Thanks for the review. I have been looking at getting one of these for bottom fishing, think I will after seeing your review. I have been using a Piscifun Torrent II on my 7' 3" inshore casting rod & I love it.
I picked up the 300 and 400 for kayak fishing. I took out the 300 for calico bass and it worked great.. I even landed a 25lb white seebass and a 16lb sheephead .. Was paired with a okuma shadow stalker inshore rod and it worked amazing. I actually liked it more than my lexa 300.
Just ordered one. My old 5 and 6000 Ambassadeurs are gonna be jealous. Been wanting a more modern baitcaster but wasn't sure which one to get. Great price, thnx
I have two of the 300s as well and have been using them for California Yellowtail Jacks and the reels have been able to handle them without any issues. I just ordered two of their new 400 size reels in 6:1 and 8:1 speeds and will be seeing how they hold up to 80-120lb bluefin tuna!
@@suavelifestyle9094 Really depends on your target species and which reel size you're going to be using. One of my 300s is on a 7' 6" 12-25lb class Penn Squadron II baitcaster and the other is on an 8' 12-25lb class Shimano Teramar Inshore Series baitcaster. The 400s I have one an 8" 20-40lb class Okuma SCTI-C XH inshore baitcaster and the other is on a 9" Okuma PCH Custom 30-60lb class offshore series rod.
I purchased that rod from Bass Pro online. It is the Bass Pro Musky Rod Series, 7' 6" heavy. www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-graphite-series-muskie-casting-rod-101048324
Try using the big power handle more. I'm a muskie fisherman and hate fishing reels without these. They were awkward at first, which is probably what you ran into, but after getting used to them you can reel in much faster and don't fatigue nearly as quick. Take it from a fish of 10,000 casts guy. Those power handles are an absolute must. Good video
I'm running one of these on a 9' extra heavy Ugly stik Elite salmon/steelhead rod and i use 40' braid. So far so good. I use it in the surf with shiny lures and fast retrieve for bluefish, Spanish mackerel and whatever else is lurking in the surf!
These reels are incredible I caught a 43” snook off the beach with my Alijos and the drag was smooth as anything I’ve fished. I’ve had mine for about 4 years now and I beat the snot out of it. I prefer the Alijos over my Tranx 300 and my Lexa HD 300. The magnetic cast control on these is awesome
In what ways do you prefer them over the tranx and lexa? I have a Tranx 400, Lexa HD 400, and 2 Alijos 300. Sold the Lexa for the newer Lexa 400 TW, which is easily the best bait casting reel in its class. I just ordered 2 of the Alijos 400 in 6:1 and 8:1 speeds. So far the 300s have been good to go but they're definitely not as smooth as the Tranx or the Lexa 400 TW. But they do have powerful drag but I have yet to see how they will hold up considering I've only had them for 2 years. I'm just very excited about the 400s since I will be using them for bluefin tuna in the 80-120lb class.
@summertime2433 I was on a trip fishing for bluefin, some dude hooked up into a 80lb bluefin, fought it with a tranxx 500 I believe, landed the thing no problem.
Just orders the Alijoz 300 w/ double handle 8.1:1 ratio. Pairing with Fenwick HMX Salmon/Steelhead Casting Rod Medium Heavy / Moderate action 11'-3" for surf/shore line fishing, Will be a light weight setup for casting lures, hoping its a good match. One of the first things I will be doing is breaking the reel down and getting some corrosion-x grease and Reel-x oil flowing though the reel, and lets not forget about the Cals tan Drag Grease. I've broken down brand new Shimano reels and would find inadequate grease and oil or none at all. Shenanigan's I tell ya.
@@RadReelingFishing Fenwick HMX113 MH-MC Salmon Fishing rod Line Rating: 10-25 lbs Lure Rating: 1/2-4 oz Weight: 8.54 oz Piscifun Alijoz 300 11.3oz Total Reel and Rod weight = 19.84 oz or 1.24 lb Comparison Just a Penn FTHII15SDCS Fathom II Star Drag casting Reel weights in at 17.1 oz.
