Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Fishing => Bait Finesse System => Topic started by: jgp12000 on March 20, 2026, 08:15:53 PM

Title: BlackMax 3600
Post by: jgp12000 on March 20, 2026, 08:15:53 PM
I just acquired a BM 3600 & installed new bearings I already had  3x10x4 per tincanary's
Instructions.I mounted it on a 5' IM6
Fin Commander rod  I had lying around.I got 4# mono on it throwing 1/16 jigs pretty good.I think a longer rod with more flex I could get on out there 100+ feet.

We got the grandkids for spring break
& their parents are coming tonight.
I got 100 minnows tonight we are crappie fishing & they want to do marshmallows on the firepit  :fish  76 degrees here

Title: Re: BlackMax 3600
Post by: jgp12000 on March 20, 2026, 09:10:08 PM
I moved the 3600 to a 6.5' shimano catalina rod its m/h but I can get out there more better.

Need more flex though too stiff.
Title: Re: BlackMax 3600
Post by: MarkT on March 20, 2026, 09:48:24 PM
I have that reel too! Price on the box says $49.99. I was given it, I don't know how old it is.
Title: Re: BlackMax 3600
Post by: work2fish on March 21, 2026, 02:03:48 AM
James, fishing with the grandkids and roasting marshmallows sounds like paradise. Enjoy it!

Thanks 3600 Black Max sounds like a great Ambassadeur for casting lighter lures.