Calamus X2 Baitcasting Reel, 6.7oz Compact Design Fishing Reel, Micro-Adjustable Magnetic Brakes, 5+1 Double-Shielded Stainless-Steel BB, 7.2:1 Gear Ratio, Aluminum Spool

Edit: This reel really holds up well, fought & landed a 9lber with no issue. My new PB.So far this reel has outperformed & more than proven itself worth the price, imo.This is the first bait-caster I've ever held let alone purchased & used. I actually just got into bass fishing a few weeks ago.I figured for the price, let's play. Took me about 2 days to get down all the different settings, drag, brake, etc. Now I'm just rippin lips non-stop. This reel really performs, even against 2-3ft Chain Pickerel.I've been switching it around & playing with it on different types & lengths of rods. From 4'6" to 6'6". Ultra light to Medium.I've had 6lb, 8lb, 10lb, 12lb & right now I'm happily rigged up with 15lb & it's just killin it. From poppers, flukes, spinners/spoons to cranks & soft swimbait.Super durable, wicked fast, quiet & smooth. So far it's cosmetically holding up to all the wear. Solid 5 stars unless something happens.

I use this reel on for slow rolling spinner baits, Alabama rigs and crankbaits the drag is smooth and efficient. All in all I'd say this is a great reel for the price.

Great reel for the money, light weight but durable, smooth casting and retrieve, I also own the calamus x2 spin casting reel and very much like the quality and functions of both, wish they made matching rods to go with them.

Light weight ,sturdy ,good value for money.

After a couple of months with multiple bait casters learning how to use them, I got this bait caster on a cheap Shakespeare 6' med action rod. I must admit I'm pleasantly surprised how well this casts. I haven't caught anything yet, but I am able to use multiple lures, cast accurately, and with no backlash. Will update once I catch something but right now very happy.

This reel is pretty nice. It's lightweight, made well and good quality.

This bait casting reel is relatively cheap, but in this case, it is true that you get what you paid for. It lasted less than 2 months. I used it 4 times all in freshwater creek fishing, and now the thumb bar won’t press down. It is useless. Not worth it.

After watching a review online i decided to give the Calamus X2 a go.The reel's build quality is ok, casting is quite smooth and responsive.Unfortunately the tension knob (Which is supposed to click as you adjust)on mine did not work very well.Another problem area is the breaking mechanism, not very accurate and combinedwith a dodgy tension knob you are unable to dial it in accurately.Anyway it's only $30 but i was expecting more to be honest, i will be returning mine...