Piscifun Phantom Baitcasting Reel - Carbon Fiber Frame and Plates Baitcaster Reel, 5.7oz Lightweight, 7.0:1 Gear Ratio Dual Brakes Baitcast Fishing Reels review and price compare 2025- fishinghub

Brand	Piscifun
Material	Carbon Fiber
Hand Orientation	Left Hand
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Item Weight	5.7 Ounces
Fishing Line Type	Fly
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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Featherweight- Weighs only 5.70 ounces, premium carbon fiber frame, side plates and handle provides significant weight reduction without sacrificing strength and durability
High Performance- 7.0:1 gear ratio provides long distance, accurate casting and instant hook set, 6 anti-corrosion stainless steel ball bearings plus 1 clutch bearing, all shield to extend the durability
Strong Power- Double hard anodized Aircraft grade aluminum main gear and pinion gear paired with 4 disc carbon fiber drag washers deliver exceptional 17 lbs stopping power to fight your biggest fish
Dual Brake- Dynamic 6-pin Centrifugal brake plus Magnetic brake provide the anglers with on-the-fly tournament ready adjustments
Ease of use- The 105mm extended carbon crank handle gives the anglers the leverage and power needed to pull the biggest fish out of the thickest cover

Product Description

Equipped with featherlight weight carbon fiber frame and side-plates, the lightest reel in its class!

Phantom Specifications

Gear Ratio: 7.0:1
Brake System: Centrifugal Brake & Magnetic Brake
Max Drag: 17lbs
Reel Weight: 5.7oz
Retrieve Per Turn: 30.3in
Ball Bearings: 6+1 Shield bearings
Mono Capacity: 10lb/120yds
Braid Capacity: 30lb/120yds

Piscifun Phantom Baitcasting Reels

Best Carbon Baitcaster on Amazon!

Light weigh body and super low profile baitcaster reel with 7.0:1 gear ratio provides incredible comfort during long days on the water.

With high quality precise gears and stainless steel bearings, Piscifun Phantom reel will give you super smooth cast and retrieve performance. You would be amazed at its casting distance when tuned set the baitcasting reel.


Dual brake system - Centrifugal Brake 6-pin internal centrifugal brake allows anglers to easily fine tune and maximize casting distance.	Dual brake system - Magnetic Brake 0-10 external magnetic brake gives you precise adjustment for a wide variety of baits to avoid backlash	Rugged Carbon Fiber Drag System Premium carbon fiber drag system provides up to 17 lbs drag power and smooth, consistent drag pressure across the entire drag range.


Double Anodized Harden Main Gear The superior Aircraft-grade hard anodized aluminum alloy main gear and shaft make sure you get consistent performance and give you more efficient gear system while improving gear durability.	CNC Hollow Spool CNC Hollow Aircraft-grade Duralumin spool that starts and accelerates faster than large spools so it simply handles light line and lures better than traditional-size baitcasters.	Oversized Titanium Line Guide Oversized titanium line guide positioned further away from the spool to minimize line friction and maximize casting performance.



Target Species	Mainly for Bass & Other Freshwater	All Species	All Species	Mainly for Bass & Other Freshwater
Rod Length	6'10" - 7'9"	6'8" - 7'6"	6'9" - 7'	6'9" - 7'
Rod Action	Moderate Fast;Fast;Extra Fast	Moderate Fast;Fast	Moderate Fast	Fast
Rod Power	Medium; Medium Heavy; Heavy	Medium; Medium Heavy; Heavy	Medium; Medium Heavy	Medium; Medium Heavy
Blank Technology	IM7 Carbon Blank	IM6 Carbon Blank	Graphite and Fiberglass	IM7 Carbon Blank
Rod Guides	8+Tip	9+Tip	8+Tip	8+Tip
Rod Handle	golf Grip	high-density EVA	high-density EVA	golf Grip

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.7 Ounces
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 13, 2018
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Piscifun
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07FKNQTVB

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Warning: On the basis of Proposition 65 of California Law, this product may expose you to the chemicals such as lead which is known to the State of California can cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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How does the phantom perform in salt water?

Answer: I would not use this reel in saltwater. It is designed for use in lakes. There are baitcasting reels made for use in saltwater.

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Answer: Have not had the opportunity to fish salt water yet

Answer: I dont know about salt water holding up good fishing the lakes and rivers around me

Answer: It's fine in saltwater. I've been using it on beaches and piers since March with no issues. Just rinse the spool after your outings and don't do anything careless like dunk it or drop it in the sand.

Answer: I don't know as im in Indiana.

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Would this stand up to Lake Trout or Salmon jigging?

Answer: Much as I love this reel, I do not think I'd use it for deep water jigging.

Answer: Really not sure I have been using 15lb brade catching 8 lb. Large mouth. No problem hooked into a 14lb channel cat handled it with ease has a great drag system. Hope's this helps.

Answer: no way... its a plastic Chinese reel

Answer: This thing will handle a small shark if need be. What matters are your skills as an angler.

Answer: Definitely

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can i use light lures with this? anywhere between .1 oz and 1 oz

Answer: I’ve used it to cast down to 1/4 ounce poppers

Answer: The lightest I would throw would be an 1/8th ounce.

Answer: Yes I use mine for worms and jigs

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How do you get the sideplate off to adjust the centrifical brake setting

Answer: I use this reel very little since I received it. To many backlashes! Only adjustments I found for centrifical brake system is on the outside. Haven't looked on the inside.

Answer: There's a botton on the sideplate, please try to press it while spin the sideplate, then you can take it off. Hope this helps. :)

Answer: Small tab on magnet side if reel. Easy to take off puch tab and twist side plate. Don't drop it tho as it's not captured/attached like some other reels. Well worth the money may buy couple for my kids

Answer: Pull

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I have 15 lb berkeley trilene big game mono, anyone using this type of line or larger on their reel and how is it working for you?

Answer: I use 12 lb. floro with mine, used 17 lb. for a while but just didn't need that heavy of a line. As long as your rod can handle it the larger line just cuts your casting distance down.

Answer: I’ve used 15lb flouro and worked and now have 30lb braid now and works fine

Answer: i use braid , but that 15lb will be fine

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What test line are people using? everytime i try an overcast i ge backlash but im using 17lb spiderwire

Answer: I use 40 lb Power Pro braided line or 12 pound mono inside break set at 2 outside brake set at 7 I have 3 Phantom reels. They're all about the same. I don't even have to use my thumb to stop it. It will not backlash. Excellent baitcasting reels and they cast far. When you start to use your thumb more the real will cast even further. And you can ease off the brakes.

Answer: I use 17lb, 15, and even 50lb braid. I pretty much throw all types of line sizes but I only throw pline or power pro. Personally I've never been a fan of spider wire. Maybe try switching up the line or adjusting your brakes/spool tension.

Answer: If you have not set the internal brake pull the side cover off by pull the little switch on the side and twist the cover down and pull off set the internal brake on 3 place the cover back on and twist back into position set the out side brake on 5 make a cast and see if that helps .You should be on track with that .The Phatom is the sweetest reel I've ever used been at it for 40 some years.Tight lines

Answer: I use an 8-Strand Braided Line of 30# test, and have no problems casting 1/4 to 3/4 oz. lures. The Type of line makes a LOT of difference (I also use a 20# leader, about 6 or 8 feet long, too!). Only thing you have to do, is re-set the outside brake, when changing lure weights. LOVE this reel, and ordering 2 more.

