NEW! Piscifun Spark Pro review - INSIDE & OUT + Casting + On the water evaluation

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

I have the Pisicifun Allejos 300 size reel and have fished it hard for snook for over a year and I have been really surprised with how well it casts as well as the drag. I take care of it and it’s a great reel for the price. This is the only off brand I would buy

[@bittabrutha31]

I didn’t like mine too much but I like my Phantom, Alloy M and Carbon XCS! Great video

[@ZoofSkillzFishing]

Awesome review... I agree with you... This will be an awesome reel if it can withstand the test of time... I like the fact that you were unbiased in your approach... Noted the pros and the cons and actually tapped on the price point options that are available... I have the Piscifun Phantom reel which I use for Bass fishing... And have caught a few decent fish with it... So far it hasn't let me down or broke down yet... I understand why you would prefer the Piscifun brand over the Kastking brand... And I totally agree with you... Thanks for the awesome content...

[@Clam.savior]

It's hard to find a good in depth look at some of the less know brands Kastking, Piscifun, Sougayling, etc. I think you nailed it. Great video! Subbed for more.

[@ceasargarcia1548]

Where can I get that braid from because that looks beautiful to fish with

[@Edward_225]

www.nomadtackle.com/products/pandora-8x-braid-1200yd?variant=31572720975929

[@jamesgilbert9254]

Amazon

[@mnn72102]

www.basspro.com/shop/en/nomad-design-panderra-braid

[@mikelpc001]

Ever since I’ve started watching this channel I don’t settle for lack luster fishing gear I just save for a bit and buy good quality gear,

[@randallpinkfloyd7225]

I bought an Piscifun Alijos 300 as a cheap swimbait reel. > $70 on sale. Looks pretty impressive out of the box. Fishing it over time will be the real test.

[@maxmarcus9002]

Curious about this rely. Kinda looks like a lexa copycat

[@joelee240]

I bought this reel after seeing an ad on Facebook. I knew nothing about this company and none of my fishing buddies or their friends have ever owned a piscifun. I bought it because it was PURDY! I spooled it with 8# mono and texas rigged a 4" stick bait on a 3/0 hook. I lubricated the spool bearings and adjusted the magnetic brake and went out to the backyard and made a cast. The first cast went 38 yards. The second cast went 42 yards. The spool had zero overrun during the cast so I dialed the brake down 1 click and the third cast went 45 yards. Since there wasn't any wind that day I waited until the next day to make a cast into the wind. The next day with a 9 mph wind I made a cast and it went 32 yards with a little overrun. On my first fishing trip at my buddies farm pond I caught 38 bass (2 over 6 #). I am impressed with this $69.99 reel. It is lightweight, excellent casting distance, super smooth, and has an excellent drag. I highly recommend this reel.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Those are some big numbers! As far as distance is concerned. And this chinesium winch is an excellent caster. No unique designs in the brake as it's a simple mag carriage that's been used for a long time. Spool proportions are excellent as well. Assuming tolerances remain true in manufacturing over time I'd think it'll prove reliable. I've heard good things about their products... I've also heard bad... So far this one is all good.

[@OzJKjeep]

Thank again for the shout out. Great nails, compliments the reel nicely 👌

[@chepachii]

I really enjoyed this vid,it is informative,fun and entertaining. All the best!

[@dinorichetti]

Nice, just picked one up, I have several Alloy M's and they are awesome, thanks for sharing 👌 👍

[@jasonramos2002]

Damn...great video...so great in fact, that I ordered one. Should be here tomorrow. Can't wait for my first bare hook fish on Premium Chineseium baitcasting wonderfulment! Thanks!

[@evelynlowery4521]

Best reel review I have seen!

[@musicislife6802]

This reel is great I've had it for a little over a year and I would highly recommend it, still super smooth casts better then my abu Garcia, I always take apart clean and lube my reels after I get back from fishing so maybe that is part of why I like this reel it's super easy to take apart.

