Piscifun Aoka Fly Fishing Reel Aluminum with Cork Disc Drag System
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Yes, that is correct. If you frequently use your fly reel in the water, we recommend using a fully sealed fly reel (such as a Piscifun Crest or Platt fly reel). I hope this information is useful.
You can use almost any freshwater fly fishing reel if you take care of it before, during, and after your saltwater fishing. I live in Kentucky, so I get to go saltwater fishing several times a year. Between days of saltwater fishing, I submerge the entire reel (including line and backing) in a 5-gallon bucket of water. a gallon bucket of fresh water (changed on a daily basis) Then, when I get home, I put the reels in the bucket and close the lid. When I get home, I disassemble and thoroughly clean the reels by washing all of the line and backing in warm soapy water, rinsing them, and allowing them to air dry. Yes . Even the drag systems are dismantled by me. You must get rid of any traces of salt residue (or it will corrode whatever parts it is on). Before reassembling them, I lubricate them and then wind the now-dry backing and line. I pull the line through a rag soaked in Armor-X before winding it on. All or STP Son of a Gun, and then buff it dry with another soft cotton rag. After that, I switched to a new leader. My reel(s) are now ready for a trip back home to fish. Although it appears to be a lot of work, it beats the H out of spending $600 - A true saltwater reel will set you back $1500.
Yes, it would be fine with the proper weight real.
Wiggle? A round object can be found on the front side of the winding handle. It's "textured" on the sides for a secure grip. Tighten it a little more, but only firmly (no pliers), and the "wiggle" should be gone! It's likely that the spool is loose.
Selected User Reviews For Piscifun Aoka Fly Fishing Reel Aluminum with Cork Disc Drag System
I caught a lot of 20" mackerel, a lot of good sized jacks (15"), and one 29" cobia with my 8wt line. Drag was fantastic, and at this price point, you couldn't ask for anything more. It was light weight and enjoyable to fish with because it was less expensive and thus made of less material overall. I bought this inexpensive rig because I live in Tennessee and will only use it occasionally; I paired it with a Fenwick Aetos and was very pleased with the results. I hope this review was useful in making your purchasing decisions; if it was, please vote "yes. " Thank you very much!.
Only two things bother me about it: the clicker isn't particularly loud when the drag returns, and the drag itself is VERY TOUCHY! I suppose I'll get used to the clicker being louder when the line goes out. The drag knob, on the other hand, takes some getting used to. When I was fighting him and adjusting my drag last week, I lost a 19" Brown trout. It was still my fault, as painful as it was; all I have to do now is get used to the drag being extremely sensitive. There isn't any leeway. In fact, I bought their 9W/10W Crest for saltwater and musky fishing because I love it so much! The quality of this reel is comparable to what I would expect to pay for a $150-$200 reel. In the 3/4W, you'll be able to get $200! As a result, I'm attempting to catch Big Game with this company's largest weight! I purchased that reel directly from the company because they offered an extra 15% on my first order. I'm hoping that reel is as good as this one for the price, and I'm looking forward to getting it!.
I used these reels to fish for trout in lakes with sinking fly lines, and they worked great. The key is to keep the drag light enough to avoid breaking finer tippets, which doesn't appear to be an issue. I'll probably get a few more instead of spools because it allows me to set up different rigs with more flexibility.
Given the positive feedback on this site, I decided to take a chance on these. On my wife's and son's 9' 4 wt reels, I bought two of these to replace some name brand low-cost, high-quality tier reels. rods. I also bought them so that I could have spare spools on hand because we fish both still and moving water. (By the way, spools are easy to swap out. ) I have to say, these outperform the $250+ reel I borrowed from a friend. It's a smooth and quiet action. The drag is consistent and pleasant to the touch. Despite being die cast, the spool is smooth and free of burrs, as if it had been machined. I can't believe such a low-cost reel can deliver such good results. Piscifun deserves praise for their quality control. Keep up the good work! P. br>br>P. br>br>P. br>br>P. I purchased a five-pack. To put on their 4 wt reels, they need 6 weight reels. They're perfect in terms of balance, rods!.
This reel matched the description to a tee. For the price, it's well-made and simple to keep up. It hasn't been long enough for me to see if it will dent or discolor. This isn't a ROSS reel, but it does the job. The arbor was smaller than expected, but it still held a lot of backing and line, and it was very light compared to the 8-foot arbor. Spool is easily removed with a click, and drag knob is grooved for easy turning, as are 9 others I have. A good manual is included, as well as a carry bag. For my nephew's first reel, I'm going to buy another.
This reel is fantastic! It was purchased to replace a vintage one that had become jammed. Smooth machined parts are free of burrs and snag points, and it includes a carrying bag and a breakdown of all of the reel's parts and inner mechanics. br>It keeps all of your backing and line in place without bulging at the top. The drag set is comfortable and simple to operate; it retrieves smoothly, and I've discovered that I don't need to guide the line with my fingers when reeling in. Pulling the reel out of the housing to tie on your backing is simple; the only thing I don't like about it is the release tab. Because it hurts, you'll need a thimble or a bandage on your finger. The moving parts are coated in high-quality grease, but some will squeeze out on your hand the first couple of times you use the spool release tab, so don't scratch your face afterwards. br>br>I got the 4/5 wt blue reel, which is a stunning color that looks fantastic with green fly line and white backing. I caught two steelhead salmon the first time I used this reel, so I'd say it's lucky! Obviously, an Orvis reel is the best you can get, but for the price, you can't go wrong with this one! You're going to be pleased with yourself.
For $45, you get a lot. It's impossible to be too negative. The reel is relatively smooth, lightweight, and has excellent aesthetics for its price point. The reel will serve as a backup and will perform admirably, but it has three flaws: br>br>The handle itself has a very cheap feel to it. The handle on this reel feels like it's about to fall off, despite the fact that it's well-made and has good tolerances. There's a lot of play in it, and the screw is so cheap that it almost stripped when I checked to see if it was tightened down enough. br>br>The spool is pitted in several places, and the coating is chipped in a couple of places right out of the box. br>br>The third issue is that the housing is fairly rough underneath the reel foot, and I could easily see it damaging fly line if the spool was fully loaded. br>br>At the end of the day, 3/5 seems fair; the drag appears to be good, the reel is light weight, has a large capacity, and you can't really complain for the price. If it weren't for the handle, I'd give this reel a 4/5 as a good backup option.
I just got a 5wt and it looks and feels nice, but it's not as nice as the Sword or Crest (both of which I have). The reel appeared to be in good shape, but I didn't care for the handle, and it felt like it had some drag when reeling. . . it wouldn't turn without a little friction. Maybe it was just too much lube, but I decided to return it and replace it with the Sword 5 wt. I prefer the sword's appearance and feel, so a few extra dollars aren't a big deal.
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