Answer: I typically use 12lb fluorocarbon on this reel. It really sounds to me like the brakes need to be re-adjusted. Do not forget that there is centrifugal brakes located on the inside of the reel behind the face plate, and also the magnetic brakes which are visible from the outside. When you say overcast i'm assuming you mean overhand vs side arm, when casting over your head most people don't realize you're actually casting a bit harder so your cast control knob and brakes may need to be a touch tighter than normal if using this method.

Answer: I am using Piscifun brand 20 and 30lb line have had no issues. be sure to set the brake system on the spool and not just the magnetic.

Answer: I'm using 40lb braid on a 7'4" heavy rod and I don't get any backlash

Answer: This is a problem with how you have the reel tuned. Pop off the side plate exposing the centrifugal brake on the spool click it to two. Tighten the cast control knob and lift your intended bait in the air. Put reel in free spool, slowly back off the cast control knob until your bait begins a slow controlled decent. Then I usually put my magnetic drag to half way. I take several cast and adjust/turn off magnetic & centrifugal brands untill I get the best cast distance.

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Will this cast light lures well? 1/16 lures? I have a capable rod and looking for a reel

Answer: That’s kinda light I feel 1/8 would be the lightest. You may be able to go 1/16 with 4lb or 6lb test. I really think it’s a awesome reel for the price can’t beat it.

Answer: To be completely honest I don’t think that it will. I’ve had my phantom reel for almost a year and it has become the best reel I have ever owned and I have some pretty expensive “Lew’s” reels and they don’t perform half as good as this one but the phantom starts to lack in performance at around 1/4 oz lures????????It casts the best when using 3/8 oz lures.

Answer: I use 1/16 bigheads with a light 3" soft plastic paddle tail lure for Speckled Trout and I love this reel. Hope that helps with your question.

Answer: for such a lightweight lure, i presume you are also using light weight line...my opinion is you might rather consider a smaller spinning reel.

Answer: That I am not sure of but it's my favorite reel and very adjustable. I have some very expensive reels but because this one is lightweight I use it the most.

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Can this reel be used for saltwater fishing?

Answer: Yes, it could be used for small saltwater fish.

Answer: That is what I am using it for.

Answer: Yes it can be

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A refund because it did not show up

Answer: Amazon is a great company. Just contact them. They'll take care of you.

Answer: AMAZON WILL HANDLE THAT NO PROBLEM , GO TO YOUR ORDER PAGE

Answer: I would contact customer service.

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What technique is this reel best for?

Answer: I wouldn't recommend piscufun for any application. the one I received had a broken clutch and was completely unusable. I would recommend spending another 20-30 and getting a aluminum framed reel from a major manufacturer. shimano slx, lews lfs daiwa feugo, or abu revo x are some great choices for just under $100

Answer: It's a bait casting rod. Once you are use to using it you may not use a spinning reel again. I use it for fresh water fishing using all kinds of worms, baits,, and lures. It is more accurate in casting. I just purchased this reel and found it to be just as good as other reels that are ore expensive. Time will tell on how long it will last, but so far so good. I have read that you have to oil this reel more often.

Answer: Because the reel is very well tune; I have been using it as my Light Worm set-up; I throw weightless Senkos, Wacky Rigs and Neko Rigs on a 6'8 MED/X-Fast Rod with 10lbs. Floro. I have not ha a single problem with tis setup.

Answer: Well I have it loaded up with 15lb brade and 8lbs florocarb. Pulling med and large chatter baits. Also topwater frogs so heavy hauling.

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If there's a newer model of this reel which is supposed to be better, why does this one cost so much more?

Answer: I’m guessing because of being built with carbon fiber

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what is the clicker tension knob used for?

Answer: I am assuming you mean the magnetic brakes on the side opposite the crank. It is used to prevent backlashes due to wind. The star drag is on the crankshaft and the spool tension is on the same side as the crank. You set the drag based on the line strength, you tighten the spool tension until there is less than a millimeter of side to side movement of the spool, and I assume this is your first baitcasting reel so I would start with the magnetic brakes set fully on, then back them off slowly.

Answer: The tension knob you use to set up each lower drop speed unless they weigh the same weight. And then you don't have to do it. Helps prevent backlash

Answer: ONE IS FOR DRAG , OTHER TO BALANCE YOUR CASTING FOR LURE WEIGHT

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Can I get a replacement cover for the left hand phantom?

Answer: It has a one year warranty on it. Mine was messed up and they replaced it. Free of charge

Answer: I’d say email the seller and see if it’s somethibg they have as an offsite option to purchase.

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Will the Right Handed model be coming out anytime soon?

Answer: don't buy this reel. it is total junk and will not hold up

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Can I use the spool from the phantom x in the phantom carbon?

Answer: Yes

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Does it have much play in the gears?

Answer: this is a real sweet reel , great quality and light , I love it , I would have to answer no to play in gear ,

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doesn't want to cast far 65lb line 3/8oz lure, internal on 1 and mag on 1 doesn't seem to want to spool out. Any help?

Answer: Why are you using 65 lb. braid and a 3/8 oz. lure? nothing but a spinning reel will cast that and then only 10 ft. Bigger lure or lighter line.

Answer: What are you trying to catch a whale? String is way too large The highest braided line I put on mine is 40. Mono about 14 The heavier the line The less distance it will cast.

Answer: Unless you're using braid that's a large diameter line that will affect casting distance. Also, if you're using a fast action rod it will affect your distance. Try a moderate action with more parabolic bend. Final note, did you try loosening the spool tension knob?

Answer: You may check the rod. Is it medium-heavy or medium, or medium-light. I had to go to a medium light rod when using the heavier weight braided line. On two other rods/reels, I went to 30 lb. Line.

Answer: FIRST YOU HAVE TO OIL THE REELS , FROM PISCIFUN, LOOK ONTHE SIDE ,TO OPEN UP ADJUST THE BRAKE SYSTEM,

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I just used this reel for the first timeyesterday and i get a loud screeching noise when i go to cast at any decent distance. Any suggestions?

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Answer: I had this issue once when it was brand new and I had to take the end cap of and wiggle the pinion gear with the spool shaft. After that there was no issue.

Answer: I would put a drip of oil on the bearings and try that.

Answer: Yeah, save up your $ and buy a Shimano!

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I have 3 of these reels in left hand. I lost the side cover to one. Can I get a replacement?

Answer: Go on to the website and search parts in search bar if you do not find your specific reel please call Piscifun directly

Answer: Try emailing the company, they may send you a replacement.

Answer: Contact Piscifun directly for parts

Answer: Call Piscifun and ask.

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Does this reel come in right hand?

Answer: It will be available soon. Please check it out later

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I have been watching this reel for a bit but I never see it available in right hand retrieve. Is that going to come back?

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do I need to oil the the Phantom reel before using?

Answer: Generally there is no need to oil the Phantom reel before using. It will be better to add the oil on the side plate bearing and pinion gear.

Answer: I did not need to oil before using.

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Does this take the same spool as the Phantom X?

Answer: close but not the same. phantom will hold about 40 YDS more line

Answer: I'm not sure, but I think it does

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Does anyone know how to access the magnetic brake & make adjustments ? I know it's behind the centrifugal brake inside the cover.

Answer: Press against the small protruding lever located at the bottom and forward area of the left side cover (right hand retrieve) while rotating the cover counter clockwise. I got mine off but it was quite difficult as there's not much to press against, the locking lever that is. Once it rotates, pull it straight outward. Replace in the opposite method by reinstalling the cover in the rotated position and the rotate clockwise back to its flush position. The small lever will lock it.

Answer: The Phantom is a dual braking baitcasting reel . You adjust the magnetic brakes by turning the dial on the non handle side of the reel. You adjust the centrifical brakes by removing the non handle side plate and turning the dial that's attached to the spool. Hope this helps.

