Cadence Lux Spinning Fishing Reel, Super Smooth Reel with 9+1 Japnese BB, Strong Performance Reel with 36LBs of Max Drag, Premium Components of Braid-Ready Spool, Stainless Steel Main Shaft, Die-casting Handle & EVA Knob review and price compare 2025

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Brand	Cadence
Material	Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Handle Material	Aluminum
Fishing Line Type	Braided
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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Smooth Performance – The Lux spinning reel has a 9 + 1 high-quality Japanese bearing system that delivers maximum smoothness during retrieval.
Powerful – The premium carbon fiber drag system delivers a consistent and powerful drag and has a max drag of 36lbs. 
Lightweight – The Lux reel features a lightweight, yet rigid, carbon composite body and rotor. Weight is further lifted by the aluminum and braid ready spool which enables you to tie braid directly to the spool with no backing.
Strong & Reliable – The stainless-steel main shaft provides an enduring performance that you can rely on and is also corrosion resistant. The die-cast aluminum handle adds additional strength to ensure a reliable fishing experience. 
Performance For Less- Cadence products offer high-performance premium features at an unbeatable value. Fishing with quality, dependable gear should not mean breaking the bank. Our experienced team works to prove that every day. All Cadence products come with a one-year warranty and a best-in-class customer service team to make your ownership experience as smooth as one of our reels.

Product Description

GO FISHING. GIVE BACK.

With every Cadence purchase, we promise to put youth combos in the hands of our next generation through one of our charity partners. Cadence believes that fishing can bring generations together in a hectic world, and impart some valuable lessons along the way! We want to see more people stepping away from the TV screen, and into the great outdoors. Help us share the joy of a day on the water with the next generation.

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Cadence products oﬀer high-performance premium features at an unbeatable value. We manufacture high-quality feature packed ﬁshing tackle at aﬀordable prices to help you save your hard-earned money. Cadence products are meticulously designed by long-time industry professionals who know performance ﬁshing tackle. Premium quality components and materials combined with a meticulous manufacturing process, topped oﬀ with extensive testing under the most rigorous of conditions is the formula Cadence uses to produce some of the best products in the industry.

The Lux spinning reel includes these premium features!

· 9 + 1 Japanese Ball Bearing System – super smooth and durable

· Carbon Fiber Drag System – smooth and powerful

· Machined Aluminum Spool – lightweight and braid-ready

· Stainless-Steel Main Shat – Durable and corrosion resistant

· EVA Handle Knob – comfortable and slip-resistant



Weight(OZ)	6.7	8.1	8.2	9.4
Gear Ratio	5.2:1	6.2:1	6.2:1	6.2:1
Inches Per Turn (IPT)	25	32	35	38
Max Drag(LB)	29	36	36	36
Mono Line Capacity (lb/yds)	4/175, 6/110, 8/90	4/240, 6/160, 8/125	8/180, 10/150, 12/110	8/270, 10/220, 12/160
Braid Line Capacity (lb/yds)	8/135, 10/115, 15/85	8/200, 10/165, 15/120	15/200, 20/165, 30/120	15/310, 20/260, 30/185
Ball Bearing	9+1	9+1	9+1	9+1

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Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 17, 2020
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Cadence
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087739CT3

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Questions about Cadence Lux Spinning Fishing Reel, Super Smooth Reel with 9+1 Japnese BB, Strong Performance Reel with 36LBs of Max Drag, Premium Components of Braid-Ready Spool, Stainless Steel Main Shaft, Die-casting Handle & EVA Knob

Which series would I need for up to 30# braid?

Answer: I would use either the Lux 3000 or the 4000. They are both excellent reels and will handle 30# braid very nicely with the use of the proper spinning rod.

Answer: You can run 30lb braid in the 3000, but I would not try to put 30 lb. on anything less. If you are going for large fish like 30 plus pounds then I would use the 4000.

Answer: I have the 3,000 model. The braid is a lot smaller diameter. I would go with the 3,000 model.

Answer: 3000-4000 will both work just fine.

Can i use mono line on it?

Answer: Sure! Follow the recommended line wt/ yds in the description or in the box.

