M MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch ECO Large Arbor Fly Fishing Reel (3/4wt 5/6wt 7/8wt) and Pre-Loaded Fly Reel with Line Combo review and price compare 2025- fishinghub

Brand	M MAXIMUMCATCH
Material	Aluminum
Color	Black Fly Reel (Without Line)
Handle Material	Aluminum
Fishing Line Type	Fly
Bearing Material	Aluminum

ONE-YEAR-WARRANTY – we as a 13 years fly reel factory, offer “No Hassle” warranty for all our reels. If you are not 100% satisfied with our reel, you can return it in any time.
Strong All-aluminum construction, Large arbor design for rapid line retrieval
Rugged disc drag for putting serious pressure on the fish
One-way bearing for quick and easy left-to-right hand retrieval switch
Color: Silver, Black, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout anf Brook Trout

Product Description

Large arbor design for rapid line retrieval

Rugged disc drag to put serious pressure on your catch

Rugged disc drag to put serious pressure on your catch

Rugged disc drag to put serious pressure on your catch

Maxcatch ECO Fly Reel Large Arbor with Diecast Aluminum Body Fly Fishing Reel(2/3wt 3/4wt 5/6wt 7/8wt)

Our ECO fly fishing reel is designed for beginners while still remaining advanced enough for an angler's backup. It is die-cast and made entirely of strong aluminum. The rugged Teflon drag makes the reel extremely stable and strong enough for big fish.

The reel comes in three weights:
-1/2: 3.3 oz, 2.4" diameter, recommended WF1F + 33 yard 20 lb backing line
-2/3: 3.8oz, 2.7" diameter, recommended WF2F + 38 yard 20 lb backing line
-3/4: 4.9 oz, 2.95" diameter, recommended WF3F + 60 yard 20 lb backing line
-5/6: 5.6 oz, 3.35" diameter, recommended WF6F + 60 yard 20 lb backing line
-7/8: 6.5 oz, 3.74" diameter, recommended WF7F + 90 yard 20 lb backing line

Customer Show



Size	3/4/5/6/7/8wt	2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9wt	1.77''x 3.94''x 5.91''	7.5ft, 9ft, 12ft, 15ft	1X+2X+3X+4X, 3X+4X+5X+6X	39.4''x 7.9''x 10.8''

Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.94 x 3.94 x 0.79 inches; 3.21 Ounces
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2019
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Maxcatch
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08S2M4R7S

Q:

How is the noise level when reeling in line? Is it loud or quiet?

Answer: reeling in the line, there is no sound. also you can "palm" the reel for more rapid retrieval of line "like you see the pro's do" on the fishing shows. there is the usual clicking with pulling line off the reel. Had a fly fishing pro try the reel and he was impressed. Hope this helps. M

Answer: Seriously .....for that cost!

Answer: VERY QUEIT NO CLICKING!! RAY

Answer: It's fairly silent

Q:

What's the diameter of the 2/3 wt reel?

Answer: 3 inches in diameter on a 3/4 it on a 4 wt . It will hold over a quarter inch of backing plus a full 4 wt fly line.

Answer: I have no clue, I have the 7/8 wt reel.

Q:

What is the "blc" model? it appears to have a click drag. if so, will the 2/3 be stocked in the disk drag model?

Answer: I ordered the pre spooled 3/4 version a couple of years back. It was disk drag and the quality wasn't that great. Do yourself a favor and spend 20 more dollars and pick up an okuma slv 2/3. It has a disk drag and is a stellar bargain.

Answer: Not sure

Q:

Has anyone been successful in getting the Seller to provide the line that is supposed to come preloaded on the reel? Box said it was preloaded?

Answer: No. When I ordered it, the description said it would come preloaded and it was also checked on the box. Company hasn't responded to email requests. It compared in price to another seller who was offering the preloaded reel for the same price or just the reel for $17. I bought from this seller because they were able to get it to me before Christmas. I noticed they changed the Amazon description after Christmas, probably because of all the confusion.

Answer: Mine did not come preloaded with line, though I don't think when I ordered that that was promised, I am happy with the reel. Excellent reel for the price.

Answer: It doesn’t come with line unless you pick the option to do so. That price is not offered for every size reel

Answer: The 5/6 I just ordered and received did have the line pre-spooled as advertised

Answer: Didn’t notice when I purchased mine. You can get line, leader, tippet from Maxcatch for around 15.00

Answer: I couldn’t even get them to get me one that works.

Q:

Does maxcatch no longer offer extra spools?