Answer: Dakota, what kind of adjustment are you wanting to make? To access the magnets just remove side plate to pull off magnets just remove the two philips screws.

Answer: The dial/ adjustment knob is on the outside. That adjusts how close the internal magnets are to eachother. The lower the number the further apart they are.

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Could you use six lb line on this reel?

Answer: You sure can. You can use 20 lb if you wish. Be sure to set the centrifugal brake to 3 and then work with the magnetic brake from there. This will help you from too much backlash when first trying it out. These are great reels for the money. I own 9 of them. Good luck ????

Answer: Yes you can just make sure to adjust the brake on the side of the reel and the knob on the right side! Tight lines brotha

Answer: Yes.

Q:

The piscifun elite is not listed on amazon? thanks.

Answer: Yes, Piscifun Saex Elite baitcasting reel have been sold out on Amazon.com.

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Were are these made and does anyone have info on the company its self ?

Answer: Made in China, the one I got, the handle was junk and the threads on the shaft are sloppy and it kept coming lose. Had to lock tight the handle on. Don't care for the cast control system, its just ok. Go to the web sight for info. The Elite is a good reel, but 25 bucks more. I have 2 of them and there great. As good as my Shimonos and lighter. The Kast king Assassin turns to junk and the cast controls become erratic very soon.

Answer: The company is based out of China but they have warehouses in the US. But don’t think oh china these reels are junk. Cause they are far from junk i switched From shimano and lews 3 years ago to give these guys a shot never looked back love this company and love there reels and they save you money

Answer: I bought one and it won't cast 20 feet I do not use it get the kast king assassin

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Would I be able to use it on the river for salmon fishing?

Answer: Yes but i would suggest a bigger piscifun reel for that

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Is this rated for saltwater?

Answer: It is better for freshwater, we do not recommend it for heavy saltwater fishing.

Answer: Not sure I have never used it in a salt water environment.

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Is this the kastking assassin from a couple years ago, but rebranded picifun? sure looks and specs seems like the assassin.

Answer: this is the exact reel but piscifun’s version????????I’ve owned the reel for about a year and I have no complaints at all! It’s a very good reel.

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Would this work for float fishing steelhead ?

Answer: Not sure...never float dishes with a bait caster...I’ve used a fly fishing setup...but I’m sure you can try

Answer: Of course just make sure to set it up for the weight, great reel

Answer: absolutely! Great reel I use it for bonito and calico bass all the time.......no worries!

Answer: I would think it would be fine.

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How much line are you putting on the spool? There is a ridge about halfway up the side. Also, does braid need a lot of tension when filling up?

Answer: Depends on the line selected. I used about 125 yards of 40 lb test braided line, but the documentation, which would equate to about 125 yards of 12 lb test mono. I like to slightly overfill my braid, as I've found it does get a little more compact when it gets wet. I like a full spool to achieve maximum line retrieval rate.

Answer: I use about 10 yrds of mono as a back up then fill up to about 1/8 in from top, the amount depends on what size line you use. Don't put any more tension than normal , you don't want it to tighten down on itself

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I have this reel and I want to use it to fish lakes and ponds for bass use braid with a flurocarbon leader. Anyone know what weight braid and leader

Answer: Depends on what size fish and what it is you are fishing around. A lot of wood, trees, brush...go bigger, light weeds smaller rock go lighter. If you are fishing a pond that has nothing but grass and the largest fish is 2 lbs. there is no reason to use anything more than 8-10 lb. line. If it's needed then go to bigger line, bigger line can't cast as far and can hamper how the lure acts, bigger isn't always better.

Answer: I would recommend maybe an 12 lb braid with 10 lb leader.

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So what is the main difference between this 69$ phantom and the 46$ phantom x and the 40$ torrent? are the internals different?

Answer: The gear ratios are all different on each one. I use the regular Phantom and have zero issues with it. Been catching nice 4-5lb bass and handles it really well.

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What is the "item weight"listed below on details? is the reel 5.7 oz or 8.2 oz ?

Answer: It’s somewhere between 5.7 and 8.2.

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how would this preform on the surf?

Answer: I would just use it for fresh water. It may not be strong enough for the surf????? Casting may be hard.

Answer: IT,S A WIDE SPOOL ,CAST GOOD , JUST RINSE SALTWATER OUT OF IT AFTER USE,

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how do set the drag on this reel?

Answer: The star handle by the cranking handle is what you want to turn. Turn the star handle forward to tighten the drag , and turn the star toward you to loosen the drag.

Answer: Using the star knob that is right next to the reel handle. But honestly you’d be better off getting your money back and buying a kast king. I owned one of these for 8 mo the and it’s now sitting in the bottom of a lake due to the piss poor design and functionality.

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What is the size of the spool bearings?

Answer: Sorry, I have not taken them out and measured them.

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does this have a metal or plastic foot/cleat that attaches to the rod?

Answer: it is not metal. the reel is a molded carbon. the cleat is part of the reel.

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Can this reel 1.5 oz lures ?

Answer: I bought it for ultra lite bait!

Answer: With 17lbs of drag power...this reel can handle it! I do use this on a flipping/pitching rod setup...on occasion I have flipped 1.5oz with 60lbs braid no problem

Answer: Yes it can

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Where are they made?

Answer: It is an American company, but I’m not sure where the reel is made. It is very nicely made where ever it is made. For the price I don’t think you can beat it.

Answer: China.....however the quality is right there with the bigger brands who's reels are made in the same country.

Answer: China as are most reels.

Answer: I believe China like everything else ????

Answer: China

Answer: Nice equipment out of China.

Answer: In a factory

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Is the reel seat metal or plastic?

Answer: It’s made out of lightweight carbon. It’s an impressive reel. Piscifun reels have served me well.

Answer: Its carbon, so I guess that would fall under "plastic" as it is not metal.

Answer: Plastic

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I currently own a torrent and use it for freshwater, sometimes for salt. Im wondering if the Phantom would be better suited for salt shoreline fishing

Answer: I still say it’s better suited for fresh but I did use mine for salt during my last trip down to Florida and it held up well. Excellent reel all around

Answer: It is not a saltwater reel. Great reel for bass fishing.

Answer: USE IT ON BOTH JUST , WASH DOWN CLEAN WATER AND OIL AFTER SALTWATER USE

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Any way to get the line to wind level on the spool? Line spooled a lot heavier on the right side of the spool.

Answer: I never had a problem, maybe you just don’t know how to put line on a reel

Answer: I’m sorry but I have not had that problem. Mine doesn’t appear to spool any differently that my Lews. If it’s that big problem I would return to manufacturer and ask for replacement

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Im looking to do some largemouth and smallmouth fishing. Woukd this reel be of appropriate size for that?

Answer: Absolutely. The phantom is a great reel. Liked it so much I bought another one. I love how light it is. I also have the torrent and the Perseus reels. All great but this is my favorite...

Answer: Yes. This is perfect for that application. Exactly what I use it for.

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The only reason I have not bought this reel is because I don't like the green color on it. Does it come in a different color?

Answer: I don't think so just green

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If I use this for light saltwater use and rinse when done would this reel hold up? Currently using a scorpion idc5 for this.

Answer: No sorry I don't salt water fish.

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What is the heaviest lure this reel can handle? How heavy can you go with it?

Answer: Hey bud!

Answer: It could handle about 100g lure.

Answer: It really depends more on the rod you are using. What can it handle???

Answer: I typically throw a 3/8-1/2 oz. You have to factor in the power and action(taper)of your rod as well.

