Abu Garcia Max X LP / Vanguard 602H 6–10kg Baitcast Combo
A powerful, purpose‑built baitcasting outfit designed for Murray Cod and Barramundi fishing.
This combo pairs the smooth, dependable performance of the Abu Garcia Max X LP with the short, punchy backbone of the Vanguard 602H — giving you the casting accuracy, lure control, and stopping power needed to tackle Australia’s hardest‑hitting freshwater predators.
Whether you’re walking a surface lure over timber for cod, slow‑rolling swimbaits through weed beds, or pitching paddle‑tails into barra‑filled drains, this setup is built to handle aggressive strikes and brutal fights around heavy cover.
Reel: Abu Garcia Max X LP
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Low‑profile design for a comfortable, ergonomic grip when casting all day
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Carbon Matrix™ drag system delivers smooth, reliable drag pressure for big, powerful fish
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Duragear™ brass gearing for durability and consistent performance under load
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Braid‑ready spool — spool up with heavy braid without backing for maximum sensitivity and hook‑setting power
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Lightweight yet tough construction — ideal for repeated casting with large lures and swimbaits
The Max X LP gives you smooth retrieves, dependable drag, and excellent casting control — perfect for throwing spinnerbaits, swimbaits, wakebaits and surface lures into tight structure.
Rod: Vanguard 602H (6’0”, 6–10kg)
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Medium‑Heavy power with fast action — perfect for driving hooks home and controlling fish in timber and snags
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6–10kg line rating — ideal for 20–30lb braid and heavy leaders used for cod and barra
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Short 6’0” length — gives you accuracy and leverage when fishing tight creeks, rivers and structure
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Responsive blank — great lure feel with the backbone to turn big fish
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Comfortable EVA grips and quality guides for smooth casting and durability
The Vanguard 602H gives you the strength to muscle fish out of cover, the sensitivity to work big lures properly, and the control needed for brutal close‑quarters fights.
Perfect For
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Murray Cod & Barramundi
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Swimbaits, spinnerbaits, wakebaits, surface lures, chatterbaits & big soft plastics
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Snag‑lined rivers, weed beds, impoundments and estuary systems
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Kayak, boat or bank‑based casting
Why You’ll Love It
This combo strikes the perfect balance between power and control for cod and barra fishing. The Max X LP gives you smooth, reliable performance with heavy braid, while the Vanguard 602H delivers the punch and accuracy needed to throw big lures and stop fish from burying you in structure.
Built tough. Casts accurately. Made to tame Australia’s freshwater predators.
