Abu Garcia Max Pro Low Profile Baitcast Reel, Left Hand

The Abu Garcia Max Pro Low Profile Reel is a left-hand baitcasting reel listed with an aluminium build and a low-profile form. The listing promotes predator-fishing use, but its gear-ratio and line-capacity details need clarification before choosing it for a technique that depends on exact gearing or line fit.

At a glance

Low-profile baitcasting design with left-hand orientation.
Aluminium is the listed body material, and stainless steel is specified for the bearing material.
Listing gives 78 Centimetres line retrieve and 9 Kilograms maximum drag.
Manufacturer description positions it for predator fishing, including bass and pike, with jigging and crankbait techniques mentioned.

Price

£51.89Save 21%

Reference price: ~~£66.05~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

View offer

Pros and cons

Pros

Left-hand orientation is clearly identified for anglers who prefer that configuration.
The listing provides a maximum-drag figure and line-retrieve figure to help compare intended use.
Low-profile design is described as intended to support palm comfort during longer sessions.

Technical specifications

19 specifications

Identity
Brand	Abu Garcia
Model	Max Pro Low Profile Reel
Model number	MAX5PROLP-L
Hand orientation	Left Hand
Fishing technique	Baitcasting
Size	LP
Colour	White / Red

Performance and line
Gearbox ratio	1
Line retrieve	78 Centimetres
Maximum drag	9 Kilograms
Line capacity	145/0.29 115/0.32 85/0.38 Millimeters
Fishing line types	Braided, Fluorocarbon

Construction and handling
Weight listed	0.3 Kilograms
Material listed	Aluminium
Bearing material	Stainless Steel
Special features	Anti-Slip, Lightweight

Origin and support
Country of origin	China
Manufacturer warranty description	2 year manufacturer
EU spare part availability duration	2 Years

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing's gearbox ratio is shown as "1", while promotional copy claims 7.5:1. Its line-capacity figures use Millimeters despite a slash-separated format, and the bearing-number field contains a reel category rather than a bearing count. These details are inconsistent or unclear, so confirm the correct gear ratio and line specifications for the selected listing before buying.

What’s in the box

Included

Fishing Reel

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Anglers seeking a left-hand low-profile baitcasting reel for predator fishing.
Buyers who want the listing's stated aluminium construction, 9 Kilograms maximum drag and 78 Centimetres retrieve figures.

Less suited to

Anglers who need a verified gear ratio or clearly specified line capacity before selecting a reel for a particular setup.
Buyers looking for a right-hand reel.

Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

5 / 5 · 14 ratings

5 stars100%100%
4 stars0%0%
3 stars0%0%
2 stars0%0%
1 star0%0%

Aggregate ratings are wholly five-star in the supplied snapshot, but the sample is small and no written customer feedback is provided. The ratings therefore cannot establish specific strengths or explain performance. Buyers should base fit on the left-hand orientation and confirm the contradictory gearing and unclear line-capacity details.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the left-hand version?

Yes. The listing specifies Left Hand orientation.

What gear ratio does it have?

The technical details list the gearbox ratio as "1", but promotional copy claims 7.5:1. The listing is contradictory, so confirm the correct ratio before buying.

What line capacity is listed?

The listing states "145/0.29 115/0.32 85/0.38 Millimeters". Because the unit and formatting are unclear, verify the line-capacity specification for your line type and setup.

What is included?

The listed included component is one Fishing Reel.

Additional product photo 3