I highly recommend getting on ebay and picking a shimano or daiwa bfs reel that's used and comes from Japan for another $40+ just to avoid any of the issues the china reels have. You could get a daiwa tatula for $100 + shipping and that's a W imo. I picked up an og daiwa aird100hl for $80. That was a $280 reel when it came out. Ebay is a good place. But be like me, if you see someone is about to win a dope reel for cheap with one bid on it, don't snipe it cause there's tons on there and then we all win.
Cheers mate! This was just a bit of a much around to see when the super cheap Chinese reels were like haha. I’ve got a bfs and SE conquest that I use normally!
yea there is definitely a difference reel to reel, their are certain reels some guys hate and have problems with while other love them. A recent example is the Histar Aurora Air
Always enjoy your videos, we've got a few Ali bfs outfits too but have come across a good river bass rod, still find Daiwa and Bones rods better. Your right they are light but I can't help liking my Calcutta and Gekka more. Look forward to on water session 👍
Thanks mate! Totally agree, I can’t see too many scenarios where I’ll be looking to pick on of there up over my conquests haha. I do really like some of the rods though. Figured the reels were worthwhile sharing for those interested in giving BFS a go 👌🏼
Definitely Thumbs up for budget bfs reels my boys run haibo elite, feather lite and cormorant. Id would like a sub 6ft rod that's tippy for finesse when chasing river bass but have enough backbone to handle 40cm+ fish. Plus, Short enough to aid backhand cast. So if you come across 1 share your thoughts 👌
Awesome Josh, I have the feeling youll vecome addicted and have atleast 6 aliexpress combos by the end of the year. Im up to 8 reels and I think 10 rods hehe
No doubt man 😂 I do think I’ll find it hard to pick these up over my conquests a lot of the time but definitely see myself buying and using the rods a lot more
Thanks for watching man! Both rods were purchased off the aliexpress app. The timber handle one is the ‘lurekiller’ and the glass rod is called a ‘WinsCraft ultralight glass’
I paid $35.25+tax for my Acura pro 3 months ago and $29.91+tax for my Micro Monster. There are deals to be had if you are patient and use the 1st of the month coupon codes.
Thanks mate! Bang for your buck you can’t go wrong with the Micro monster. I’ve seen a lot of reviews from guys that have both and a lot say the micro is better than the dark wolf despite being a copy
У меня тоже стекловолокнная BFS , 1.4м , и я заказываю себе такую же катушку , . Великолепная рыба . Мои поздравления . Подскажи , какую толщину шнура ты использовал ?
Hello, trying to find the glass rod on Ali with no luck. Can only find one listing to a suspect looking store, can you link the one you purchased? Thanks
Hey mate, This is the one I purchased! Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! AU$97.99 50％ Off | WinsCraft Fuji Glass Fibre Ultralight Trout Fishing Rod 2Sections Solid Glass Spinning Casting Fishing Rod 1.4m UL Rod F Action a.aliexpress.com/_mNqIowi
I think you got a bad Soloking. My drag cranks down well. In fact, I caught a 4.5lb largemouth bass on it today using 6lb line. The fish wrapped me around stumps twice and jumped completely out of the water but the reel performed flawlessly. I was very happy. I also have the micro monster but haven’t gotten to test it on a big fish yet. The fit and finish is also superb for the price. About to buy another for $26 (!) after coupon.
I believe so mate. They run a short spool shaft in the Acura to help reduce weight I think. Having now owned both for a while though the MM is definitely the pick of the 2
@@fishinjosh got one 7.1 PINK. Hope it is game on for ~1g lures. Have one Kastking valiant eagle 2 black and I am very happy with that. Now I will finally compare to the MM (my first DWU clone)! Thanks for the recommendation.
I highly recommend getting on ebay and picking a shimano or daiwa bfs reel that's used and comes from Japan for another $40+ just to avoid any of the issues the china reels have. You could get a daiwa tatula for $100 + shipping and that's a W imo. I picked up an og daiwa aird100hl for $80. That was a $280 reel when it came out. Ebay is a good place. But be like me, if you see someone is about to win a dope reel for cheap with one bid on it, don't snipe it cause there's tons on there and then we all win.
Cheers mate! This was just a bit of a much around to see when the super cheap Chinese reels were like haha. I’ve got a bfs and SE conquest that I use normally!
Can't wait to try these on sooty, jp and light barra!!! Love this!!!
They’ll be so much fun man!!
Banger vid, love the bend in that rod!
Thanks mate! Yer gave it a good push haha
Great video mate. Thanks for shouting the group
Cheers mate! It’s a great page, you guys have done an awesome job
Looks like so much fun! That glass rod looks sick!!! 😂😂
Man they’ll be so good for the upper river bass stuff 😉
@@fishinjosh boy don’t tempt me with a good time haha
yea there is definitely a difference reel to reel, their are certain reels some guys hate and have problems with while other love them. A recent example is the Histar Aurora Air
That seems to be the only real downside to them which for the price you can’t complain about too much!
Qual o problema da Aurora Air?
