After heavy use, it still performs perfectly

After heavy use, it still performs perfectly  Read Less

The reel is lightweight and well built.

The reel is lightweight and well built.  Read Less

Carbon drags are sticky and not suited for ultra light / light fishing, i actually broke an ultralight rod on a 6 oz smallmouth...  Read More

Carbon drags are sticky and not suited for ultra light / light fishing, i actually broke an ultralight rod on a 6 oz smallmouth last week because the carbon drag in the kestrel stuck.  Read Less

My daughter dropped hers in the river and 2 days later the bearings show signs of rust and the reel started feeling like there ...  Read More

My daughter dropped hers in the river and 2 days later the bearings show signs of rust and the reel started feeling like there was sand it in when reeling.  Read Less

Worth every penny of the $20 i spent on it.

Worth every penny of the $20 i spent on it.  Read Less

Great reel for the price smooth action in my opinion very pleased with this

Great reel for the price smooth action in my opinion very pleased with this  Read Less

With coupons you can get this reel for about $20 or so.

With coupons you can get this reel for about $20 or so.  Read Less

For the money you cannot come close.

For the money you cannot come close.  Read Less

For the price it competes with higher price reels.

For the price it competes with higher price reels.  Read Less

The only spinning reels i've used that compare to this are in excess of 100, which is great if you have the budget for it, but ...  Read More

The only spinning reels i've used that compare to this are in excess of 100, which is great if you have the budget for it, but if you're wondering if you can get away with spending less to have a fantastic fishing experience this is absolutely the answer for you.  Read Less