I have that reel, i love it!!!! I also have a Shimano reel (ultralight) thats going on 25 years old? Its a combo i bought after a tornado riped up downtown laplata. Picked up tge combo for like 15$ i think it sold for 50 or so... its been my main rod and reel since.. (i trashed my old one catching a 52 inch striper that spring) love Shimano.. i think about 1/2 my reels are made by them.
Hey man. I just subbed. Love the content. Quick question, I was wondering if you can tell me what line you use or how your bait caster reels are spooled for other techniques than the frog. I've gotten into baitcasting last year and I use a mono backing then braid. I don't use any leader line at all. My braid is black. I did great last year with this setup but this year I am struggling a ton. Any advice? Thanks and keep up the great job.
*Bought a 500 for an ultralight rod. It's very smooth **enjoyable.fishing** recommend casts great. One odd thing- the bale wire is a bit heavy diameter in my opinion for a reel of this size. But a great purchase.*
I use a 4000 sized reel for catfishing because that is what they had at Walmart and I was impressed and it g Has lasted me five years. The old style has lasted me almost 20 years. All used for catfishing.
I was running the 1000 series for about 2 weeks and it felt like sand in the reel. Whatever grease they put on in china is almost corrosive. I recommend disassembling, degreasing, and regreasing metal to metal and oiling all the bearings and shaft. That way you are within the return window if you mess it up.
Its a great beginner reel that does everything the more expensive one does, i upgraded the drag(10$) added a gomexus metal knob and reel stand(30$), no point in upgrading bearings theres alreadybushing supporting the main and drive gear, they wont rust. So for $60 all together it punches above its weight, imma use it for saltwater till it breaks or till i justify buying a vanford 3000.
Picked up 3 Pflueger Summit Xt25's paired with 3 Okuma Celilo 5'6" UL 2 Pc rods total combo weighs 10.1ozs . reel specs 6.7ozs 10bb 10lb drag braid ready Eva knob 5.2:1 and as smooth as I need it to be. Bawt thies in 2018 been using them exclusively since I've been angling for 34 yrs I fish hot/cold everything in between. I fish 13+ hrs every outing been out 23 times in 2020. 428 trout 559 Sunfish 152 Bass 12 Catfish. I've cawt thousands of fish an made hundreds of thousands of casts with this gear. I use primarily inexpensive gear. And thies combos are hands down without a doubt the absolute best rods/reels I've ever owned/used to date. Keep in mind I clean,inspect,lube an maintain all me gear myself for the last decade. The 3 reels I had prior to thies are all shelved due to line rollers either being deeply cut or being completely cut in 1/2 all Shakespeare. Long story short I'll never use/buy Shakespeare as long as I can help it haven't purchased any of it in more than five yrs. if your interested in a quality rod an reel go check thies out.
Sienna is a great reel for its price.. seen a local angler using an older sienna and he puts it to use, caught many big fish on it, 8-10 lbers it’s insane it holds up
My first reel was a Sienna. Since then I've bought some beast of reels, but I make it my business to buy every Sienna when it comes out. This year's model works, but it feels like cheaper material than previous years. Just doesn't feel like the older Sienna's. But, still catches fish tho.
Mono leaders are great. Amazing knot strength, a great shock absorber for big fish, and hard hook sets. Since you only use a small section of mono you still get amazing sensitivity from the braid. Unless your water is crystal clear I don't think the fish being line shy is a factor.
Thanks Alex! I’ve heard great things grom tactical bassin about mono leaders, and the fish in our area have never seemed to mind what line I toss in there
@@WestinSmith I live in New England, and most of my water is 5+ feet of visibility and I have no issues with Mono. Loving the uploads, keep up the great work.
Banger brother get you a tube of super glue and put a drop on the top of your ned rig it won't come off and 4.8 saucy on the unweighted beast hooks that's how I throw them bad boys great content brother
I think the shimano nasci is the best 100 dollar reel you can get it feels just like a stradic. That being said the Sedona and sienna are the best kept shimano secrets they really are great reels! Cheers man thanks for the swim bait rigging tutorial gonna try that tonight on some 5" rage swimmers!
LMAO cause I did the same thing with my spinning reel on Saturday. I mainly use the the baitcaster but it was very windy so went with the Spinning when facing the wind.
Westin, love the channel brother. Full disclosure though, Bass Forecast or Fishbrain, which is best?? I use Fishbrain but the Bass Forecast app looks good and really helpful. What’s your thoughts?