[@jpap967]

Also, can't blame all these companies for coming out of the woodworks with these Chinese reels - many of which are very acceptable tools for the money they are asking for. They are usually the un-named factories that produce reels for our beloved "brand names" that later decide they wanna cut out the middle man and try their own chances at marketing. Even if I never end up buying one of these budget reels, I can appreciate them for the sole fact that they are lighting a fire under the butts of Shimano/Daiwa/Abu/etc and keeping them on their toes. Competition is always good and breeds innovation one way or another

[@TackleAdvisors]

I agree for the most part... Other than many of these companies coming out of the woodwork with Chinese reels... Are Chinese companies....some oems selling direct on alibaba Amazon under different names for the same prices for max profit

[@Piscifun]

Thank you for the honest and thorough review!

[@mojondro]

He want an idea to make your reels more attractive to buyers,what about a drag paying out clicker, you know like the high end shimanos that make noise when the fish is pulling line that would be a great feature right from the factory and I tell you that will sell more reels than you can build

[@MHMaximus]

Great review, really thorough! Please do a review of piscifun alloy m. 😀👍

[@KissmyBasss]

I think you need a deeper dive into the reel! 😂 No, I appreciate the time you spent and learned more than I wanted. My gf is dieing to try hers.

[@2000redvette1]

very nice review, I really liked the tear apart of real and then the demo. very nice

[@streetcat1510]

“ Great review, you really know your stuff , oh yeah, Love the Nails!”

[@MarkBingham511]

You should do a review on Okumas new Epixor baitcaster. Its priced around 80$

[@BRandomFishing]

Thanks for the review! I have been eyeballing one of these for a while now.

[@StrawberryRazorz666]

Love how the nails match the paint job of reel

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

I have the Piscifun Phantom baitcasting reel. Been fishing it 3-4x a week since the summer(it's now Halloween) & after some reel oil lube to the various bearings, I have zero complaints. I paid $69 from Amazon(as of this date, the Spark is $40). Before purchasing I read a breakdown article where a guy disassembled it side-by-side with an Abu Garcia Revo-something & there were parts in the Revo that were plastic, while the exact same parts in the Phantom were made of metal. Fishing with 15lb PowerPro braid, caught tons of fish(mainly walleyes & northern pike[see channel!], now targeting largemouth & smallmouth bass at Lake Havasu) and have been very pleasantly surprised. At this point, I would have no issue at all buying from Piscifun again.

[@bicalijd_pierfishing9652]

I love this bait caster reel 👍 I love that purple 💜💙 color on it

[@experimentalfishing1292]

had a Kastking Assassin......6.2 pound large mouth killed it...not it either backlashes or it will lock up when you cast ( approx 15 feet) My Lews Mach Crush is amazing...even after 1 year of constant fishing, it casts even better than new...to be honest, it casts farther than my brand new Lews Tournement Pro and my Daiwa Tatula Type R. The Crush is a good dependable reel ;)

[@bellabrewer2952]

I'm doin this for your tiktok but I lowkey LOVE your content

[@jwc111684]

How much better is this over the regular spark???

[@joshuavanscoyk9404]

Awesome review very non biased and straight to the point. How do you feel about this reel now?

[@ajgc216]

The only youtube channel I don't mind the ads tbh

[@On-toor1069]

I really really enjoyed this video.

[@otroflores91]

Looks like the company has made some steps forward in the past two years. The one and only baitcaster I bought from them rusted out in less than two months. Was also big and oddly shaped. They did replace the reel at shipping cost for me tho. Sold that replacement. Ps. Before people start to comment on me not taking care of the reel. I had a black max abu that lasted over two years of similar saltwater use . Rinsed after use and oiled weekly.

[@Tallnerdyguy]

Nah, i have had these, they have good initial quality, but after about 6-10 small fish, they start to get really rough. i don't deal with salt water, but mine didn't last 6 weeks

[@mojondro]

Testing those handle knobs dude you just found the best excuse to go fishing ever

[@chuck750ss8]

Initial impression compared to Tatula ct 100?