Answer: I could not find them listed on Amazon no matter how I searched. When I contacted the seller they did send a link which did work.

Q:

What weight fly line is pre-loaded on the 5/6weight reel?

Answer: None

Q:

can this reel be used for a saltwater speargun like will it have to be dissassembled then rinsed after each use??

Answer: Absolutely disassemble, rinse and oil each time

Q:

Does it come with sinking line?

Answer: Floating line is what comes on the pre-spooled reels. They do have their own brand of floating line to purchase separate. Companies like WildWaterFly that have more accessible customer service can sometimes customize the pre-spooled reels.

Answer: If you select the reel WITH LINE , it comes loaded with fly line appropriate for the reel . I have ordered two reels of different weights. The drop down selection tab on the listing has choices of reels loaded and unloaded . Be careful what you select. Not sure what you mean “sinking line” . The reel with line was loaded . It had fly line and leader. Fly line doesn’t sink , just the leader.

Answer: No. It comes with a standard floating line. You will need to purchase a sinking line separately.

Answer: No, line was NOT include details , and no one responded to my requests for assistance.

Answer: Greetings - My reel cane with floating fly line. That is all I can tell you and be perfectly accurate. Thank You.

Answer: I ordered the brown trout reel it with a 3 wt weight forward floating line hope this helps.

Q:

What specific line weight comes preloaded on the 7/8 weight reel? Is it a dedicated 7 weight line or 8 weight line?

Answer: The reel I got did not have any line, I bought my own line. I no bought a 3/4

Answer: It did not come with line

Q:

this listing is for a 2/3 wt but the reel size chart shows 3/4 as the smallest reel... what is the size of this reel?

Answer: I have the 3/4 and I run it on my 2 at with no problem If If was to size this reel I would say it's a 3 wt

Answer: I bought the 8 st. Plenty big for that size rod.

Q:

How much line can u put on ? A 100 feet of backing an then 4 weight fly line?

Answer: The reel will take a 100 feet of backing and 4wt line and it's a good reel

Answer: Yes, I used 100ft backing and 6wt fly line, no problem

Q:

how do you reverse these for left handed?

Answer: Pull the spool.. there is a bearing that is held in by a little star clip you need to flip the bearing around .. that should do the trick

Answer: I believe this video is the same for either reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaND6m-nqd4

Answer: Turn it around.....

Answer: Turn it around on the rod.

Answer: Instructions included

Q:

Can you add a clicker?

Answer: I think you just have to turn the clicker on

Q:

how do you reverse these for left handed?

Answer: Pull the spool.. there is a bearing that is held in by a little star clip you need to flip the bearing around .. that should do the trick

Answer: I believe this video is the same for either reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaND6m-nqd4

Answer: Turn it around.....

Answer: Turn it around on the rod.

Answer: Instructions included

Q:

Is this a complete reel or just the spool

Answer: Complete reel.

Answer: It is the complete reel and for the price you cant go wrong

Answer: Looks complete minus line

Answer: Not complete

Q:

Do they ship with righr orleft hand retrieval ?

Answer: Mine came left hand retrieve but easy to switch to what ever side you like

Q:

Why hasnt it shipped yet?

Answer: It doesn't come loaded with any line at all

Q:

Where was this reel made?

Answer: I looked all over it and found no markings for where it is made. It has done well for me. All my other reels are Lamson, made here in the US. I have been satisfied with the reel.

Answer: There is no place that says where it is made. However there is some Chinese writing on a sticker on the box it came in.

Answer: China

Q:

Does this reel have an aluminum reel foot, or is it plastic?

Answer: Mine was aluminum

Q:

I lost one of the two screws on the spool cap for my 3/4 wt reel. Any idea what size type of screw those are so I can get a replacement?

Answer: Not sure on the size but I think it’s a machine screw.

Answer: I’m not sure. I’d get ahold of MAXIMUMCATCH, they should be able to help you.

Answer: I would go on their website and inquire. I'm sure that would be the best solution.

Q:

Is it prespooled?

Answer: Yes it is but beware of the cast metal spool itself. I returned mine because it still had flashing left all over it. The flashing shredded the fly line. Poor quality control. Hopefully they have fixed that problem. Good luck.

Answer: The one I got was this does not appear to be. I had option to choose what it was spooled with. Hope this helps

Answer: Nope doesn't come with any line but for the price you can't beat the reel

Answer: No

Q:

can you purchase a spare spool?

Answer: Yes

Q:

Is flyline, floating?