@@RadReelingFishing The rods not likely going to be a horse.... I could be wrong but Most likely I will have to take it easy when I hook up with any large saltwater fish and slowly wear them down to land them.
Hey Jc do you know why snook hit the beaches come june july? Its like clockwork every year but never understand why if its a breeding thing or why they do that..Thanks!
it's their spawning season. There are a few showing up on the southwest Florida beaches. I know in the area I am in we were devastated with red tide, I'm not seeing a bunch of Snook on the beach. Hopefully that will change soon. It's a little bit early yet. Usually about the middle of July there are a lot of snook on the beach.
@@RadReelingFishing Well I got into fishing for them with a jig last year because of you and I like anything yellow and green. I also use terror eyes had ton of success with them. Top water I just use the old school walking stick usually the red and white and of course yozuri are great but I think there's a lot of other baits just as good for better price. I also think a rattletrap is a fantastic snook bait especially early in am dark 30
I love there products. I have the Piscifun 7'6"ML Rod & a few Spinning Reels & 1 Baitcaster. The baitcaster is very comparable to my $100 LEW's Speed Spool. I'm actually having issues with my LEW's Baitcaster & it's almost a year old. It's caught a ton of nice Redfish but, I'm breaking it down & going to give it a good cleaning. Something I don't do with my Piscifun Reels, I just rinse them off & reuse. lol
I got this reel cause I seen you using it and I always wanted a good casting baitcaster. It was cheap too on sale was 79$. It’s not bad. It cast better then most cheaper baitcasts. I love conventional reels. Lever drag esp so not using a spinning reel is common for me. But casting with a baitcaster or a conventional is not something I do. When it comes to casting it’s spinning or nothing. But like I said I got this cause saw how well you were able to cast with it. Esp like half oz 3/4 oz lures. Yozuri plugs. And I have to say tho when I’m taking my time and not under pressure just casting around it’s great but when I see a pod of jacks coming working or trout bite is on fire and I get all excited like every fisherman does. I always have trouble with it. But I can always cast where I want to with my spinning gear. I have to say it has sat a bunch since I purchased it. Just got the boat down here to Clearwater so hopefully I will put it back into roatation more.
@@RadReelingFishing when you are done fishing and your rod&reel is washed off losen the drag all they off so it will not stick in place from sitting . when you have reels that are not used every day
I have some penn reels I bought in 74/75 A 209/ 3ough & a 4ough that the drag works like new have 25 year old wally ward reels that the drag still works like new .
Get one here: amzn.to/3CtItc1
Thanks for the review. I have been looking at getting one of these for bottom fishing, think I will after seeing your review. I have been using a Piscifun Torrent II on my 7' 3" inshore casting rod & I love it.
I picked up the 300 and 400 for kayak fishing. I took out the 300 for calico bass and it worked great.. I even landed a 25lb white seebass and a 16lb sheephead ..
Was paired with a okuma shadow stalker inshore rod and it worked amazing. I actually liked it more than my lexa 300.
Saw a few monster snook cruising the beach on Anna Maria. Summer Beach fishing is here!!🤘❤️🎣🐟
I saw a few yesterday, but they weren't big.
Just ordered one. My old 5 and 6000 Ambassadeurs are gonna be jealous. Been wanting a more modern baitcaster but wasn't sure which one to get. Great price, thnx
I have two of the 300s as well and have been using them for California Yellowtail Jacks and the reels have been able to handle them without any issues. I just ordered two of their new 400 size reels in 6:1 and 8:1 speeds and will be seeing how they hold up to 80-120lb bluefin tuna!
