So, no response to my comment. Silence speaks volumes. And this reel has disappeared from their, and Amazon's websites. A true sealed saltwater budget reel that recently came out is KastKing's Kapstan Elite spinning reel. I bought one (in 3000-size) and it is heads and shoulders above this piece of ____. Go check it out and do a video review on it.
Bought this in the 2000 when it came out in 2021. Used it many times so cal inshore. Used it for a sunset surf session last night. Rinse it off and it still spins like crazy.
I used to keep the plastic wrapping on my rod handles, until I realized that the cork was rotting and falling apart under the plastic after I would wash down the rods. One handle only lasted about 6 months before entire chunks fell out. I noticed your rod also has wet spots under the plastic wrap. It’ll last a 10 times longer without the plastic wrap! Thanks for the information! Tight lines!
I been using this reel for the last 2years and it has held excellent so far. Purchased it as soon as it came out. Once I saw it was sealed. I Mainly use it for pier fishing and it has caught several stripe bass and blue fish. Some togs as well. I think this reel is one the best that has came out of piscifun. Thanks Jason
What the gear box screws get to do with how the reels sealed , it’s all about how tight those seals r n their proper locations , penn torque , saltiga , stella n authority all have gear box screws ! Some logics pls .
I had this reel but it failed on me twice and after returning it to Piscifun. I noticed they stop selling it on their website. Hopefully the new Nautix will do better justice than the Alloy X one.
Sounds like a good reel but one of my concerns is that it doesn’t have an IPX rating. Also, are ball bearings stainless steel and shielded or sealed? What materials are the internal gears? I’m assuming they’re big zinc gears like the Daiwa BG. But if they were brass or stainless steel that would be huge. Anyway sometimes these things don’t matter too much anyway if it does a good job of preventing elements from getting inside. One reel that is not too much more is the Shimano Spheros and the Penn Spinfisher. Spheros is IPX 8 and Spinfisher is IPX5 but has brass gears and sealed stainless steel bearings. I do like that the Alloy X comes in smaller sizes and that they’re light reels
Yes the handle is reversible. Line capacity is important if you’re catching a big fish from land, and they make a long run. Let’s say you’re catching a tarpon or huge jack from the beach. It may run 200 plus yards before it slows down.
Hate to break it to you, but none of Piscifun's reels are sealed or have sealed bearings. Based on your videos, I went and bought 3 of these reels in different sizes. I got the 5000-size for surf-fishing, and after my second outing, I started hearing grinding coming from the reel. Not sure where it's coming from, but I suspect it's coming from the line roller bearing. (Edit: it couldn't be the line roller bearing as it makes this grinding sound when I turn the handle without reeling in any line at all.) Also, I had a back-and-forth email conversation with their customer service, and she basically said none of their reels are made for saltwater fishing, and that includes the Alloy M baitcaster, which I also bought 2 of based on your videos. Furthermore, I asked the CS rep if they had sealed bearings they could sell me to replace the ones in these reels. She never got back to me on that. Not worth the money I spent on these to use for saltwater, but I can use them for freshwater.
Not sure what to tell you. It says on their website the alloy m and alloy x are saltwater reels. (Although I don’t see the Alloy X right now, maybe they stopped selling it 🤷♂️. They also told me personally that it’s a fully sealed reel. I’m still using both of my Alloy X’s without any problems. They don’t pay me and I don’t have any allegiance to Piscifun. It’s been a good reel for the price for me.
I've heard of people having their gears slipping and grinding after minimum usage and pressure, is this a design flaw or an people just getting unlucky?
I got mine today to use on my kayak. Haven't used it yet but I'm impressed with the build quality for only 80$. My only gripe is that the 5000 size feels kinda small. Should have got the 6000 but it's 20$ more. Can't wait to test this out tho.. it could possibly be a BG killer but I see some mixed reviews on Amazon.
I see this Alloy X is cxompletely removed from all websites. It can no longer be purchased from Piscifun either on Amazon or even Aliexpress. Does anyone know the reason?
Just got my reel and the only issue was the reel wasn't spooling correctly...was spooling towards the bottom even when I took off all the shims...not sure if there was something wrong with the spool itself because my friend has one which spooled perfectly...but piscifun customer service has been fantastic and super responsive and are sending me a replacement....one other word of caution since I was trying to figure the spooling issue is that it will be hard to open this reel out to even oil...it uses a star screw which seems tiny on the main drive...but I guess this is the price you pay for the security of having a sealed reel... definitely lightweight considering its specs....