[@makcatchem9614]

One if not the best reel review videos. Thank you and great job

[@TackleAdvisors]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@mrmagoo6178]

could you do a review on the alijos 300

[@louisoctaviojr6876]

Nice video. You should try the Piscifun Carbon X. Love mine and think you would like it

[@alexn8345]

This video is kind of old, but I got one of these reels. I saw the video about a year ago but I just couldn't justify spending $70 on a chinesium reel no matter how good it was, but it was on sale for 50 and I had to try it out. Well I got the reel, it does feel rather smooth and light. I took the spool off and that's when I noticed that the spool shaft is much shorter now. The spool weighs 12.5 grams. My question is, if you have the time to answer or notice the posts, what sort of issues will it have with a spool shaft that's no more than 1/8 of an inch? I'm guessing it may cast further with less weight but not sure if it will be prone for failure more or if there are other issues I may run into.

[@joeavelar2222]

Bought one and I think it casts better than my more expensive SLX and other brands.

[@jobsearch5871]

lets talk about the jig and trailer you are using . What are they?

[@trainrunnersantafe1]

I need this reel like not . However your review sold me on it.

[@TheKingzfan]

I would have got it for the color as well! Reminds me of my Abu Garcia Elite Aurora 64

[@pesca_man]

Hello, what fishing line did you put on the reel for your tests?

[@cookiebeariscool]

Hi I have never used a bait caster type reel in my life (im 62) but want to try the piscifun alijos 300 reel for surf fishing...... I use a 4 meter long rod and sling a minimum of a 4oz sinker, 50lb braid with 2 hooks and large baits...... is this reel capable of handling this type of setup. Am I wasting my time and money even trying something like this...... you advise would be most helpful....... Cheers

[@paulo76363]

Comprei uma carretilha espark pro e uma linha muti filamento Manster 22lb 16mm será que comecei certo ou alinha tá errada avara 14lb alok

[@H8er-Maker]

I'm a little jealous of the clicking spool tensioner, everything else not so much. I've owned a KastKing Bassanator, for your money the value is there 100%. Build tolerances allow sand to get in & around spool & thumb bar needed to be engaged with authority otherwise it would get hung up in between & grind gears upon casting. I would give it a solid 7 but compared to my tried & true Diawa Type R (cost $50 less too) it's a loser. But I like that you can get a taste (Chinese version) of high end features like ported spools, clicking drag tensioner etc. But they just aren't in it for the long haul. After a couple years of watching your channel I took the plunge to become a member. You'll have to show me secret handshake sometime. Tight lines!

[@geomardomingo1672]

Damn good job on that scooby rig with the bare hook mod.

[@IV-fad]

Glad cheaper reels seem to be getting better!

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Lmfao the explosions are killing me 🤣

[@edbranch3239]

Really good video!!

[@JoeyB7615]

What's up with the megabass Levante rods I can't find em anywhere the '19 models were awesome

[@TackleAdvisors]

They pulled em due to higher than their standard break rate... New series coming this summer according to a dm on Instagram when I asked a few months ago... It's a phenomenal rod... Mine was beat up in shipping.. Crushed box and flattened guides... Bent em back and put a few hundred fish and it's been excellent... Very sensitive and comfortable

[@terribleatfishing]

I have two of those coming in the mail, they were BOGO at only $40 couldn't resist

[@maxmarcus9002]

Any reason why you prefer to never use any spool tension?

[@TackleAdvisors]

It's a long answer but mag and centrifugal brakes take a bit have an impact... Tension comes in immediately.. With light baits it has a much greater impact.... Again super short answer

[@herbertgearing1702]

I picked up a piscifun seax elite for around 100 with a bfs extra spool. I got it because it is basically the same as a name brand reel which shall not be named that runs around 200 for the same reel with a slightly different color scheme. It's a decent reel and has an odd double braking system magnetic and (an odd variety of centrifugal).

