Piscifun Flame Spinning Reel, Lightweight, 22lb Max Drag, 9+1BB

The only review you need to read. This is for freshwater review. NOT FOR SALTWATER!!! These are amazing reels for the price. For anyone who is starting out or is avid fishermen. I been using these 4 to 5 times a week on the biggest lake in PNW. I fish Lake Washington. With 30 different types of fish. And different sizes and weight. With great success. I currently own 3 of these Piscifun Flame reels. On 3 different setups, from pan fish to large mouth and cat fish. My setups are all less then $60 including the line I put on the reel. I I get the smooth cast everytime. From my 5" to 7" pole. Using all size lures and just to a split shot and bober set up for some panfish. You wont be disappointed in this reel. This isn't your cheap plastic walmart reel or reel and combo, you get at walmart. This reel does compete with the Penn or even other high end reels. But for a more affordable price tag. I have mine for a year now. And still cast smooth like day one. I don't keep up with the oiling and other maintenance, becuase I wanted to see how long it will last with neglect, also less $30 I can buy a new one if needed to be. So far over a year of use. And still going strong. I will recommend this to any fresh water fisherman or fisherman. It's a great reel for the beginner or the advance. Would I use this for a bass competition, probably. Lol. So here my setup for pan fish and basic bass fishing. If you are new to fishing or just wanting a nice cheap freshwater setup. Panfish - Bluegill,sunfish, pumpkin seeds, perch, white or black crappie, etc. I use a shakespeare micro series rod. This is my 5" rod. Ultra light. Great to feel even the smallest bites. Around $20 on amazon. Bigger fish - Trout, Bass, Walleye, etc. Berkley Cherry Wood HD This is a full wood rod. Coming in around 6'6 and also a 7" rod. Medium/heavy. Now before you say why would you want a Medium/heavy for trout or even walleye. This has a tip of a light rod (meaning you can fill small bites), but the back bone of a heavy rod. I pulled 13lbs fish in on 8lbs test thanks to this rod. This is like the name says. Made of cherry wood, so the tip is easily breakable. But wont break from weight of bigger fish. It's great rod. I been using them for 15+ years now. And own multiple sizes. Around $20 on amazon. I use berkely invisible line on all my reels. Just personal choice.

Great reel especially for the price. Very smooth easy to adjust, has a great feel.

First off, I want to say I only gave it four stars because I have not taken it out on the water yet. That said, I have been immersed in angling since '85. I worked at a tackle shop on the Jersey shore, and angling was what set me down the path to study biology and aquaculture. In other words: I have a pretty good feel for what's quality, and what's going to get you through one season. This reel is the former, and for the price it's borderline thievery. Back in my tackle shop days, a new company came to the market: Okuma. I see that as the beginning of the "overseas invasion." It took only a few years for companies to flood the market with affordable, acceptable quality reels. My first purchase from one of those companies was an Okuma Fina FHS50, a 5000 size--I bought it for Striped Bass--mind you this was salt water, not hybrids. I still have that reel and it's in fine condition to this day. Sure the case paint is chipping a bit, but with proper and regular maintenance, it's still my primary go-to when I go for the monsters. That reel is close to 30 years old. Sitting next to my grandfather's old Penn Peerless, I have no reservations in thinking it will be as old as that Penn. My point in all this rambling mess of a review, is: Don't hesitate to try any reel from Piscifun. While this is my first Piscifun, my fishing buddy has a few and has put many hours on them. I tried one of their Viper Xs' for a while when we were our one day, and I was more than satisfied with it. When I moved halfway across the country, I somehow missed bringing a good portion of my freshwater tackle--I only have baitcasters for bass, and pool cues for monster cats, pike, etc. I have to rebuild my freshwater tackle, and I needed something I can toss light lures with. When I ordered, I mistakenly chose the 2000 size reel. When it was delivered I realized my mistake. Even so, I decided to keep it as it's such a nice product that, and if it doesn't fail after a couple hours, I'll happily purchase the 1000 size. Anyway, the reel is incredibly smooth, there's hardly any wobble from the bail when turning the handle rapidly. It has instant anti-reverse (that's not stated in the product description) is light and compact, and it packs the line--top to bottom--wonderfully. It does come with a few shims to install if for some reason yours doesn't, which shows foresight from the company. It's comfortable in the hand when placed on a rod. The drag is exceptionally smooth and responsive, and the all-aluminum spool is equipped with their proprietary easy cast beveled spool. If you are just getting into the hobby, or just want something to use a couple times while at the lake/shore house, this old salt wouldn't hesitate to recommend this reel--and I'd standby that suggestion. I'm already smitten with it and I've yet to get it wet.

It’s a very well built reel for the price! Smooth drag system and very light weight for all day casting!

Nice reel for the price

I bought the Piscifun Flame Spinning Reel in June and it’s been performing really well. It feels great in the hand—lightweight and comfortable for long sessions—and the gears are solid and smooth. The 9+1 ball bearings deliver a buttery retrieve, and the carbon fiber drag (up to around 22 lb max) is consistent and reliable when fighting fish. It’s well-suited for freshwater bass and trout fishing across the available sizes (500–5000). The smooth operation and solid build quality make it an excellent value, especially at this price point. No issues so far after a couple of months of regular use—highly recommend if you’re looking for an affordable, dependable spinning reel.

This reel just performs. Took it up to Canada and caught a ton of fish on this baby. Super smooth casting and retrieval. I would highly recommend this. I also bought a 4000 series for my crankbait medium duty rod, it was awesome. Big fish didn’t stand a chance.

Piscifun Flame 2000 spinning reel is a pretty good reel for the money. I haven't used it yet to see how it holds up. I do a lot of fishing for Walleye and Pan Fish. I have had a bunch of spinning reels over the years, some good and some bad. I'll put it through the test !!! Quality seems good and smooth reeling with the 9+ bearings. Liked it so much, I ordered a 2nd one !!!

Very very nice reel.. so smooth.. strong body frame with attractive design..

For the price this reel surely cannot be beaten for performance, quality and styling. Performs and handles just as good as the best in the class costing 3 and 4 times ( or more ! ) than it. Excellent.

It was a good real for a good price nice and smooth

I am in no way an expert, having being fishing for little over 6 months, however this reel is an incredible value for money. I originally purchased it as a cheap replacement for a broken reel that I found attached to a discarded combo . The original combo had a broken handle and I guess the original owner simply decided to dump it on the jetty instead of taking it home and fixing (the rod wasn't anything fancy but was still perfectly functional). Got the reel, loaded it with mono backing, braid main and fluoro leader and voila. The thing is a little beast. Casts well, is really smooth, decently built and has since then become my main reel, replacing the Shimano Sienna FG that I used in my main rod. Kudos for Piscifun for creating a good quality reel at great price. Had I not found this reel the discarded rod would like have finished in the landfill instead of being used in some of my latest catches. :-)

Tengo muchos carretes de mosca de Piscifun (lineas3/4) Así estoy al tanto de la calidad de la marca. Acabo de volver al mundo de spinning tras 40 años de pesca a mosca. Leí las reseñas y comentarios de la prensa especializada de los estadounidenses. El Piscifun Flame (llama) gozaba de muchas alabanzas. Así compré el modelo 1000. Viene con instrucciones de como colocar el hilo en la bobina (que me venía bien!!) y etc. La capacidad de manejar, mono, fluoro y trenzado (en combinaciones también). Acción suave, , da gusto. Lo tengo para spinning ultraligero. Es perfecto