I understand your excitement.
I bought a pair of the XL reels a while back as well. Very similar in looks to the Cabela's SLA fly reel (the black version, of course). The reel feels very solid. I spooled up the 5/6 size with 125 yds of Cortland Micron Backing, plus a 5wt WF Floating fly line that was 85' long.

They really seem to be an excellent value for the price.

The reels are all set to go, but I can't fish them until all this darn snow and ice disappears!!