PiscifunNautiX Spinning Reel, Aluminum Spinning Fishing Reel, CNC Aluminum Gear, 33LBs Max Drag, 8+1 Sealed BB, 6.0:1/5.4:1 Gear Ratio, Smooth Powerful Freshwater Saltwater Spinning Reel

I did a lot of research and found that this real has everything I look for in a very reasonable price. It was a gift for my son. He and I have a ton of reels and rods, but this real stands out. Very smooth and well built.

Great little inshore reel for snook , tarpon , redfish etc

Have not used it yet but seems very smooth and well made.

The media could not be loaded. Update: After my initial review of the Piscifun aluminum-bodied reel, I reached out to the company about the stripped screw issue and my concerns regarding the housing design. To my surprise, Piscifun's customer service was excellent—they immediately sent me a brand-new replacement reel free of charge. I was impressed with their quick response and willingness to make things right.The replacement reel came in just as well-packaged as the first, and this time, I didn’t encounter the same creaking sound or loose housing. The drag system remained smooth, and overall, the reel felt much more solid during use. However, I did notice that the gear casing screws were slightly stripped, though it didn’t affect performance as much. Aside from that minor issue, the replacement reel is performing well, and I’m happy with how Piscifun handled the situation.Old: I was excited when I saw Piscifun dropped another full aluminum bodied reel. I wanted the Captain before it was discontinued. Ordered this reel the day I saw it. I was initially very impressed with this reel. Unboxing (video posted[no commentary]) the reel was extremely well packed. No way it would get damaged in shipping. After assembly, the reel cranked smoothly, and the drag was smooth as well. Great first impressions.However, when I get a new reel, I tend to fidget with it. I tighten the drag a quarter turn, turn the spool manually a half turn slowly and smoothly. Feel the drag. Tighten or loosen the drag, and repeat. I constantly spin the handle and let the reel free-spin. While doing this, I started to hear a clicking sound in the housing (before you say anything, I know the drag clicks when it goes out). Kept on playing with it, kept getting louder. I could feel the reel creak and the side plate move. Long story short, it was the back screw on the housing not being fully tightened. No big deal. Till I noticed the screw was already stripped (pictured). Went ahead and tightened it with a flat head. Bit nit-picky, but I don't think a new reel should come with loose/stripped screws.I also am not a fan of the housing design. The entire housing splits, even portion under the rotor, to access the gears. Most reels have a side plate that can be fully removed to access the gears to maintain/grease without removing the rotor. Not this reel. This reel requires full removal of the rotor in order to access the gears. Basically, no quick disassembles and quick maintenance. Only full maintenance with this design. Some other reels follow the same design, such as an older Daiwa Legalis I own. Just not a big fan.I am going to contact Piscifun and see if they will send me a replacement screw. If so, I will probably keep it. If not, I will probably look at other brands.

I wish I had known about this brand before. Great really Great reel for the price.