Sougayilang Baitcasting Fishing Reel High Speed Baitcaster with 9+1 Ball Bearings, Gear Ratio 8.0:1, Magnetic Brake System Power Handle Casting Reels

Before winter became too much of a problem I used this reel several times with 14lb fluorocarbon line. Once I got it dialed in it had good casting range and is very smooth on retrieve. I had a couple of times when I thought I heard an odd noise when first turning the handle after the cast, but it did not cause a problem. I did have a problem with the handle right out of the box. The knob had a lot of play on the handle lever so it wobbled. I finally decided that this should be corrected and made the reel not feel as good overall as it should. I first tried to contact Sougayilang via the email address on the website I found. I discovered this did not work so I found a different email address in the info sheet that came with the reel. That is the "real" support address and a woman responded very quickly. I sent her a short video and description of the issue and she promptly sent me a new one, which was fine and made a huge difference. Not only that, she offered some handle options if I was interested, and some of them were more expensive than the original. I am impressed with Sougayilang customer service! So I would give the reel a 4.5 star at least, but that service pushed it to 5.

With in a day or two of being on the water the clear coat on the plastic started pealing off and bearings started making noise when casting and reeling in. Other than that I am okay with it. Cast nice and doesn't have much drag.

Very poor quality

I bought this reel intending on steelhead drift fishing, because I noticed someone who purchased this reel left a review with a picture of a salmon he caught with this reel. I haven't caught one fish with it and it's got a grinding in the gears. I haven't used but a 12 gram float with 9 grams of weight and it shouldn't be acting up.

Good little baitcaster. I use it for throwing swimbaits in saltwater. Only wish it was alittle larger as spool capacity isn't great.

Used offshore on boat fishing charter. Outcast all major brands. Caught over 80 bass July-Sep with no issues. Stored away Winter and Fall. Started reusing Feb for inshore fishing. Rinsed with fresh water after every use. Drag locked up, possibly user error. Excellent customer service, contacted seller replaced promptly. Wont find better baitcaster for price. Super smooth.

I've bought many of these "budget" reels that grt the job done but definitely aren't smooth/premium.This reel wasnt the quality I expected considering the price. I reached out to Sougayilang customer service to see hownI can addresses/fix the issue and they were prompt and helpful which is why im giving 4 stars.For some this may fit your needs just fine but compared to other budget reels I have purchased in the past this reel wasnt for me.

Haven't had an issue yet, smooth drag and reeling. Caught bass , catfish, take salt fishing soon. For the money, good buy.

Look great I thought it be biggerNo noice at all smooth cast and a strong drag