@@phytobedo no worries..I got the alijoz 300 along with the alloy x based on your long term review and man that reel is the bomb!!! The company in general makes some good stuff at reasonable prices so I understand why you rate them so high....I've also owned a phantom x and that reel was almost as smooth as the shimanos for a 50 dollar price point....sadly cant get a replacement pawl on that one due to this current covid manufacturing backlog in their factories...
I’ve always hated spending large amounts of money for durable good solid reels. (Shimano Twin Power, etc) While I love my Shimano reels, I hate their price tags. Watching a couple of your videos on Piscifun, it makes me want to give them a try. They seem like amazing reels at an amazing price. Especially for saltwater. Question for you: How does the casting feel compared to your other high end reels in terms of casting distance, wind knots, and smoothness? Hope to hear from you. You’ve earned yourself a subscriber! I enjoy your thorough reviews!
The Alloy X casts great. The only thing that remains to be seen is how long they hold up compared to higher end reels. So far so good. The Diawa BG I compared it to in this video is also a fantastic reel for the price as well. You may want to check them out too.
Have you used it offshoring yet? If so, how does it perform for the bigger fish? I’m thinking about using it for offshoring for RockFish and possibly yellowtail Tuna here in CA.
Awesome video man!! I have a penn squadron 7 foot xtra fast action 10-17lb mono, 10-30lb braid, 1/4-1 oz lure. I wanna get this reel alloy x what size do you think would be good with this rod?
Awesome video! I have one question. I’m debating on getting a shimano glf, For this reel. If I’m fishing the Indian river 50% of the time and the ocean 50% of the time what size rod would u recommend and what action? Also what size reel would u recommend?
Nice work on the review. I picked up a Torrent to try it out and got a 25% discount code that I'll use for this reel. Question on the rod link you provided. Is the link you provided the exact rod, as the pictures look different (black reel seat, and the eyes look black) As you mentioned the rod looks like it was made for the Alloy X
If you’re looking for a fully sealed reel, you’d be hard pressed to find one at this price that competes. If you don’t necessarily want a sealed reel, the you can find plenty in this same price range. I’d look at the Diawa BG if you’re not set on a sealed reel.
It is not fully sealed. this is no good for saltwater used on the rocks twice never dumped the reel washed it under the tap took it out a few days later heavy sound of grinding this is not a saltwater reel
Piscifun needs to be made to understand the bushings are not bearings and that not all bearings are equal. The idea that this is a fully sealed reel is farcical and this review is little more than click bait. The world of fishing is flooded by these cheap imposter manufacturers that simply market a nice looking $10 reel and sell it as a sealed $100 reel. They replace problematic reels without any problem as they make a ridiculous margin. If it sounds too good to be true, than it is.
Idk dude, I bought the carbon X a little over a year ago and paired it with their serpent rod and it is absolutely phenomenal. Used it in salt and fresh water, never cleaned it, just right out abused it and not only has it stood the test of time but it’s as smooth as it was the day I got it.
Leave comments and questions, I’ll respond!
man the Reel is SOLD OUT on amazon lol
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So, no response to my comment. Silence speaks volumes.
And this reel has disappeared from their, and Amazon's websites.
A true sealed saltwater budget reel that recently came out is KastKing's Kapstan Elite spinning reel. I bought one (in 3000-size) and it is heads and shoulders above this piece of ____. Go check it out and do a video review on it.
You do it
@@phytobedo I just might, next Spring when summer flounder (aka fluke) and striper seasons open.
Bought this in the 2000 when it came out in 2021. Used it many times so cal inshore. Used it for a sunset surf session last night. Rinse it off and it still spins like crazy.
I used to keep the plastic wrapping on my rod handles, until I realized that the cork was rotting and falling apart under the plastic after I would wash down the rods. One handle only lasted about 6 months before entire chunks fell out. I noticed your rod also has wet spots under the plastic wrap. It’ll last a 10 times longer without the plastic wrap! Thanks for the information! Tight lines!
Good info Peter!
I been using this reel for the last 2years and it has held excellent so far. Purchased it as soon as it came out. Once I saw it was sealed. I Mainly use it for pier fishing and it has caught several stripe bass and blue fish. Some togs as well. I think this reel is one the best that has came out of piscifun. Thanks Jason
Great to hear!
