I'm a retired Fish Pathologist and started professional freelance Outdoor and Science writing in 1982 (about fishing for Steelhead, other Pacific Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, "giant" anadromous Brown Trout, The Caspian Sea Beluga Sturgeon (largest Freshwater fish), Arapaima, Tarpon + Fly Fishing and Fly tying & Big game hunting for Elk, Moose, Whitetail Deer, Blacktail Deer, Mule Deer, Black Bear, all with Bow and Arrow (of course, to eat)!! I used to also teach and write articles about Martial Arts, such as Kempo and Muay Thai. I started building Custom designed Fishing Rods part time, while I attended College and repaired fishing reels as well! In my reel-collection ( in a "Safe"), I have about 50 Original U.S. made reels such as Shakespeare, Zebco/Quantum, Eagle Claw, plus over 250 all Swedish-made Abu Garcia Baitcasting and Spinning reels. In addition, I have Shimano reels (including their very first reels ever), many DAIWA reels, and RYOBI reels from the 1970s made in JAPAN. In about September of 2000, their fishing division was sold to Johshuya Co. Ltd!! The high-end RYOBI Reels are still engineered by brilliant Japanese designers at; 1-5-6 Sakae-cho Soka-shi Saitama-ken 340-0011 JAPAN. Tel :81-48-935-1581, Fax :81-48-935-2136. You see in the early 1960s, I would make my own hooks by hand, and Sharpen them on Rocks to use and catch large Brown Trout (Salmo trutta). The trouble with people who lie, is that they assume that others lie as well, and that's probably why you believe that, some RYOBI RANMI Baitcasting reels are copies, and not engineered in JAPAN!! I was professionally building custom rods, and writing articles for international magazines, probably before you could walk!! The last time I made a comment on your video, all you could do was to be rude!! By the way, the reel was not "Ionized" but rather "Anodized", but it would take too much writing to explain the scientific procedure!! Peace, and Good luck!!
After a few trips reel already grinding. From first use the lever gets stuck and will not engage. You must rotate handle again for lever to engage. Does anybody else have this problem?
good afternoon I subscribed to the channel and started watching the videos. Top channel, but I don't understand some things because of my English. I would like to know which reel for jigging slow jigging you recommend in terms of price and quality. I saw that you buy on aliexpress. thanks
For slow jigging, look for "Nilure QN1500" or " madmouse QN1500", almost similar size to Shimano OJ 1500. Ryobi Ranni Blue color, also can for slow jigging, but the spool is wider, need to use thumb to line adjust the line. Ryobi is cheaper
Untuk tuas buat ngulur benang pe hnya berpindah ke kiri biar pe banyak yg masuk ya untuk lever drag blm spt OH2 yg lain,.klk drag mgkin sm dgn varius GA sblmnya,
Nice for the money. I think comparing this to a Shimano Ocea Jigger is a stretch. I would buy one if available in silver. I already have 3 different sizes of Shimano Ocea Jigger reels. I bought them from Japan. All were expensive but all are outstanding reels. Sometimes it pays to buy the best.
Hi again JW Anglerz.I'm interested in buying this reel. I see you dismount it. There s some thing we can do to upgrade the reel ? Maybee more bearings ? carbontex drag, any sugestion. Thanks
Hi bro, i would recommend just change the handle knob to your liking if you don't like round knob.. internally other than replace bearing due to wear and tear. nothing much to change.. pls don't waste more money on a cheap reel
Hi, I don't have this issue, is your reel seat is fuji type or other brand? Some brand the reel slot is bigger than fuji type. Ot could cause wobble issue because the bigger slot cannot fit properly
Thanks for explanation 🙏 what do you think about Ryobi Varius ? Line guide is negative or positive things? Also Various has inside some plastic wheel !
@@arthurdayne7325 you referring to Varius "that knockoff gold color ocea conquest" 😁. Is really personal preference to have line retrieve, for light/fast jigging.. i prefer to have line retrieve. The plastic gear is just for the line retrieve, wont be under high load or cause any issue. If made of metal, it will just make the reel much more heavy...
I have one more question. Is it possible to do a little casting (far shot) with this machine? For the catfish, I want to throw it 30-40 meters away. I want to use it not only in the sea, but also in the lake sometimes. What do you think?
Hye bro.. i want to know, if the spool turn on, and suddenly catch a big fish, are there's a chance thet the line will broke, or the spool stop mechanism itself can be broken??
@@SaltySoul12 if the spool is too loose, too much side play when you move the spool, then the is no tension or (brake) to stop the spool from over spinning.. your line will get tangled in the spool. You tighten the knob, adjust the tension that you need, soo the line won't over run. Ideally when the jig drop to the bottom, the line stop going out... The spool should also stop spinning, else you end up with line tangled in your spool.
@@arthurdayne7325I am not an expert but, thinner lines are better and varies depending on the brands/manufacturer. Just because it's thinner doesn't mean it's weaker. Thinner line also means lesser drag in the water.
