XY Series

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.

So far, I really like this reel. It's made well, the parts are sturdy and made of good materials (metal, graphite) it's very smooth and works great right out of the box! It's slightly bigger than some 2000 size reels I've had in the past (slightly larger than a 2000 Nasci) and a little heavier but not by much. For what you pay, it's a great deal for a great reel. My only complaint is that the handle has a foam grip and I prefer a hard plastic or metal but that's personal preference.

#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!

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.

This fishing reel performs better than any I have ever used. Very smooth reeling, no hanging up on casts, paid out line perfectly each time. Great performer and Great value.

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.

Out of the box this was a pretty awesome reel. Smooth as butter, good drag, worked great. After several uses over the course of a month it seized up. Took it apart and the bearings were rusted solid even though I hosed it off after each use. I think the hexagonal cutouts on the spool let water in too easily. Would probably make a decent reel for freshwater but is not suited for salt.

The perfect reel that’s nice and smooth. Provides easy functionality and it’s very quiet. This reel definitely meets my needs and I’m glad that I made this purchase.