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Piscifun Flame Spinning Reel (Size 500)
4.5 (5,252 Amazon ratings)
A 6.9 oz ultralight spinning reel with a red aluminum spool, 9+1 bearings, and 19.8 lbs of drag. Real finesse feel for budget money.
Pros & Cons
- Excellent value for an ultralight finesse reel
- Very lightweight at 6.9 oz in the 500 size
- Smooth 9+1 bearing system
- Strong 19.8 lb drag for the price with a braid-ready spool
- Mostly graphite construction, less durable than metal-bodied reels
- Size 500 is too small for anything beyond ultralight and finesse
Key Specs
- Type
- Spinning Reel
- Gear Ratio
- 3.3:1
- Max Drag
- 19.8 lbs
- Bearings
- 9 + 1
- Weight
- 6.9 oz (size 500)
- Spool
- Red anodized aluminum
- Best For
- Ultralight & finesse
- Amazon ASIN
- B09DSM3849
At a Glance
Estimated from published specs and Amazon buyer ratings. Not based on hands-on testing.
Smoothness
4.6/5
Weight
4.8/5
Drag Power
4.5/5
Ease of Use
4.6/5
Value
4.8/5
Overall Rating4.6/ 5
Why It Stands Out
The Flame 500 is finesse fishing made affordable. At about 6.9 oz it balances a light rod beautifully, the 9+1 bearings keep the retrieve smooth, and the eye-catching red aluminum spool is braid-ready out of the box. For panfish, trout, and finesse bass on light line, it delivers the feel of a pricier reel for budget money.
Featherweight 6.9 oz
9+1 bearings
Finesse-ready
Big value
Best For
UltralightPanfish & TroutFinesse BassLight BraidBeginnersSmall Streams
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's an ultralight reel best for panfish, trout, crappie, and finesse bass on light line and small lures.
Yes. The aluminum spool is braid-ready. A 4-10 lb braid with a light leader makes a great ultralight setup.
The Flame line runs from 500 up through larger sizes; choose a 2000-3000 if you want a more all-around freshwater reel.
Yes. The light weight and simple operation make it easy for younger anglers to fish all day.