I bought two of these reels recently.  They cost $16 each.  I'm waiting for them to arrive in the mail.  Anyone use these before?  Are they half decent?   Opinions?  Thanks.

 

half decent describes them adequately. Not the smoothest, and probably won't last too long, but certainly worth the price. We took a couple of 4000s to FL in the salt and they handled everything ok with 20 lb braid. I plan to use them as guest loaners on the boat. I feel so ripped off I paid $20 each...

I can easily return them to Dicks if need be. 

 

But what else would I replace them with at $16?

 

Or is there at $32 reel that is 300% better hence offering better value?

 

Anyone else used this reel?  Thoughts welcome, TY.

I have one on my Ned Rig/finesse worm set up. It has been totally adequate for those purposes. 

2 hours ago, 1201vilbig said:

I have one on my Ned Rig/finesse worm set up. It has been totally adequate for those purposes. 

 

Good to know thanks. I was hoping for $16 they would offer good bang for your buck.  

I havent used these yet!  Hope to get to the pond this weekend.  I see they are on "sale" at Dicks again, same price, $16.  Makes me wonder if they worth that price normally.  I'll report back once I've had a chance to use them.  Just been really busy!

that comfortable handle knob alone is still better than a Quantum!

I use one for ice fishing. It's an excellent buy at $16. They're on par with the Sienna, which are $30 reels.