Answer: yes it is.

Answer: Yes

Answer: Yes it does

Q:

I purchased this reel on july 17 2020 because of the header line "preloaded fly reel with line combo". Where is the fly line and backer?

Answer: Mine didnt either

Q:

Do you sell the part of the reel to add another line? (For example a sinking tip, i dont know the name of that parte of the reel in english)

Answer: No it's one frame and one spool but I think you can buy extra spools

Q:

I bought one and it was stuck.in free spool. When you tighten the drag, it gets harder to reel in, not harder to pull out! They sent another....is

Answer: Flip it around

Q:

Does this come with the backing and all already on it?

Answer: Yes, it is pre-spooled with WF line, backing line, and tapered leader line

Answer: No, mine came, blank reel in a box. I am not sure if I would want some no name fly line, I am kind of picky about line, not so much about the reel.

Q:

I have a 5 wt rod. Would either one of these options work

Answer: Should try and find a weight reel/line combo suited to your rod. You say you have a 5 wt rod, should find a 5 or maybe max of 6 reel. 8 eight defeats the light action of your rod.

Answer: The 5/6 wt reel is what you want for a 5 wt rod

Answer: Ideally no. You need a 5/6 weight reel

Answer: I would stick with the same wt reel

Q:

the 3/4 line is it a 3 or a 4?

Answer: Both the reel is able to handled the 4 wt line as well it will work for both 3 at and 4 at with no problems

Q:

I have a 2/3 wt rod is this ok?

Answer: If you get the 3/4 wt reel it will work ok, but it will probably be a little heavy for your 2/3 wt rod. The reel and line should be sized for the weight of the rod. The idea is to get a well balanced setup to improve casting and reduce fatigue. You can check you setup buy assembling you rod (line, rod, reel) and balancing your rod on you index finger just above the handle of your rod. Your setup should be balanced horizontally.

Answer: It comes with 6 wt line

Answer: Should be fine with the correct weight line

Answer: Should work great

Q:

where to buy extral spool?

Answer: At the current price just buy another reel.

Q:

It doesn’t show 2/3 weight

Answer: Mine said the size

Q:

Is the 3 a 3/4? The picture of the 5 reads 5/6.

Answer: The drop down window in "select" gives the option.

Answer: Yes, that is the way they number them

Q:

What weight fly line is pre-loaded on 7/8weight reel?

Answer: None

Q:

Is the reel machined or cast?

Answer: It is cast. But solid reel. Maxcatch Avid is machined and under 80.00

Q:

What is the disc drag made out of?

Answer: Without the packaging, I'm guessing it's a very light metal alloy / with a baked on paint. <:-)

Q:

Significado de los dos precios que figuran en el articulo publicado

Q:

what weight line does this come loaded with. 5 or 6?

Answer: Its sold with 5 weight line. It is NOT preloaded. Mine was shipped separately.

Answer: It does not come loaded with any line I spent $115 online and backing after I bought it

Answer: I ordered reel with no line....as a option! Only order what you want.

Answer: Depending on the size reel and the line you order with it

Q:

Is the 3 a 3/4? The picture of the 5 reads 5/6.

Answer: The drop down window in "select" gives the option.

Answer: Yes, that is the way they number them

Q:

Can I choose a 4wt fly line?

Answer: You can choose pretty much anything between 1-6, but you should be aware, it is a large bore reel so it does not hold very much line. The heavier lines Iike 4-6 have a large line diameter so a 90 yard 6 wt will take up more reel space than a 90 yard 3 wt.

Answer: Does not come with line. It is designed to handle 3 or 4 wt line.

Answer: On a 5/6 feel you will need to add more backing

Answer: Of course

Answer: No clue it broke before we could use it

Answer: Yes.

Q:

Does the line come with welded loops? Does it come already spooled on the reel? How many feet of fly line?

Answer: Yes it comes spooled with welded loops .

Answer: Just got the 7/8 weight, no welded loop

Q:

Does this come preloaded or not? Don’t want it if it doesn’t.

Answer: You can by it either way. So sites offer it as just the reel and others preloaded.

Answer: only if you order the preloaded reel

Answer: some models come loaded - click on different reels and some are loaded and some just the reel

Answer: Pre-loaded with line? No. This is just the reel.

Answer: If your asking with line no it doesn't

Answer: NO, IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY LINE PREINSTALLED.

Answer: No it does not

Q:

Is it a left hand retrieve?

