Piscifun Alloy M is better than Daiwa and Shimano? Review and drag clicker installation

[@paulgiannetto5317]

Hi Andrew. Very helpful as I have 3 of these reels in the UK and 2 in the US. The Piscifun Alijoz is a killer baitcaster for 300 size applications.

[@AndrewsKnots]

Nice. Thanks.

[@ShadRich]

Thanks for posting the drag clicker how-to. I ordered the kit you recommended and just finished the retrofit on my recently purchased Alloy M. (I may not have ordered the reel if I had noticed it did not include one out-of-the-box...same for the Alijoz that I also ordered...)

[@AndrewsKnots]

Glad I could help!

[@OutofluckpikerMJK]

You should feel the new Curado M. Has absolutely no play at all at the main gear axle, when you pull the handle outwards in the main axle direction. Every other reel ive had has some play, but this has none at all. The same in one of the knobs, the other has just a very very small wobble. Far better than anything else ive had in ny hands. Im really really impressed by this reel and is most definitely going to buy another one.

[@AndrewsKnots]

Thanks for sharing.

[@techd9861]

For someone on the fence, I had a Tatula 150 and this one for a while. Piscifun performs not even close to the Tatula. Only after 2-3 fishing trips, alloy m grinds terribly. Tatula is far more better than alloy m. Now Alloy M is a paperweight and I regret to give it a try😢

[@AndrewsKnots]

Thanks for sharing. Can't comment on Tatula but my Alloy M after 100s of sessions is still buttery.

[@aripenik]

Don't regret it, lube it instead. It should be fine. Somethimes they come to dry from the factory. My Torrent started to grind so i dismantled it, lubed the gears, put the oil on bearings and now it works perfectly for more than 2 years.

[@techd9861]

@@aripenik Indeed, my Torrent works well without lubring. Problem seems be solved by asking Piscifun for a spare main gear. Now I am waiting for the coming season to give it more chance. I did lube the first one. However every time when I was using the Alloy M, I felt I am grinding coffee beans. Hope I can love the M after the coming season. Tight lines.

[@seany574]

Looks good bit of kit Andrew👍

[@AndrewsKnots]

Agree. From what I can see, it should last too but time will tell. Thanks

[@razvanburada1648]

Looking forward for the water test!

[@AndrewsKnots]

Out now.

[@johnnywright4268]

spark pro is classs must have this one now

[@AndrewsKnots]

Yes, this one is something.

[@tomeki123]

Check if the drag power is still the same after drag click installation. In my Curado 301k it worked good (sound and fitting), but from 10kg drag before installation I got maybe 5-6 kg after. So I took it out and installed original washers without AliExpress kit. Please give me info about drag power now in your Alloy M .

[@AndrewsKnots]

Obviously it's less but good enough for me. The clicker for me is much more important.

[@l.i.archer5379]

These reels are not saltwater-rated as Piscifun would lead you to believe with their "made with saltwater-grade components" statement. I had been in contact with Piscifun's customer service in China, and they flat-out told me that these reels aren't made for saltwater as the bearings aren't sealed nor shielded. So, the 2 Alloy M reels I bought were relegated to freshwater fishing only, and bought Penn's low-profile Fathom reels in 200 and 300 sizes for saltwater. I also bought the Alloy X spinning reels in sizes 5000, 4000, and 3000. After using the 5000 on a surf rod on 3 trips to the salt, the reel started making a coffee-grinding sound. I never even splashed it or dunked it. The Alijoz also isn't made for saltwater either. So, having spent close to $600 on six Piscifun reels that I was misled into believing they were saltwater-ready, to say I was pissed off was putting it mildly. Stick with the name-brands, folks.

[@AndrewsKnots]

Thanks for sharing.

[@jameshyatt1465]

I guess it just depends on what you get, I’ve seen a lot of inconsistent reviews with these reels, I’ve used my carbon x pretty heavily in the surf throwing light lures for trout and what not. Been dunked tons of times, I’ve abused the hell out of this reel but it still works like it did on day 1.

[@Guillo24i7]

Are we gonna be here complaining about a 65 dollar reel that comes without sealed bearings? Lol

[@l.i.archer5379]

@@Guillo24i7 Absolutely. If they're advertising the reel having 'saltwater-rated components', then the reel should be as such, but it's not. I'm calling them out on their false advertising.

[@Guillo24i7]

@@l.i.archer5379 Exactly,, they advertise the reel having saltwater resistant (components) but it doesn’t say that the reel is 100% saltwater proof.

[@robin_lundahl]

Hi Andrew, you are one of my new favorites here on youtube. I have ordered some of the reels you have reviewed. I got the seasir cast x2 yesterday and waiting on the soloking GKA 200 pro and seasir Megacuda. Today i ordered this reel. The piscifun alloy M, it looks really impressive. Do you know if the handle have a 8x5 or 7x4 opening ?? 🙂

[@AndrewsKnots]

I didn't check. Thanks for a good word.

