M1 Spinning Reel, Freshwater Fishing Reels Spinning, 9+1 Ball Bearings, 26.5LBs Max Drag, 5.2:1 Gear Ratio, Graphite Frame, CNC Aluminum Spool, 500 to 5000 Series, Handle Interchangeable

*This review is specifically for the 500 size*I have 4 of these in the 500 size and purchased a fifth as a gift. Great reel for UL and Light action rods. Also have one on a 9 ft Medium Light jigging rod. Size, weight and performance is more like a 1000 size reel in my opinion. Only complaint I have is the sweet spot in the drag is very small, only a few clicks separating too tight and too loose. Balances well with 7 ft UL and 6’6” Light rods.

Such an incredible reels. So far used for trout fishing and it’s been perfect. Very nice quality.

This reel is really great for the price point, very light weight, and size is perfect. It is a very smooth reel with good drag makinf the ability to catch fish very easy

This review is for both the 3000 & 4000 series Handing M1 Spinning reels (black and gray colors)These are some of the most inexpensive spinning reels I've seen, so I ordered the 3000 and 4000 sizes to find out if they're decent quality. Generally, at this price point, all you can really expect is complete junk. That's been my experience at sporting goods and big-box stores, such as Walmart.Enter in these "Handing" reels. I couldn't believe the price on them...$16 or so for a graphite-framed, 9+1 bearing spinning reel. A couple observations after un-boxing and taking the drag knob off. These reels are relatively heavy for their size, and the 4000 size is quite a monster, probably more appropriate for deep-water larger gamefish, such as salmon. The 3000 still runs on the heavier/larger size compared to other "3000" size reels I own, but it should be ok for all-around freshwater...bass, trout, walleye, pike, carp, you name it. Secondly, the main shaft was neither greased nor oiled, so I added some light-weight Trinity Royal bearing oil to the bottom of the shaft. I've found this to be the case on more expensive reels as well...best bet is to remove the drag knob and add a few drops of bearing oil to the main shaft, as well as the round areas where the bail opens and closes. After oiling, these reels did run somewhat smoother.Usually what separates the "junk" reels from the decent ones...the drag adjustment mechanics. Imprecise drag, where a couple clicks can substantially tighten your drag resulting in broken lines, is something characteristic of cheap reels. The drag adjustment on these Handing reels was surprisingly precise...each click seems to gradually and evenly tighten or loosen the drag, which is generally something I don't see in reels priced below $50. Look and feel seem fine otherwise. Time will tell if they hold up...for $15 even if they only last a season, that's still not a bad deal. I'd rather not have to dispose of a product like a spinning reel but at that price point you really can't go terribly wrong.Give these Handing reels a try...you'll be quite surprised at how well they work and the quality level is decent.

Reel arrived in Great Shape and with the 500 Ultra lite size Spinning Reel was exactly what I was looking for. Seems to be very high quality made and is very smooth on the retrieve. I highly recommend this M1 500 Reel for your fishing rig inventory.

Top notch reel...well made.

The Handing reel is very good and meets all expectIons

Very smooth reel!