Simple to setup, simple cast, works great.

Simple to setup, simple cast, works great.  Read Less

Love these reels, smooth casting ability is greati own over 10 different versions and my friends have purchased them after usin...  Read More

Love these reels, smooth casting ability is greati own over 10 different versions and my friends have purchased them after using minei do guided fishing trips  Read Less

On second trip the left side of the reel fell off while in the locked position.

On second trip the left side of the reel fell off while in the locked position.  Read Less

U could accidentally release the lever and the side cover falls in the water and spool may even come out side the reel.

U could accidentally release the lever and the side cover falls in the water and spool may even come out side the reel.  Read Less

Was an excellent reel for the money

Was an excellent reel for the money  Read Less

All are very good reels for the price point.

All are very good reels for the price point.  Read Less

All in all easily $100 down the drain.

All in all easily $100 down the drain.  Read Less

I bought the cheaper middle of the road real just to work the crap out of it to see how it would do….

I bought the cheaper middle of the road real just to work the crap out of it to see how it would do….  Read Less

Nice low profile and a fast retrieve ratio.

Nice low profile and a fast retrieve ratio.  Read Less

Reel arrived and i spooled 10ld test braid on it.

Reel arrived and i spooled 10ld test braid on it.  Read Less

Shipped quickly but only time will tell how long it will last.

Shipped quickly but only time will tell how long it will last.  Read Less

It was also within amazon’s return window so i opted to go that route as it was a bit quicker.

It was also within amazon’s return window so i opted to go that route as it was a bit quicker.  Read Less

I’ve tried lews, abu garcia, shimano and several other brands and this reel feels and performs as good or better than any of th...  Read More

I’ve tried lews, abu garcia, shimano and several other brands and this reel feels and performs as good or better than any of them at a great price point.  Read Less

This royal legend ii is as good or better than any of them and was even cheaper than the brutus and the brutus reels aren’t eve...  Read More

This royal legend ii is as good or better than any of them and was even cheaper than the brutus and the brutus reels aren’t even close to the quality and performance as this reel, even at a higher price.  Read Less

And i'd even say that's 'light' fishing compared to serious anglers.

And i'd even say that's 'light' fishing compared to serious anglers.  Read Less

Not as smooth as higher dollar reels but much better than cheaper ones.

Not as smooth as higher dollar reels but much better than cheaper ones.  Read Less