Big Game Surf Spinning Fishing Reel 8000/12000,20KG Drag Power Backlash-Free Bearings,Metal Reel Seat,Zinc Alloy Gear for Saltwater Inshore and Offshore Fishing

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I picked this for its qtyle but having landed multiple fish on this reel already i highly sugest this reel its smooth fits well to the rod and the drag is quick and easy to adjust while trolling its handled a 45 in striper and didnt struggle doi.g so Size: Multiple size avalible its important you get the right size or itll be to heavy for the rod as this reel has some heft Ease of use: Even people new to fishing can use this reel its idiot proof Weight: On the bulky side for the rod i have it on but as long as the size you buy maches the fish your chasing it wors well Functionality: Functions as it should Durability: So far not a scratch on it Smoothness: 10 out of 10 extreamly smooth

I've had many reels over the years. My other reel was stiff and at times it seized up. This new reel is probably the best I've had so far! It is smooth, large and quiet! Also it's a good value for the money. I would recommend this reel to anyone!

I get it, this is not an expensive big-name reel and it's Chinese to boot. BUT ... I own 3 of these reels. I have caught some really nice sized saltwater fish like red and black drum in the 40-50 lbs range as well as a ton of gaftop catfish in the 5-11 lbs range with this reel on a 12 ft DAIWA rod and all 3 performed very well every time. Rinse it off when you get home, keep it lubed. Basically, treat it like any other reel and it always works. They are well designed and sturdy.

It was a great reel for a year, handled very big fish such as big sting rays and sharks. Not recommended for crab snaring as the gears start slipping at breaking due to the consistent pressure needed for keeping a crab on the snare, otherwise great reel for everything else. It casts far if paired with the right fishing line, rod and weight. Could use a strengthening in its internal gear system.

Bought the 6000 series, broke on my 3rd fishing day with it. Used it for Michigan river salmon (6k is crazy overkill and still broke). It’s cheap, yes. But to break on the third use, not even worth the risk. Bearings are broke and won’t spin.

When I purchased this, I thought I would be sending it back but the quality is awesome. It looks and feel great. it performs very well. I highly recommend!

Can not believe how much I like this reel. Ordering a couple more. Super smooth. Has a little weight to it. Feels like a much more expensive Penn or Diawa. Can't beat it so far.

Worked great until I had a big fish on. Feels like it broke the cranking gears. Nit sure yet. Git the fish in but now it clicks and chunks when realing

Es un carrete grande y muy bonito superó mis expectativas.

Arrivé à temps juste avant nos vacances, slide et fluide avec des matériaux de qualité

５３センチのシブダイかけた時に、ハンドルに不安を感じた コレならシマノのセフィロス買った方が良い

I just returned after surf fishing with this reel every day during a month long trip to Mexico. The reel handled itself well and was quite smooth for about 2 weeks. I caught many fish with it and made sure to wash it down after each use with clean fresh water. Around the 3rd week, the reel started to show signs of struggle and I figured that next year, I would also need to bring down oils and lubes to keep it running smoothly. However, yesterday I returned home and couldn't get it to spin at all because the reel is completely done and seized up. The handle can't be removed whatsoever, even when trying to force it out with heavy tools and a hammer, and every single internal component (upon taking it apart) is heavily rusted and corroded beyond repair. I began the process of cleaning it (as I know how) but after 2 hours in and the deeper I got, the more I concluded that it's not worth any further effort. In conclusion, if you need something for a quick week or two long fishing trip, then this reel will do the trick and consider it a disposable item. If you are looking for something that will last you for quite some time, then this is absolute garbage. Unless you are using it only in fresh water. As a saltwater reel? This should never have been promoted as such. I will keep the spool with my expensive braid on it, but the minute I hit submit on this enty, this reel is hitting the trash.

The product itself is well built. Smooth, reel has nice clic when you close it. But as you can see on the pictures, the spool has way to much space when it's fully extended. That creates an unforgiving trap.... A simple bad cast, a burst of wind or just a bad surprise if you're battling a fish and for a second you get a loose line, results are awful do to the fact that it's way to easy to get tangle... My first use, I got trap 2 times... Once I had to cut the line, bring manually my weight and my bait, than untangle my line in the spool... This is not my first rodeo. If you want to buy it, you will have to pay attention on every single thing that can potentially ruin your catch... Food for thought.