Piscifun reels

[Chet C]

50 minutes ago, J Francho said:

This is almost always some sort of user error.  I don't see anything unique to that reel that would contribute to the problem, and it is likely you will continue to get it with other reels.

 

We have a few articles that might help:

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/spinning-reel-tangles.html

 

https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/line-twist-spinning-reel.html

it is possible, but never had it happen yet on some of my other spinning reels, even my older ones i have used for 40yrs,

 

chet

[Eric 26]

Check inside the box to see if they sent shims. I bought a 13 fishing spinning reel I couldn’t spool properly to save my behind. I wound up taking the reel to my local tackle shop and had them spool it,he informed me the reel needed shims  which were not supplied with my reel.

I’m certainly no expert but looking at the photo it seems to have line lay issues like my 13 fishing reel had. It appears at least from the photo angle to be spooling unevenly top to bottom. Perhaps someone with a better eye such as J Francho might chime in.

[Yazman]

I have the phantom baitcaster and I like it a lot; it's only 5.6oz! Put some ceramics in there, but gotta wait till spring ? Feels nice in hand and casts well. Only paid $60 brand new +shipped.

 

Had the flame, thought it was ok

[Chet C]

On 1/20/2021 at 2:40 PM, Yazman said:

I have the phantom baitcaster and I like it a lot; it's only 5.6oz! Put some ceramics in there, but gotta wait till spring ? Feels nice in hand and casts well. Only paid $60 brand new +shipped.

 

Had the flame, thought it was ok

i have 3 phantom's nice reels very smooth, down to 2 now, one fell of my kayak at the bottom of a lake, they really cast a bait out there

 

chet

[soflabasser]

It might be good enough for bluegills and for a quick trip but they are garbage compared to a Shimano, Penn, or other reel brand that has been proven for decades. Get it if you want just don't expect it to last you for long. You will be better off investing in a reel that can last you a decade. Like the saying goes you get what you pay for.