Great comparison! Seems to be a good reel for the money this piscifun alijos. Would be great with a similar comparison with their alloy m. Keep it up, your the best out there! 😃 👍
Hello. A fan from Malaysia. Can i ask something? Minute 18.14, are you using Kingdom Silver Needle baitcasting rod? How does it perform? Planing to get one someday
Reel test sorry I don't know your name but need your advice going saltwater fishing the jdm diawa tatula 400 or the shimano scorpion monster drive I'm fishing for red drums in florida witch one would you get if you only could choose one
Nice! I've been looking forward to this video for awhile now. Did you lube up the Allijos before you fished with it? Jason at Piscifin recommends lubing up all their reels prior the first use. That might explain that noise.
Alijos 300 won you may of said you didn't like the retrieve but you have the low gear ratio version if you wanted to get higher retrieve then you should of went with the 8:1:1 ratio in my opinion this reel beat the expensive one
I bought both the 5.9 and 8.1 ratio Piscifun reels. I also find them a great reel for the price! I did lube my reels before using them and found that they ran very smooth. Thanks for the video.
Great review. There's serious musky fishermen trying out the Alijoz on the Detroit River and Lake St Clair for big muskies and seem to do fine. Those aren't reviews, either. Wincity is one of them.
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
I was really disappointed with the curado 300's pins on the braking system. Every time I tried to turn it on, I would end up pulling the entire pin off and then spend 45 min searching for it. I know a lot of people love the VBS but hey to each there own.
@@Gokywildcats11 yes I did. Used Penn synthetic grease. Synthetic Penn oil. TSI 321 for the spool bearings. I used a sonic cleaner to remove all the old lube. If you don’t have a Sonic cleaner you can wipe off everything that you can, soak everything in lacquer thinner(or something similar), then use spray brake or carburetor cleaner to finish with. Hope this helps.
What size rod would you think go well with the Alijos? 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?
Curado looks nice but i will never change out my tranx for swimbaits! Have both 200 and 300 size and the 300 size cast 250g without any problems and even to reel in that big pike/musky lure is smooth as butter 😍
@@THEREELTEST no rush take your time bro. But i really do want to see the Curado BFS vs the Kastking Zephyr BFS. I don't know which one I want to get 😬😬
What reel should I get I have 350 please please help me it’s my birthday in 6 days and I want the best reel I can get for that money please answer please should I go with the Bantam ??
If you have a rod to use go with a higher end reel. But for 350, you can buy the Alijoz, and still have enough for a badass rod. I paired my Alijoz with an Okuma SST carbon grip 9’ Heavy. I think it was just over a hundred. Happy Birthday 🎣
Thank you so much , I already have a very nice rod I just need a very badass reel that can cast a mile and handle big boys is the Bantam a good choice?
I have the Curado 201 HG, smooth as they get. I’m sure you can get better but I would match the rod specs to give you an idea of size. Go with what brand you want and if you got it spend as much as you can
i’ve got the alijoz in the 8.5.1, and it’s a tank. if you’re throwing a bait that has a ton of drag, it’ll handle it just fine. I kind of regret buying the cardiff as my slow retrieve reel when I could’ve gotten another alijoz. the only thing I dislike about the alijoz is my thumb bar was loose from the factory and it’s just annoying. but I can bomb casts with it, and i’ve got the breaks almost all of the way off. i’ve thrown lures up to 7oz with absolutely no issues and it feels as solid today as it did the day I got it. edit: and dude. just cast it. you’re not going to break that rod. cast it the same way you would a crank bait or something. launch that bitch.
With baitcasters they can all be used with salt water, just rinse with fresh afterwards. Only spinning gear you need to worry about being sealed for saltwater
@@brianwills4398 So, usually magnesium framed reels are marketed for freshwater use. Once the surface coating gets banged up, you run the risk of the magnesium corroding with from saltwater. Beyond just the frame material, reels designed for saltwater usually have other components such as bearings/etc which are more salt-resistant (whether that be from the material of the component, or more/better grease). But as long you do regular maintence (rinsing, re-applying oil/grease), there's no reason you can't use a 'freshwater' reel in the salt. Responding to needabettername, my opinion is that spinning reels are more resistant to saltwater than baitcasters (unless the spool is super ported like on some reels) Everytime you cast a baitcaster, the saltwater on the spool is getting sprayed everywhere inside the frame, whereas the spool on a spinning reel is away from any internals.
I have a lefty Alijoz. Not sure why they would not make them anymore. I have yet to use my Tatula 300… what line do you recommend? I paired it with a Phenix m1
I tried 2 more piscifun products and was sorely disappointed. Not wasting money on them again. 5/5 were not worth the money. Even at cheap prices still not worth it. With these giant swimbaits, the DC reels shine here
Shimano is just a better quality reel. The alijos is a really good reel for the price. I use mine all the time and I ocean fish. The alijos is the only piscfun reel worth the money
It amazes me that people in the US cannot pronounce the name Piscifun. No offence but it is not said like "pissy fun" lol, it is like the star sign "Piscis" the fish. I.e said like "pie seas"
detailed info on the Alijos 300 is here czcams.com/video/KEHkiFJ5SGc/video.html
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Dark Wolf Ultra just got released! 6.1g spool with bearing! FTB System! Please do a review
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Got an Alloy M thanks to this channel. Found one for $60 and I was blown away. Also two awesome JDM reels I Never knew existed.