Answer: Not 100% sure never threw anything over 5/8oz

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Weight? 7.5 or 8.2

Answer: It’s carbon. It’s lighter than most

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im trying to decide between the phantom and the torrent and am wonder if the centrifugal brake feature in the phantom is worth the extra money?

Answer: I can not say anything about the other reel, but the phantom is an awesome reel. I believe its worth the money, and has a lot of fetchers for the money. If you choose to buy the reel its best you learn all about the braking systems, it makes a differences. Also there are some videos on you tube that talk about. Make a long story short its one of my favorite reels to use.

Answer: Never fished the Torrent, but I have several of these and prefer them to most of my much pricier reels. If you're contemplating between the two, I'd say yes it's worth the extra cost. With the ultra light spool and dual brakes, these reels even excel in finesse situations where you'd normally have to reach for spinning gear.

Answer: Yes it is worth the extra money.

Answer: I have both and I love this reel much more then the torrent, cast further and the reel is lighter

Answer: I purchased this as a gift to my son. He was a beginner at bait casting and left handed. He has become pretty good at using it since. I can’t give you a direct input on its use, but he really likes using it. It has become his favorite reel.

Douglas W. Halterman : Great Value for the money

Piscifun Phantom Carbon, I like everything about this reel, I have nothing bad to say about the Phantom, I have a Lews and a Abu Garcia Black Max and this reel definitely out performs both of them. This reel cast a mile with no problems once you get it dialed in, The Phantom is very light and great on my arms and shoulders. This compares to a $250-$300 reel. The magnetic and centrifugal brakes work fantastic. When I used my Abu Garcia for the first time I was getting birds nest often, The Phantom I very rarely get birds nest, It was very easy to adjust the settings, And if I do its because of operator error, The black max is a nice reel also but the Phantom is my go to reel. I paired up the Phantom with a Abu Garcia Vengeance Rod and performs great, Very light setup, Trust me if you want a high end reel for a low end price the Phantom carbon is the reel for you, You will not be disappointed. The Phantom is made with high quality materials which is a plus when purchasing a reel. This reel should last me along time. My friend has the same reel which is why I had to have one, and I caught a 4lb bass on his Piscifun Phantom carbon with no issues at all, He had 30 lb braid on the reel and the Phantom performed very well, I was very pleased with how far it cast and how smooth this reel is.

Paul : Outstanding reel

I bought this several months ago. The more I use it the better it gets. My other reels are Daiwa Tatula, Abu Garcia Revo SX, KastKing Legend, ... The Revo reels are my favorite. But for half the price, this reel is quickly closing the gap. The Tatula costs a lot more, magnetic brakes only, and backlashes a lot easier. The KastKing Legend is ok but not in the same level as the others. The Piscifun Phantom Carbon is great regardless of price. Factor in the price and you just can't do better. Outstanding reel and once adjusted, it's difficult to backlash. I've got the centrifugal brakes set to 2 and magnetic to just under halfway throwing a 3/4 oz bait. I can throw it long without my thumb touching the spool at all - no backlash. Mounted on a 7' Duckett Ghost.

Isaac Engle : Great Baitcasters!

I'm a local kayak tournament angler to the NH / VT area and very new to baitcasters. I am not in anyway affiated with the company, I am merely a very impressed customer. I wanted to try baitcasters out without breaking the bank on one and getting frustrated and having a 300 dollar paperweight. I now own two Piscifun's - the torrent and the phantom and both are amazing. I started with the torrent and wanted to see what they could do with a bit more money. I wasn't let down. My favorite feature of both my reels is the clicking of the spool tension knob. It really helps me dial in the tension. I find both reels to be smooth and cast very far even when fairly locked down (again new so I set my reels this was to prevent backlashes as I train my thumb). The drags are very smooth and more comparable to more expensive models from other brands. The gears and components are also very well made and are not plastic which is a huge plus. I would highly recommend both the torrent and phantom lines to newbies to the baitcaster world. I will also be seeing what they can do with $100 when I order the SAEX elite when it's available in the left handed model! Might even give the Honor spinning reel a try. Check them out!

Alyssa Blady : BEST GIFT

Got this as a gift for my boyfriend on Valentine’s Day, he picked it out though. He LOVES it. He said it feels so so light and it’s probably the cheapest reel he has but it’s alsp the best quality he has along with the lightest he has. He hasn’t gone fishing with it yet but all he can talk about is when he has time to fish next and he can’t wait! IF YOURE THINKING OF BUYING I HIGHLY SUGGEST DOING SO!!

Victor Mejia : ... novice baitcaster because the release on the line is super fast. once you get it mastered and depending ...

Been using it for a while now definitely need to turn the internal braking system to 3 or 4 if you are a novice baitcaster because the release on the line is super fast. once you get it mastered and depending on line and lure weight you can turn it back down to 1 or 2. Definetly not for the beginner which are the people posting 1 and 3 star reviews on this reel. Fishing wise this reel is perfect for bass which is what I am using it for.

Blia Lee : Buy one! You wont regret it.

A few months later, this has become my Go-To reel! I've had $25 baitcasters and I've had $400 baitcasters. This thing feels like a $400 reel. And performs like it too. I fill the spool up and I can cast nearly the entire spool.

As lightweight as it is, it has no problem against big bass, northern pike, catfish, even a small sturgeon.

Definitely reccomend this reel to both newcomers and OG's. And I definitely plan on getting a couple more of these!

A. Gobin : Smooth Casting

This reel is fantastic, I will buy another for my arsenal. I used it this weekend 10/12 and it was smooth, very nice distance on my cast. I did birdnest once but was able to remove the cover and easily de-tangle the line. For the price this reel is better than most of the ones I have.

Nicole D : Great bargain, quality is close to the much pricier reels. Casts far and smooth but...

Fantastic for the money. Did need to oil the internals right away and it makes a squeal when casting once wet from the line. May be the line I'm using? It casts far and has caused minimal birds nests into the wind only. Built like all the expensive reels for half the cost. Would buy again.

Robert Maddox : A careful dissection and review of what makes the Piscifun Phantom tick.

I am in no way affiliated with Pisicfun. This reel just caught my eye and as a lifelong tournament fisherman and reel repair guy I thought I'd like to dissect one of these new Chinese reels. For folks who might be interested here's the results of the autopsy of the very interesting and very affordable Pisicfun Phantom. Let's see how it stacks up against the Lew's and Abu comparable reels. First I should point out the ordering process was simple and secure. I had no problem using both Visa and Paypal for making orders. I was impressed Pisicfun shipped SAME DAY with tracking and sent notice of shipping to both email and text.
(Photo 1) Packaging was excellent, the reel came with a full easy to read schematic and even a FREE reel cover!! Nice bonus.
(Photo 2) Now about the Phantom...easy open left side plate, exposing a dual braking system - You'll find a 0-10 external magnetic brake (5 mags) and a 6-pin internal centrifugal brake. Both were free of any defects and solidly constructed. I found both were easy to adjust using one hand. Dual braking is a feature usually found on the more expensive reels. I noted both the Star Drag and the Cast Control cap have click features...very nice. The Phantom's oversized handle appears to be made of carbon and the grips are high density EVA foam. Excellent features. Another well thought out feature are the grips attractive screw out caps. This makes caring for the two sealed bearings located within the grips very easy. I also noted the Phantom has a rubberized grip pad on the thumb bar...very nice.
(Photo 3) Shows the simple integrated Star Drag clicker system. I was surprised to find the Drive Shaft to be made of hardened aluminum and hallowed out. Usually an expensive feature found on higher end reels.
(Photo 4) Reveals another surprise...The clutch pawl, clutch cam and clutch plate were made of aluminum. I found this so surprising I conducted a scratch test and a magnet test on both. You guessed it, failed to scratch the metal and the magnet was negative. Very impressive. Most baitcasters even in the mid hundred dollar range use plastic for those pieces. Amazing. This photo also gives you a good look at the hardened aluminum Drive Gear. Cleanly machined and well aligned with little to no play giving the Phantom a 7.0:1 gear ratio. Nice. (Photo 5) Reveals the Drive Gear and the impressive Drag Stack. Four carbon fiber discs giving up to 17 pounds of drag force at this price.....no way. (Photo 6) You'd think at this point I couldn't or shouldn't be surprised by this little reel, but I was. Note the ball bearing in the base portion of the Drive Shaft. This bearing supports the bulk of the load imposed on the drive shaft as the handle is turned under pressure. The outer end of the drive shaft is supported by an Instant Anti Reverse bearing and a second bearing located on top the anti reverse. Having bearings located at each end of the Drive Shaft makes this reel even more impressive at this price point. To sum it up, I'm very impressed with the Piscifun Phantom. I've seen servicing reels for many many years and I don't recall ever seeing a baitcaster built with such quality components and high tech engineering at anywhere near this price. Next test will be on the water. In the next couple of days I'll be taking the Phantom out to Lake Mead to give it the ultimate fresh water text by targeting Lake Mead Stripers. I'll report back the results this weekend.