Answer: I think it is reversible but you may have to rewind it to do so the preloaded feature may not be applicable for you

Q:

How do I contact max catch

Answer: Click on the seller name, then click "ask question." I bought a fly rod from Max Catch and they were really good about sending out a broken replacement section, for free.

Answer: Not sure best bet would be to contact amazon

Q:

What weight fly line is pre-loaded on the 3/4 weight reel?

Answer: WF3F moss green color fly line

Answer: Mine didn't come with line.

Q:

Xtra spools available fot the 5/6 wt

Answer: I originally could not find the extra spools on Amazon. When I contacted the seller, they did give me a link for ordering one.

Q:

The description notes "pre-loaded with fly line, backing and leader". what weight line, and is it loaded lh or rh?

Answer: Loaded with what you want

Q:

Where is this reel made?

Answer: POS. Your line tangles up super easy. There is zero resistance in the reel which causes issues letting out and taking in line. The good reviews of this product are made up in my opinion. Years ago I bought an all in one $40 rod whose reel could run circles around this one.

Answer: hi， We made it in China

Answer: Im guessing Asia. You can have mine. I'll probably throw them away.

Q:

Are spare spools available for the ECO series?

Answer: I am not sure. The reel is so inexpensive that you should consider buying a second reel to get the spare spool Or you will have a second reel all set up.

Q:

Can this be used for saltwater as well?

Answer: I use mine is salt water but remember like any other salt water fishing gear it's good practice to always wash or rinse with fresh water when done

Fishman60 : Great little reel for the money

These reels feel good, look great and are very durable. Drag system works well. Doesn't break the bank

Dennis J. Kaufman : Good price and great value.

The reel works well and is a good value. The drag works well and seems pretty uniform in its operation.

The only challenge I have with the reel is there is absolutely no resistance on the spool when reeling. This causes a strange situation when casting where the reel free spoils and actually takes in slack. It is something I have learned to keep tension on the extra line or touch the spool with my hand when casting to prevent the free spool forward.

For the price this is something I can deal with, but the old click type reels solve this issue with a gear on the spool to always keep a small amount of tension on it.

PhilS : Touchy drag.

You get what you pay for. If you think a reel is just a holder for fly line than this reel might work for you. The drag is very touchy and has almost zero adjustment. it goes from no drag to complete stop very quickly. I found I had to adjust it constantly just to keep enough resistant to keep the line from spooling out too fast and fouling around the reel to making sure there was some ability of the fish to pull line without breaking off small tippets. For a cheap 3/4 reel you can make this work if you don't mind paying constant attention to the drag. An inexpensive click-pawl reel may be the way to go to reduce this frustration. It does look nice though...

Kindle Customer : Fantastic budget reel. See Update

I bought this preloaded with line to put on an ultralight rod. $36 with backing, line and leader. What a steal of a deal! Fished it this morning and it worked excellent. Fly went exactly where I wanted it. Caught a fish. Worth every cent it cost. Update: This reel worked fine at 3 weight but when I orded the 5/6 wt version I couldn't get the line and backing to fit. I had sinking tip line and 100 yards of braided backing. Respooled it 3 times and kept cutting backing back until it was at about 50 yads. Wouldn't fit. Returned the reels.

josh : Surprisingly smooth

I bought a eagle claw 3wt rod to play around with in ponds, this blows away all expectations for the price. I recommend to any beginner or anyone at an intermideate range. I got on the reel a few times and easily reeled in small bass and blue gill. Never had the fly line get caught in the reel like many other cheap options.

Chief : Great for the price.

The paint started wearing away pretty quick but I’m rough with my stuff.

Amazon Customer : A PSA

I just wanted to leave a PSA because I can’t reply to questions I’ve asked on the product... you get what you pay for obviously it isn’t great but it’s not terrible either

I asked a question about the line weight, essentially “is the 7/8 preloaded reel a 7 or 8 weight specifically?”
My two answers were
“It’s not preloaded”
And “I don’t know I ordered the 2/3”

I have never been more dumbfounded... yes the PRELOADED reel comes PRELOADED
And if you don’t know the answer to a question... don’t answer

Unreal

The Sinicki Family : 7/8 pre spooled - Silver

When receiving the reel I noticed that it did not come in a bag, or even bubble wrap. The black plastic drag adjustment knob is pretty scuffed up, but this does not affect the function of the reel. I do think that the reel should be better protected in the box though. The finish on the reel (silver) is acceptable, but it does have its rough spots here or there. For the price I can live with it. I may be sanding it down and painting it in the future anyway.