Debo is liking his Alloy M.
Bought 2 love them
I had the same issue with it being geary so I opened it up and added some grease and cleaned up the insides just a bit and it works great now.
Great comparison! Seems to be a good reel for the money this piscifun alijos. Would be great with a similar comparison with their alloy m. Keep it up, your the best out there! 😃 👍
Hello. A fan from Malaysia. Can i ask something? Minute 18.14, are you using Kingdom Silver Needle baitcasting rod? How does it perform? Planing to get one someday
The alijoz comes dry which should explain the noise. Mine had the same issue but put some grease in it and it should be good
Reel test sorry I don't know your name but need your advice going saltwater fishing the jdm diawa tatula 400 or the shimano scorpion monster drive I'm fishing for red drums in florida witch one would you get if you only could choose one
Has anyone felt resistance coming from the fast gear ratio one?
does the line guide move back and forth in free spool/casting like abu reels to ensure even line placement?
Wondering how this reel will hold up against some tunas.. yellow or blue
I had the gear noise when I use the button to engage the clutch. I just disengage the clutch again and engage by turning the crank.
Nice! I've been looking forward to this video for awhile now.
Did you lube up the Allijos before you fished with it? Jason at Piscifin recommends lubing up all their reels prior the first use. That might explain that noise.
nope, and to be honest, I shouldnt have to do that. But good to know that Piscifun knows the factory is shipping them a little dry.
@@THEREELTEST I don't mind it for the price point tho. I've had my Allijos for nearly 3 years now and it still holds up to inshore bull reds.
@@THEREELTEST do you still have the allijos? would love a 1 year update on the reel.
Alijos 300 won you may of said you didn't like the retrieve but you have the low gear ratio version if you wanted to get higher retrieve then you should of went with the 8:1:1 ratio in my opinion this reel beat the expensive one
I bought both the 5.9 and 8.1 ratio Piscifun reels. I also find them a great reel for the price! I did lube my reels before using them and found that they ran very smooth. Thanks for the video.
is there a port or did u have to take it apart?
@@masonkeiling5925 take it apart.
ditto? @@masonkeiling5925
Great review. There's serious musky fishermen trying out the Alijoz on the Detroit River and Lake St Clair for big muskies and seem to do fine. Those aren't reviews, either. Wincity is one of them.
So how is that alijos reel holding up??????
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
I was really disappointed with the curado 300's pins on the braking system. Every time I tried to turn it on, I would end up pulling the entire pin off and then spend 45 min searching for it. I know a lot of people love the VBS but hey to each there own.
In your opinion, what will be the best suit shimano DC reel for PE 1-3 rod (Braid line)
I mean all Shimano DC reels will handle braid as they have a braid line setting
All three of my Piscifun reels came under lubed. A little oil and grease made a big difference.
so many people are saying that now lol
Piscifun needs to address this. Not everyone knows how to properly lube a reel.
Did you all fake them apart to regrease them
@@Gokywildcats11 yes I did. Used Penn synthetic grease. Synthetic Penn oil. TSI 321 for the spool bearings. I used a sonic cleaner to remove all the old lube. If you don’t have a Sonic cleaner you can wipe off everything that you can, soak everything in lacquer thinner(or something similar), then use spray brake or carburetor cleaner to finish with. Hope this helps.
@chuck750ss8 thank you very much for the response. Have a great day
centrifugal is always going to demolish linear mag at casting high wind resistance lures.
I would like to see the Tatula 300 go up against these two and then hear your thoughts afterwards.
I will if somebody sends me a NIB Tatula 300 :)
What size rod would you think go well with the Alijos? 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?
Ese carrete es para una cana de 30 libras una major craft days xh
Does anyone here know if there are replaceable handles for this reel. I own two but would like longer handles.
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Curado looks nice but i will never change out my tranx for swimbaits! Have both 200 and 300 size and the 300 size cast 250g without any problems and even to reel in that big pike/musky lure is smooth as butter 😍
Nice... but I still need to catch my first swimbait fish lol
@@THEREELTEST go get them 😊
The tranx is just a way better reel
Can we use curado in saltwater
@@wictorholmkvist8324 pen Phantom 400 es mucho mejor full metal lo tengo y es un tractor que puede con todo
Amen my brother
Could you do Abu Garcia Black Max VS the newer Max X baitcasters see what they actually differ in terms of performance on the water.
perhaps but I have too many other videos that take precedence but too little time.