MJ : Excellent reel

My husband is very satisfied with this reel and has ordered a couple. Delivered on time and as described.

Robert House : Piscifun Phantom great reel at a good price point that competes with the big boys.

An excellent made and nice looking reel. Very light weight so you will not tire casting this reel and fits nicely in my hands.
It cast a lot better than most of the higher priced reels that you get in retail tackle shops and has an option of a shallow spool which i ended up purchasing through Piscifun. I look forward to adding more products from Piscifun in the future, they are a very overlooked company who should be considered first when purchasing new fishing equipment. They are my new go to when i want to add to my fishing experience. Just added a Serpant casting rod today.

Kevin : Piscifun Phantom Great Value!

Don't know about durability yet as I just received a few days ago, but it's the lightest reel I have ever held.
Spooled up with Berkley Vanish 14lb fluorocarbon and tied on a 3/8oz sinker and had several 125ft (41yrd) cast with just a small amount of tweaking. I'm getting the same distance as my Shimano Curado 200HG K and this Piscifun Phantom is only just over $60.00 after Amazon 10% off coupon......at this price I had to give it a shot..

MERMAN CHAMP : First Chinese reel that was able to satisfy my expectations

Compared to my other reels in the same category: Abu Garcia Revo Rocket ($249.99) and Team Lew's LSS LFS ($239.99)
Pro:
-Lighter than Abu
-More drag than Lew's
-Drag star and tension knobs click
-Smooth drag
-Ergonomical

Cons:
-Poor quality frame screws
-Poor assembly from the factory (everything was loose)
-Not as smooth

Experience and Conclusion:
Out of the box, the reel was assembled poorly. The handle, handle knobs, and the frame was loose causing the reel gearing to not pair correctly and feel rough on the retrieve. After disassembling, greasing, oiling, and tightening the reel felt smoother but I can still feel the gears meshing. At one point the spool was somehow rubbing on the frame and caused friction, but it eventually stopped and never returned. The casting distance is equal to reels 3x to 4x more expensive. This reel is definitely a Chinese manufactured reel and the parts look identical to others Chinese reels like kastking. I have kastking reels and the difference seems to be in the better design of quality of spool, braking system, level wind, and ergonomics of the piscifun phantom. If the reel lasts for at least 3 years without developing issues, then I believe it's worth the purchase.

Rob : I had high hopes for this reel but, it did't blow away.

Before I get started let me say that this is a pretty solid reel despite my headline opener. Things that I liked about this reel is that it casts well, its fairly light for its size, and has a good braking system which is fairly liner and easy to set up. Unfortunately some of the things that I didn't like about it was it's a bit noisy on the cast and the gears aren't as smooth as other manufactures. Lastly it just didn't fit in my hands as well as some smaller reels like the Kastking Royal Legend Elite which is in this price point or my favorite but more expensive Lew's custom speed spool. I would however recommend this reel if you're on a budget and if you have medium to large hands.
If you can jump up to the $100 level I would definitely go with out the Shimano's SLX or if you have medium to large hands Diawa's Fuego CT.

RayJay : Broke right away.

Not sure what the deal is with Pisifun, but this is the third reel I have purchased, and had issues with. The first one I purchased was a Carbon X bait casting reel. It arrived from Amazon used and the handle was stripped and broken. Had to return it. I also purchased a Pisifun Viper, spinning reel. First day out, I went to flip the drag lever on the bottom of the reel, and it was just flopping back and forth. I could still get it to work if I played with it, but that is just poor quality. I had to return it too. This one, the casting thumb depress lever kept sticking down, and you had to manually lift it back up, to get it to reel back in. I don't think I will buy a Pisifun reel again. I like their rods okay, but their reels have been terrible for me. If it wasn't for the fact I put all that braid line on two reels, just to have to take it back off, really rubbed me the wrong way. I was very unhappy. Then I had to install all that braid line back on the new reels I purchased (different brands). That is such a waste of time and hassle, just because a company has a poorly made product. So yeah, I have a sour taste in my mouth, concerning Pisifun reels. On a side note, I do own the Pisifun Flame reel and have it installed on my ultralight rod. I love the Pisifun Flame reel, and have had terrific success with it. Smooth as silk. I also own a Torrent bait casting rod. I really enjoy it too, and have had great success with it. Maybe some day in the future, I would purchase a Pisifun reel again, but at this time, I would recommend everyone to avoid them. Between returning and stringing reels, Pisifun has burned me out, in a bad way.

Paul : Outstanding reel

I bought this several months ago. The more I use it the better it gets. My other reels are Daiwa Tatula, Abu Garcia Revo SX, KastKing Legend, ... The Revo reels are my favorite. But for half the price, this reel is quickly closing the gap. The Tatula costs a lot more, magnetic brakes only, and backlashes a lot easier. The KastKing Legend is ok but not in the same level as the others. The Piscifun Phantom Carbon is great regardless of price. Factor in the price and you just can't do better. Outstanding reel and once adjusted, it's difficult to backlash. I've got the centrifugal brakes set to 2 and magnetic to just under halfway throwing a 3/4 oz bait. I can throw it long without my thumb touching the spool at all - no backlash. Mounted on a 7' Duckett Ghost.

Shawn Shahan : Best bait caster out of the 6 I own.

I know it may be hard to believe but this reel is awesome. I didn’t get anything for this review. That being said, this is my fourth piscifun reel. I bought it and a KastKing NEW Assassin Carbon at the same time and the Phantom is 1000 times better. It is as smooth or smoother but casts a lot farther. I have 3 other baitcast reels that I paid more for and this is by far my favorite. Oh and the green accents look great.

Victor Mejia : ... novice baitcaster because the release on the line is super fast. once you get it mastered and depending ...

Been using it for a while now definitely need to turn the internal braking system to 3 or 4 if you are a novice baitcaster because the release on the line is super fast. once you get it mastered and depending on line and lure weight you can turn it back down to 1 or 2. Definetly not for the beginner which are the people posting 1 and 3 star reviews on this reel. Fishing wise this reel is perfect for bass which is what I am using it for.

Giovanni stanley : Is it supposed to make this noise??

I just got my reel delivered today, I inspected it to find when I reel slowly it makes a ticking noise almost like the gears Aren’t right. Reeling in fast it’s completely silent and silky smooth, other than the noise this a superb reel!!
Extremely lightweight and appealing to the eye (carbon fiber Handel looks amazing)

If anyone else notices this noise from their reel let me know!