I kinda use both everyday with how much I film for the channel 😂 bassforecast always has me curious even though I go out anyways, but fishbrain is SO useful for seeing which ponds have bass in the area I happen to be in
Yo I'm so proud of my self when I was trying my mono to braid on my spinning real I tried the perfect double uni knot! And it may seem weird but I've been getting hit alot on wacky rigged drag n drops in natural color at almost every pond in allen.
I currently have 5 Shakespeare spinning reels out of commission due to fishing line either deeply or completely cutting the line rollers in 1/2. 3 of them have been used fairly heavely and 2 of them are brand new sitting in original boxes. Its a shame cuz all thies reels have plenty of life left in them and are now paper weights due to a shady company using cheap/soft materials for the line rollers in this case. 2 are new an if I cleaned up the other 3 they could pass for new. Lately if been doing homework/research on all the gear I buy/use I need my $ to go the distance not spending it using gear once an throwing it out cuz something as little as a line roller failing takes it out.
Takes you over 10 mins (10:38) to get to the reel in your title? Really? Truly a bait and switch cause for the first 10 mins it was all “baits.” (and motor, and Nissan, and Chick-fil-a) . Just not reel talk.
My bad I thought this was the new Googan Lojo channel 🤣😂 Dude you are getting used and abused by the ppl you think are your friends. Better luck next time.
The Shimano Sienna: amzn.to/3gidsM0
I have that reel, i love it!!!! I also have a Shimano reel (ultralight) thats going on 25 years old? Its a combo i bought after a tornado riped up downtown laplata. Picked up tge combo for like 15$ i think it sold for 50 or so... its been my main rod and reel since.. (i trashed my old one catching a 52 inch striper that spring) love Shimano.. i think about 1/2 my reels are made by them.
Westin Smith new sub like the vids👌🏼
Hey man. I just subbed. Love the content. Quick question, I was wondering if you can tell me what line you use or how your bait caster reels are spooled for other techniques than the frog. I've gotten into baitcasting last year and I use a mono backing then braid. I don't use any leader line at all. My braid is black. I did great last year with this setup but this year I am struggling a ton. Any advice? Thanks and keep up the great job.
What reel size did you get
*Bought a 500 for an ultralight rod. It's very smooth **enjoyable.fishing** recommend casts great. One odd thing- the bale wire is a bit heavy diameter in my opinion for a reel of this size. But a great purchase.*
i’ve been PREACHING by this reel, so glad someone talked about it
Thanks! Just good timing haha since we were in need and it’s a bargain
ya man
I just got one yesterday because the price was unbeatable about to test it out today haha
@@taylorrobinson1674 Hey! How was It?
Heck yeah westin keep up the one a day vlogs! It makes you a way better fisherman and I watch them every day!
Thank you!! Very true!! Through comments, DM’s and criticism I’ve picked up so many things it has been amazing. I appreciate ya
might have to grab one bcuz im not the type of person that likes to spend a lot of money on spinning setups!
Same here.
I’m still trying to make it to Texas to fish with you dude! Your hustle is inspiring.
Thank U! Just tryin to make a few vids ya know 🤷🏻♂️😂🤘🏼
@@WestinSmith and now you have 50k subs 🤘😎 ya know
What lb test and kind of line do you have on the Shimano?
He said it around 8 min
I use a 4000 sized reel for catfishing because that is what they had at Walmart and I was impressed and it g
Has lasted me five years. The old style has lasted me almost 20 years. All used for catfishing.
That’s awesome!!! Serious reliability
I was running the 1000 series for about 2 weeks and it felt like sand in the reel. Whatever grease they put on in china is almost corrosive. I recommend disassembling, degreasing, and regreasing metal to metal and oiling all the bearings and shaft. That way you are within the return window if you mess it up.
Nothing better than that frog bite!! Gotta love it! Great video, guys!
Always fun! Thanks man
What rod do I use? Trying to stay under 60$ for the rod and reel combines
Another banger
Thanks Lane!
Yessir
Its a great beginner reel that does everything the more expensive one does, i upgraded the drag(10$) added a gomexus metal knob and reel stand(30$), no point in upgrading bearings theres alreadybushing supporting the main and drive gear, they wont rust. So for $60 all together it punches above its weight, imma use it for saltwater till it breaks or till i justify buying a vanford 3000.
