Yoshikawa Baitfeeder Spinning Reel Fishing 5.5:1 11 High Power Stainless Ball Bearings 30Lb Drag Right Left Hand Saltwater Freshwater Reversible Front Rear Drag Live Liner 3000-6000

Solid reel for attractively low price. I heard about this reel from my fishing partner, who has been fishing saltwater from the surf for 20+ years consistently for 1-3 times per week. He fishes with nice equipment: $300 Shimano reels, $150-250 rods, etc....so imagine how shocked I was when he showed up one day with his new Yoshikaw reel (purchased off of Amazon) and after casting for 30 minutes, was raving entire time about how smooth & powerful the reel performed! We first a couple of more times together, noticing he still was fishing with the Yoshikawa, and when I inquired more about it, does he still like it, how much it cost & where he bought it? Etc.. I was no longer a skeptic. I went home and ordered the exact same Yoshikawa CY6000 (from Amazon, along w/ a few other fishermens' must haves:) that evening, and received my items without any hiccups a few days later. I've had the Yoshikawa for about 5 months now and have fished 2 times a week consistently with it. Ive fish from the beach and from my kayak with the Yoshikawa and found it performed so well that I ordered a 2nd one! I'm merely an intermediate level fisherman who will not like purchase high end fishing equipment (unless maybe I hit the lottery) but instead enjoying finding and using solid and affordable equipment. I recommend the Yoshikawa 100% and recommend this seller as well, as they were efficient and responsive each time I asked a questions.

There are two reasons i like this reel 1) it works and holds up to being abused at a lower cost than other reels. I use it fishing from rocks and from the pier, it makes no sense to buy a $300 reel that will get droped or knocked over onto hard surfaces. I like the product for the money.

Yoshikawa Baitfeeder Spinning Reel 3000 Nice features, average quality This a a good option if you don't want to spent big money for a high end spinning reel. I was comparing the fit and finish to a Shimano 4000 which is comparable in size and line weight options. The Shimano looks like plastic and isn't ashamed of showing it. The Yoshikawa has plastic well hidden. Other video reviews mention the shiny chrome paint erodes quickly, time will tell if that is true. My main concern is the handle shaft that inserts into the gear box of the main body. The teeth are plastic. If you don't have the main drag set properly when battling a big fish, I worry that the teeth will sheer off and make the reel unusable. As for the bait feeder mechanism, it works ok. Mine seems to have little if any range to gauge how much bait feeding drag you can adjust. It's either loose or looser. But you get a bargain spinning reel, with nice features for about $30. That's a pretty good deal :) review date: 041519

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I have purchased a number of Yoshikawa reels now at various sizes. While generally partial to Shimano, I have enjoyed these reels and their prices. I don't chase a lot of huge fish, but have had no problem reeling in the larger catfish in Tennessee's freshwater lakes, or bull redfish from the Alabama Gulf Coast, with the appropriate sized reels. I will note that if you take a Yoshikawa reel saltwater fishing, you still might want to rinse the saltwater out. I did have one freeze up on me, but it was one that accidentally submersed while wading a saltwater canal and forgot to rinse.

These are the worst reels I have ever owned. I only bought them for the bait runner capability. The bottom cap fell off the first hook set. Something happened on both poles I bought. The drags are not right the reel just spins even when not latched on. I’ve had them for a month and have only gotten to use them twice. It’s too late to return them now. Terrible product PLEASE DO NOT BUY. I guess I will stick with the bigger names in fishing reels.

but now stating to show signs of wear and weakness. Rear drag is very unstable unless you use a very loose rear drag setting. Main drag is good. Big fish it seems reel is Stressed too much for a large reel, almost like they are going to break off the rod. I paid $37 each for 3 of them, now they are $52, they are definitely NOT worth $52. I have NOT used them in saltwater, ever, and I would not recommend using them in Saltwater. Ive caught some 50 lb plus catfish on them. I would recommend a Penn or Okuma reel if your going to pay over $50 each. Penn and Okuma are closed system reels and these are not closed, Yoshikawais open so dirt and stuff gets inside the Yoshikawa reel and bearings easily.

Cannot comment on long-term performance....But...I ordered the 5000 series Yoshikawa Bait Feeder on Friday to replace an Okuma Avenger that crapped out after giving a dozen years of great service. It arrived Sunday. I mated it to my Okuma Longitude 8' two-piece, spooled it with 20 lb 9 strand braid, and today, Tuesday, I christened it with this 31" Striper from a New Hampshire shore spot. Everything looks, feels, and functions well. Thus far as good as the Okuma. For $35...if it lasts a year or more, I'll be very happy. If it lasts and lasts, then it's the best value I've found. Time will tell. But it still get's Five Stars in my early returns.

Anti reverse lock broke on 1st day of use recreational fishing .Very disappointed as this makes the reel unusable Returned to Amazon but no refund as yet. Still waiting 😔

Have taken it out 2x beach fishing no problems works real good

Can’t go wrong with this price absolutely happy and take 6kg snapper this arvo mate

What a great quality reel... so so smooth winding action well made 4000 packed full of features ..I cant believe a reel can be made so well at a cheap price ! I'm actually thinking of buying the 3000 version I'm that impressed !

Ottima fluidità(11 cuscinetti), archetto rinforzato, manico ergonomico e velocità di recupero rendono questo mulinello una vera macchina da guerra per carp fishing ( si consiglia 5000-6000) e per il feeder (si consiglia 4000-5000) grazie al bait-runner abbastanza preciso. Unico neo è la mancanza di un altra bobina di ricambio per adattarlo a esigenze di diametro o natura dei fili (nylon-trecciato) diverse, sopperisce e merita le mie 5 stelle per il prezzo più che abbordabile. Non ha nulla da invidiare a marche blasonate e molto più costose.