I have no complaints about the reel, I've put many an hour and large saltwater trophies in the kayak with this reel and many other Okuma reels. As far as the "poorly placed bail screw" that another purchaser mentioned, I am unaware of this issue, but I handle my reels correctly and flip the bail by hand, and not by reeling the handle until the bail closes, which is the only way I could see having an issue with anything.

quite a tough drag on it, 10kg barramundi was easy

For all the lady anglers out there that want something a little bit girly, that isn't a piece of junk combo, this reel is perfect. It reels in line smooth and has some serious power behind it. I recommend the Trio series to everyone. If you're not into the pink I recommend getting it in the black or picking up the high speed series version. For the price point and toughness of these reels, you really can't go wrong.

I bought this reel for my 4 year old daughter. She loves the reel because it is pink. I love this reel because it was a very durable and a smooth reel for the price and this reel can grow with my daughter. A great reel all around for kids to adults. Don't be fooled by the price. I think they are too cheap in price for what you are getting. This reel has brought in flounder, snapping blues, croakers and a couple dogfish. Performed flawlessly every time. Mounted on a 5' ugly stick with white 30lb. Power Pro braid.

even though it is a ladies reel it is well made. it is nice and smooth and works flawlessly. just as strong as a mans reel but more appealing to the better half

Bought this for the wife, she loves it, very smooth! Matched it with the okuma sst 8'6" pink rod! Use for surf fishing in SoCal

What a great looking reel plain and simple!
Really sharp looking, smooth crank, nice cast until...
a poorly designed bale screw placement causes line to snag on it.
and sadly i bought 4 of them before realizing it...