Also when removing the spool I noted that there was no grease on the bearings inside of the spool. This was remedied easily with a dab of reel grease, but I think it would be better done in the factory to protect the parts themselves.

The drag knob has a nice subtle click to it when increasing or decreasing the drag. The drag does seem to be adjusting well with every click and does not have a sudden jump from minimal drag to max drag. Overall I'm happy with the adjust-ability of the drag on this reel. There is no clicking when reeling in and you can "wing" the spool around freely when reeling it in.

Reel was received left hand retrieve and the line looks to have been spooled taught and level. I don't see anywhere weather the line is 7w or 8w, but it seems to be 7w if I had to guess. The pre-installed leader is nail knotted to the fly line. There is no welded loop on the front of the fly line and I have not unspooled the entire line to see if there is a loop on the back. I will be putting some super glue on the nail knot as it doesn't look to be done already.

Overall, I am pleased with my purchase and looking forward to taking it out for a field test. Some of the quality issues are to be expected for a reel that was under $40 with line pre spooled, but for the money it is more than good enough to get you out there fishing.

Justin : Not too bad

This is my second one great for the price. The casting is a little rough but I finished it off with a little file and some sand paper. I also have an avid reel and it’s really nice they make some good stuff for the money

D Skinner : M Maximumcatch Large Arbor Eco Fly Fishing Reel 3/4wt 5/6wt 7/8wt

The Maxcatch Eco fly fishing reel is a great buy. Truly a great reel. I put this reel on my Maxcatch Farglory 11 foot Nymphing rod and it performs as good as a reel that cost 10 time as much. You don't have to buy big name to get big performance. I am so happy with this reel and you will be too.

XP User : I gave it 3 stars because it had been a good reel until now

UPDATE: MAXCATCH stands by their product! They replaced the reel. Since I have several of their products I will continue buying their product with confidence!

I ordered it January 2017 and in November 2017 the drag system has failed. The past couple of times while out fishing I'm stripping line and the reel starts free-spooling creating a bird's nest. I had to remove the reel, untangle the line and reel it back while standing mid-current.
I gave it 3 stars since because it had been a good reel until now.

Amazon Customer : Reel was not inspected and tested before delivery.

This reel took 1 day to deliver and that was nice but right out of the box I started to feel it and it was catching and warped feeling. Upon further inspection I noticed it was very loose and could not be tightened. I tried to take off the screw but couldn't. I put it back in the Chinese box it was packed in and will buy a different product.

CoachZack : Good value

Good reel , for a little piece of sand in the spool Though and that caused a disruption . Took it apart and cleaned/lubed works great once again . Good value and looks awesome

Austin A. : Everyone needs this but know what to expect

This reel is not the nicest, smoothest, or mort handsome reel I have ever played with, BUT at under $25 I didn’t expect it to be. This reel at its price is fantastic the drag is decent it’s on a solid bearing system that I honestly wish was in set ups that are 5 times the Cost. This is not the tightest tolerances or the best design I’ve ever seen but come on at this price everyone should have a backup.
EXPECT
- the finish is rough and basic
- the drag knob wobbles a bit
- the drag starts at probably 3-6lbs
- the drag only goes up to maybe 15-20lbs
- the drag only has a half turn realistically
Apart from these problems it’s pretty much as good as anything else

jody mcquay : drag seems good enough, but if anyone reading this is like ...

surprise!!!! worth more than it costs,the finish is a little chinsey but so is the price, drag seems good enough, but if anyone reading this is like me using the 5w (or smaller) to catch trout in smaller streams, the drag wont ever see any action, great reel for the price, good job maxcatch

American Ocean Angler : Good Price

This is a nice reel. It’s less expensive than most of the competition, and is still a nice reel. The reel also comes pre-spooled with leader, so all you have to do is tie on a fly. I would personally recommend (for all fly reel manufacturers to put on their reels) a line guide.

Mack Harrold : Great product highly recommendHundred percent satisfactory product

Great product highly recommend

Shrekoutdoors : Not bad for a $20 reel

Appears to be CNC machined, I like the finish, and the drag functions as it should. Large arbor gives you plenty of capacity for backing and 3 or 4wt fly line. Paired mine up with an Eagle Claw Featherlight 6'6", 2-pc rod and 4wt line. Should work great on small ponds going after bluegills and smaller bass.

Amazon Customer. Roger. B : Nice deal all round

Nice looking ,solid ratchet.and fits well for use ,and of course the price was really good .
I need to try it but will not be using it for a a little while yet .

