Maximus spinning rods have been faithfully serving me and many of my good friends for two summer seasons, with whom we have eaten more than one pot of rich evening fish soup and drunk more than one mug of strong tea. This number can also include numerous online acquaintances scattered throughout vast Rus'.
Some of them picked up spinning rods as if as a tester, while others quite consciously purchased a Maximus spinning rod for personal, as they say, use. And almost everyone agrees on one opinion - another notable name has appeared on the market, which is quite capable and capable of occupying a worthy place or a fairly wide niche in the category of “folk” gear.
Review of the Maximus Workhorse 24ml spinning rod. Reviews from fishermen about the Maximus Work Horse spinning rod
Spinning rod Maximus Workhorse 24ml 2.4m 5-20g fast action, specially designed for fishing with various types of bait.
Its blank is made of IMF graphite, equipped with lightweight South Korean guides with SIC inserts, an ergonomic cork handle and a classic screw reel seat. The sensitive “ringing” tip allows the angler to monitor the action of the bait, and the powerful middle and butt parts guarantee a reliable hook. The optimal balance between the cost and characteristics of the spinning rod allows us to recommend it as a universal tackle for any fishing conditions. The rod's SIC guides feature silicon carbide (SIC) inserts, a common guarantor of minimal friction. SIC inserts increase casting distance without additional effort by up to 10% and allow you to use not only monofilament lines, but also any types of braided cords.
Antitwisting Tip The tulip design prevents the line from tangling when casting. The tulip is designed in such a way that if the fishing line overlaps the tip of the rod, the loop falls off the tip due to special spherical stiffening ribs, thereby avoiding shooting of the bait or breaking the rod.
The porosity of the spinning rod allows you to work even with sailing baits such as long-tailed twisters or voluminous crank wobblers. The Work Horse line includes ultra-light sticks for microjigging, universal spinning rods for working in any conditions, and crowbar sticks for extra-difficult fishing. Rod construction is fast. But, which is typical, under enormous loads it works out the entire form right down to the butt. The Maximus Work Horse spinning rod is literally almost impossible to break, within reasonable limits, of course.
An excellent budget example of non-budget quality. The Maximus Work Horse spinning rod will be a good helper and friend both for a novice fisherman just learning the basics of spinning skills, and for a professional fisherman.
The Maximus Workhorse 24ml spinning rod is the cheapest - it simply does not kill, not only does it regularly overload when casting, it can also withstand three five-liter bottles. I raised three five-liter bottles above the ground 15 cm. Moreover, in order to do this, as you understand, the form had to be worked on by all its parts; at the beginning, the tip obediently yielded to the load of the middle part and only then the butt part entered the fight. What does this load mean for the spinning rod? According to Archimedes' law, a body immersed in a liquid loses as much weight as the volume of liquid it displaces weighs. If you take into account that the buoyancy of a fish as a muscular body in the density of water is practically zero, then just imagine what size a trophy must be so that, having overcome its partially extinguished force by the resistance of the water, a similar impact force reaches you. Of course, not 2 pounds (I didn’t find such weights), but you must agree that it’s also not weak for spinning with a dough of 5-20 grams. and building FAST.
Brief overview of some models
The Maximus Work Horse X line includes 19 models designed for different conditions and fishing methods, baits and types of predators. Some models duplicate each other, differing only insignificantly in certain parameters. Let's look at the most popular and best-selling spinning rods from the Work Horse series.
21UL
A typical ultralight all-rounder that allows the angler to immediately fill the need for several highly specialized fishing rods. It is suitable for hunting chub, asp, trout, pike and perch. Can be used with the following baits:
- miniature rolls;
- pinwheels weighing up to 5 grams;
- microoscillators;
- some models of minnows and shads;
- micro spinnerbaits;
- poppers and walkers;
- microjig silicone baits weighing from 3 to 7 grams.
The length of this model is 2.10 meters. The bait test is stated to be in the range of 1–8 grams, which is true. The action is fast with a “live” sensitive tip. A similar model is 22UL. He is 2.20 meters tall, the same test, the form is slightly softer and more throwing.
21L
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Light model with dough 3–15 grams and length 2.10 meters. A classic option for small rivers. Allows you to successfully hunt small pike, perch of various sizes, asp and chub with the following baits:
- pinwheels weighing up to 10–12 grams;
- light cranks and shads;
- spinnerbaits;
- “rubber” mounted on jig heads weighing up to 12 grams;
- topwaters and some minnow models.