Thanks for the review. I've been using a Piscifun Carbon X 3000 for freshwater fishing in the UK for the past 2 years and it has been awesome.
👍👍
Looks like a great reel. We love spinning gear. Appreciate the review 👍🏻
Thanks Donkey Man 👊
really well done review. Really makes me want to consider it for the salt. Hard to beat the price.
Great job on the review, and on the video itself bro. It seems like they have hit a homerun with this one.
Thank you Kyle! Yea they are stepping their game way up!
How much
Great review. Unfortunately, I can't find this reel anywhere. Did they discontinue it?
Awesome reel, thanks for the review am gonna look it up. What's the braided max pound? Thanks happy fishing.
Sold. Good deal for sealed spinning reels. I'll be buying a couple for myself and my son.
👍
That is a beast. Great presentation.
Thanks Don 👊
Remind me if the 2008 shimano Stella
Are the reeling handles able to be switched for m left to right?
Great fishing 🎣. I like fishing near fishermen that throw fish back . They usually give me their fish 🐟😃
Haha right on 👊
Been trying to get my hands on one of these reels....do you know who has them forsale there not on pisifuns site. Thanks.
What the gear box screws get to do with how the reels sealed , it’s all about how tight those seals r n their proper locations , penn torque , saltiga , stella n authority all have gear box screws ! Some logics pls .
Thks for sharing..I field test reels in Hawaii..97 reels to date..where is the support for Piscifin?
I had this reel but it failed on me twice and after returning it to Piscifun. I noticed they stop selling it on their website. Hopefully the new Nautix will do better justice than the Alloy X one.
And is going to be able to service the reel?
I'm convinced!
Sounds like a good reel but one of my concerns is that it doesn’t have an IPX rating. Also, are ball bearings stainless steel and shielded or sealed? What materials are the internal gears? I’m assuming they’re big zinc gears like the Daiwa BG. But if they were brass or stainless steel that would be huge. Anyway sometimes these things don’t matter too much anyway if it does a good job of preventing elements from getting inside. One reel that is not too much more is the Shimano Spheros and the Penn Spinfisher. Spheros is IPX 8 and Spinfisher is IPX5 but has brass gears and sealed stainless steel bearings. I do like that the Alloy X comes in smaller sizes and that they’re light reels
Great video! Three questions:
Is the handle reversable? And if not, is there a lefty version? Why is so much line capacity important?
Yes the handle is reversible.
Line capacity is important if you’re catching a big fish from land, and they make a long run. Let’s say you’re catching a tarpon or huge jack from the beach. It may run 200 plus yards before it slows down.
Clean setup ☝️🙌💯
👍
Seems like they came along way. Can you do a follow up review on the 6000. I would like to see how it holds up in salt water.
Maybe
Can't find it in stock anywhere?
Maybe it’s gone 🤷♂️
Hate to break it to you, but none of Piscifun's reels are sealed or have sealed bearings. Based on your videos, I went and bought 3 of these reels in different sizes. I got the 5000-size for surf-fishing, and after my second outing, I started hearing grinding coming from the reel. Not sure where it's coming from, but I suspect it's coming from the line roller bearing. (Edit: it couldn't be the line roller bearing as it makes this grinding sound when I turn the handle without reeling in any line at all.)
Also, I had a back-and-forth email conversation with their customer service, and she basically said none of their reels are made for saltwater fishing, and that includes the Alloy M baitcaster, which I also bought 2 of based on your videos. Furthermore, I asked the CS rep if they had sealed bearings they could sell me to replace the ones in these reels. She never got back to me on that. Not worth the money I spent on these to use for saltwater, but I can use them for freshwater.
Not sure what to tell you. It says on their website the alloy m and alloy x are saltwater reels. (Although I don’t see the Alloy X right now, maybe they stopped selling it 🤷♂️.
They also told me personally that it’s a fully sealed reel. I’m still using both of my Alloy X’s without any problems.
They don’t pay me and I don’t have any allegiance to Piscifun. It’s been a good reel for the price for me.
@@phytobedo I just forwarded the entire email exchange I had with their customer service.
Edit: seems your email is invalid. Oh well.
Huh phytobedo@gmail.com?
@@phytobedo yessir. Oh wait...I may have used phytobeto...LOL My bad.
I made a review channel for the internal parts of the fishing reel, can you disassemble the internals for a look?
I've heard of people having their gears slipping and grinding after minimum usage and pressure, is this a design flaw or an people just getting unlucky?