[@erikcrillion7936]

Thanks for the super informative video! Do you have any thoughts or information on an ultralight bfs spool to fit the Alloy M?

[@AndrewsKnots]

I don't. It's a heavy reel and it makes little sense to try to turn in into BFS one. Especially when there plenty of cheap BFS reels. Thanks.

[@erikcrillion7936]

@@AndrewsKnots it’s just that I have it and like it! I thought a shallow spool would be a good way to experiment with bfs. Also, it doesn’t seem to me that the reel weight would make much of a difference, I would think it’s mostly spool inertia and the rod. Anyway, thanks again for your reply and the great video!

[@marekbosak7508]

Great video, have you got an idea what clicker fits Alioz 300?

[@AndrewsKnots]

I don't.

[@joysoest4959]

Hi Andrew, nice video! Since you basically replaced the complete drag system, Did the drag clicker affect the power of the drag in your opinion?

[@AndrewsKnots]

Yes, it did get a bit less powerful.

[@d10dozerman2]

You bet it did . Smaller size disc washers.

[@dyulstrip]

Hi, i just got mine, thanks for sharing this. Since you said it affects the reel power from installing the clicker. I think I would prefer not to install the clicker. Thanks again

[@lukediepfishing]

@@dyulstrip you will never need the amount of drag that’s in the Alloy M. If you want a drag clicker, get it.

[@davidcloyd1296]

I was told this drag clicker would fit the Spark Pro which I just purchased. How did you discover which one to buy? Does the seller accept measurements and then recommend a clicker they think will fit?

[@AndrewsKnots]

"How did you discover which one to buy? " - by taking the reel apart, taking measurements and then ordering correct parts.

[@danram69]

hi loving the site what casting weight would we be talking on this reel ?

[@AndrewsKnots]

I use it with 7-30 g.

[@thisislargemouth5566]

Does the drag clicker feel like a cheaper drag system than stock? It didn't seem like you were able to crank it down and basically lock it.

[@AndrewsKnots]

"Stock" of what.. Yes, breaing power reduces and since you talk about "lock it", maybe you don't need this.

[@luispatino8315]

The example you gave for the amount of force to turn the handle is completely inaccurate. There was no resistance on the spool nor was the spool tension adjusted to match the reel you were comparing it to. Any spool that is free spinning or without resistance, would require minimal amount of force to turn

[@AndrewsKnots]

Ok. Thanks.

[@davidcloyd1296]

Right, but which reel when all are adjusted equally requires less force? This matters in the world of bfs because we’re usually retrieving very light lures and appreciate being able to detect every nibble.

[@ManuelGonzalez-ik7uk]

good morning, one question, which would be the clicker for the phantmo xcs carbon? Thank you

[@alejandroquiros2910]

My personal opinion my abue garcia revo sx is the best ihave two revosx

[@AndrewsKnots]

Thanks for sharing.

[@bargor23]

Will 20 21 alpha match with alijoz 300?

[@AndrewsKnots]

Can't comment.

[@zarul2312]

Hello Andrew , which reel do you recommend for a beginner? Carbon XCS or Alloy M? Thank you

[@techd9861]

If you could find a second hand Alloy M at a good price, give it a try. For a baitcaster, the learning cure is steep. I sold my first baitcaster then stopped thinking about using any baitcaster for a year. It took a while for me to have the courage to give it another try. As soon as you mastered it, you will definitly love the fighting put on the baitcaster set. Comparing with spinning reel, the difference is day and night.

[@fabio.08]

If you have enough cash buy the alloy M but really, it doesnt matter IF you use both of them in the fresh water, sure, alloy m is in aluminum but xcs is full carbon with dual braking, overall, id say that the carbon xcs is mainly centrifugal version while the alloy m is simply a magnetic

[@kevinochoa4480]

Do you know what the clicker drink of the piscifun alijoz 300 is?

[@AndrewsKnots]

As per video review.

[@alejandroquiros2910]

Have 3 tatulas two type r for 8 years and no problems and have the 100 for omost 2 years and no problems in the daiwa is way more money kipa my daiwa

[@AndrewsKnots]

All good.

[@p__o__l__s__k__y]

Hello Andrew. I have one of this reel and I recommend to exchange all bearings as well. The clicker if is to loud you can bend spikes up ... Ps .I looking for spare spool for this reel without luck...any advise..? Cheers

[@AndrewsKnots]

I found bearings great apart in the knobs where there are none.. No info on BFS spool. Cheers

[@ejtan6858]

You can order spare spool from AliExpress. Look up the Piscifun official seller. I ordered one last year.

[@jimelam8058]

No not better, but solid no doubt

[@AndrewsKnots]

From what I saw, it is better unless we talk 5x the price.

[@jimelam8058]

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[@djevilm]

Nice this real is ripoff The new Daiwa Zillion 😷

[@AndrewsKnots]

Don't have the Daiwa but I would assume there are some similarities. Cheers