E. Jones : A GREAT Reel from Piscifun

After using the Torrent reel for a few weeks I was so impressed that I decided to give a try with the phantom.
It is an excellent reel. The reel is extremely light, it took a few casts to get used to it. With the dual braking, it’s nearly impossible to backlash with this reel, even throwing into the wind which is usually risky. The reel is very smooth and has turned into my favorite reel.
Time will tell on the durability of it but it gets five stars from me.

Taylor R. : Basically a carbon team Lew's lite for $70

For the money that this reel costs, I am extremely impressed! I have a team Lew's light that's about a $240 reel for the last 3 years. When I got this reel the first thing I noticed is that it's comparable in features, profile, and build quality. Not to mention smooth. Haven't gotten it out on the water yet, but I put it on a 6 ft 8 falcon casting rod and played with it out in the yard. Not a single hint of any kind of backlash, casted long and smooth. I couldn't believe how well this functions and the build quality is overall fabulous. Only time will tell in durability, but from this point I don't see any foreseeable issues at all.

Timmy Toast : Great Lightweight Reel!

When I saw that I would be able to purchase a quality, lightweight reel that has the high speed ratio I desired and also has a carbon fiber handle I knew I had to order it and try it out. I have not been disappointed! The reel arrived quickly thanks to Amazon Prime 2 Day shipping and I immediately spooled it up with 50 pound braided line and slapped it on the fishing rod I use for topwater bass fishing. I tied on a frog lure as topwater frog fishing is in full effect here in California.

Once I got the braking settings dialed in to my liking I jumped on my buddy’s boat and hit my local lake. After we cruised to a spot that looked fishy, I gave the reel its first cast; and it cast like a dream. The frog lure landed exactly where I wanted it to go.

The high speed ratio made retrieval a breeze and the lightweight body and carbon fiber handle made using the reel for an extended period of time very easy, reducing fatigue through many casts. The reel body is made from very durable graphite. The green highlights on the reel make it look great as well.

Overall, I am very impressed with this reel. Its quality and features are typically found in more-expensive reels made by other brands. An affordable reel with this quality and features is great to have on the market. I would definitely recommend this reel to anyone looking for a budget-friendly reel that does not skimp on quality and features.

Joe Kaufman : disappointed

I am quite disappointed in this reel maybe I should have gotten the phantom x it might have been more like the reels I am used to. It appears to be a very well built reel and very light weight. I just can not get it set to where it does not overspeed. I have tried both braided line and mono and various weights still I cant make it not birds nest. I have other reels and they cast 3 times as far.

Donald B. : Built well

Just got this reel and have only been able to use it once so far. Very small light weight which is what I was looking for, I tournament fish so I am on the water for up to 9 hours a day sometimes and I am looking for less wear and tear on my body. I have already ordered my 2nd reel and if they hold up and work the way I want them to I will be ordering 6 to 8 more. Very smooth, incense handle and spoil, easy to adjust breaks and drag. Very happy so far with the reel.

Robert House : Piscifun Phantom great reel at a good price point that competes with the big boys.

An excellent made and nice looking reel. Very light weight so you will not tire casting this reel and fits nicely in my hands.
It cast a lot better than most of the higher priced reels that you get in retail tackle shops and has an option of a shallow spool which i ended up purchasing through Piscifun. I look forward to adding more products from Piscifun in the future, they are a very overlooked company who should be considered first when purchasing new fishing equipment. They are my new go to when i want to add to my fishing experience. Just added a Serpant casting rod today.

larry : Some issues

With the centrifugal brakes at 0, there's a birds nest every single cast. No matter the weight. With the brakes at anywhere from 1 to 6, the cast would only go a max of 40 feet.

After about my 5th jam, the spool was stuck and I'm not sure why. When I tried to open the side panel, the spool and brake system exploded out of the reel and everything was disassembled.

I'm not an expert with Baitcasters but am aware of all the necessary adjustments and common line messes. I think I'm better off using a cheap baitcaster until I can afford a high grade one.

Donald B. : Built well

Just got this reel and have only been able to use it once so far. Very small light weight which is what I was looking for, I tournament fish so I am on the water for up to 9 hours a day sometimes and I am looking for less wear and tear on my body. I have already ordered my 2nd reel and if they hold up and work the way I want them to I will be ordering 6 to 8 more. Very smooth, incense handle and spoil, easy to adjust breaks and drag. Very happy so far with the reel.

Khankham : Lightweight, casts a mile, great quality for the price

First off, I own two of these Piscifun phantoms now. Great reels at affordable prices.

Pros:
Lightweight
Carbon fiber handle
Affordable
Casts a mile
Features that are on higher end reels

Cons:
Needs lube before using
Has only one gear ratio

Ordering was a breeze. Piscifun has discount codes all the time so use them. They are already discounted too so win-win right there. With Amazon prime you can get free two day shipping so your product arrives sooner. Inside the box, it came with the reel in bubblewrap, schematic of the reel, a Piscifun sticker and a reel cover. Upon looking at the reel there was a little bit of oil on the body of the reel. Just needed to be wiped off. Everything else was good. It's smooth and very light for a reel thats under $100. I believe it weighs in at 5.7oz. This goes great with a lightweight rod so you can use it all day long. The brakes took me a couple of tries to get it dialed it. I set my internal brakes to 1-2 and my outside brakes to 5-6 and adjust my tension knob accordingly to the lure weight. Man oh man does it cast very far. Literally further than my $200 Lews reel i have been using for the past 2 years. If this reel lasts me over a year, i know Piscifun did a good job. I will be buying more reels from them if they last long.

Jason S. Ellenbogen : Amazing value!

Love it! Amazing value! Performs as well as reels I have more than twice the price. I have it paired up with a Dobyns Fury rod. What a combo for under $200! Can’t rate durability yet... will see if it holds up over time.

Jason S. Ellenbogen : Amazing value!

Love it! Amazing value! Performs as well as reels I have more than twice the price. I have it paired up with a Dobyns Fury rod. What a combo for under $200! Can’t rate durability yet... will see if it holds up over time.

Nicole D : Great bargain, quality is close to the much pricier reels. Casts far and smooth but...

Fantastic for the money. Did need to oil the internals right away and it makes a squeal when casting once wet from the line. May be the line I'm using? It casts far and has caused minimal birds nests into the wind only. Built like all the expensive reels for half the cost. Would buy again.

Joe Kaufman : disappointed

I am quite disappointed in this reel maybe I should have gotten the phantom x it might have been more like the reels I am used to. It appears to be a very well built reel and very light weight. I just can not get it set to where it does not overspeed. I have tried both braided line and mono and various weights still I cant make it not birds nest. I have other reels and they cast 3 times as far.

Joseph G. : Good reel for the money.

This is a pretty nice reel for $70. Its really light and feels pretty good on my rod (enigma htp) I wanted to use this for throwing jigs and Texas rigs. It casts 5/16oz finesse jigs good as well as 3/8oz football headed jigs.

The problem I have is if I wanted to throw anything heavier like 1/2oz or bigger the spool control nob won't tighten down enough to keep the jig from droping rather fast. I'm still able to cast the 1/2oz jigs but I wouldn't try anything heavier.

The other problem I have and it may be related to the problem above. When I cast sometimes my line spools off a little to fast and has what I would call a "mini backlash" and causes the line exiting the spool to wrap back around the spool and cause my cast to come to a complete stop about 25 feet in front of me (I hope that makes sense its the best way I know to explain it. I've never had that happen on other reels before).