The following models duplicate it - 18L, 22L and 24L, differing only in length.
24ML
A universal rod designed for targeted pike hunting on small rivers, quarries, canals, lakes and fronds. It has a length of 2.40 meters, test 5–20 grams. It has a good deterrent resource and is suitable for the following baits:
- medium spinners;
- vibrators weighing up to 18 grams;
- spinnerbaits;
- crankbait and shad;
- silicone baits on open jig heads weighing up to 15 - 18 grams;
- poppers, walkers, sticks, crawlers, propbaits;
- separate minnow models with their own game.
This test also includes models 21ML, 22ML, 27ML.
24M
With a height of 2.40 meters and a weight of 10–30 grams, the fishing rod is a typical all-rounder for medium and large rivers, large lakes and reservoirs. Can be used from shore and boat. Suitable for heavy spinners, spinners and silicone baits.
Breeding a heavy pike as a “workhorse” is not a problem
With the same test, models 21M and 22M are produced with a height of 2.10 and 2.20 meters, respectively. They are designed for boats and shore fishing in confined spaces.
Model 27M is 2.70 meters long, but already weighs 7-35 grams - a classic coastal all-rounder with an eye on jigs. It has good range, increased sensitivity and safety margin. For targeted jig fishing, it is better to take a specialized fishing rod, for example, a Maximus Ultimatum or Gravity spinning rod.
27MH
A powerful rod for shore fishing, which is used mainly with jig baits and heavy oscillating spoons. It has the following advantages:
- good range;
- increased safety margin;
- sensitivity;
- fits comfortably in the hand.
Models 21MN and 24MN, due to their small height, are used in boat fishing, since they do not hinder movement when casting and retrieving.
Advice! If the main emphasis in fishing will be on jigging methods, then it is better to immediately purchase a specialized fishing rod.
For greater depths, where heavy baits are required, it is advisable to take a 27H spinning rod with a height of 2.70 meters with a bait weight of 15–50 grams. This is an unusually powerful “stick” that allows you to hunt for trophy pike and pike perch, asp and catfish.
Reviews from fishermen about spinning rods of the Maximus Workhorse series
Advantages. A good all-rounder for the money for beginners.
Flaws. He is very afraid of blows to the bank and cracks appear. On which it soon breaks down. The tip is very delicate, a sharper hook and it may disappear.
I bought it for my brother as a first spinning rod; for beginner spinning players it’s not bad for the money. But this spinning rod has many weaknesses. Excellent in terms of reliability! Pike-perch over 3 kg fly out without straining. I fished only with wobblers, so I can’t tell you anything about the jig! I will not lie.
I have this Maximus Workhorse spinning rod. I fish with them on spinners. I got a pike weighing 5 kg. The pike was caught within 2 minutes. Perfectly handles strong jerks. If there had been a stick with a slightly faster action, the descent would have been guaranteed. If you fish with a spoon, then it’s better. This is a purely spinning rod. I don’t think it will work with wobblers, only uniform ones. I haven't tried it on a jig.
Spinning rod Maximus WorkHorse 27H Test 15-50 gr.
Maximus Workhorse is the first spinning rod for me, mainly for jigging. 20-40 g, not including bait. the smell is excellent. the real test starts with 10g. A 10kg pike is not a problem for him. I also threw them feeder feeders about 150 grams. broke only at the hands of his wife. Justifies its name 100%.
Maximus Workhorse x owner review
After going fishing on the lower Volga in the Astrakhan region, I decided to write a review about the Maximus Workhorse x spinning rod.
After a week of fishing for pike perch with a jig of 20-30 grams and productive fishing for pike with spoons, I formed a positive opinion about the versatility of this model.
I bought a spinning rod in St. Petersburg, the price on the Internet fluctuates and the average market price is 2,600 rubles.
Reviews from fishermen
Below are several reviews of Maximus spinning rods.
Sergey, Moscow. For the second season now I have been the proud owner of a Maximus Legends with a test weight of up to 7 g. The spinning rod is simply magnificent. Sensitivity is 100 percent, throwing qualities are excellent... A 2-gram Cheburashka flies over 30 meters! What kind of stick can you throw like that with?! In general, the legend is beyond competition.
Vyacheslav, Volgorechensk. I would like to recommend Work Horse SWH27ML to beginners, with whom I now fish. You won't find a more reliable jig spinning rod. It has a ringing tip, a good cast, but the main thing is that it is not killable! When I was just starting to learn the basics of spinning fishing, I broke more than one stick, and even now I can miss it on stones or hit a tree trunk. Not on purpose, of course. My Maximus, even though it is made of carbon, can withstand all this.