Always enjoy your videos, we've got a few Ali bfs outfits too but have come across a good river bass rod, still find Daiwa and Bones rods better. Your right they are light but I can't help liking my Calcutta and Gekka more. Look forward to on water session 👍
Thanks mate! Totally agree, I can’t see too many scenarios where I’ll be looking to pick on of there up over my conquests haha. I do really like some of the rods though. Figured the reels were worthwhile sharing for those interested in giving BFS a go 👌🏼
Definitely Thumbs up for budget bfs reels my boys run haibo elite, feather lite and cormorant. Id would like a sub 6ft rod that's tippy for finesse when chasing river bass but have enough backbone to handle 40cm+ fish. Plus, Short enough to aid backhand cast. So if you come across 1 share your thoughts 👌
@@mczookoz364 I actually really like the glass rod on this video! I’ll be using it for bass and sooties for sure
Awesome Josh, I have the feeling youll vecome addicted and have atleast 6 aliexpress combos by the end of the year. Im up to 8 reels and I think 10 rods hehe
No doubt man 😂 I do think I’ll find it hard to pick these up over my conquests a lot of the time but definitely see myself buying and using the rods a lot more
Enjoyed this video thanks, I’ve been debating with myself whether to go bfs. I am interestedly where you got the rods though please.
Thanks for watching man! Both rods were purchased off the aliexpress app. The timber handle one is the ‘lurekiller’ and the glass rod is called a ‘WinsCraft ultralight glass’
I paid $35.25+tax for my Acura pro 3 months ago and $29.91+tax for my Micro Monster. There are deals to be had if you are patient and use the 1st of the month coupon codes.
100% mate! They’re a bargain at that price
the word I like to use to describe these reels isn't cheap or whatever but toyish
That’s exactly it!
Have you tried throwing super light lures on them? 1gram and below? Would be really interested to know if they can cast super light plastics etc
I haven’t personally mate but if you jump on to that bfs page in Facebook I’m sure someone on there will have given it a go!
Great video mate. So do you recommend the micro monster? Been researching for 2 reel. Dark wolf and micro monster but can't decide which one to pick
Thanks mate! Bang for your buck you can’t go wrong with the Micro monster. I’ve seen a lot of reviews from guys that have both and a lot say the micro is better than the dark wolf despite being a copy
Impressive capture. What line did you use?
Thanks mate! The braid is PE0.6 tasline and an 8lb mono leader
nice barra! what braided line are you running and what length?
Thanks mate! I put about 80m of 0.6 Tasline on it
Very cool👍
Thanks man! Super fun on BFS
@@fishinjosh yes,i like it
Hi bro, I'm from Malaysia.. do you recommend me to take kingdom micro or tsurinoya dark wolf ?
Hey mate! I haven’t tried the dark wolf personally but can definitely recommend the micro monster
@fishinjosh I see, tq for ur recommendation
Por gentileza considerando o mesmo valor qual carretilha escolheria, a Acura ou MM, e qual seria o motivo da escolha? Obrigado.
The Micro monster is definitely my pick mate. They seem to be easier to tune and feels better quality
* Drag *screaming*
"Now what?"
That poor little rod doesn’t have a lot of power 😅
У меня тоже стекловолокнная BFS , 1.4м , и я заказываю себе такую же катушку , . Великолепная рыба . Мои поздравления .
Подскажи , какую толщину шнура ты использовал ?
Thanks mate! They are a great rod for the price. I have pe0.6 Tasline on the reel
Hello sir, I am a beginner. Can I ask you a question? Can you tell me how to choose the jighead weight?
@@yasinozkaran4417 it can be dependent on a few things mate. What sort of fish are you targeting and how deep is the water?
@@fishinjosh Thank you for your answer. I don't have much experience. What are the disadvantages of not increasing the jighead weight in deep water?
Hello, trying to find the glass rod on Ali with no luck. Can only find one listing to a suspect looking store, can you link the one you purchased? Thanks
Hey mate,
This is the one I purchased!
Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! AU$97.99 50％ Off | WinsCraft Fuji Glass Fibre Ultralight Trout Fishing Rod 2Sections Solid Glass Spinning Casting Fishing Rod 1.4m UL Rod F Action
a.aliexpress.com/_mNqIowi
@@fishinjosh Awesome, thank you very much.
@@ShadowTheKillerCatt2077 no stress mate!
bought micro monster after watched this
Nice mate! Let me know what you think when it arrives
Its a good budget reel. Problem only at stardrag, not really precise
@@wahyusukardy3087 what other drag would you use on a low profile BC mate?
I think you got a bad Soloking. My drag cranks down well. In fact, I caught a 4.5lb largemouth bass on it today using 6lb line. The fish wrapped me around stumps twice and jumped completely out of the water but the reel performed flawlessly. I was very happy. I also have the micro monster but haven’t gotten to test it on a big fish yet. The fit and finish is also superb for the price. About to buy another for $26 (!) after coupon.
Question: spool is heavier on the MM isn’t it?
I believe so mate. They run a short spool shaft in the Acura to help reduce weight I think. Having now owned both for a while though the MM is definitely the pick of the 2
@@fishinjosh got one 7.1 PINK. Hope it is game on for ~1g lures. Have one Kastking valiant eagle 2 black and I am very happy with that. Now I will finally compare to the MM (my first DWU clone)! Thanks for the recommendation.
Forgot to say, got that today at Ali for around $43 USD. Hope the seller is solid
We’re did you get them from
Ordered through the Aliexpress app mate
What line did you use on your micro monster?
PE0.8 tasline
@@fishinjosh 0.8 pe. That would be like 12lb braid right ?
@@c2syntax I think the stuff I’m using was 10lb mate 👌🏼