I wish i had enough money for one of those googan rods #Notificationgang
Thanks Carson! They will be awesome when they come out! Save up
Banger as usual
Thank ya
Westin Smith yesssir keep up the good work✊🏻
Picked up 3 Pflueger Summit Xt25's paired with 3 Okuma Celilo 5'6" UL 2 Pc rods total combo weighs 10.1ozs . reel specs 6.7ozs 10bb 10lb drag braid ready Eva knob 5.2:1 and as smooth as I need it to be. Bawt thies in 2018 been using them exclusively since I've been angling for 34 yrs I fish hot/cold everything in between. I fish 13+ hrs every outing been out 23 times in 2020. 428 trout 559 Sunfish 152 Bass 12 Catfish. I've cawt thousands of fish an made hundreds of thousands of casts with this gear. I use primarily inexpensive gear. And thies combos are hands down without a doubt the absolute best rods/reels I've ever owned/used to date. Keep in mind I clean,inspect,lube an maintain all me gear myself for the last decade. The 3 reels I had prior to thies are all shelved due to line rollers either being deeply cut or being completely cut in 1/2 all Shakespeare. Long story short I'll never use/buy Shakespeare as long as I can help it haven't purchased any of it in more than five yrs. if your interested in a quality rod an reel go check thies out.
Which size is the line on your sienna 2500
Love the videos Westin. Look forward to them everyday
Sienna is a great reel for its price.. seen a local angler using an older sienna and he puts it to use, caught many big fish on it, 8-10 lbers it’s insane it holds up
Dang! Catching hogs on it 👀
Do these have anti reverse?
The Shimano Nasci C3000 is the SLX of their spinning line. You won't be disappointed. When you are ready to step it up of course. Good video.
I’ll have to check it out. Thank you!
Thats how I got my rod. Found it at the pond.
What reel size did you get on the shimano
Thanks for making this now i have my first bass reel and rod
might cop the new reel, but are there any rods that can combo it pretty well with a low budget?
Dude, those were some sick catches. Busting that little toad in the hole was perfect.
My first reel was a Sienna. Since then I've bought some beast of reels, but I make it my business to buy every Sienna when it comes out. This year's model works, but it feels like cheaper material than previous years. Just doesn't feel like the older Sienna's. But, still catches fish tho.
Interesting. I’ll have to find an older model haha, thanks for the feedback
@@WestinSmith The older grey , black and silver went down to $25 dollars now that the new one is out. It's a better built reel. ✌️
Hands down killing the game with this channel! Keep it up you guys!
Thank you Tim!
30 bucks ain't bad,cant wait for the googan rods to come out. Definitely picking a few up,thanks for the great videos man.
Let’s go! Googan rods!!
Awwww yea
Here west loving the videos man keep it pushing bro
🙌🏼
Brand new to the channel so far so good I think I will hang out for a while.
Appreciate it Todd 🤘🏼
Nice video keep up good work bro 👍👍💯🔥
Thanks
Another banger vid in the books as usual fire
Thanks man
Your welcome you should join the Googan squad you would fit in perfect
I mean it is facts that you make fire content
Good video, God Bless everyone reading this and everyone you know.
Mono leaders are great. Amazing knot strength, a great shock absorber for big fish, and hard hook sets. Since you only use a small section of mono you still get amazing sensitivity from the braid. Unless your water is crystal clear I don't think the fish being line shy is a factor.
Thanks Alex! I’ve heard great things grom tactical bassin about mono leaders, and the fish in our area have never seemed to mind what line I toss in there
@@WestinSmith I live in New England, and most of my water is 5+ feet of visibility and I have no issues with Mono. Loving the uploads, keep up the great work.
Do fishing rods fit in that subaru sti?
Yes
Yes
Keep up the great content weston
Thanks!
I wanna eat Chick-fil-A with Westin. Oh, yeah and fish too.
Haha 🤘🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥
You should tie the Alberto knot for braid to flouro, super easy and thin, once you tie it you won’t ever go back
I need to try that one!
Banger brother get you a tube of super glue and put a drop on the top of your ned rig it won't come off and 4.8 saucy on the unweighted beast hooks that's how I throw them bad boys great content brother
Awesome heck yeah, thanks man!
Bro Westin the shimano Sedona spinning reel $70 best thing I’ve ever bought put some braid on that so silent and so smooth.
Thanks! I’ll look into that one
Banger vid as always. Been look for a new spinning reel might have to get me one
Thank ya!! This one is at a great price
GOOGN RODS! I can’t wait for them to come out!
I plan to get one to try...
Gonna be sick
Have you ever tried the fg knot for leaders? I started using it and I’ll never go back! So much thinner and stronger.
I just watched a vid on the double uni and always stuck with it
Lovely video really enjoyed it thanks can't wait for the rods 👌
Thanks Janos! The rods are going to be awesome 🔥
Ok, when i use the bass forecast app, it won't give me the forcast of a lake. It makes you put a city name not a lake name
Yeah ours as well
I think the shimano nasci is the best 100 dollar reel you can get it feels just like a stradic. That being said the Sedona and sienna are the best kept shimano secrets they really are great reels! Cheers man thanks for the swim bait rigging tutorial gonna try that tonight on some 5" rage swimmers!