Nikolay, Berezniki. They're not that good, these Korean maxims. Last year, the old spinning rod became unusable, and the question arose about buying a new one. Since there were only 2300 rubles in stock, the choice fell on the budget Maximus Archer with a test range of 3-15 g. Maybe someone likes this model, but I have serious complaints about it. For example, it hooks poorly, does not penetrate the mouth of a pike perch, and feels the bait from 5-6 years old. In fairness, I will also note the advantages. The spinning rod is very light and comfortable to handle. And also the price... I got it for practically nothing.
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About the workhorse Maximus Work horse x
So about the Maximus Workhorse x spinning rod, 2.7 meters long with a dough of 7-35 grams. The spinning rod consists of two standard parts, has a comfortable handle made of cork, a classic screw reel holder and a graphite blank with IMF composition. The cover for the spinning rod is made quite well, the fabric is dense, and has a separation for the two components of the spinning rod. The guide rings in the spinning rod are made of a material with minimal friction, which consists of silicon carbide. Over the course of a year of fishing with this spinning rod using braided cords and monofilament line, no complaints were found regarding the rings. This composition of the internal material of which the rings are made allows you to significantly increase the casting distance.
A very sensitive tip and a ringing form, which allows you to clearly feel the slightest bite from a pike perch on the current along the tip and in the hand. The fast action of the Maximus Workhorse x rod allows you to deliver baits weighing from 20 grams far enough. I tried jig heads, spoons and even wobblers from 10 grams, everything works quite well.
Thanks to its durable handle, the spinning rod cuts through the mouths of pike perch, pike, and asp well.
The maximum weight of a predator caught with this rod is a little more than 4 kilograms. It's a pleasure to fish. The only thing that confuses me is the large number of rings and their small diameter at the end of the rod. It is possible that when fishing in sub-zero temperatures, icy braid will get stuck.
Spinning rod design
High quality wear-resistant materials, a screw spool lock, a one-piece anatomically shaped handle, a classic plug-in connection of elements - this is what the developers took into the “X” series from previous WorkHorse models. Maximus Work Horse-X spinning rods are stylish and laconic. All forms are made of low-modulus carbon fiber reinforced plastic (IFM). All models are two-section. The guide rings (lightweight, single support) are installed using the K-Guide System and equipped with silicon inserts. All Work Horse-X spinning rods are equipped with Antitwisting Tip and Tangle Free systems, which virtually eliminate line overlap. The ergonomic handle of the spinning rod is made of two materials – neoprene and cork. The standard Maximus Work Horse-X rod kit includes a wire eyelet for attaching a hook and a standard screw reel seat with a bottom nut.
Main characteristics of the Maximus Work Horse spinning rod, the best models and owner reviews
Among the selection of various fishing gear, it is necessary to pay attention to such gear as the Maximus Workhorse spinning rod.
The rod has been repeatedly tested by fishing experts and has a large number of positive qualities. Spinning rods have an affordable price and a wide range of models that will satisfy the requirements of any fishing enthusiast.
Description of Spinning Rods Maximus Workhorse
Tackle from the Maximus Workhorse series are some of the best models that are of high quality. The rod is flexible and can withstand a lot of weight. Spinning rods are used with various baits.
The last section of the rod is equipped with a slight seal, which increases the sensitivity of the spinning rod. The design has no unnecessary details; the Maximus Work horse spinning rod series includes 19 models with various features and additions.
Characteristics of the series
Spinning rods consist of several parts. This is a comfortable handle that allows you to maneuver in fishing with one hand and the rod itself.
In addition, the rods have the following features:
- a screw reel seat is placed on the rod;
- forms are made of granite, which is durable and flexible;
- the guides have silicon inserts, which prevents the line from tangling and does not weigh down the rod;
- the guide rings are arranged in a slightly non-standard way, but this allows for more accurate casting;
- the rods are assembled by hand, which allows them to maintain strength for a long time and avoid possible defects;
- the handles of the models are made of high-quality cork, which does not change its structure after exposure to various thermal influences.
Advantages and disadvantages
Maximus Work horse spinning rods have the following types of advantages, unlike many similar types of fishing rods:
- the presence of silicon inserts, which reduces line friction and gear breaks;
- rods can be used by both professionals and beginners in fishing;
- rods can be used for various types of bait;
- quality of models;
- affordable prices.
