Reel ok, but rod is horrible. Reel seemed to be ok but only got to use it to loose two descent sized fish. Since both of my first two fish broke the line due to the rod. I bought this to go fishing on a charter boat in Mexico waters below San Diego. My first two fish snapped my expensive line rated well above the weight of the fish. I then found out why: The metal ring for eyelet was missing. This caused the line to cut through the plastic which made my $30 line break and actually stripped it. This pole has metal inserts for the eyelets that either aren't there when you receive the pole or that can fall out at any time while fishing. The metal ring for eyelet was missing when my pole was received, but I didn't notice this. I had to use a rented pole for the rest of the fishing trip. Mine is being returned. Get a pole with solid metal eyelets or you will regret it when catching descent sized fish. Reel is also attached to the rod with plastic. I didn't notice this in the pictures before buying the Rod and Reel combo. I hope this review helps. I don't mind paying extra for quality. How about you?

I have a similar rod and reel that was shipped the same way and received it with one eyelet bent. I love the rod and reel but can’t use them when they are damaged. This one, all eyelets were damaged. Was hoping to use it this weekend but will now not have it for my fishing trip. I wish these would be shipped in more than just a bag.