David L. Nagle : Cost

Works great and has a strong drag system

Donald L. : Nice looking reel.

This is the second one of these maxcatch reels I’ve bought. For the money it can’t be beat. This one looks great and has smooth bearings. I don’t know that I would completely trust the drag system with big fish but to hold line, reel in smooth and look cool....it hits all those points and is cheap. Sure it’s made in China, but guess what ??? So are 99% of your primo brands. Sage, Lamson etc. ALL made in China

The Sinicki Family : 7/8 pre spooled - Silver

When receiving the reel I noticed that it did not come in a bag, or even bubble wrap. The black plastic drag adjustment knob is pretty scuffed up, but this does not affect the function of the reel. I do think that the reel should be better protected in the box though. The finish on the reel (silver) is acceptable, but it does have its rough spots here or there. For the price I can live with it. I may be sanding it down and painting it in the future anyway.

Also when removing the spool I noted that there was no grease on the bearings inside of the spool. This was remedied easily with a dab of reel grease, but I think it would be better done in the factory to protect the parts themselves.

The drag knob has a nice subtle click to it when increasing or decreasing the drag. The drag does seem to be adjusting well with every click and does not have a sudden jump from minimal drag to max drag. Overall I'm happy with the adjust-ability of the drag on this reel. There is no clicking when reeling in and you can "wing" the spool around freely when reeling it in.

Reel was received left hand retrieve and the line looks to have been spooled taught and level. I don't see anywhere weather the line is 7w or 8w, but it seems to be 7w if I had to guess. The pre-installed leader is nail knotted to the fly line. There is no welded loop on the front of the fly line and I have not unspooled the entire line to see if there is a loop on the back. I will be putting some super glue on the nail knot as it doesn't look to be done already.

Overall, I am pleased with my purchase and looking forward to taking it out for a field test. Some of the quality issues are to be expected for a reel that was under $40 with line pre spooled, but for the money it is more than good enough to get you out there fishing.

Gary Johnson : Check your line orientation!

For the price its quite good. Lightweight, finish is fairly durable, drag is good and positive while also holding its position. I would replace the fly line or at least check its orientation, mine was on backwards. Also if yours comes with a leader, dont even bother using it, its junk. Buy some good leaders/tippet or make your own. Already caught quite a few fish with it.

mrg923 : Easy choice for beginner or backup reel. Probably can’t beat the price point for a good basic reel.

I’ve had 3 of these in my hand and they all performed exactly the same. Retrieve was super smooth and fast, drag was decent, and adjustment knobs were tight and easily dialed in.

There’s nothing fancy or impressive about these, but at this price point I’m not sure if you’ll find a better bare bones reel or a backup.

josh : Surprisingly smooth

I bought a eagle claw 3wt rod to play around with in ponds, this blows away all expectations for the price. I recommend to any beginner or anyone at an intermideate range. I got on the reel a few times and easily reeled in small bass and blue gill. Never had the fly line get caught in the reel like many other cheap options.

jody mcquay : drag seems good enough, but if anyone reading this is like ...

surprise!!!! worth more than it costs,the finish is a little chinsey but so is the price, drag seems good enough, but if anyone reading this is like me using the 5w (or smaller) to catch trout in smaller streams, the drag wont ever see any action, great reel for the price, good job maxcatch

Kindle Customer : Good quality, but not the right sizing

I bought the 2/3 wt reel and tried to load it with 2 weight backing and line, but this reel is way too small to hold any amount of backing on it along with fly line. You are supposed to load backing on the reel as a safety measure, but I'm pretty sure that this reel wouldn't even hold a spool full of line without being almost maxed out.

If you're going to buy one of the smaller reels, I recommend buying a size up. At least until you get to maybe the 5/6 range, then try normal.

Otherwise quality is great and the action is super smooth on the reel.

TAM : Great reel.

Well I fished a few months with this reel and for the money I think it's fantastic. I also bought a Maxcatch rod to go with it and the 5wt line is a great combo.

CoachZack : Good value

Good reel , for a little piece of sand in the spool Though and that caused a disruption . Took it apart and cleaned/lubed works great once again . Good value and looks awesome

uncle stevie : very slick on the retrieve

the drag goes from a "little to a lot" quickly other wise for the minimal amount of money rather serviceable and that is the only reason for a 4 and not a 5

Gramps : Just got it . Looks good works well also.

Set it up for right hand cranking/left hand casting and it works great. The Fly line works well also. Will be a good backup should i need it and a teaching aid to get my Grandson into the sport.