Answer: yes you can

Is the lux the same as the cs5 except for the color of the spool? specs appear to show its the same reel.

Answer: I think the main difference is the Lux has 9 ball-bearings + 1 instant anti-reverse bearing system that is Japanese made. The CS5 has 8 ball-bearings + 1 instant anti-reverse bearing.

How to changed the handle from left to right ?

Can i use this reel to sulf fishing

Answer: Yes, you can but it may not last as long as one with sealed ball bearings. Also, as mentioned in a previous response, the line capacity is lacking so maybe only for light saltwater applications.

Answer: No due to corrosion problems and line capacity.

I have a cadence 2000 reel and want to purchase an extra spool. I can’t find the cs number on the box or reel and there is no paperwork in the box.

I'm looking to purchase an extra spool? i just purchased the lux 2000 need to purchase another spool one for braided the other for floracarban line.

Answer: I would go to the cadence website and contact their support staff.

can these reels be changed to left or right retrieval ?

Answer: Yes they can I am left handed and I have two of these reels.

Answer: Yep, it definitely has retrieval for both sides.

Answer: yes it can.

Answer: Yes

Answer: Yes!

Answer: Yes

is this good for saltwater and fishing inshore?

Answer: I’m not near an Ocean so I’m not sure about that, if I were going to fish on the Ocean I would invest in heavier gear including tackle. That being said my 3000 or the 4000 would handle smaller fish fine. All depends on what your after and what you know and experience.

Answer: The larger sizes are. I would go with the 4000 for inshore.

How much 10 pound test monofilament will this real hold

Is this rod suitable for use in salt and fresh water?

Answer: I use in both, wash off after salt water

Any plans to sell spare spools for the Lux?

Answer: Don’t think so, makes more sense to add a new reel, that way you have a beefy rod and reel for the type of fish your going for. Buy a Musky rod and reel for that trip and a Croppy rig and reel for that.

Is this reel suitable for both Salt water and fresh water?

Answer: I’m happy with it for fresh water, I’ve not had it yet on the Ocean. It’s well made with 9 bearings and smooth. I have the 3000 and is fine for large pike, bass and walleye. The 4000 may be better for muskey or large cat fish. Sea rated tackle would be overkill for my needs, I have a fresh water kayak setup for midwestern states and Canada not the sea, that’s a whole nother kettle of fish ;).

Is it waterproof?

Answer: It’s a fishing reel it’s supposed to get wet. if you dropped it overboard and left it there it probably wouldn’t survive , but day to day fishing it’s waterproof!

Answer: Not sure but i have dropped all my spinning reels into a water at various times and they all work. Just check the insides when done using it for any seepage.

Answer: As with almost all reels ,water resistant.

Does this product aswell as your lux series have a warranty for replacement and or refund? And if so how long is it for?

Answer: As far as I know they gave I one year warranty and you can purchase a 4 year extended warranty doer $4.99.

Answer: You would have to look in the Cadence fishing websight

Which style would be best for steelhead? 3000 or 4000

Answer: Definitely the 4000.

Answer: Sir, I would stick with main stream brand names. I sent my cadence reel back. Look at Penn or Daiwa,

Is it for saltwater also?

Answer: I would only fish freshwater due to the fact the bearings are open to corrosion and the reel is smaller in capacity so you may run out of line when you hook into a big one.

How much 4lb line will 1000 hold?

Answer: 4 lb line is fine so it takes more of it to fill the spool. Buy a large roll if you want to fill a new reel. It’s good to add some as it wears out so buy more not less.

Answer: 175 yd to 210

Product reviews of Cadence Lux Spinning Fishing Reel, Super Smooth Reel with 9+1 Japnese BB, Strong Performance Reel with 36LBs of Max Drag, Premium Components of Braid-Ready Spool, Stainless Steel Main Shaft, Die-casting Handle & EVA Knob

Ron lomeli : Cadence fishing reel.

Very nice reel. Good value!!

Hootie : Awesome reel

Great reel. I got the 1000 model and put it on a ultralight 7ft cadence lux rod. The reel is super smooth, much nicer than my Daiwas. Highly recommend it.

