Viper X Spinning Reels, Carbon Fiber 33LBs Max Drag, 10+1 Shielded BB, Saltwater Freshwater Spinning Fishing Reel, 5.2:1/6.2:1

This is a preliminary review of these reels. I have recently bought three of them, one 500 and two 1000 models. I took them fishing once so far but didn’t catch any fish. However I can say that they are very smooth while using them. I’m directly comparing them to my Daiwa Fuego LT and Exceler LT reels and they are just as smooth and solid feeling as those more expensive reels, but for less than half the cost. What’s more, the Viper X also has a sealed, carbon drag whereas the Daiwas do not. These Viper X reels are well built, and the fit and finish on them is well done also. The cosmetics of the reels are good to go along with the quality, they have just the right amount of flashiness without being overdone or being too plain. Then there’s other little things like the knurled spool for braid, or just the line keeper clip on the spool for storing the tag end of the line when removing the spool, instead of that being triangular like others it is round which makes it far easier to get it to catch and hold the line. That’s not a big thing but it is still a nice touch. Even the EVA foam grip, all of these things add up to make these reels feel like you really have something that’s a cut above others in this same price range, and even above others costing more. Further, these reels are among the lightest in their size range, the 500 weighing 5.4oz and the 1000 weighing 6.0oz. They feel light as a feather. I have three of these reels and they are loaded with 2 pound, 4 pound, and 6 pound mono lines. All cast and retrieve smoothly with good line management. Time will tell how they perform with a fish on the line, but for now I’m very satisfied with them and WILL be buying more for replacements of other reels as well as for pairing up with new rods.

I was surprised by how tight this reel felt, smooth and quiet. Very pleased and at a quality price point.

Best reel ever!! have the piscifun carbon x, carbon 2, and carbon xt on my open water rods so I decided to go with a cheaper alternative with piscifun and got the viper x in both green and purple for ice season. Let me tell you, they do not disappoint even though they’re marked at a lower value than the other piscifun reels. The drag sounds superb and it holds up exactly the same as the carbon x! A lot of people get the sienna and it’s a good reel, but for the same price value, you can get the viper with better internals!!

Very smooth, light weight..should be great for crappie.

A little small for 3000 I thought but other than that smooth and looks sharp great feel and quality

I ordered this for my son. He said it is the best reel he has used.

I’ve caught several fish with this reel very smooth drag works nice I’ll bye another one when I need another reel

Good product, for a fair price.