Piscifun Alijoz 400: In-Depth Reel Review and On-The-Water Testing! Find Out How It Performs!

[@Mickyj-t1g]

Have to say. That is one of the nicest looking reels I have seen!!! Just ordered the 300 8.1.1 grey and orange. They look awesome and seem to perform way above their price point! I'm hooked!!! 😍

[@clearwaterboating]

I have a video in the works for the 300. It’s a really nice reel and for the price point you can’t beat it. I will be doing some bass fishing and it’s a perfect reel to get into some big bass. Thank for your support!

[@brianwills4398]

Did you ever pick one up? I picked up the 300 and 400 and they feel pretty solid so far.

[@ProperOne]

@@brianwills4398 is one bigger then the other? Or is the 400 just updated? I have the 300.

[@clearwaterboating]

@ProperOne I feel the 400 is bigger. I am heading out tomorrow red snapper fishing with the 400.

[@RobertRooker-ew7yb]

I bought one for a replacement of my lexia, my 10 year old son landed a 58 pound bluefin with it. Great deal no problems with it yet🤷‍♂️

[@jean-christophecedricyesso2200]

Nice content! What rod did you use with the Alijoz 400 on the video?

[@angelrodriguezsantana773]

Is it ever possible doing a maintenance video of this reel? Im asking because i just bought it and im really enjoying it in saltwater.

[@clearwaterboating]

Sorry for the delay in responding, it’s been a trying time for me. I have taken this reel on a bunch of trips so far and no need for any real maintenance other than freshwater wash down. I like the idea and might shoot a video taking it apart and doing a yearly maintenance task.

[@mike-ul1fi]

great video, thank you, i just ordered one of these reels

[@clearwaterboating]

I love it, great product and the price point works for me. Appreciate your support.

[@buckaroo8805]

Nice review bud! Nice real!

[@IdontcareJnoJon]

Hello, I was wondering how much line you got on this? And which braid/lbs?

[@clearwaterboating]

I have around 150 yards of 30 LB braid with 20 lb fluorocarbon leader. Fishing in the gulf we don’t have really deep water. Appreciate your support

[@IdontcareJnoJon]

@@clearwaterboating Oh definitely not full, i have 400m+ 30lbs on the Alijoz 300 for the indian ocean. Have fun on the water!

[@johnnybighit]

I bought the 400 8:1 for musky fishing. after about 4 hours of casting musky lures (2-6oz), the gears inside started to make terrible grinding noises. It was really quiet for a little while but after about 3 hours, it became noisy, while casting and reeling in. the tensioner knob that ticked, doesnt tick anymore, to keep it from bird nest was tightened all the way up to max where i couldnt spin it anymore. I was getting bird nest after bird nest. So that broke as well as I couldn't control the spindle from spinning too fast when casting. Great looking reel but everything inside broke. I'll be returning it. Stick to my Abu, Daiwa and Okuma reels. thought i would give them a shot and it will be returned.

[@clearwaterboating]

Man that sucks!! Maybe you got a lemon! I have used mine in saltwater for almost a year now and she is still going strong. I took it bass fishing a few weeks ago, I will post a short of it casting with no issues. You can see some of the comments of people who have had the same experience as me.

[@ArnaudDeSmedt]

Great video! I am a big fan of the Alijoz 300. Got 2 of them for light slow jigging, tai rubber, and inchiku. Do you think you could land a large amberjack with this Alijoz 400 reel? I wonder where the limit would be :) . Lets say a large Amberjack

[@clearwaterboating]

Well it depends on your definition of large Amberjack! The biggest fish I have caught with this reel is around a 20 lb Bull Redfish. Buts it’s a different beast compared to a big AJ.

[@antogaric6159]

Thank you for the great video. The pin on the spool is for fixing the line i think. Do you have use it and can explain how. Greetings

[@clearwaterboating]

My apologies for not responding sooner. I had a filter on that did not display all my comments. I can definitely make a video of the spoiling process. Appreciate your support and suggestions.

[@CL_G]

Question: Can you use braided line when spooling the bottom of the reel without having to worry about it slipping when you fish (without using tape or mono to hold it down)?