My pleasure! Get them Swimbait fish! I’d love to try a Stradic
I have 2 of the sienna and love them!!
What ratio did you get
One 5:2:1 and the other 6:2:1..
What pond is that?
I don’t give out the spots in comments, everyone gets pissed off when their spot gets blasted
What's diff fx reel
One bearing less
have you ever used the scroungers? or however you spell that lol. ive seen sb fishing use those and they look pretty good
I haven’t but my buddy George told me about em and I saw him use one and the action is insane!!
LMAO cause I did the same thing with my spinning reel on Saturday. I mainly use the the baitcaster but it was very windy so went with the Spinning when facing the wind.
That’s the move! Makes it way more enjoyable with certain light baits
I’ve got a few and they’re great!
I love fishing with wife too...so fun
always a good time!
Really like the uni-knot for my backing to braid - then FG knot for my braid to leader. So thin and lasts a very long time
Yeah I hear great things about that FG
Westin Smith tricky at first but huge difference for me once I got it down
Good stuff Westin, fellow TH-camr and love the content man!
Thanks man! Keep cranking those vids out
Westin, love the channel brother. Full disclosure though, Bass Forecast or Fishbrain, which is best?? I use Fishbrain but the Bass Forecast app looks good and really helpful. What’s your thoughts?
I kinda use both everyday with how much I film for the channel 😂 bassforecast always has me curious even though I go out anyways, but fishbrain is SO useful for seeing which ponds have bass in the area I happen to be in
Yo I'm so proud of my self when I was trying my mono to braid on my spinning real I tried the perfect double uni knot! And it may seem weird but I've been getting hit alot on wacky rigged drag n drops in natural color at almost every pond in allen.
That’s awesome! Very nice
Oh yeah and the track is banging good choice 🇺🇲💯👌👍👍🤘🔥🔥👊👊😎
Thanks bro!
I picked up a 2000 for my daughter last month.
So sick!
Westin Smith They are good reels. She’s only 6 years old. I haven’t got her on a bass yet but we will.
Im looking forward to the new rods
Can’t wait till they’re out
another one...omg what a day.
Thank ya 🤘🏼
I want that rod
I just ordered one the other day. Lol😂
I currently have 5 Shakespeare spinning reels out of commission due to fishing line either deeply or completely cutting the line rollers in 1/2. 3 of them have been used fairly heavely and 2 of them are brand new sitting in original boxes. Its a shame cuz all thies reels have plenty of life left in them and are now paper weights due to a shady company using cheap/soft materials for the line rollers in this case. 2 are new an if I cleaned up the other 3 they could pass for new. Lately if been doing homework/research on all the gear I buy/use I need my $ to go the distance not spending it using gear once an throwing it out cuz something as little as a line roller failing takes it out.
I got those nedrig locking hooks for the rattlin neds too but its tears the baits up pretty easily, wouldnt recommend
Hmmmmm.... well shiii 😂
@@WestinSmith haha yeah man, I usually can catch like 4-5 fish on a regular ned hook, but that holder just rips through it
U should try the shimano fx series, and u'll ve very surprise like i did🤣 here in malaysia i bought it for RM60, roughly around 14 USD 🤣🤣🤣
I am ready to get a googan rod
No doubt!
Luv the vids and I will try to make a TH-cam channel
Just when I thought I knew every pond in Plano...
Haha another one snuck up
off topic but nice subie
You could buy a good rod and reel for cheaper, and catch any fish you want. It's not about the gear. Its the skills, really.
I started with cheap Walmart combos, you’re right, you absolutely can, and I never try to get people to jump into spending a lot on gear
Dude... Your voice... Be a newscaster hehehe
Takes you over 10 mins (10:38) to get to the reel in your title? Really? Truly a bait and switch cause for the first 10 mins it was all “baits.” (and motor, and Nissan, and Chick-fil-a) . Just not reel talk.
Connections, it’s all about the connections. That’s how you get one of those Googan rods
That definitely plays a part. Busted my ass for those connections I’ll tell ya that much haha. Thank ya 👊🏼
It's really rare for a TH-camr to upload every day
Thanks Eliel 🤘🏼 I’m workin for it man
Every video
Super expensive 100,000$ upgrades that I break within an hr
Lol 😂
Shimano syncopate $35 even better
How so I have both
My bad I thought this was the new Googan Lojo channel 🤣😂 Dude you are getting used and abused by the ppl you think are your friends. Better luck next time.
Not true haha. They’re payin us and I’m in contact and filming with em a lot. Lojo’s a good dude who busts his ass, dope he’s in with the Googans 🤘🏼