Piscifun Sword Fly Review: Lightweight and Durable Fly Fishing Reel

Bottom Line

The lightweight and highly durable design are what defines this fly fishing reel, and what makes it such an amazing buy, and you can be confident it will offer exceptional service.

Introduction

If you are seasoned at fly fishing or plan to get into it for fun or even competition, investing in a well-built and high-performing reel like the Piscifun Sword Fly will be a perfect starting point.

What makes this such as amazing reel is that it will offer a silky-smooth drag and the manufacturer pays a lot of attention even to the tiniest detail to ensure anglers get the best fishing experience possible. Better yet, it will also provide great value for money.

Piscifun Sword Fly Review

Usage: Unbeatable for Fly Fishing

Anyone that has even tried fly fishing or any other similar fishing style that involves casting a line will tell you that your choice of reel always makes a huge difference. And this one is specifically built for fly fishing.

Hence, whether you are fishing in the ocean from your boat or the shore, fishing in a lake or even a river, this reel will be very useful and will help increase the chances of landing a fish as it is built to excel in these different fishing conditions.

Many anglers will also love that they can use this reel when fishing in any kind of water. With the hard-anodized finish, this reel will be more resistant to corrosion, which means that saltwater will not affect it. But you still need to give it a good rinse after use to keep it in good shape.

But, before you get this reel, it is important to know that while it is versatile and ideal for different anglers and situations, it is not non-directional.

It will come factory set for a left-hand retrieve. But the good news is that with a little assistance from the manufacturer for directions, you can still convert it to right-hand retrieve. However, it will be all about reversing the one-way clutch.

Performance: It Will Never Disappoint You

A fishing reel's performance is to a great extent subjective as it mostly depends on the specific needs and preferences of the angler. But, even with that in mind, there are still some key factors that will define a high-performing one, and this one seems to meet most.

The fact that you get to choose from 4 size options, which are 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, and 9/10 weights means that this reel can accommodate different kinds of anglers. Being able to choose a size that suits you will ensure excellent overall performance.

Also, the mid-arbor design helps to enhance the overall performance. It does this by reducing the line memory and by ensuring that you will get a super-fast line pickup.

You cannot also overlook the handle when it comes to the reel performance as it also has a huge effect. For this reel, the handle is knurled to ensure you get an easy grip and will also make reeling more comfortable for you.

Construction: Almost Indestructible

The built quality is another area that this fly fishing reel will not disappoint as it is made from some premium quality material and components that make it an almost indestructible product.

Precision CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum alloy is the material used to make the reel's frame, and it will deliver high-impact durability to ensure you get a superior service life. Also, this frame is cold-forged and tempered, which helps to give it superior strength and increased rigidity.

Other components like the shaft are made from an equally durable stainless steel material, the spool is CNC machined aluminum and the handle is stainless steel.

To protect from the elements, this reel will also include a hard-anodized surface, which will also help provide abrasion protection and also gives it an exquisite finish for a more pleasant look.

Furthermore, besides the pleasant overall finish, this fishing reel will also come in 4 different color options, which are black, space gray, pink and gunmetal to ensure you land something that suits your tastes or goes with the color of the rod you have.

Drag System: Silky Smooth

Although this reel might not have a drag system that is as complicated as other similar models, it is still designed to offer a silky-smooth drag.

The drag system comprises of a multi-disc cork made from stainless steel and with a one-way clutch bearing. This setup will ensure you get a smooth and immediate drag engagement. And with the click-drag design, you will always get a more accurate adjustment.

Another element of the drag system that will ensure it delivers a superior overall performance is that it will also include O-ring seals that will help protect from corrosion. Lastly, the system also includes a non-slip drag knob.

Ease of Use: Takes Little Effort and Time to Setup and Use

There is hardly anything significant that you will need to do when setting up this fishing reel as it comes mostly assembled, and hence a few tune-ups to make sure everything is tight enough is all you need to do.

When it comes to using it, you will also get an equally easy time, and so whether you are using this style of fly reels for the first time or not, you can be sure that you will have an easy time.

And the handle is also designed to allow you to get a good and comfortable grip easily as it has a nicely knurled design. Also, this stainless steel handle is just the right size for adult fingers to ensure that you get an easy time when reeling.

Weight & Balance: Super Lightweight

The actual weight of the reel that you get with the Piscifun Sword Fly will depend on the actual size that you choose. But, overall all the reels on this model are designed to be super lightweight and will hardly add any significant weight to your fishing tackle.

The lightest option is the 3/4wt that weighs around 4.1 ounces, while the largest reel, the 9/10wt, weighs around 6.7 ounces, which is still lightweight enough.

What makes these reels super lightweight is the Larger CNC hollow design that makes the structure lighter than most others in its class. That said, this reel also feels well-balanced to make it perfect for fly fishing as it ensures there is no unnecessary strain on your wrist.

Price: Quality Will Exceed the Price

While it is true there are many other fly fishing reels out there that will cost much less than this one, the quality of this one and the performance that it will deliver will exceed the quality, which means you get what you pay for.

Furthermore, this is still an under $100 fly fishing reel, which means the price is still within the acceptable parameter for most anglers. And you can even end up paying less than $50 for this fishing reel depending on the size and color that you choose.

Verdict

A solidly built and lightweight fly fishing reel that will ensure that anglers will have an easy time casting, and it also delivers a silky smooth drag.

For any fishing reel to serve you well, it should be durable, lightweight, and with a smooth drag like Piscifun Sword Fly. This reel is made with a CNC machined aluminum frame and high-quality components, and make things even better you get to choose from 4 color and weight options.