[@clearwaterboating]

So far I have only used braided line without any mono backing. You won’t have any issues with just braid. Thanks for stopping by the channel.

[@CL_G]

@@clearwaterboating Thanks for responding.

[@junito1957]

i got the 200 and 300 with the power handle awesome reels for sure i getting the 400!

[@clearwaterboating]

I use the 400 both offshore and bass fishing from land. Almost one year and not issue:-) appreciate your support!

[@dinodon1]

what 200???

[@junito1957]

i cant wait to order mine this week!! going to put it on a 10 foot surf rod

[@clearwaterboating]

Awesome! What area do you fish?

[@junito1957]

WELL USE TO LIVE IN NYC AND FISH FOR TROUT(FLY FISHING ONLY) ,BASS, Yellow perch,PAN FISH FOR FRESH WATER FOR SALT , STRIP BASS ,BLUE , FLUKE , FOUNDER ,BLACKFISH ,PORGY NOW THAT I LIVE ON THE ISLAND OF PUERTO RICO IT WILL BE BONEFISH , TRAPON, SNOOK AND snapper, grouper, bonito, mackerel, jacks, OYEA AND barracuda AND SHARK I ALSO GOT ME A 12 FOOT ROD FOR A PENN SQUALL WHICH I BOUGHT ON PRIME DAY AT AMAZON FOR THE CRAZY PRICE OF $68!!! NORMAL PRICE IS $179 -189

[@kkui8635]

nice video, very informative

[@clearwaterboating]

Appreciate your support! Got a few more review videos in the pipeline.

[@kkui8635]

@@clearwaterboatingnice dude, keep on doing what you're doing, it's entertaining. I'm thinking about picking up this reel soon too

[@buckaroo8805]

Cool video!

[@clearwaterboating]

Appreciate you stopping by the channel today! Got some new videos in the pipeline coming soon.

[@floridafishorry6995]

Get em capt!

[@clearwaterboating]

Yes Sir!! Thanks for your support!

[@treyy6936]

What rod do you use for bass fishing with this reel?

[@clearwaterboating]

For bass fishing I use a 7’ toadfish fast action rod. We finally got some good rain in Sarasota so the ponds are ready for some bass fishing. Going to make a few freshwater videos planned. Thanks for your support!

[@kevinmcguire9516]

Does the thumb bar feel like cheap hollow plastic or does it feel solid plastic

[@clearwaterboating]

It feels solid! I have beaten up this reel for almost a year in saltwater. So far Piscifun reels have performed great. I will try to make a one year review of all the reels.

[@marciomacedodemacedo]

Ola boa noite. Qual a vara indicara para essa carretilha para a pesca vertical.

[@clearwaterboating]

I use a penn battalion rod 7” rod. But it depend on if you’re fishing from a boat or land .

[@danyaj551]

Have you tried casting with lures or weights, just got mines and it whines when I cast it

[@clearwaterboating]

That’s normal at least from my bass fishing days. This is it a over a year of saltwater fishing: Piscifun Alijoz 400 One Year Later! #piscifun #alijoz400 kzbin.info1jVrSdlHnl8?feature=share

[@danebest2710]

Love the reel. What rod is that?

[@clearwaterboating]

Penn Battalion 2 . It’s the 7.0 fast action rod. It’s a great paring. Thanks for stopping by the channel.

[@TM-ti3md]

can you put a reel clamp on the alijoz 400?

[@clearwaterboating]

It does not have a built in setup for a clamp, but you can use the universal clamp as an option.

[@ReelifeFishing]

Nice reel

[@clearwaterboating]

Yes Sir!! Went out the other day had a big keeper red grouper and it performed great! Thanks for your support!

[@allprocharters4882]

Have you ever opened it up? It just shows reels made from inferior parts can work well and most people over pay for quality that is overkill and not needed.

[@clearwaterboating]

I have open every reel I have ever opened and you are spot on! Most of them use the same basic components. I out fish guys all the time with their $1000 setups. Unless you are targeting specific fish the standard stuff works great!