[@nickolashogan4992]

Where do you even get a bfs spool for the spark?? I’d love one

[@Allthehandlesarealreadytaken]

Just an FYI for anyone interested in this reel. Your review reel has a long spool shaft and a basic non tapered line guide. The spark pro I have in my hand here has the short spool shaft, Daiwa style. As well as a very nicely tapered line guide. Frame molding and bearing support seems different also. Totally different reel This fellow's video shows the difference between these reel you tested and his. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aou6aXiqjZ2jiK8

[@LivingTheBestDayOfMyLife]

Did you ever weigh the spool without the bearing?

[@Eldavi138]

Can you do a review on the alijos?

[@juancarlosmora7659]

Any tips on how to practice thumbing the spool, just got my first baitcaster about a week ago

[@tedsell1455]

Yes practice cast and use light thumb press4 at end of cast trajectory thumbs ☝

[@tylerrobol]

How would you compare this to the shimano slx xt

[@gobybryant1001]

this was a cool style of vid👌

[@garylawlor2288]

Good review bud 👍. Have you ever do a review on the Abu Garcia Promax baitcasting reel? if not I would love to see you do one and compare it to this reel in the video, Kastking and that shite White bird thing. Cheers bud, love the channel

[@furkanbalci4817]

What do you think is the best 100$ reel for lighter, 5g (3/16 oz) lures? Greets from Germany

[@davidpaypa3144]

Is the spark better then the torrent? Witch one should i get?

[@Van020280]

Thanks for the review. I just bought one. Figured I better grab it before they increase the price here in Canada where it's still $70.

[@marionavarro5541]

How do you like it so far?

[@DaiMasters]

Been waiting for this video. XD

[@trainrunnersantafe1]

Got Love it. Thanks.

[@SnEaKeRSkEr]

I can't comment on the spark pro but I'm in my third year beating on my picifun phantom and it's still going strong so for a light cheap casting reel ive more than gotten my money's worth out of it.

[@markraciborski4289]

Did the palm side just flip, twist off?

[@ipleedafif8033]

You hands look different in this vid. 😆😆😆. That must be Mrs. Tackle Advisor. Nice unpacking. Mrs. TA.😂

[@johne4220]

Saw your review of the new Zillion, I just bought the prior model last year, love it. I also own a Piscifun Torrent for my first baitcaster. It was good for a first timer like me, after seeing this Spark Pro I'm considering adding it. But now I see they have a new Alloy M model which looks nice. Could you break that one down sometime? Thanks for all the informative videos.

[@valentinoconti3894]

I have the alloy m and it is rock solid, casts like a rocket and seems durable, got some bass with it

[@johne4220]

​@@valentinoconti3894 I bought the Alloy M last September, got some bass and pike to 8 lbs, agreed does cast great, loving that reel!

[@ozwaldozarmiento5616]

Nice video y pretty reel look like unicorn color jajajjaja see u soon compadre 👍😁

[@tationut]

What’s that braid is that? The one you had at the beginning the purple one.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Pandora

[@TCX-up6hs]

Tackle Advisors I heard Pandora runs thick. Would you say that’s true based on your experience?

[@TheKingzfan]

I also still love ❤️ that Megabass rod

[@smoovefishing]

I like that Gen 2 Cumara rod!

[@franktheo2055]

Simply Genus ! What a great selling point, that is if matching colored nail polish comes with each purchase of every reel !!!! Will it attract more fish ? Inquiring Mines Wanna Know. I'm looking forward to seeing this reel on next months cover of Cosmopolitan magazine. LOL !

[@jpap967]

I'm buying this reel just so I can save on bait and lures and catch fish on bare hooks too

[@TackleAdvisors]

Can't argue that lolol

[@jpap967]

@@TackleAdvisors by the way, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on their Alijos 300. Looks pretty legit for sub $100, have they sent you one for evaluation yet?