NovaPrime9 : You can't go wrong with Maxcatch

This is my second reel from them, and I've got two rods as well. Everything feels much more high-end than you'd expect for this price-point. It's not top of the line, but it's damn good. And great looking as well! I couldn't be happier.

D Skinner : M Maximumcatch Large Arbor Eco Fly Fishing Reel 3/4wt 5/6wt 7/8wt

The Maxcatch Eco fly fishing reel is a great buy. Truly a great reel. I put this reel on my Maxcatch Farglory 11 foot Nymphing rod and it performs as good as a reel that cost 10 time as much. You don't have to buy big name to get big performance. I am so happy with this reel and you will be too.

Andreas B. : Light Weight Cheap But Does not Last

The bearing or whatever keeps the spool centered was loose/broke/bent and does not function properly when reeling in. Maybe a bent spool spindle? The spool does not spin freely it makes a grinding noise as if it’s hitting something internally.

Its an affordable reel but unfortunately you get what you pay for. I ended up paying $50 more for a Reddington Zero and have and no issues with it. Save yourself the trouble and don't get stuck in the field with a rod and reel that you cant use.

Ryan M. : Great reel great price great fishing experience

I purchased this reel for use while fishing for bass smallmouth and largemouth... I have used this reel over 50 times since I received it.. it has taken abuse on rivers and also walking in the woods and getting dropped a few times... still going strong. Great reel with a great price! Drag is outstanding but not the same as the elite reels... the mechanics and finish are just the same... definitely purchasing another one to have different line for it...

Kindle Customer : Fantastic budget reel. See Update

I bought this preloaded with line to put on an ultralight rod. $36 with backing, line and leader. What a steal of a deal! Fished it this morning and it worked excellent. Fly went exactly where I wanted it. Caught a fish. Worth every cent it cost. Update: This reel worked fine at 3 weight but when I orded the 5/6 wt version I couldn't get the line and backing to fit. I had sinking tip line and 100 yards of braided backing. Respooled it 3 times and kept cutting backing back until it was at about 50 yads. Wouldn't fit. Returned the reels.

American Ocean Angler : Good Price

This is a nice reel. It’s less expensive than most of the competition, and is still a nice reel. The reel also comes pre-spooled with leader, so all you have to do is tie on a fly. I would personally recommend (for all fly reel manufacturers to put on their reels) a line guide.

Amazon Customer : A PSA

I just wanted to leave a PSA because I can’t reply to questions I’ve asked on the product... you get what you pay for obviously it isn’t great but it’s not terrible either

I asked a question about the line weight, essentially “is the 7/8 preloaded reel a 7 or 8 weight specifically?”
My two answers were
“It’s not preloaded”
And “I don’t know I ordered the 2/3”

I have never been more dumbfounded... yes the PRELOADED reel comes PRELOADED
And if you don’t know the answer to a question... don’t answer

Unreal

SLorenz : No line loaded

Really hard to write a review. Was supposed to come loaded with flyline and did not. Will expand on review waiting to hear about missing line.

Terry : Nice buy

Feel

Gary : Great reel for the price. It's close the the same quality as my much more expensive Cabela reel.

I ordered the reel from my wife's Amazon account. I caught a 19" Rainbow Trout the first time I used the new reel. Not sure if it was the reel or my fly fishing expertise. LOL. Couldn't get my phone out of the pouch to take a picture. I released the fish and I almost caught it again in the the same hole about a week later. I'm thinking about buying the same reel again for one of my other fly rods. Very nice reel at a very nice price!

Thomas Epich : Not pre-loaded

Ad and box says: "Pre-loaded with fly line, backing, and leader for your convenience". NOT TRUE. NOT PRE-LOADED! Rip off.

Caddylackn : Ok for the price.

The reel works, it catches fish, spools line, about what you expect. The drag is super sensitive and didn't seem to hold my exact setting in place and required re-adjustment often. The difference in one click on the drag is vast. The handle roller sometimes grinds but that could be from silt/sand picked up from fishing. The handle is small, and hard to grab and find when fighting a fish.

Not a lot of quality reels out there for the $20 - 25 price range. This is about the best quality reel I have used in that price range. It lasted a five day fishing trip and it still works. Finish is durable.

Tundrakid : Semi-smooth action reel

Lightweight. Not very durable. Semi-smooth action reel

Sam Anich : Heavy reel

Just okay quality reel. It is very heavy for a 3/4wt reel. The weight balances better on a 5wt rod, but then you lose a lot of capacity. If you don't care about that kind of thing and are just looking for a cheap line holder for your rod, go for it.

