Cadence CS6 CS7 CS8 Spinning Reel, Ultralight Fast Speed Premium Magnesium Frame Fishing Reel with 10 Low Torque Bearings Super Smooth Powerful Fishing Reel with 36 LBs Max Drag & 6.2:1 Spinning Reel

I think this may well be the best size 1000 spinning reel I own and I have several to compare it with. They sent the retail package wrapped in plastic inside a heavy brown cardboard box and gave the reel plenty of protection for shipping without damage. That is something you don't see much in sub $200 reels. It's obvious that Cadence really cares about making sure you get an undamaged reel. I have not fished it yet but I have so many spinning reels I don't have to fish it to judge quality. This reel has unsurpassed quality for the price. I like the magnesium frame over plastic as many use and it reels very smooth and TOTALLY silent. I will most certainly be buying a 2000 size in the near future but wanted the 1000 size first as about 90% of my freshwater fishing is done with light tackle. It just makes catching fish more fun. I don't think any manufacturer can top the quality of these reels for under $150. I highly recommend this reel and of course I will buy more. I do wish they made it in a smaller 500 size though.UPDATE 04/08/18: I received the 2000 size model today and put line on both. Line lay is perfectly level on both. Even line lay is essential to a good casting spinning reel. There isn't much that affects the cast-ability of a spinning reel. They simply need a good spool design , even line lay and a highly polished spool lip. Of course you need the optimum diameter line for the given reel and matched to the right rod. These reels have it all correct and will without any question cast very well with the correct line size and a properly paired rod. I will have to invest in a couple of their higher end models in the future although the CS8 is about as smooth as it gets.One thing to note is after looking at the Cadence rods I am positive I will NOT be buying one. The reason for me is simple. They have cork handles. Cork may be considered "traditional" and preferred by many but what is "traditional" about a modern graphite rod in the first place. EVA is a much better choice for rod handles. It's washable and stays looking new for many years. Lately I have noticed a lot of manufacturers using cork on the handle knobs on some high end reels. I guess there must be a market for it but it gets dirty easy and breaks apart faster than plastic, rubber or EVA. You can clean cork but most any chemical that will really make it look as new will also break down cork. Wake up folks there are far better materials today to use for rod handles and reel handle knobs than cork. It's also NOT 1920 so why use an inferior outdated material from that era? I think it's time to move on to a more practical and superior material than cork. To each his own and many will disagree but cork on any fishing equipment is a total deal breaker for me PERIOD.Update: I did buy it in the 2000 size as well. Still hoping to see these reels in a true Ultralite size like a size 500. A reel this good at this price in a true Ultralite size would be a must have item for me and I expect a lot of your Cadence customers would want one as well.

Cadence CS8 3000First, I am an avid fisherman. I'm usually out in the bays and bayous in Northwest Florida several times a week. I fish for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia etc. My gear includes several Shimano Stradic reels, Diawa BG and Procaster, and the Cadence CS7. Most are paired with St. Croix, Diawa or Cadence Rods.When this reel arrived, the reel box was packaged inside another box which was inside a padded envelope. The previous Cadence reels I've ordered came in another box instead of the padded envelope. I'm not complaining about this as nothing was damaged, just an observation. Now to the reel itself.This reel is very lightweight, something I noticed as soon as I pulled it from the box. I really like what Cadence has done with the handle on their reels, the washers stay in place if you change the handle from left to right, nothing to get lost.I paired this reel with my Cadence CR7 7' Medium Heavy Fast rod and 20lb Diawa J Braid line. The specks state the reel will hold 165 yards of 20lb braid, and I can say this is the first reel I've bought that actually held 165 yards. This set-up is lighter than any of my other 3000 series sets. I believe its lighter than my Stradic 2500 reels.On the water it performed flawlessly. Even as light as it was, I noticed no flex in the Magnesium frame regardless what I hooked into. The 10 bearing system is smooth, the smoothest reel I've purchased. I spent an entire day casting lures hooking Speckled Trout and Red drum without any problems. The drag on this reel is great, quick and easy to adjust and worked just as I wanted it to.I can't speak for longevity at this point as I've only had the reel a week. My CS7 reels have held up all spring to all kinds of abuse, but they have aluminum frames which are more corrosion resistant than the magnesium. Although I fish primarily saltwater, I always wash my equipment when I get home which has always helped my equipment last many years.This is a great reel, very light, strong and smooth. It has earned a permanent place on my boat , replacing a reel that costs three times as much!Tight Lines!

So first off i ordered the CS6 4000. Paid for a CS6 4000, order says that reel was shipped. I opened the box, and it is a CS6 3000. I debated returning it since i don’t really need the 4000, it was just $2 more so i ordered it. The reel was going on a light-medium rod so i don’t really need the larger reel. I just wanted it because why not. It seemed a lot of pain and frustration to box it back up, go through the return process that is going to take i don’t know how long to get the 4000 and get my $2. So, i decided to keep it.The reel is incredibly smooth. The aluminum design is solid, and i am casting further than my previous budget reel. The drag is sensitive to adjustment, allowing for a lot of adjustment to really set it where you want it. Much more enjoyable to work with, has an overall superior feel.Overall I love it - just wish it was what i ordered.

a smooth, well build reel, loving it. Overall a great value but seem heavier than described on the Amazon info. listed as 9.7oz for the CS7-4000 model compare to the Ultra light I got previously CS5-4000 (light weight) come in at 9.5oz paired with a CR5 MH rod.Not true to what described, the CS7-4000 listed 0.2 oz different but much heavier for my intention to paired with another Cadence CR5M rod. Still debating to keep or return the CS7-400 for the 3000 which is 1 oz lighter per description info.2nd thought keeping the CS7 and ordered another CS5-4000 for a spare. both are quality product for the money.update : had to return the CS7-4000 for a 3000. was my fault a novice. A 3000 is more than enough for pan fishing and the reel weight is lighter.