Piscifun Piscifun-RL114-R Spinning Reel Review
Our verdict
The Piscifun RL114-R costs $39.99 and holds a 4.5-star average across a massive 6,400 reviews, the largest sample in this entire comparison. Despite being grouped here with spinning reels, its spec sheet lists a 7.1:1 gear ratio and baitcasting technique, worth noting before you buy expecting a standard spinning setup.
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Anglers who want a lightweight, stainless steel reel with a fast 7.1:1 retrieve and don't mind that its spec sheet points to baitcasting use rather than spinning, backed by a review base of 6,400.
Skip if
Skip it if you specifically need a spinning reel for open-face casting, since the listed technique here is baitcasting, or if the mismatch between its category placement and its actual spec sheet is a dealbreaker.
- Material Stainless Steel
- Weight 8 Ounces
- Technique Baitcasting
- Size 7.1:1
- Color Black & Red
- Feature Lightweight
- Priced 13% below the category median ($45.98 across 92 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 6,400 owner ratings
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Popularity4.9/5
6,400 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
A 7.1:1 gear ratio is a fast retrieve speed, the kind of number usually associated with baitcasting reels built for techniques like flipping or pitching, and that's exactly what the spec sheet lists as this reel's technique, even though it's grouped alongside spinning reels in this comparison. The black and red color scheme and stainless steel build round out a listing that reads more like a baitcasting spec sheet than a standard spinning one.
At $39.99, the Piscifun RL114-R undercuts the $44.99 Shimano SC2500FG and the $140-plus Daiwa reels, while asking more than the $15 Blakemore 86 and $19.99 IX reel. Its stainless steel construction and 8-ounce weight point to a reel built to be light without giving up durability, and the stated lightweight feature backs that up directly. It's also listed as in stock, so the strong demand numbers below haven't run into any supply issues.
Where this reel separates itself is review volume. A 4.5-star average across 6,400 reviews dwarfs every other reel in this set, including the Daiwa BG4000's 3,700 and the IX reel's 1,700, and is more than 20 times the Shakespeare ATS Size 20's 124. Paired with 200+ bought last month, the same pace as the top-selling reels here, that combination of scale and rating suggests a genuinely popular product, even with the technique-label mismatch worth double-checking before purchase.
Pros
- 6,400 reviews is by far the largest sample in this entire comparison, nearly double the next closest
- 4.5-star average holds up despite that massive review volume
- 8-ounce weight backed by a stated lightweight feature tag
- Stainless steel construction at a $39.99 price undercuts the similarly priced $44.99 Shimano SC2500FG
- 200+ bought last month matches the top demand pace in this set
Cons
- Spec sheet lists baitcasting as the technique and a 7.1:1 gear ratio, despite appearing in a spinning-reel comparison here
- 4.5-star average trails the 4.6 to 4.7 ratings of several competitors, including the IX reel and both Daiwa models
- At $39.99, it costs more than double the $15 Blakemore 86
- Buyers expecting a true open-face spinning reel should double check the technique spec before purchase
Specifications
| Material | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8 Ounces |
| Technique | Baitcasting |
| Size | 7.1:1 |
| Color | Black & Red |
| Feature | Lightweight |
Performance notes
The spec sheet raises an important flag before the price and rating: the listed technique is baitcasting and the size field reads 7.1:1, a gear ratio format used for baitcasting reels rather than the numeric spool sizes, like 2500, spinning reels typically use. That combination suggests this specific listing may be better suited to baitcasting anglers even though it appears in a spinning-reel comparison. Setting that aside, the stainless steel construction at 8 ounces backs up the lightweight feature claim, stainless steel typically adds corrosion resistance over standard steel without the added weight of some alloy builds. A 7.1:1 ratio, if accurate for this listing, means a fast retrieve, useful for techniques that require quickly taking up slack line. Anglers should confirm the technique and gear ratio against the current listing before assuming standard spinning-reel behavior.
What buyers say
With 6,400 reviews, this is the most-reviewed product in the entire comparison set by a wide margin, more than 70 percent larger than the next biggest sample, the Daiwa BG4000's 3,700. Holding a 4.5-star average across that volume is a meaningful achievement, since larger samples typically pull ratings toward the middle rather than letting them stay elevated. It does trail the 4.6 to 4.7 stars posted by several lower-volume competitors, suggesting a slightly higher share of mixed reviews, but 200+ bought last month, the same pace as the top performers here, shows demand hasn't slowed. Overall, the pattern points to a widely purchased, generally well-liked product with a broader base of scrutiny than its peers.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Piscifun RL114-R a spinning reel or a baitcasting reel?
Its spec sheet lists baitcasting as the technique and a 7.1:1 gear ratio format typical of baitcasting reels, even though it's grouped in a spinning-reel comparison here. Anglers should check the current listing details to confirm which style matches their needs before buying.
Why does this reel have so many more reviews than others in this comparison?
At 6,400 reviews, it has nearly double the next-largest sample in this set, the Daiwa BG4000's 3,700. That scale, combined with 200+ bought last month, suggests it's a broadly popular product, likely helped by its lower $39.99 price point.
Does the 4.5-star rating hold up given the huge review count?
Yes, sustaining a 4.5-star average across 6,400 reviews is notable, since larger review samples typically pull ratings toward the middle. It trails the 4.6 to 4.7 stars of some lower-volume competitors slightly, but remains a solid, consistent rating at scale.