@@THEREELTEST no rush take your time bro. But i really do want to see the Curado BFS vs the Kastking Zephyr BFS. I don't know which one I want to get 😬😬
What is that noise coming from the curado every cast? The piscifun doesn't do that.
It's a DC
Does the Alijos I have a disengaging level wind?
Yes
Caught Socal Dorado using the piscifun. Flawless.
I already have a sweet rod I need a sweet reel I have a 400 dollar budget what reel do you suggest pleasw
If it's for saltwater go with penn phantom. Fresh water abu garcia rocket revo.
Abu makes the best personaly
Should have done a head to head drag test. Either tie them to a scale if you have one or to each other.
Does anyone actually use Yo-zuri hybrid for really anything?
I do for ocean leader line. It’s good because it acts like mono for stretch and fluorocarbon for invisibility. I just use it for harbor fishing.
I started to use 40 pound power pro braid on my 300 sized baitcasters and it increased the distance 30 feet
The Irod won't snap. Use 100% strength. Those rods are excellent
What reel should I get I have 350 please please help me it’s my birthday in 6 days and I want the best reel I can get for that money please answer please should I go with the Bantam ??
Please help me out what ahoild I get
If you have a rod to use go with a higher end reel. But for 350, you can buy the Alijoz, and still have enough for a badass rod. I paired my Alijoz with an Okuma SST carbon grip 9’ Heavy. I think it was just over a hundred. Happy Birthday 🎣
Thank you so much , I already have a very nice rod I just need a very badass reel that can cast a mile and handle big boys is the Bantam a good choice?
I have the Curado 201 HG, smooth as they get. I’m sure you can get better but I would match the rod specs to give you an idea of size. Go with what brand you want and if you got it spend as much as you can
On a 10’ rod I can nearly spool the alijos
do you have thick line
I like my curado 300 for swimbaits over 3oz anything under the alijos I money
Can you do another video and use braided line instead, it will cast further and you'll see better results
i’ve got the alijoz in the 8.5.1, and it’s a tank. if you’re throwing a bait that has a ton of drag, it’ll handle it just fine. I kind of regret buying the cardiff as my slow retrieve reel when I could’ve gotten another alijoz.
the only thing I dislike about the alijoz is my thumb bar was loose from the factory and it’s just annoying. but I can bomb casts with it, and i’ve got the breaks almost all of the way off. i’ve thrown lures up to 7oz with absolutely no issues and it feels as solid today as it did the day I got it.
edit: and dude. just cast it. you’re not going to break that rod. cast it the same way you would a crank bait or something. launch that bitch.
I bought an aliojos on aliexpress for like 72-75$
And number of ball barings
Is this reel fresh and saltwater?
Both fresh
With baitcasters they can all be used with salt water, just rinse with fresh afterwards. Only spinning gear you need to worry about being sealed for saltwater
@@Tallnerdyguy that's interesting, can you explain why?
@@brianwills4398
So, usually magnesium framed reels are marketed for freshwater use. Once the surface coating gets banged up, you run the risk of the magnesium corroding with from saltwater. Beyond just the frame material, reels designed for saltwater usually have other components such as bearings/etc which are more salt-resistant (whether that be from the material of the component, or more/better grease). But as long you do regular maintence (rinsing, re-applying oil/grease), there's no reason you can't use a 'freshwater' reel in the salt.
Responding to needabettername, my opinion is that spinning reels are more resistant to saltwater than baitcasters (unless the spool is super ported like on some reels) Everytime you cast a baitcaster, the saltwater on the spool is getting sprayed everywhere inside the frame, whereas the spool on a spinning reel is away from any internals.
There website says it's a perfect inshore saltwater reel..
It sounds like, A lei hus
Pee-cee-fun, from the company website.
I see that they don't offer this Alijos in a Left hand reel...Boooo BTW, love my Tatula 300, mounted on my Irod Baily 8' rod, tosses 8" hudds so easy.
I have a lefty Alijoz. Not sure why they would not make them anymore. I have yet to use my Tatula 300… what line do you recommend? I paired it with a Phenix m1
I tried 2 more piscifun products and was sorely disappointed. Not wasting money on them again. 5/5 were not worth the money. Even at cheap prices still not worth it.
With these giant swimbaits, the DC reels shine here
just remember, not everybody has the money for DC reels. I surely didnt when I started fishing
Thank you for spreading the love of Jesus!!!
Shimano is just a better quality reel. The alijos is a really good reel for the price. I use mine all the time and I ocean fish. The alijos is the only piscfun reel worth the money
Real name is AlijoZ, not AlijoS.
Do not put mono on the alijos…bad bad bad mistake
I agree
It amazes me that people in the US cannot pronounce the name Piscifun. No offence but it is not said like "pissy fun" lol, it is like the star sign "Piscis" the fish. I.e said like "pie seas"
I like my curado 300 for swimbaits over 3oz anything under the alijos I money
Saw you post same comment an hour earlier