{"product_id":"piscifun-carbon-x-ii-spinning-reel-full-carbon-body-rotor-side-plate-156g-10kg-drag-6-2-5-2-1-10-1bb","title":"Piscifun Carbon X II Spinning Reel – Full Carbon Body, Rotor \u0026 Side Plate | 156g | 10kg Drag | 6.2:1 \u0026 5.2:1 | 10+1BB","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePiscifun Carbon X II\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full-carbon spinning reel with an all-carbon fibre body, rotor and side plate, a carbon fibre drag system, CNC machined hollow aluminium spool and 10+1 double-sealed stainless bearings. Available in 1000, 2000 and 3000 sizes across two gear ratios — 6.2:1 and 5.2:1. Weight from 156g (1000-size). Drag: 4kg (1000) and 10kg (2000 and 3000). Reinforced stainless main shaft, CNC screw-in aluminium handle with EVA knob. Note: the 1000-size does not include an anti-reverse switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFull Carbon Fibre Body, Rotor and Side Plate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost spinning reels described as “carbon” use carbon fibre reinforced polymer in the body only, with a conventional polymer or graphite rotor. The Carbon X II specifies all-carbon construction in all three primary structural housings:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e: the main gear housing; carbon fibre maintains dimensional rigidity under the torsional loads of the drive mechanism and the lateral stress of fighting a fish at maximum drag; carbon fibre’s stiffness at low mass allows the housing to resist deflection that would misalign the gear mesh and introduce roughness into the retrieve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotor\u003c\/strong\u003e: the rotating arm that carries the bail and line roller; the rotor is the largest rotating mass in a spinning reel and the most significant contributor to the reel’s rotational inertia; a lighter rotor accelerates more quickly at the start of the retrieve and decelerates more quickly when the retrieve stops; the carbon fibre rotor’s lower mass reduces this inertia, producing a more responsive retrieve feel and faster sensitivity to changes in line tension during the retrieve than a polymer or glass-fibre rotor at equivalent size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide plate\u003c\/strong\u003e: the cover over the drive mechanism; carbon fibre side plate maintains precise side-plate-to-body alignment under load, preserving the gear mesh geometry across the full drag range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCarbon Fibre Drag System\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Carbon X II uses an upgraded Carbon Fiber Resistance System in place of conventional felt drag washers. Carbon fibre drag washers have three performance advantages over felt at high drag pressures:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher coefficient of friction\u003c\/strong\u003e: carbon fibre drag washers generate more drag force per unit of spring pressure than felt, allowing higher maximum drag output at the same physical drag stack size and spring load; the Carbon X II delivers 10kg maximum drag in 2000 and 3000 sizes from a compact drag stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher operating temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: felt washers begin to degrade in drag performance as heat builds from sustained drag engagement; carbon fibre washers tolerate significantly higher temperatures before performance changes, maintaining consistent drag pressure during extended fights with large, fast-running fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore consistent drag release\u003c\/strong\u003e: felt washers can compress under high pressure settings and stick momentarily before releasing, creating surge in the drag output; carbon fibre washers maintain more even pressure across the full drag range, from light settings for small fish to full 10kg for large species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reinforced stainless steel main shaft addresses shaft deflection under high drag loads — shaft deflection under load can misalign the drag stack, compressing one side of the drag washers more than the other and creating inconsistent drag pressure; a reinforced shaft maintains straight-line alignment through the drag stack under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCNC Hollow Spool\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe spool is CNC-machined from aluminium with material removed from the internal spool body where it contributes nothing to structural integrity. The hollow spool has two consequences:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower spool mass\u003c\/strong\u003e: a lighter spool has lower rotational inertia; on the cast, less force is required to start the line peeling off the spool; less resistance at the spool rim means lighter lures can pull line more easily, contributing to casting distance particularly with lighter lure weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent line-to-spool-lip relationship\u003c\/strong\u003e: the CNC machining process produces a spool with precise dimensional tolerances; a correctly dimensioned spool lip ensures the line sits at the correct fill depth relative to the lip, maintaining the clean line exit that maximises casting distance on every cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTwo Gear Ratios — 6.2:1 and 5.2:1\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Carbon X II is available in both a high-speed and a standard-speed retrieve ratio within the same model line:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.2:1\u003c\/strong\u003e: the faster retrieve; suited to surface lure fishing where fast line recovery is needed between presentations, fast-rolling soft plastics for trevally, and keeping pace with a fish running toward the angler where slow recovery would create slack line and risk losing the hook hold; also suits estuary bream surface lure techniques where a quick rod lift and fast retrieve drives the lure’s walk action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.2:1\u003c\/strong\u003e: the standard retrieve; suited to slow-rolled swimbaits, bottom-contact soft plastics and deep-diving hard bodies where retrieve torque matters more than retrieve speed; the 5.2:1 produces more mechanical torque per handle revolution than the 6.2:1, making it easier to work resistant lures through the retrieve without hand fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e10+1 Double-Sealed Bearings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen ball bearings and one roller bearing, all double-sealed against water and contamination ingress. Double seals are particularly relevant for estuary and light saltwater use, where fine salt particles and water can enter the bearing races through single-sealed or unshielded bearings and accelerate corrosive wear on the bearing surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1000-size\u003c\/strong\u003e: ultralight freshwater and estuary; bream, estuary perch, small bass, whiting; 156g; 4kg drag; pairs with PE #0.2–0.4 braid and 3–6lb fluorocarbon leader; suited to the PURELURE REFLEX ARC or SeaKnight Falcon II UL\/L for a complete ultralight outfit; note: no anti-reverse switch on this size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2000-size\u003c\/strong\u003e: light estuary all-rounder; bream, flathead, trevally and bass; 10kg drag; pairs with PE #0.4–0.6 and 6–12lb leader; suits Falcon II M\/ML or PURELURE Telescopic ML for a versatile light-to-medium outfit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3000-size\u003c\/strong\u003e: medium estuary and light inshore; flathead to 2kg, trevally, snapper and light offshore; 10kg drag; pairs with PE #0.6–0.8 and 10–20lb leader; suits Falcon II MH\/H or the SeaKnight SLARDAR’s paired rod applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Piscifun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Carbon X II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Full carbon fibre (body, rotor, side plate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrag: Carbon Fiber Resistance System; 4kg (1000), 10kg (2000\/3000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain shaft: Reinforced stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearings: 10+1 double-sealed stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear ratios: 6.2:1 and 5.2:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: from 156g (1000-size); 156–210g (2000\/3000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpool: CNC hollowed aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: CNC screw-in aluminium, EVA knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-reverse switch: 2000 and 3000 only (not on 1000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable: Freshwater and light saltwater\/estuary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Piscifun","offers":[{"title":"1000 Series","offer_id":67601120362670,"sku":"14:504#1000 Series","price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Series","offer_id":67601120395438,"sku":"14:865#2000 Series","price":182.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3000 Series","offer_id":67601120428206,"sku":"14:350850#3000 Series","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/5592\/2350\/files\/S4aff270e489848f6bbcf6d5aaaf57b59T.webp?v=1790706716","url":"https:\/\/castngo.com.au\/products\/piscifun-carbon-x-ii-spinning-reel-full-carbon-body-rotor-side-plate-156g-10kg-drag-6-2-5-2-1-10-1bb","provider":"Cast N Go","version":"1.0","type":"link"}