Carbon X Spinning Reels - Light to 5.7oz, 6.2:1 High Speed Gear Ratio, Carbon Frame and Rotor, 10+1 Shielded BB, Smooth Powerful Freshwater and Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel (3000 Series)

Excellent fishing reel and light weight

By far my favorite fishing reel for the money. I have used it in both salt and fresh water with great results from redfish to bluegill. The reel is very smooth and feels on par quality wise of reels that cost 3 times the price.

Feels good matched up to our egi rods, feels very smooth and light so gives great balance to rods.

I ordered the 1000 size reel and couldn't be happier with my purchase. The weight is so low it's like it's barely attached to the rod. I went out fishing with my brother and he commented on it's good looks too. I have another much more expensive Shimano reel and the drag on this is a lot smoother. Bear in mind if you are using braid, when you tie the initial knot to the spool to get the line on there, make sure to secure the original knot on the spool with a little bit of tape. I would buy another one of these in the morning!

A bit pricey for it's size being a 500 model.