Yoshikawa Spinning Reel Baitfeeder Carp Fishing Reel 10+1 Ball Bearings 5.5:1 Aluminum Spool Anti-Corrosion Sea Fishing Reel 3000-6000 Max 36LB Carbon Fiber Drag, Metal Handle

This is not my first Yoshi reel and probably won't be my last. I honestly do not think you can get a better bait runner reel with this quality for this kind of money. I originally purchased the 3000 as a reel for my medium feeder rod that I use for pellet feeder and method fishing, so smooth, fighting drag is excellent too, works the way it should and has never let me down yet. great line capacity and the transition from free running bait runner to engaging the reel is again so smooth. the free run lever is nice and easy to operate, same as on any shimano reel, positive and smooth. the reel itself is of what seem to be quality materials and well put together, eye pleasing too if that floats ya boat. the anti-reverse works as it should and again is seamless, with no play at all ! I would highly recommend this reel if your budget is under £30....all day long ! Thanks.

For the price its just great with one exception it needs just that little bit more balancing but other than that works great , UPDATE not to say this update efects the reel in any way BUT it does have this annoying rubbing sound when tension is put on the line , i have checked for rubbing under the spool checked the bail arm roller but cant figure it out but i will , update to come ..Thanks

Nice small reel which I use on my stalker rod. I find now when using braid, smaller reels more useful when roaming. This is a very smooth reel. I have had no problems casting dead baits for pike fishing. My first pike on it (though not a big one 8lbs) the clutch worked very well. I had intended to get a more expensive small baitrunner reel (as I find expensive ones last longer and are usually more reliable) but the one I wanted was not available. So far this reel has surprise me especially for the price. The only issues I have are a spare spool would be handy, the fold up handle does not lock up when not in use, and the line does not lay as smoothly on the spool as on my more expensive reels. Even so I feel its excellent value and I will continue to use it.

Bought as a carp fishing reel and is perfect for use.Lightweight but solid with a very smooth action.Great price for the quality

But for one thing the reel would be quite good vfm and at first seemeddecent quality. But that one thing is a complete showstopper. At the line roller end of the bale arm .....the bale arm itself comes out of its seating hole and needs pushing back in. Then it pops out again. Grrrr. You simply can't have this happening during reeling in. It makes me wonder what else cheap and faulty lurks within this far eastern piece of tat. Buy established brands like Penn Abu Shimano Daiwa Mitchell or similar tried and tested makes. Give this brand a miss.

Good value for money

I liked the looks of this reel, so i bought one. Having used it for a while now and it is still as smooth and easy to use as when i first bought it. Liked it so much i got another for my other rod.

Very satisfied about this reel. Superb built quality. Extra drum for line. Works very well. If needed will buy again