MarkVA Posted November 30, 2020 Posted November 30, 2020 I've been seeing a lot of posts on social media about Piscifun reels. How do they stack up against the likes of ABU Garcia, Daiwa, and Lew's? Quote
Michigander Posted November 30, 2020 Posted November 30, 2020 I have a Piscufun Alijos 300. It's fine, though the spool doesn't turn great so the casting distance is leaving some things to be desired. After tearing it down and inspecting it, I didn't see a difference between the lower priced offerings by name brands. They're probably all made in the same factories, lol. Quote
MarkVA Posted November 30, 2020 Author Posted November 30, 2020 Many thanks!! Like I said, I was curious. It'll take something really special to replace my Daiwa Exceller LT 2500HD in that price range! Quote
Eric 26 Posted November 30, 2020 Posted November 30, 2020 I own three different models a Saex elite no longer available on Piscifun site but available at Ali Express same reel different colors as Ardent elite with Piscifun having dual brakes. Been using it for 4 years and it has been a solid reel so far with no issues. Bought 2 carbon x spinning reels this year a 1000 & 2000 size and I find them slightly larger than comparable Daiwa reels more like a 1500 & 2500 which is not an issue as they are light weight,not enough time on them but pleased overall with my purchase. Lastly I purchased a Spark (standard) this year also and I personally am having a hard time finding a rod to use it with. Bought it to use with small crankbaits (rapala style stick baits maybe small square bills)but cannot seem to get a good pairing with it as of yet. I have and use Several other well known brands and would second what Bait Finesse said. Not horrible but you get what you’re paying for. Quote
swhit140 Posted November 30, 2020 Posted November 30, 2020 I'm a Daiwa or Shimano guy, I've never tried anything else. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted November 30, 2020 Super User Posted November 30, 2020 For me it comes down to one of three brands depending. Baitcasters - Pflueger or Diawa Spinning - Plueger or Mitchell (the two I've been using since the late 60s) 1 Quote
garroyo130 Posted December 1, 2020 Posted December 1, 2020 They get their fair share of love for the entry-level fly fishing reels they make. Granted a lot less parts on those but it says something about the company i guess? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted December 1, 2020 Global Moderator Posted December 1, 2020 A friend of mine guides for a living and uses them for his clients and does well, but he still uses Shimano reels for his personal reels so take that fwiw. Quote
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