M MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch ECO Large Arbor Fly Fishing Reel (3/4wt 5/6wt 7/8wt) and Pre-Loaded Fly Reel with Line Combo

Very nice! I had zero issues with it fighting big trout. Drag was good, Line cast ok. Very good deal. I will buy another.

Took this to Colorado and fished the feeder waters of the Arkansas. It did an excellent jog and was size appropriate (3/4wt) for the smaller fish we were catching ( 6” to 15” trout). The pre- strung line worked effectively. For the money you can’t beat it! Why did you pick this product vs others?:Price and research Size:3/4

First, let me say I bought this reel as a saltwater reel I wouldn’t cry over if I damaged it. Last time I fished from the beach, I dropped my spinning set up in the surf and couldn’t ever get the sand completely out of the reel or get the anti reverse to work again. I haven’t fished with this reel yet, so will post an update once I do, but here are my first thoughts.My initial impression is that for under $20, I love the reel. It’s not perfect, but when you factor in the price, it’s nice looking, has an ok drag and seems to work well. The old saying, “Buy cheap, buy twice” definitely seems to fit, but for the purposes and price point I bought it for, I’m thrilled.I wrote to Maxcatch after receiving my reel because there were some rough/slightly sharp edges on the spool. They immediately sent me a replacement reel, which is awesome. The only thing was that there was a huge difference between the quality and strength of the drag of the two reels (both 7/8 wt). The first reel had a solid, smooth drag, and every click of the drag knob made a gradual change in tension. The replacement reel required several clicks before the drag engaged and started increasing, but the intervals were much less gradual and the drag wasn't nearly as smooth. It went from virtually no drag to max drag too quickly, and the max drag was heavier than the first reel’s max drag.Pros:-Maxcatch is very responsive and stands behind their products-pricepoint-looks awesome-has smooth bearingsCons:-quality control isn’t great—drag and fit inconsistencies between the two identical reels I have-fit and finish aren’t perfect—some rough/semi-sharp edges and a tiny bit of spool wobble-numbers on drag dial aren’t in a logical order (0, 3, 9, 6…hmmm), but who cares?-(personal preference) the spool rotates freely to reel in line—there is no click on the retrieve or anything that keeps it from a free spin like a spinning reel

Outstanding. I can't imagine how this quality comes at this price. 20 stars. I just spent 330 dollars on a Sage reel. I could have had 15 or so of these and just thrown them away after use.

Great reel for the price. The leader that came on my 3/4;was extremely strong. Caught 8 in under a hour..

Reel came quick and looks good, a few small blemishes and scratches in the metal but nothing crazy for such a good price. The one issue I’ve run into was the fly line appears to have some significant cracking after my first trip out. I am a bit sad but it seems to still work fine, good price overall for a good backup or budget reel!

Nice reel for the money. Seems well made and comparable to name brands that cost 3 to 4 times the amount. Drag seems good and adjusts easily. I am using it for warm water flyfishing, so drag not real important. The included fly line seems OK but will probably replace it with my usual brand. However, I would have had the line cost even if I had bought the name brand at 3 to 4 times the cost, so not losing anything. Very happy with purchase. Will just have to see how it holds up over the long haul, but if it only lasts half as long will still be ahead.

I purchased this fly reel to do some flyfishing for panfish and small bass. Received the reel and was impressed at the quality of the materials for the price. Has a nice weight to it. The line that comes on the reel is good and does what I need. The drag system is OK but not great which is good cause it's for small fish. The main problem I have and why I can't give it a 5star rating is due to the fact that it literally reels itself in as you are making your false cast. And that becomes a problem when you strip off plenty of line to reach your target area or fish, and when youake the shoot, you fall short and loose the fish. Gonna try to reach out to the company for a fix. I will keep everyone posted.Update: shortly after this review, maxcatch reached out to me wanting to make the situation right. They sent a second reel out at no charge. Unfortunately, the new reel does the same thing straight out of the box. But, I will say that it is no where near as bad as the original. And because of how quickly they got back with me and offered to do what they can to make it right, I am changing my review rating to a 4 star. If there was a way to make it a 4.5 I would. I just can't give a 5 because to me, the product and company would have to be almost perfect. And yes, I do recommend this product as well as their flyrods.