I got mine today to use on my kayak. Haven't used it yet but I'm impressed with the build quality for only 80$. My only gripe is that the 5000 size feels kinda small. Should have got the 6000 but it's 20$ more. Can't wait to test this out tho.. it could possibly be a BG killer but I see some mixed reviews on Amazon.
Good luck. Let me know how it goes!
I see this Alloy X is cxompletely removed from all websites. It can no longer be purchased from Piscifun either on Amazon or even Aliexpress. Does anyone know the reason?
@@redstwok1123 Mine was destroyed on the first use by a normal size fish. Something was wrong with the design.
@@miamiwax5504 interesting. What do you mean by "destroyed"? Did a part break, or something cease up?
@@redstwok1123 Very cheap plastic internals. It sounded like a pepper grinder after only 1 trip catching normal size snapper 🤣
Just got my reel and the only issue was the reel wasn't spooling correctly...was spooling towards the bottom even when I took off all the shims...not sure if there was something wrong with the spool itself because my friend has one which spooled perfectly...but piscifun customer service has been fantastic and super responsive and are sending me a replacement....one other word of caution since I was trying to figure the spooling issue is that it will be hard to open this reel out to even oil...it uses a star screw which seems tiny on the main drive...but I guess this is the price you pay for the security of having a sealed reel... definitely lightweight considering its specs....
Thanks for sharing!
@@phytobedo no worries..I got the alijoz 300 along with the alloy x based on your long term review and man that reel is the bomb!!! The company in general makes some good stuff at reasonable prices so I understand why you rate them so high....I've also owned a phantom x and that reel was almost as smooth as the shimanos for a 50 dollar price point....sadly cant get a replacement pawl on that one due to this current covid manufacturing backlog in their factories...
That’s great to hear. A fair percentage of my gear is Piscifun these days, and I’m happy with it!
I’ve always hated spending large amounts of money for durable good solid reels. (Shimano Twin Power, etc) While I love my Shimano reels, I hate their price tags. Watching a couple of your videos on Piscifun, it makes me want to give them a try. They seem like amazing reels at an amazing price. Especially for saltwater. Question for you: How does the casting feel compared to your other high end reels in terms of casting distance, wind knots, and smoothness? Hope to hear from you. You’ve earned yourself a subscriber! I enjoy your thorough reviews!
The Alloy X casts great. The only thing that remains to be seen is how long they hold up compared to higher end reels. So far so good.
The Diawa BG I compared it to in this video is also a fantastic reel for the price as well. You may want to check them out too.
Have you used it offshoring yet? If so, how does it perform for the bigger fish? I’m thinking about using it for offshoring for RockFish and possibly yellowtail Tuna here in CA.
I haven’t, but it would work fine
Awesome video man!! I have a penn squadron 7 foot xtra fast action 10-17lb mono, 10-30lb braid, 1/4-1 oz lure. I wanna get this reel alloy x what size do you think would be good with this rod?
What kind of fishing will you be using it for?
@@phytobedo saltwater like for snook and other inshore species
I’d probably go with 4000
@@phytobedo ok, thanks for the feedback. Tight lines brother!!!
Tight lines!
Makes me want to get one but I’ll be going for the 2000
I have a 2000 as well. It’s a good one
where to buy this reel . or when will it come to the market
REEL IS GONE IT WASNT SEALED DESPITE CLAIMS
Can’t find these
you'll never see anybody breakdown this reel and theres a reason for that. discontinued real fast but not before they got my money.
Any update after use for this long any big fish ..
These reels are not actually sealed. I’m gonna put up a video on them. I had one go bad after 4 trips and another lasted only slightly longer.
What line on the 2000??? Nice video!
Thanks! 20 lb spider wire invisibraid
I think that they stop producing it i cant find it in there website.
🤔 maybe so
Why isn't this available any more
Maybe it was too good for the general public 😆🤷♂️
Bc they’re shit. If they were worth a damn, they’d still make it. Get a van staal, it’s a legit purchase. They’ve been around this long for a reason
Do you think a size 4000 would be good for the surf if I want to alternate between soaking bait, and throwing lures?
That would be fine. My 6000 is a good size too if you’re getting into decent size fish.
Hello, can use for popping?
Sure
Awesome video! I have one question. I’m debating on getting a shimano glf, For this reel. If I’m fishing the Indian river 50% of the time and the ocean 50% of the time what size rod would u recommend and what action? Also what size reel would u recommend?