Amazon Customer. Roger. B : Nice deal all round

Nice looking ,solid ratchet.and fits well for use ,and of course the price was really good .
I need to try it but will not be using it for a a little while yet .

Jerry Bush : Good for the money

Don't expect a top reel, but for the money it's hard to beat.

Johann Darío García : Amazon Genial, bello carrete, buenos terminados.

Hola, estoy en Colombia, muy feliz con mi nuevo carrete Maximumcatch, buena calidad, buenos terminados, ligero, peso balanceado, recomiendo este artículo relación costo/calidad, para quienes nos gusta la pesca con mosca y buscan bueno. Muchas gracias a Amazon por coordinar el envío.

Zach : Four Stars

I bought this reel and when I received it the spool fit rather loosely so that my line would slip between the spool and the housing for the spool i let maxcatch know and they sent me a new one. the new one doesn't have that problem and is a good reel for the price.

Kathleen : Good value for money.

Using for fly rod lake and river fishing.

M MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch ECO Large Arbor Fly Fishing Reel (3/4wt 5/6wt 7/8wt) and Pre-Loaded Fly Reel with Line Combo review and price compare 2025

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Maxcatch ECO Fly Reel Large Arbor with Diecast Aluminum Body Fly Fishing Reel(2/3wt 3/4wt 5/6wt 7/8wt)

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Questions about M MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch ECO Large Arbor Fly Fishing Reel (3/4wt 5/6wt 7/8wt) and Pre-Loaded Fly Reel with Line Combo

How is the noise level when reeling in line? Is it loud or quiet?

What's the diameter of the 2/3 wt reel?

What is the "blc" model? it appears to have a click drag. if so, will the 2/3 be stocked in the disk drag model?

Has anyone been successful in getting the Seller to provide the line that is supposed to come preloaded on the reel? Box said it was preloaded?

Does maxcatch no longer offer extra spools?

What weight fly line is pre-loaded on the 5/6weight reel?

can this reel be used for a saltwater speargun like will it have to be dissassembled then rinsed after each use??

Does it come with sinking line?

What specific line weight comes preloaded on the 7/8 weight reel? Is it a dedicated 7 weight line or 8 weight line?

this listing is for a 2/3 wt but the reel size chart shows 3/4 as the smallest reel... what is the size of this reel?

How much line can u put on ? A 100 feet of backing an then 4 weight fly line?

how do you reverse these for left handed?

Can you add a clicker?

how do you reverse these for left handed?

Is this a complete reel or just the spool

Do they ship with righr orleft hand retrieval ?

Why hasnt it shipped yet?

Where was this reel made?

Does this reel have an aluminum reel foot, or is it plastic?

I lost one of the two screws on the spool cap for my 3/4 wt reel. Any idea what size type of screw those are so I can get a replacement?

Is it prespooled?

can you purchase a spare spool?

Is flyline, floating?

I purchased this reel on july 17 2020 because of the header line "preloaded fly reel with line combo". Where is the fly line and backer?

Do you sell the part of the reel to add another line? (For example a sinking tip, i dont know the name of that parte of the reel in english)

I bought one and it was stuck.in free spool. When you tighten the drag, it gets harder to reel in, not harder to pull out! They sent another....is

Does this come with the backing and all already on it?

I have a 5 wt rod. Would either one of these options work

the 3/4 line is it a 3 or a 4?

I have a 2/3 wt rod is this ok?

where to buy extral spool?

It doesn’t show 2/3 weight

Is the 3 a 3/4? The picture of the 5 reads 5/6.

What weight fly line is pre-loaded on 7/8weight reel?

Is the reel machined or cast?

What is the disc drag made out of?

Significado de los dos precios que figuran en el articulo publicado

what weight line does this come loaded with. 5 or 6?

Is the 3 a 3/4? The picture of the 5 reads 5/6.

Can I choose a 4wt fly line?

Does the line come with welded loops? Does it come already spooled on the reel? How many feet of fly line?

Does this come preloaded or not? Don’t want it if it doesn’t.

Is it a left hand retrieve?

How do I contact max catch

What weight fly line is pre-loaded on the 3/4 weight reel?

Xtra spools available fot the 5/6 wt

The description notes "pre-loaded with fly line, backing and leader". what weight line, and is it loaded lh or rh?

Where is this reel made?

Are spare spools available for the ECO series?

Can this be used for saltwater as well?

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