{"product_id":"abu-garcia-max-5-sx-6-8-1-low-profile-baitcaster-reel","title":"ABU GARCIA MAX 5 SX 6.8:1 LOW PROFILE BAITCASTER REEL","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAbu Garcia MAX5 SX 6.8:1 Low Profile Baitcaster Reel\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAbu Garcia MAX5 SX 6.8:1 Low Profile Baitcaster Reel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance baitcasting reel that combines premium Abu Garcia engineering with exceptional value. Drawing inspiration from the ergonomic design concepts of the flagship \u003cstrong\u003eZENON\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRevo\u003c\/strong\u003e series, the MAX5 SX delivers outstanding comfort, smooth operation, and dependable performance in a compact, low-profile package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned around a compact \u003cstrong\u003e33mm spool\u003c\/strong\u003e, the MAX5 SX is equally at home casting lures for bass, estuary species, and freshwater predators. 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