. SP60 has the lowest ratio at 4.8:1 but the longest stated retrieve per turn at 77 cm, so ratio alone does not tell you how much line a reel picks up. Its greater capacity for thick line comes with the highest weight, 377 g.
| Model | Weight | Gear ratio | Retrieve per turn | Maximum drag | | :--- | ---: | :--- | ---: | ---: | | SP10 | 213 g | 5.2:1 | 61 cm | 3 kg | | SP20 | 227 g | 5.2:1 | 64 cm | Not specified | | SP30 | 252 g | 5.8:1 | 64 cm | 6.4 kg | | SP40 | 278 g | 5.8:1 | 67 cm | 6.4 kg | | SP60 | 377 g | 4.8:1 | 77 cm | 6.4 kg |
The figures below give line length in metres at the stated diameter in millimetres. Compare the entry for your actual line rather than reel size alone.
| Model | Monofilament capacity | Braid capacity | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | SP10 | 170 m / 0.18 mm, 140 m / 0.20 mm, 90 m / 0.25 mm | 135 m / 0.12 mm | | SP20 | 220 m / 0.20 mm, 120 m / 0.25 mm, 100 m / 0.30 mm | 170 m / 0.15 mm | | SP30 | 165 m / 0.25 mm, 150 m / 0.28 mm, 130 m / 0.30 mm | 160 m / 0.17 mm | | SP40 | 265 m / 0.25 mm, 185 m / 0.30 mm, 135 m / 0.35 mm | 190 m / 0.20 mm | | SP60 | 140 m / 0.40 mm | 140 m / 0.40 mm |
All five reels are supplied without line, so you need to spool them before fishing. SP10, SP20, SP30 and SP40 have no spare spool included. Spare-spool inclusion is not specified for SP60. The stated water type is freshwater, with no supplied saltwater suitability claim.