[@johnlopez9568]

What rod are you using

[@clearwaterboating]

7’2” fast action penn battalion. But I also use it on my jigging rod depending on the situation. Appreciate you stopping by the channel!

[@DanTheFishMan]

Nice reel for sure! Love the reviews!

[@clearwaterboating]

Appreciate the support! Got a few more to review. So far the reels have proven to be very good.

[@doitdoits4109]

One question for you. Does this reel have a synchronized level wind?

[@clearwaterboating]

I am not sure I will find out.

[@DanTheFishMan]

@doitdoits4109 by looking at the picture no it does not have level wind

[@doitdoits4109]

@@clearwaterboating If the level wind moves on the cast it does. If it stays stationary it does not.

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Is that a PC fund rod you’re using along with the real

[@clearwaterboating]

No I only used the offshore heavy duty ones from Piscifun. It was a penn battalion 2 rod.

[@brianwills4398]

Hows it holding up 8 months later? Throw irons with it ? Thinking about getting one,

[@clearwaterboating]

It’s still going strong! I sometimes go up to a 200 gram jig with no issues. Normally I use 50 to 150 grams and it gets the job done! You can’t go wrong for the price point.

[@brianwills4398]

@@clearwaterboating that's good to hear, I just ordered the 300 and 400. I wanted something to throw irons from the kayak, not comfortable using my tranx's or Lexa's from the yak.

[@brianwills4398]

My 300 and 400 just arrived, they feel pretty solid in the hand. Drag feels good .I'm thankful that the handle knob easily comes off, it was my only gripe and I just swapped it out with a winn grip.

[@UrbanFisherman]

🔥 captain

[@clearwaterboating]

Appreciate your support!! Got a few more reviews coming. My plan is to do a 6 month and one year review of each reel.

[@jde7861]

What rod are you using bud ?

[@clearwaterboating]

I use a 7.0 fast action Penn Battalion 2 12 to 20lb mono. I think your rod will be perfect for this reel.

[@nodoubt46able]

what boat is that?

[@clearwaterboating]

2021 Clearwater 2200 CC! It’s a nice boat for the price.

[@johnhrzn1501]

I got the 400 and after a few hours of casting for musky the reel started grinding gear noises and the little spool tightening knob reached its max and i was still getting birdsnests cuz of that not allowing me to tighten anymore. Its junk in my opinion. Sending back to piscifun for refund

[@nosyfisher85]

LETS GOOOOOOOO❤️

[@clearwaterboating]

Thanks for your support!

[@naychiv9325]

What size rod would you think go well with this reel? If you could give me the size of the rod in the line rating that it uses I would appreciate it. I have a 7’ 2” rod that is rated for 8-12 lb mono, do you think this rod would go well with this reel or is the reel would be too big for the rod?

[@clearwaterboating]

I use a 7.0 fast action Penn Battalion 2 12 to 20lb mono. I think your rod will be perfect for this reel.

[@clearwaterboating]

Appreciate you stopping by the channel.

[@aehra-mz1sc]

Line test?

[@clearwaterboating]

I use 40 lb brade and 30lb fluorocarbon leader. As I go deeper you have to bump up the line sizes.

[@lunges62]

Why did you spool your reel with so little line?

[@clearwaterboating]

Only fishing in 40ft of water. Normally I put a top shot when I good deeper. Here in the gulf 50 miles out your are only in 140 feet of water. Appreciate you stopping by the channel! Got some red snapper trips coming soon.

[@lunges62]

You are not getting 42" of line per crank with that little amount of line on the reel.@@clearwaterboating

[@clearwaterboating]

Agreed!

[@justagod7]

Man let’s hook up I’m in Clearwater

[@clearwaterboating]

Definitely! I am planning a gag grouper trip with a few friends. I will post on the channel community page. Do you do any offshore fishing?

[@Sajidkhan-pu8xp]

मैं इंडिया से हूं मध्य प्रदेश इंडियन रुपीस में कितने की है इसे खरीदना कहां से उचित रहेगा

[@clearwaterboating]

Apologies for the delay in getting back to you. Your comment was filtered out. Appreciate your support, got some new videos coming soon.