Abu GarciaAbu Garcia Cardinal X Allround Spinning Reel, Fishing Free Spool Freshwater Reel for Predator Lure Fishing - Trout, Perch, Pike, Salmon, Robust and lightweight, Black and Red Aluminium Multiple Sizes

Had older versions of these reels before, very smooth, not too big and great strength, caught plenty of large pike so it's no lightweight.Great value. Get lots for your money for a lower budget priced reel. All in all, would buy again.

Very well made, at the price honestly its a great starter to intermediate spinning reel, looks a treat as well, and you can feel its well made. Very smooth, and great size, doesnt feel heavy, while still feels quality.

I bought the 3000 size, and overall for £27 it's a smooth reel that feels very nice. The drag adjusts nicely and has a good click, not too loud or too quiet. The anti-reverse stops without any slack in the handle and there's no loose play on the handle spindle so it feels well engineered. Pity about the line lay, it loads heavier to the back, so you can't get the line close to the top spool edge. It won't matter on 20 gram plus lures as they'll have plenty of weight to fly out there, but on light lures it could affect casting a little, but I can't see it being a major issue if you load it as far as it will go. The line lay is the reason for 4 stars but overall there's worse feeling reels out there for the price.

This was discounted to 20 for size 3000 exclusively used for bass fishing.It's noisy with my braid. I'm not sure if it's the line rub resonating because of the roller not working but it's noisy when reeling in .Nice and light and the action smooth but that's about It .-------Update since last review to 5 stars.Long term over summer, it's a great reel. Simple yet strong and very light. I have the 3k and probably the best spinning reel I've owned. The initial noise problems was my braid on the rings.It got submerged so I had to strip and clean but it was dry inside . Easy so strip and maintain and simple construction therefore should last years.I've bought 2 so I can keep a spare spool and have a spare body for parts.

So far only used once and it works as expected, was easy to load with line I brought separately, smooth operation reeling in and casting out.Time will tell but I am very happy with it so far and would recommend it.

As a reel for my travelling spinning rod, filled with braid, worked a treat. Cast well with a variety of lures and I managed to catch from lake Coniston at a time when most didn’t. Very good price as well which was why I was more surprised at the performance.

Nice reel for the price. Well pleased.

I’m disappointed in this entry level reel from Abu. Everything I’ve had from them has been quality and a good price, but this reel broke on its first use, and on the handle side so it punched a hole in my hand. The quality is really first and cheap.