Whata a good rod to put one on for like boat fishing in like 30 ft of water
@@suavelifestyle9094
Really depends on your target species and which reel size you're going to be using. One of my 300s is on a 7' 6" 12-25lb class Penn Squadron II baitcaster and the other is on an 8' 12-25lb class Shimano Teramar Inshore Series baitcaster. The 400s I have one an 8" 20-40lb class Okuma SCTI-C XH inshore baitcaster and the other is on a 9" Okuma PCH Custom 30-60lb class offshore series rod.
Great review JC!
hey. could you tell me the name of that blue rod with the cork handle you were using in the videos please. thanks!
I purchased that rod from Bass Pro online. It is the Bass Pro Musky Rod Series, 7' 6" heavy. www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-graphite-series-muskie-casting-rod-101048324
Try using the big power handle more. I'm a muskie fisherman and hate fishing reels without these. They were awkward at first, which is probably what you ran into, but after getting used to them you can reel in much faster and don't fatigue nearly as quick. Take it from a fish of 10,000 casts guy. Those power handles are an absolute must. Good video
Thanks for the encouragement.
I'm running one of these on a 9' extra heavy Ugly stik Elite salmon/steelhead rod and i use 40' braid. So far so good. I use it in the surf with shiny lures and fast retrieve for bluefish, Spanish mackerel and whatever else is lurking in the surf!
These reels are incredible I caught a 43” snook off the beach with my Alijos and the drag was smooth as anything I’ve fished. I’ve had mine for about 4 years now and I beat the snot out of it. I prefer the Alijos over my Tranx 300 and my Lexa HD 300. The magnetic cast control on these is awesome
That's mad I was thinking of buying the tranx as an upgrade as the reel seat snapped on my alijos while trolling with the drag set too high
In what ways do you prefer them over the tranx and lexa? I have a Tranx 400, Lexa HD 400, and 2 Alijos 300. Sold the Lexa for the newer Lexa 400 TW, which is easily the best bait casting reel in its class. I just ordered 2 of the Alijos 400 in 6:1 and 8:1 speeds. So far the 300s have been good to go but they're definitely not as smooth as the Tranx or the Lexa 400 TW. But they do have powerful drag but I have yet to see how they will hold up considering I've only had them for 2 years. I'm just very excited about the 400s since I will be using them for bluefin tuna in the 80-120lb class.
Dang that goes a long way if you're saying you prefer it over a tranxx or a lexxa, I need to buy one now to add to my arsenal
@summertime2433 I was on a trip fishing for bluefin, some dude hooked up into a 80lb bluefin, fought it with a tranxx 500 I believe, landed the thing no problem.
@@GameCastCubedwell that’s a angler mistake
I have 2 - love them!
Just orders the Alijoz 300 w/ double handle 8.1:1 ratio. Pairing with Fenwick HMX Salmon/Steelhead Casting Rod Medium Heavy / Moderate action 11'-3" for surf/shore line fishing, Will be a light weight setup for casting lures, hoping its a good match.
One of the first things I will be doing is breaking the reel down and getting some corrosion-x grease and Reel-x oil flowing though the reel, and lets not forget about the Cals tan Drag Grease.
I've broken down brand new Shimano reels and would find inadequate grease and oil or none at all. Shenanigan's I tell ya.
WOW, that's a really long rod. Be careful not to overtighten the screw that holds the reel together. Mine broke.
How much does that rod weigh?
@@RadReelingFishing
Fenwick HMX113 MH-MC Salmon Fishing rod
Line Rating: 10-25 lbs
Lure Rating: 1/2-4 oz
Weight: 8.54 oz
Piscifun Alijoz 300
11.3oz
Total Reel and Rod weight = 19.84 oz or 1.24 lb
Comparison
Just a Penn FTHII15SDCS Fathom II Star Drag casting Reel weights in at 17.1 oz.
@@RadReelingFishing The rods not likely going to be a horse.... I could be wrong but Most likely I will have to take it easy when I hook up with any large saltwater fish and slowly wear them down to land them.
🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Awesome stuff dude
Awesome reels too
I have two of them they’re great
Have you thought about putting small outboard ? I have the same kayak but it’s too slow to get from spot to spot
No, I usually am able to start fishing right away when I launch the kayak.
If you get a good size trolling motor you can go 10-20 mph depending on conditions of course. Idk how much faster you'd want to go on a little kyack🤷
Sorry for asking but what gear ratio is the one you use? Theres 2 options on Amazon
8:1:1 I think
High Speed
Hey Jc do you know why snook hit the beaches come june july? Its like clockwork every year but never understand why if its a breeding thing or why they do that..Thanks!
it's their spawning season. There are a few showing up on the southwest Florida beaches. I know in the area I am in we were devastated with red tide, I'm not seeing a bunch of Snook on the beach. Hopefully that will change soon. It's a little bit early yet. Usually about the middle of July there are a lot of snook on the beach.
@@RadReelingFishing I live in your area and did see just a couple on AM. It's my favorite type of snook fishing catching em on the beach
@@bassAssassin187 What's your favorite lure to use?
@@RadReelingFishing Well I got into fishing for them with a jig last year because of you and I like anything yellow and green. I also use terror eyes had ton of success with them. Top water I just use the old school walking stick usually the red and white and of course yozuri are great but I think there's a lot of other baits just as good for better price. I also think a rattletrap is a fantastic snook bait especially early in am dark 30
I love there products.
I have the Piscifun 7'6"ML Rod & a few Spinning Reels & 1 Baitcaster.
The baitcaster is very comparable to my $100 LEW's Speed Spool.
I'm actually having issues with my LEW's Baitcaster & it's almost a year old. It's caught a ton of nice Redfish but, I'm breaking it down & going to give it a good cleaning.
Something I don't do with my Piscifun Reels, I just rinse them off & reuse. lol
what about jogging in 20 foot of water approximately on some reefs?
jigging*
Funny enough I bought the daiwa sol inshore and this to pair and the first I see in the backround is the same exact combo
If you could only use on rod and reel combo what would it be and how would you set it up
To many variables in saltwater fishing to answer a vague question such as this one.
What Rod Were You Using
Bass Pro brand graphite series Musky rod.
What rod do you recommend for it?
Daiwa TD Sol 8' Extra Heavy or Bass Pro Shops Predator Musky Casting Rod or The Bass Pro Shops Graphite Series Musky Casting Rod
I got this reel cause I seen you using it and I always wanted a good casting baitcaster. It was cheap too on sale was 79$. It’s not bad. It cast better then most cheaper baitcasts. I love conventional reels. Lever drag esp so not using a spinning reel is common for me. But casting with a baitcaster or a conventional is not something I do. When it comes to casting it’s spinning or nothing. But like I said I got this cause saw how well you were able to cast with it. Esp like half oz 3/4 oz lures. Yozuri plugs. And I have to say tho when I’m taking my time and not under pressure just casting around it’s great but when I see a pod of jacks coming working or trout bite is on fire and I get all excited like every fisherman does. I always have trouble with it. But I can always cast where I want to with my spinning gear. I have to say it has sat a bunch since I purchased it. Just got the boat down here to Clearwater so hopefully I will put it back into roatation more.
What’s the max drag
Says 33 lbs on this page amzn.to/3CtItc1
on bait casters & all reels back the drag all the way off when not in use
what are you referring to
@@RadReelingFishing when you are done fishing and your rod&reel is washed off losen the drag all they off so it will not stick in place from sitting . when you have reels that are not used every day
I have some penn reels I bought in 74/75 A 209/ 3ough & a 4ough that the drag works like new have 25 year old wally ward reels that the drag still works like new .
CANT WAIT TO GET MY HANDS ON THE PISCIFUN ALIJOZ 400 FOR BIGGER GAME SOLD OUT BEFORE ANYONE KNEW ABOUT IT ,LOL
Oh, I didn't know there was one. I'll have to check it out for sure. It would be nice to have a larger spool.