David E. Grindle : Unbearable bail

The reel has very smooth retrieval. However, after EVERY cast you have to close the bail manually. Not actually the end of the world since I do that about 30% of the time anyway. But when I don’t do it manually my lure sinks too deep because I’m fussing with the handle trying to crank the bail closed. It’s just a major deal breaker for me. I have a MUCH cheaper reel, same size, that is smooth as silk and the bail closes easily with the handle action. I’ll just use my “better and cheaper “ reel and give this to someone I don’t like.

Beachside Dog Walkers : Decent reel.. after some finagling. Read below. Crappy customer service!

As mentioned in my headline, the reel is decent, however it did not start out that way. My first reel I received had cosmetic issues. The handle had a blemish and one of the screws over by the roller guide also had paint missing from the surface. Requested another reel from Amazon and the second one I received had a noticeable noise when reeling fast that was not noticeable with the first. Yes, at this point I could have requested another reel, but at that point due to the nature of my concerns only being cosmetic with the first, I simply addressed them myself by swapping the handle and the screw from the second.
I contacted Cadence customer service informing them of my less than perfect experience in hopes of receiving some sort of compensation for not being able to use the reel when I wanted to (had a plan fishing trip) and the time wasted in repackaging and sending back the "bad" reel. I asked for a second spool, which in my opinion was a fair request and it was approved by Cadence customer service. What should have been a simple transaction.. ended up being a long and drawn out process just to get them to do what they said they would do from the beginning. It took approximately 4 weeks and an absurd amount of emails with Cadence customer service for me to get what was promised to me. This to me is just unacceptable! The time wasted replying to emails and the lack of communication on their part wishes that they would have made it right by refunding me my original purchase amount. I did not make such a request because I just wanted to be done with it, but it would have been nice if they viewed it from the "customers" perspective. I gave them a 2 star rating for their quality control on product and for my overall experience with Cadence customer service. I hope I never actually have an issue with one of their products as the customer service in my opinion is one of the worst ever. There is no phone number and everything is via email. My message to Cadence is to actually have a real live person to talk to when issues should arise. You charge a decent amount for your product and lack any real overhead costs so why not reinvest in hiring actual people to address issues they may have with your products.

Vincent T. : Shipped on time

Lite weight and works and feels excellent on the water

Hootie : Awesome reel

Great reel. I got the 1000 model and put it on a ultralight 7ft cadence lux rod. The reel is super smooth, much nicer than my Daiwas. Highly recommend it.

Scott Hill : Worth it

Use for bass fishing pretty nice

SELLER : Awesome Reel! Super Smooth

I am very happy with my Cadence Lux(4000 series). This reel is obviously made from quality materials and is hard to beat for the price. The Lux is extremely smooth. I have only used it for bass so far but wouldn't hesitate to throw on some braid and fish inshore with this reel.

weimin : Very smooth

I bought it one month ago.Because of the epidemic situation, I have not been able to try it out.I finally tried it today.Very smooth. very nice！

RespawnerLink_405 : Smooth reel.

Very nice reel . Overall quality is better than I expected. Run very smooth. Caught a lot of white perches for its first use with 1/16 jig head.

Bill Burton : Tested and proven smooth and reliable.

Caught my largest largemouth bass last week with the aid of my LUX3000. The bass got tangled in moss while reeling in with only 8lb mono line. Took my time and had a lot of fun and allowed it to make several runs . Landed and was 20 inches long and heavy. Love this reel.

David C. Crenshaw : From Crappie to Bass and more! Exceptional Reel and Outstanding Value!