That being said this is still a good reel for $70 as long as you don't want to throw heavy lures on it. The line wrapping around on some casts is slightly annoying but only takes a second to pull the line out of the spool and then get the small back lash that seems to come with it out. I do like this reel, not sure I would buy another one simply because I wouldn't need another one due to it not throwing heavy lures well. It handles fish well I caught a 6 pound catfish on it and it handled it fine drag worked great. I think thats everything from my experience

Jartur* : Amazing! I can't find another adjective

Amazing! I can't find another adjective! To be honest I bought this reel thinking that for the price it would be a backup reel, but when I had it in my hands it was a complete shock! First of all the quality, then the lightnes, runs very smoothly I understand the ball-bearings are Japan made. Its performance is incredible, actually casts further than more expensive reels. Finally an advise, you need to have some experince with this kind of reels, it has double breaking system, a magnetic one and a centrifugal one. So is like riding a bycicle for the first time, it may take some time to learn how to match them in a correct way, no more than an hour. But once you get it PURE ENJOYMENT! I mention this because if you don't have experience setting these two breake systems in the same reel, it will take you a little bit more time, just a matter of practice. I'm plannig to buy one more phantom reel for sure and maybe another piscifun model.

Alyssa Blady : BEST GIFT

Got this as a gift for my boyfriend on Valentine’s Day, he picked it out though. He LOVES it. He said it feels so so light and it’s probably the cheapest reel he has but it’s alsp the best quality he has along with the lightest he has. He hasn’t gone fishing with it yet but all he can talk about is when he has time to fish next and he can’t wait! IF YOURE THINKING OF BUYING I HIGHLY SUGGEST DOING SO!!

Donald B. : Built well

Just got this reel and have only been able to use it once so far. Very small light weight which is what I was looking for, I tournament fish so I am on the water for up to 9 hours a day sometimes and I am looking for less wear and tear on my body. I have already ordered my 2nd reel and if they hold up and work the way I want them to I will be ordering 6 to 8 more. Very smooth, incense handle and spoil, easy to adjust breaks and drag. Very happy so far with the reel.

Jason Gollner : Top notch reel without the high price tag

For $70 the Phantom is a steal! You’d be hard pressed to find a higher quality reel for the price tag this sits at. Also Amazon has crazy fast shipping. I ordered on a Sunday night and I received the reel on Monday! I didn’t have to pay for expedited shipping.
Once dialed in, the Phantom casts like a dream! You might have to adjust the centrifugal brake system located by taking off the side plate. Many folks aren’t aware of this and find themselves with backlashes. This won’t happen once it’s adjusted. You can cast your lure as hard and as far as you want without the backlashes.
At 5.7 ounces the Phantom is crazy light but don’t let that fool you. It’s built to provide a punch. From big bass and pike this thing can handle it! The high speed gear ratio of 7:0:1 allows for quick retrieval. The EVA foam knobs make cranking the handle comfortable and that to the weight of the reel and you can cast and retrieve all day without fatigue. Hopefully you’ll get to fight a fish or two in there as well.
Overall I’m extremely impressed with the Phantom. Lightweight, silky smooth, casts like a dream and the cherry on top is that the reel looks slick to boot.
Hopefully you find the review helpful. I never make promises but I honestly believe if you purchase this reel you’ll enjoy using it.

S. Rivera : Highly recommended reel.

One of the best baitcasting reels I have in my collection. Exceedingly lightweight, they cast a mile, and greatly engineered. Amazing quality for the price.
Piscifun makes excellent baitcasting reel.

brody jacks : BEST REEL UNDER $500

This reel is UNBELIEVABLE! I can nearly cast the entire spool every time. I have now converted to this reel because it out preforms all of my Shimano and $200+ Pfluegers. It is tremendously smooth! This reel is like dream. Oh, and did I mention how light this reel is? I use this reel on my Denali KOVERT Lite. The combo put together doesn't even weigh as much as a 8oz reel! The internals of this reel are amazing! The internals are whats most important.

RayJay : Broke right away.

Not sure what the deal is with Pisifun, but this is the third reel I have purchased, and had issues with. The first one I purchased was a Carbon X bait casting reel. It arrived from Amazon used and the handle was stripped and broken. Had to return it. I also purchased a Pisifun Viper, spinning reel. First day out, I went to flip the drag lever on the bottom of the reel, and it was just flopping back and forth. I could still get it to work if I played with it, but that is just poor quality. I had to return it too. This one, the casting thumb depress lever kept sticking down, and you had to manually lift it back up, to get it to reel back in. I don't think I will buy a Pisifun reel again. I like their rods okay, but their reels have been terrible for me. If it wasn't for the fact I put all that braid line on two reels, just to have to take it back off, really rubbed me the wrong way. I was very unhappy. Then I had to install all that braid line back on the new reels I purchased (different brands). That is such a waste of time and hassle, just because a company has a poorly made product. So yeah, I have a sour taste in my mouth, concerning Pisifun reels. On a side note, I do own the Pisifun Flame reel and have it installed on my ultralight rod. I love the Pisifun Flame reel, and have had terrific success with it. Smooth as silk. I also own a Torrent bait casting rod. I really enjoy it too, and have had great success with it. Maybe some day in the future, I would purchase a Pisifun reel again, but at this time, I would recommend everyone to avoid them. Between returning and stringing reels, Pisifun has burned me out, in a bad way.

Sebastian Cole Robbins : Casts great and winches good but had some annoyances

I've had the reel out fishing on 2 separate occasions and the first time I noticed if the tension was too high it would squeal at the end of casts. I degreased all the bearings and put Shimano oil in them and that seemed to help that matter.

The next time out i started to feel a knocking in the retrieve towards the end of the day. It didn't impact the actual retrieve but it was off-putting took it apart again and applied new grease to the gears. Hopefully that helps.

On the other hand the reels casts forever and I've yet to have any backlashes. On day 1 I pulled a 4lb bass in with no issue followed by 2 2lb bass.

txump : light weight

Only use used it a couple times works well and is lite. im not good with the reel first time to use a bait caster.
but when i get the line out on the water reeling it is a pluse.

JD Elliott : Anti-Backlash control

I clean and repair reels. I bought one of these reels .After putting it to the test it passed with flying colors. It`s a gem of a reel. these guys finally stepped up and answered the cry for no more backlashes.this reel gets it done. Iknow own 3 and going to order 2 more.Soon i will replace all my stock with this reel. I am going to try their rods next. I am also a tournament fisherman and i know what it takes to get it done.JD

J Beene : The Reel 5 Stars out of 5, The Customer Service 10 stars out of 5!

The reel is excellent lightweight and solid build. Nothing to nit pick or complain about. I definitely recommend this reel to anyone. If you have clicked on a thousand different reels already on that long difficult online journey to find the perfect reel for yourself, Just throw The Phantom Reel up to your #1 spot and give it a go. You will not be disappointed. Even if something goes wrong with your shipment or the reel on arrival (such as myself) the wonderful team at Piscifun has your back lighting fast. 4 emails and 48 hours later I had a brand new reel in perfect brand new condition. Big thanks to Piscifun customer service team, Much Appreciate the prompt and hard work! Overall experience I grade it A+.

Dane Lee : You're missing out by not buying this.

This is a premium reel for an affordable price. You can't beat the value. I'm shocked at the price considering how well made this reel is. This reel is comparable to relatively high end brands that can go upwards to $200+

Scott Butler 1972 : Liteweight and Cast a mile!

