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Cadence really hit a home run with the CB8. I shouldn't say I was skeptical because I know Cadence makes great stuff (I have a CS10 spinning reel and a couple of CR7 rods), but at the price point I was unsure as to what I would get. As soon as I took the CB8 out of the box, I knew I had a winner. The fit and finish were flawless, very light weight; looks like a reel that costs two or three times the "pre coupon price". I've put a few fish in the boat with the CB8 and it has performed flawlessly. The mag breaking system is outstanding, drag is super smooth and the thing casts a mile.My takeaway after a few trips, buy one. You won't be disappointed. The reel seems best suited for anything but chucking heavy baits. The feather light spool and low torque bearings really help when casting a lighter bait or flipping, but may make it more difficult (if you don't have a well trained thumb) to avoid a backlash if you were throwing a heavy bait like a Whopper Plopper 110. While the cranking isn't as refined as a Daiwa Tatula (I didn't expect it to be) it is dang good. In all honestly, I don't see how Cadence can offer the reel at such a low price. I'd say the reel fishes at the $100 price point. In fact, I like CB8 better then my friends $200 big brand (starts with an S) bait casters.The CB8 is a great value at MSRP and a tremendous value and the "coupon price".The only thing I can't comment on is the durability. If the CB8 is like their other other products, I won't have anything to worry about.

I received my reel on 6/5. The reel was nicely packaged and well protected. I spooled it up with 12lb BP Excel mono with a fluorocarbon leader and placed it on a 7’ medium action rod for use. I went out this morning (6/8) on Lake Hartwell for the morning top water bite. I had a topwater chug-bug tied on and the same lure (different color) tied on a similar configuration with one of my existing rod/reels (a $250 set up). Once I got the brake & magnets set on the Cadence, I alternated my use of the two rigs, with the objective of making the best comparison I could. The line and rods I used were identical with the only difference being the two reels. On average, I was getting a good 10-15 yards more casting distance with the CB8.As the morning went on, I switched both over to a 1/2oz spinnerbait. Same result on the casting distance. I then made magnet and brake adjustments and started throwing each of them into the wind. No backlashes on either rig. As I dialed each one in, I was still seeing an increased casting distance with the CB8The feel and performance of the reel was of high quality and did not feel inferior in any way, a pleasant surprise given the price point. Reeling was smooth, brake system adjusted nicely, drag adjustment/tuning was good and the reel felt solid on hook sets. I am hopeful the reel will continue to hold up and perform well over time.

This is my 3rd Cadence reel and the CB8 is my favorite so far. Smooth drag, light weight. I believe it's the best reel you can buy for under 100$

Cadence has made a true quality reel at an affordable price. i was absolutely shocked with every aspect of it when i got it. the reel is lightweight, very smooth and palm perfect. i really love it, its magnetic brakes system. i can more easier adjust it than other brand dual brake and minimize the amount of bird nests you get. and it has high performance on casting long distance. i've caught a couple of fish with it so farand it handled them great. this reel is a winner for sure and functions like one more than twice as much. overall this is another reel i'm very satisfied with form cadence.

Ok, let me say this before anything else. Like most of you I consider myself a serious fisherman. No I'm not on the pro circuit but I do a lot of fishing......largemouth, walleye, smallmouth, pike, crappie, bluegill and some catfishing - so I buy lot of fishing equipment (much more than I need LOL) rods, reels, lures etc. but I try to buy good equipment without breaking the bank. A few of my fishing buddies like some of you out there insist on buying $200 rods and reels and if that works for you fine. However I prefer to buy good equipment that works just as well as your $200 stuff but at a much lower cost and it can be done! Which brings me to the Cadence Baitcasting Reel - To all of my fellow serious but budget conscious fishermen I think this reel is an off the chain - excellent buy! But let me say this I know the REAL proof will come when I use it on the water next month and I'll give you an "honest update" on how it performs when a fish is on the other end of the line! But I can still give you some first impressions because I have it in my hand - the reel is light weight, I spooled it with some 12lb mono, adjusted the brakes and made some cast with different weights - no problem, the drag is butter smooth and on top of everything else it looks really good. I think the deep grayish color of this reel will match up well with most rod colors. I bought the 6:6 gear ratio and after giving it these mini-test I ordered the faster 7:3 gear ratio for another rod. Now check this out! The CB8 Model list for $70 but Amazon had some kind of a clip-on coupon and I got the reel for only $38.99! Man are you kidding me?!! Read the specs on it and you'll see this reel has many of the same features as those $200+ reels making the Cadence CB8 Baitcaster an absolutely fantastic bargin! The company even gives you a 90 day trial so if you don't like it send it back for a refund. Again I'm giving this reel a lot of kudos based on my initial eye test but I promise to give you an honest "on the water test" in the next few months of actual fishing use. But I'm betting that I'll end up keeping both of my reels rather than sending them back. So for now I'm going with a 3 star review an hope to give a 5 star down the road. One more tidbit - did you know that most of those so-called brand name $200+ reels are made overseas in Japan - you're really paying more for the so-called name on the box. Mr. Michael -25