[@tedsell1455]

Bear 🐻 hooks are sometimes to big for bass lol

[@SMF89]

The thumb bar will malfunction after moderate to significant use.

[@SMF89]

Thanks for sharing.

[@hookzsettv4842]

Dude I have the phantom by them and that reel is nice. I have serviced it 2x over the years and it has been a beast I use it in the salt too which I don’t recommend lol

[@neolancer005]

Would you do a review on more chinesium reels? There's one called the Kuying Magician that looks like a shimano conquest. They make a really good ultralight rods too!

[@mojondro]

So for a finnese application with a 6'6" mL rod would you recommend,im a newbie but not too newbie, I just want a cheap combo for small rivers and creeks

[@kylelaughinghouse1893]

I run a 5,6L rod with a 3000 size spinning reel for finesse fishing.i run shorter rod because I can cast from tighter areas with a lot trees and brush around without the fear of snagging

[@melissavanosch8074]

what live were u using on that pole?

[@Dr.Ratio69]

Aren’t Shimano SLX thing are all made in Chinananana?

[@savageguy25]

Would that carbon crank/handles fit in a daiwa?

[@TackleAdvisors]

I believe so, but you could do better if you go with a gomexus

[@whitneyarnold3098]

Y did it blow up with max stop

[@joeavelar2222]

Are yoi tying these lures directly to the braid? It's difficult to see with this multi colored line.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Here yes I am... Heavily stained /muddy water... No toothy critters

[@creekredfishingmastery]

I will stick to my aldebarron bfs. 100 hours in the salt, still awesome

[@roborovski008]

any idea what is the spool weight ?

[@mfandrew3261]

using this reel with a shimano sellus casting rod 7’2 medium heavy

[@TheMass33]

Thanks for the upload. And taking the time out to fish. Catching that Bass on regular hook. I think you may be on to something. Lol.

[@grandfishing590]

Are you going to get the metanium mgl 2020?

[@ThisOldGuitar]

Solid Dorkfish right there... 10/10

[@troyyaschyshyn9086]

What is the button for under the brake setting?

[@lordjeffery10]

Its a switch to take off the side plate

[@tedsell1455]

Like mine so far ,cast light plastics good

[@lakrabid]

Man with painted fingernails... is that an everyone in between? lol. Curious about this reel. I have a few piscifuns from just starting fishing again. I like them fairly well. My piscifun flame spinning reels are actually not bad at all. Hell of a bang for the buck at 22 bucks or so when I bought them. My Phantom baitcaster needed some tlc though. After about 6 or 7 months it started to feel kinda skipping a beat when reeling in. Took it apart and cleaned and lubed it and it feels better so far. But this Spark looks a bit better in quality. Might give it a shot for the hell of it. Not gonna care what happens to it. Kinda like carrying a 5 dollar pocket knife. Beat the hell out of it. Nothing to lose.

[@crankinwithcaison2710]

Definitely a shot at the abu Garcia revo Ike

[@bartholomewalexis6074]

Dissect the new piscifun alloy m they claim the frame is made of aluminum.

[@bpkrieg]

Can't find that braid in Europe so i can't order that reel :( I never thought i would base my purchases on color but this reel needs that braid ! :D

[@TackleAdvisors]

Lolol that's funny

[@wuquanchi]

I bought the reel just after watching the video, I tore down the reel and oiled every possible part but I couldn't get rid of the squeaky sound. It happens when I turn the handle it feels getting worse I tighten the drag. This happened as soon as unboxing, not used :) hope someone had the same problem and solved it. Can I get your ideas friends, please? I really don't want to return this item. Thanks!

[@briant.fishing]

Try loosen the tension knob

[@whome8845]

Would this reel be effective, fluking in the sound??

[@TackleAdvisors]

I don't know.... Clutch isn't all that beefy and the bearings don't appear to be anything special corrosion resistance wise... I'm sure it'll work for a bit though

[@jakelencher817]

so whos hands were at the beginning.