Right handed PISCIFUN phantom, First thought was the beauty, 2nd was the lite weight carbon and it's very stought! Spooled with 50lb lunker braid from PISCIFUN! Took me a few minutes to get spool tension and both brakes set properly but once I did wow, it cast a long way, once fine tuned this thing will cast a mile! If you need help setting check out YouTube, the cranking power behind this reel is awesome, so far from what I have seen from PISCIFUN the products are excellent! I largemouth , spotted bass and small mouth fish with mine in tournaments! It's the perfect fit, smooth as a hot knife through butter! Will highly recommend to anyone! Keep up the awesome work PISCIFUN!

L. Brazier : Nice Reel

This reel is lightweight, smooth, and is a nice replacement for my old device. The only problem I encountered was that the mount was smaller than the slot on my rod. I have made some adjustments to make it work, but just wanted to share this experience in case you find you have the same experience. I am pleased with the reel and my purchase.

RayJay : Broke right away.

Not sure what the deal is with Pisifun, but this is the third reel I have purchased, and had issues with. The first one I purchased was a Carbon X bait casting reel. It arrived from Amazon used and the handle was stripped and broken. Had to return it. I also purchased a Pisifun Viper, spinning reel. First day out, I went to flip the drag lever on the bottom of the reel, and it was just flopping back and forth. I could still get it to work if I played with it, but that is just poor quality. I had to return it too. This one, the casting thumb depress lever kept sticking down, and you had to manually lift it back up, to get it to reel back in. I don't think I will buy a Pisifun reel again. I like their rods okay, but their reels have been terrible for me. If it wasn't for the fact I put all that braid line on two reels, just to have to take it back off, really rubbed me the wrong way. I was very unhappy. Then I had to install all that braid line back on the new reels I purchased (different brands). That is such a waste of time and hassle, just because a company has a poorly made product. So yeah, I have a sour taste in my mouth, concerning Pisifun reels. On a side note, I do own the Pisifun Flame reel and have it installed on my ultralight rod. I love the Pisifun Flame reel, and have had terrific success with it. Smooth as silk. I also own a Torrent bait casting rod. I really enjoy it too, and have had great success with it. Maybe some day in the future, I would purchase a Pisifun reel again, but at this time, I would recommend everyone to avoid them. Between returning and stringing reels, Pisifun has burned me out, in a bad way.

Sean B. : I am very pleasantly surprised!

I purchased this on a whim. I had a spare rod, and you can’t just have a rod with no reel!???? I had seen the Piscifun reels listed when searching for a casting reel for a rod my dad bought, but at that time opted for a tried and true Abu Garcia. Well, here I have a rod with no reel, I took the plunge. The price was right, and the listed features seemed to be too good to be true. Well, the rod I was going to put it on ended up with a broken eye. Until I can repair that, I now had a reel that needed a rod! ???? (all excuses to buy more tackle, I know!) Now, I’m not rich, or even well off. I went to Bass Pro and picked up the Berkeley Lightning Rod ($34.99 regular). Wow! For the money, there isn’t a better deal. Super sensitive CF, and ceramic eyes. I can regularly feel the lure ticking off the bottom, on slack line no less. Back to the reel! (Sorry) They’re a perfect pair!!! Lightest rig I own by a country mile, and so smooth. The reel casts super nice, and the both centrifugal brakes and mag brakes really allowed me to dial it in to how I cast. I would love to be able to buy stateside products, but on my budget, I can buy 3 combos for the price of one American made. This reel made me a believer! If you’re like me, don’t hesitate to pick up a Piscifun reel. At least this one. Great deal.

lazilydazed : Super Light.

I'm giving it 4 stars, because I have only been able to use it twice so far. We have really icy conditions here. But so far, ithas been a really good reel. I have the intention of doing a full review on my YouTube channel, Big Rig Bass Fishing, soon.

Piscifun Phantom Baitcasting Reel - Carbon Fiber Frame and Plates Baitcaster Reel, 5.7oz Lightweight, 7.0:1 Gear Ratio Dual Brakes Baitcast Fishing Reels review and price compare 2025

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Equipped with featherlight weight carbon fiber frame and side-plates, the lightest reel in its class!

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Dual brake system - Centrifugal Brake

Dual brake system - Magnetic Brake

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Questions about Piscifun Phantom Baitcasting Reel - Carbon Fiber Frame and Plates Baitcaster Reel, 5.7oz Lightweight, 7.0:1 Gear Ratio Dual Brakes Baitcast Fishing Reels

How does the phantom perform in salt water?

Would this stand up to Lake Trout or Salmon jigging?

can i use light lures with this? anywhere between .1 oz and 1 oz

How do you get the sideplate off to adjust the centrifical brake setting

I have 15 lb berkeley trilene big game mono, anyone using this type of line or larger on their reel and how is it working for you?

What test line are people using? everytime i try an overcast i ge backlash but im using 17lb spiderwire

Will this cast light lures well? 1/16 lures? I have a capable rod and looking for a reel

Can this reel be used for saltwater fishing?

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What technique is this reel best for?

If there's a newer model of this reel which is supposed to be better, why does this one cost so much more?

what is the clicker tension knob used for?

Can I get a replacement cover for the left hand phantom?

Will the Right Handed model be coming out anytime soon?

Can I use the spool from the phantom x in the phantom carbon?

Does it have much play in the gears?

doesn't want to cast far 65lb line 3/8oz lure, internal on 1 and mag on 1 doesn't seem to want to spool out. Any help?

I just used this reel for the first timeyesterday and i get a loud screeching noise when i go to cast at any decent distance. Any suggestions?

I have 3 of these reels in left hand. I lost the side cover to one. Can I get a replacement?

Does this reel come in right hand?

I have been watching this reel for a bit but I never see it available in right hand retrieve. Is that going to come back?

do I need to oil the the Phantom reel before using?

Does this take the same spool as the Phantom X?

Does anyone know how to access the magnetic brake & make adjustments ? I know it's behind the centrifugal brake inside the cover.

Could you use six lb line on this reel?

The piscifun elite is not listed on amazon? thanks.

Were are these made and does anyone have info on the company its self ?

Would I be able to use it on the river for salmon fishing?

Is this rated for saltwater?

Is this the kastking assassin from a couple years ago, but rebranded picifun? sure looks and specs seems like the assassin.

Would this work for float fishing steelhead ?

How much line are you putting on the spool? There is a ridge about halfway up the side. Also, does braid need a lot of tension when filling up?

I have this reel and I want to use it to fish lakes and ponds for bass use braid with a flurocarbon leader. Anyone know what weight braid and leader

So what is the main difference between this 69$ phantom and the 46$ phantom x and the 40$ torrent? are the internals different?

What is the "item weight"listed below on details? is the reel 5.7 oz or 8.2 oz ?

how would this preform on the surf?

how do set the drag on this reel?

What is the size of the spool bearings?

does this have a metal or plastic foot/cleat that attaches to the rod?

Can this reel 1.5 oz lures ?

Where are they made?

Is the reel seat metal or plastic?

I currently own a torrent and use it for freshwater, sometimes for salt. Im wondering if the Phantom would be better suited for salt shoreline fishing

Any way to get the line to wind level on the spool? Line spooled a lot heavier on the right side of the spool.

Im looking to do some largemouth and smallmouth fishing. Woukd this reel be of appropriate size for that?

The only reason I have not bought this reel is because I don't like the green color on it. Does it come in a different color?

If I use this for light saltwater use and rinse when done would this reel hold up? Currently using a scorpion idc5 for this.

What is the heaviest lure this reel can handle? How heavy can you go with it?

Weight? 7.5 or 8.2

im trying to decide between the phantom and the torrent and am wonder if the centrifugal brake feature in the phantom is worth the extra money?

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