From Crappie to Bass and more! This reel will do it all! Once again Cadence Fishing has come out with a reel that hits the Price/Performance sweet spot. The new Cadence Lux spinning reel comes in four sizes that will handle any type of fishing. I purchased the 3000 sizes to handle Bass and Crappie my two favorite target species. When paired with either the 24 ton CC5, 30 ton CR5, or 40 ton CR7 spinning rod from Cadence, you have a dynamite duo! See the photo included of the reel on the 24-ton rod. I took this combo out to our local reservoir and had a blast landing largemouth bass using a wacky rig and then switch to a crappie rig with a 1/32nd ounce jig head and zoom baby fluke. The reel easily holds 150 yards of 10 lb braid with a 10 lb fluorocarbon leader. It easily casts anything you put on it. The reel has 10 ball bearings made in Japan and an extremely light carbon body. So light you can use even the 3000 sizes on a very light rod. One key feature is the reel is braid ready with a rubber wrap around the spool. This keeps braid from slipping. The other amazing thing on a reel that is at this price point is the drag. It is super smooth and you can apply up to 36 lb of Max Drag. That really helps when landing those big bucket mouths and slabs! This is a reel I would highly recommend for both the beginning angler and for the advanced angler!

Mark A. : Amazing quality!

This reel on a light action rod gives me an additional 8-10 yards casting. It is smooth as glass. You would have to spend three times more to purchase a spinning reel of comparable quality.

Carlo DeBlasio : Great Reel, Great value, Great Customer Service

Cadence makes great reels and rods in a variety of price ranges.
The LUX 2000 is a well made lightweight reel and an excellent value. I would also like to point out that Cadence’s Customer Service has been great as a result of their wonderful CS availability of extra spools and their willingness to support your purchase of their products, I try to purchase their products whenever possible.

Kenny : Smooth and light, $50 is a steal!

I couldn’t find many reviews on this reel because it’s a new product. Pulled the trigger and did not disappoint! It’s lighter and smoother than my Daiwa regal lt. Carbon fiber drag and Japanese bearings make this reel super smooth. I use it for my UL setup.

Amazon Customer : Cadence Lux 4000

Awesome reel, very smooth to cast, will recommend to family and friends. Will definitely purchase a second reel.

Thao : ????

Lightweight, very smooth spindle ????elegance designed ????

Amazon Customer : Cadence Lux 4000

Awesome reel, very smooth to cast, will recommend to family and friends. Will definitely purchase a second reel.

vincent wong : WOW GREAT REEL!!!!

JUST BOUGHT IT A WEEK AGO , FANTASTIC REEL FOR THE PRICE....

Khary Bey : I Go Fishing

Great light weight reel. No problem landingdrum and trout. Keep it sprayed down and get your drag on.

Bobmidland : Fast delivery

Just what I wanted

Ji : Smooth and HIGH speed & drag force!

I am impressed by the high drag force 29 lb! Smooth reel worth the price. Size 1000 is good for bass fishing, it's pretty fast, 25 inch per turn, very high value for spinning reel.

JuanCCintron : Miy pequeño!

Me equivoqué, debí chequear mejor sus dimensiones. Muy pequeño, realmente. Aún asi, hermoso carretico!

RP : Crank sticks when closing bail.

I like the feel, smoothness and speed of the reel. What I really don't like is after you open the bail, cast and turn the crank to close the bail, the crank sticks and you have to put considerable pressure on it to close. Once closed, everything else is good.

Daniel Sharpe : Great reel for the price

Took a chance on a new product. Not disappointed. Very smooth. Teamed this up with a Lux medium rod, Great combo.

alex lin : The fishing gear you will never disappoint!

Brought this spinning reel for a while never get a chance to finish. Use it today for tautog fishing work great , smooth and powerful and light weight . Way better then my Penn spinning reel . Also the price is beautiful. Also Brought a Cadence fishing pole year ago which is fantastic product. Love this brand now, would definitely purchase again and recommend to my friends.

Amazon Customer : Good for the money

Not as smooth as my other reels

Hootie : Awesome reel

Great reel. I got the 1000 model and put it on a ultralight 7ft cadence lux rod. The reel is super smooth, much nicer than my Daiwas. Highly recommend it.

Michael A. Hayes : Great value

These reels are a great value, I have fished for over 60 years and these are some of the best reels that I have used and their Customer Service is fantastic!

RespawnerLink_405 : Smooth reel.

Very nice reel . Overall quality is better than I expected. Run very smooth. Caught a lot of white perches for its first use with 1/16 jig head.

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