XY Series

Nice entry level reel. Super smooth for an inexpensive item. Liked the first enough to buy a second in a different size. Kids and landed a number of summer flounder on these and some 5 lb Bluefish and schoolie stripers all with no issues at all. Read some negative reviews and even some videos about damaging effects of saltwater which is very a true possibility. So when I received mine I went over a few areas with a light coating of reel grease BEFORE using in harsh salt environment and no visible rust or corrosion seen so far. 8 out of 10 times I rinse all of my reels with fresh water. I have some higher end gear that I love but not turning them over to kids yet until their a bit more seasoned. Tight lines

This is a really nice reel. It feels smooth, has a relatively smooth drag, and it looks and feels very well made. And despite all this, the cost was quite low. I've spent far more on reels, but I don't know that I've ever received this kind of value for the money spent. I bought the XY1000 reel. I paired it with a 6' 6" ultralight rod, intending to use it for crappies. It works great for that and balances well. As you can see in the picture, an occasional bass joins the party! And the reel's drag was up to the challenge for bigger fish like this on 4 lb line. The size of the reel is good for this application... I like to "feather" the line with my index finger during the cast, and this reel's size makes that convenient. As a side note, I REALLY like the hexagon cutout pattern on the side of the spool. I want my reels to function great and care less about the looks, but it's fun to have one that works great and looks cool, too. Overall I'm very happy with this purchase. For the ratings below... Light weight: It balances well on my rod so the weight is good for me. Value is off the charts and I'd give that 6 stars if I could. Durability: So far so good. I've caught many fish on this reel over ~3 months and it's been perfect so far.

#1 I like the look of the reel, but not important for fishing #2 I like that there is a spare spool @ times this is important #3 I like the balance of the reel and the very good smoothness of the reel no wobble when spinning quick but not that important. #0 Caution when changing spool, there is a small drag gear on the winder shaft it is very lose and will fall off, if in the field while changing and falls off( and lost that's it for fishing) a dab of silicone on gear seat could fix this. #4 Don't like the open spool this could allow water (salt water not good) and other debris in the reel, tape could fix this #5 Don't like no schematic of reel and parts most reels usually give that at purchase #6 Don't like in the directions which would be for a very 1st time fisherman they talk about lubrication it is said and I believe this is dated by AI to remove the maintenance plate and add 2 drops of oil, its not said or shown where this plate is located, I believe it's on the retrieval side of the bail #7 Don't like and this is personal, the handle has a very large round ball to hold and wind with, I've had many reels and never seen this till now, my hands are large but usually that is flat or flat with a slight curve, or like a barrel, it's just not comfortable, but can be modified, fairly easy. #8 I have fished for 70 years, i don't pretend to know everything, but supplier asked for review, I THINK THE REEL COULD BE A GOOD PURCHASE, PROPER MAINTINANCE AND CARE OR SPARE!

Why spend 200$ or 300$ on a reel when these reels are just as durable have just as good of drags and the line capacity matches plus you get a spare spool. Used these in fresh and saltwater with 0 issues and flawless performance. Going to be picking up a couple more sets for this year because the price can't be beat.

Great reel so far? Taken it on the boat a few times now and it’s withheld. Quality is 10/10. Looks so sick. And it’s SO smooth. If you’re thinking about pulling the trigger just do it. You WONT be disappointed.

I bought one of these about 10 years ago, to replace a Pflueger reel. It's super light, unbelievably smooth, and great for crappie fishing. I have 10 spinning rods and they all have these reels on them.

I don't have an issue with the quality; it does seem like a nice reel. I have an issue with the size and lack of information about the specific size of the reel or line capacity on the specs and description. I was expecting a smaller ultra-light reel when ordering a 2000 series reel, and this is monstrously big. I normally use Plueger president series, and this, compared to those, would be a 4000 series. I will keep it and put it on a much larger rod, but it will not serve my purpose for an ultra-light, so I am back to looking for an alternative, and I am afraid to order the 1000 series, as I checked its specs, and they are the same. Also, the 5000 reads the same, so it appears no matter which you order, they are the same, at least in the descriptions

This is my first review after purchasing three different Sougayilang reels over the last several years. I was so happy with the first two reels, that I went the same route when needing to replace a Diawa that kept giving me problems. These reels are much higher quality than you would expect for the price, so don’t be swayed. They are smooth casting, durable, and good looking. If I were to do it over again, I likely would have gotten the 1000 size over the 2000 size because it may be more reel than I need for my lake. I will feel confident this reel will bring in any walleye or large mouth from my particular lake. I also like the extra spool so I can have the choice of two different line weights or types. The spool that comes on the reel feels metallic and the second spool feels composite in construction. Don’t be shy, even if you are on the fence about a foreign reel from Amazon, the investment is low and it is worth taking a chance. This may be your “go to” company and reel for the next several years. I highly recommend it.