This Cadence cb5 baitcasting reel is amazing! Its exactly what my family and I have been wanting and needing. We love "thumb burner" reels but they tend to be on the pricier side. But this reel is so reasonably priced and made so well it doesnt make sense. Other casting reels are hard to cast and can get stuck from the bayou water. This one cast so smooth and comfortably youd feel like you had spent a fortune. We fish daily and on weekends all day and night and this reel holds up for all of it. It is made out of very high quality graphite and and carbon fiber. Light weight yet sturdier than our $100+ reels. The cb5 is also a dream reeling in our catch of the day. No slippage or breakage and can take a fight. Overall great buy and I highly recommend!