Or would you recommend the lemiglass?
I’d go with the same size setup I have in this vid. Either rod would be a great choice
Where do I find them? Alloy x
Not sure. I don’t see it on their website anymore
Do you think it can handle tarpon?
Yes within reason.
Nice video! What rod did you team up to AlloyX 2000 with?
Oh man, I knew someone would get me on that!
I’ll have to go look and get back to you. I just threw it on a rod I already had in my garage 😆
Whats the line lay like on the reel,and have you had any wind knots with it.
Seems fine, I haven’t had any problems. I usually only get wind knots on reels when they’re over spooled with too much line.
Can you with this reel's smoothness that it has 11+1 ball bearings ?
🤷♂️
Problems w mine after 4 months of use
Sent mine back..handle screw stripped
Nice work on the review. I picked up a Torrent to try it out and got a 25% discount code that I'll use for this reel. Question on the rod link you provided. Is the link you provided the exact rod, as the pictures look different (black reel seat, and the eyes look black) As you mentioned the rod looks like it was made for the Alloy X
Hmm looks like you’re right. I can’t seem to find the silver guides online
@@phytobedo where did you pick your up from? Maybe it's just that Lamiglas uses stock photos.
Snook Nook in Jensen Beach Florida
@@phytobedo cool - I'll hit them up tomorrow.
well - snook nook has it.. but they won't ship it... even when I said I'll pay extra :(
Would u prefer the alloy over the carbon x for fresh Water
Either one is fine for freshwater.
@@phytobedo appreciate it
Hey some people say that this reel hasn't got 11 ball bearings. Is it true? And can you do a review about the new Penn Slammer iv spinning reel?
It says it has 11+1 ball bearings
i have a 4000 and there are two bushings under the spool that according to the diagram should be berrings.
Im on the fence with this reel. Not sure if its worth it at that price point.
If you’re looking for a fully sealed reel, you’d be hard pressed to find one at this price that competes. If you don’t necessarily want a sealed reel, the you can find plenty in this same price range. I’d look at the Diawa BG if you’re not set on a sealed reel.
@@phytobedo i agree if i get the 25% off in might try it.😆
People that reviewed the reel say it isn’t good cuz the size and gears are week
Isn't this reel has a waterproof rating?
Yes
Have you dunked or turned the handle underwater yet?
Nope
it was so great they discontinued it
It was too good for the general population
Is this reel's rotor carbon fiber?
Yes
Is this reel's reel seat aluminum ?
Yes, as far as I know
Is there a wobbling issue in the handle of alloy x ?
How do you mean?
@@phytobedo have got an issue like that ?
I haven’t had any issues
Happened to mine after 4 months..loose handle...but working w customer service..seem to b quickly responding
it's not sealed
Did you take one apart?
Casted a fuckin mile then asks where is this guy 🤣
This reel is no longer on their site.
Phyto’s on TRT
Lol. Just get a Van Staal, zeebass or visser.
It is not fully sealed. this is no good for saltwater used on the rocks twice never dumped the reel washed it under the tap took it out a few days later heavy sound of grinding this is not a saltwater reel
I need a reel that will handle a jack cravelle
Can that reel handle a jack
This will work
I have some Shimano spirex only 2500 series
Depends how big the jacks are, but give it a shot!
@@phytobedo where do I get 1 academy, online ebay
It looks like its a copy of the BGMQ... IM NOT SAYING THATS A BAD THING.
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@@phytobedo from what I’ve read, they use the same oem factory in China as Daiwa. Makes sense. That’s why their quality is great.
Very interesting. Thanks for the info!
As far as I can see....this real doesn't exist (any more).
It doesn't. The caption spinning reel is the replacement
to bad you cant buy it
Piscifun needs to be made to understand the bushings are not bearings and that not all bearings are equal. The idea that this is a fully sealed reel is farcical and this review is little more than click bait. The world of fishing is flooded by these cheap imposter manufacturers that simply market a nice looking $10 reel and sell it as a sealed $100 reel. They replace problematic reels without any problem as they make a ridiculous margin. If it sounds too good to be true, than it is.
Idk dude, I bought the carbon X a little over a year ago and paired it with their serpent rod and it is absolutely phenomenal. Used it in salt and fresh water, never cleaned it, just right out abused it and not only has it stood the test of time but it’s as smooth as it was the day I got it.