Piscifun Flame Spinning Reel, Lightweight, 22lb Max Drag, 9+1BB | Carbon fiber drag, smooth retrieve, 500-5000 sizes for freshwater bass and trout fishing

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.

The Piscifun Flame series of reels are outstanding quality reels. I'm a Crappie and White Bass fisherman and I have a number of these reels in 500, 1000, and 2000 sizes spoiled with 6lb moms, and 6lb to 10lb braid. I long line and spider rig as well as cast with these reels. They cast well and have a smooth ball bearing retrieve. Also have smooth drag. With proper care (a couple drops of light oil occasionally) they will last many seasons of use. I could spent $3X to $5x the price on well known branded reels and they were probably made in the same factory.

This reel seems to be built stronger than reels I've purchased from manufacturers. The 9 bearing system is very smooth. Have yet to fish with it but looking forward to it. Looking into buying more products from the Piscifun Flame Series as it is economical and meets all size needs. Only 4 stars because i haven't fished it yet, maybe upgrading this review at a later time.

I've fished Penn for years, and was looking for a inexpensive alternative for a rod I was going to abandon. I found this Piscifun Flame to work well, retrieve and cast without problems.

Nicely built. Smooth reeling. Will buy again if needed.

Recently received my reel from Piscifun and love it. Here are some reasons why: The reel is light, but feels strong and sturdy when you hook a fish. I like how it allows you to fight a fish with the confidence that the reel won't let you down. Other, more expensive, reels I have used in the past have failed when fighting a fish. The flame is a genuine bargain for the money. The reel replaced by the Flame was easily 4x as expensive. My old reel wasn't as smooth on rewind or when adjusting the drag mid fight. The most important thing for me is to treat the fish as humanely as possible. The rainbows I catch are all wild. I'm a huge believer in catch and release. The Flame helps me land these fish quickly, but with a fun fight, and back in the river as soon as soon as possible. I think potential buyers should look at the technical specs between the Flame and other reels. The value and quality for your dollars is unmatched. I'd put the piscifun up against any other trout reel currently on the market. If your $200+ reel can out fish the piscifun, good luck to you because it isn't going to happen. Finally, I love the way the reel looks! It just looks great seated on the pole. A minor detail, but having something that gives you confidence and looks great is a huge plus. The flame is a huge value. When looking for a top quality reel at an unbelievable price buy the Flame. Use the extra money for lures or line. I plan on using the savings to buy a 5000 size for use on the Oregon coast. Truly tough conditions for fishing gear, but I have massive confidence in Piscifun because of the Flame. Buy this reel. It's simply fantastic!

I had to take the time to write a review. I bought recently a Shimano Nasci 500. I really love that real 100 bucks. But then I had a Daiwa rod 4 ft. I just wanted to find and put something on there. What a good little match. You could use this one up to 6 ft rod. My opinion. Would be a good little flipping rod. I put 2 lb izor line on it. This would be cool with 6 pound test on a 6 ft rod. Out of the box it was really smooth but I greased an oiled it and it's got even smoother can't wait to use it. Got on 9/4/25 using it on 9/5/2025 really nice reel. It's a little bit bigger than 500 but not much. Of course I'm basing this on the smallest one 20 bucks.

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.

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. :-)

Better than my $150-$200 reels and for $20!? What a steal!

Ignore the rubbish about oversized bail arm and all the other nonsense, this is a top quality product, price unbelievable for what you get. Surpassed my expectations.. smooth action, top drag has a great sound when spool spins, almost like a tiny bell ringing... turn the handle and it spins endlessly... bailarm clicks back with assurance when turning to lock, light and balances well, easy on the eye and on par with shimano but fraction of the price. Don’t question it, just buy it, you won’t be disappointed.