@@arthurdayne7325 the line i use 0.23mm is 30LBs. (You can get other brand with thinner diameter and higher pound rating) Because i mainly use it for slow Jigging, best to use thinner line as thick line cause drag and affects jig action. Furthermore, slow Jigging rod and assist hook are thinner (we downsize the tackle use) different from conventional jigging hook and are not meant for brute force yanking.
Thanks for the recommendation, but I'll go with that bt jiggerr because there's less moving parts and hence easier to maintain and I'm quite used to line winding even in fast retrieves.
I can not find this reel in Ryobi catalogue. This brand Ryobi does not appear neither in box nor the reel . This reel in sold in Aliexpress only !!!!!. I think is not a Ryobi but a chinese brand
Hi, thanks for your review. I'm looking for low budget overhead reel (about max price is USD 250), but that one can put in PE 4 300 meters length. Will be great if you can help and more if you can review it also.
@@jwanglerz8500 I'm sorry, I just wanna try to start fishing with overhead reel. So doesn't know much about that. And I mean, maybe as per your experience, can you recommend any brand that fit to the specification I mentioned? Many thanks 🙏.
@@anglerpurnama4467 Might wanna consider a gomexus lx 50 or sx450 Lx50 holds about 300 meters of 30# braid is 179.99 usd sx450 holds about 420 meters of 30# braid and is 259.99 usd
I don't recommend this reel sorry. I have had a poor experience with it so far. For the price I could have used towards getting something a lot better.
Actually.. Ryobi is Japanese company based in Fuchu, Hiroshima but the reel is made in China (for labour cost). Just like shimano based in Japan but some specific products are made in Malaysia, Singapore and Kunshan(China). Anyway the reel looks good 👍🏼.
Ryobi already sold their fishing business. Is not under Ryobi management and their quality not as good as budget branded reel. You will most likely received slight scratch, dent parts out of the box and almost no luck with warranty claim if you received a bad one. www.ryobi-group.co.jp/en/news/notices/006836.html
@@jwanglerz8500 ahh.. so another Japanese company bought Ryobi’s fishing tackle line product with Chinese factory based. Yet still using Ryobi as a brand name.. that is weird. Anyway.. if they bump up the QC of their product, they probably have no problem competing with other high tier company. Buying product from them is a gamble for now.
@@iAmGio91 yes, Ryobi no longer Ryobi. They sold their copyright "Ryobi" and the new company is a China manufacturer without QC level to a Japanese brand. Bought 2 reels and my initial impression is just a generic Chinese reel (not top quality but better than other cheap reel). Given the price point that they are selling..no way they can maintain high quality to japanese brand with such a low price point.
Bearings will be the first to fall in budget reels, mind you..
I'm a retired Fish Pathologist and started professional freelance Outdoor and Science writing in 1982 (about fishing for Steelhead, other Pacific Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, "giant" anadromous Brown Trout, The Caspian Sea Beluga Sturgeon (largest Freshwater fish), Arapaima, Tarpon + Fly Fishing and Fly tying & Big game hunting for Elk, Moose, Whitetail Deer, Blacktail Deer, Mule Deer, Black Bear, all with Bow and Arrow (of course, to eat)!! I used to also teach and write articles about Martial Arts, such as Kempo and Muay Thai. I started building Custom designed Fishing Rods part time, while I attended College and repaired fishing reels as well! In my reel-collection ( in a "Safe"), I have about 50 Original U.S. made reels such as Shakespeare, Zebco/Quantum, Eagle Claw, plus over 250 all Swedish-made Abu Garcia Baitcasting and Spinning reels. In addition, I have Shimano reels (including their very first reels ever), many DAIWA reels, and RYOBI reels from the 1970s made in JAPAN. In about September of 2000, their fishing division was sold to Johshuya Co. Ltd!! The high-end RYOBI Reels are still engineered by brilliant Japanese designers at; 1-5-6 Sakae-cho Soka-shi Saitama-ken 340-0011 JAPAN. Tel :81-48-935-1581, Fax :81-48-935-2136. You see in the early 1960s, I would make my own hooks by hand, and Sharpen them on Rocks to use and catch large Brown Trout (Salmo trutta). The trouble with people who lie, is that they assume that others lie as well, and that's probably why you believe that, some RYOBI RANMI Baitcasting reels are copies, and not engineered in JAPAN!! I was professionally building custom rods, and writing articles for international magazines, probably before you could walk!! The last time I made a comment on your video, all you could do was to be rude!! By the way, the reel was not "Ionized" but rather "Anodized", but it would take too much writing to explain the scientific procedure!! Peace, and Good luck!!
Go bark somewhere else professor
What is the screen in the middle of the spool for? Anyone can enlighten me
Bro any advice between ryobi ranmi vs varius?
After a few trips reel already grinding. From first use the lever gets stuck and will not engage. You must rotate handle again for lever to engage. Does anybody else have this problem?
Where you bought the reel? Can dispute with the seller to refund?
@@jwanglerz8500 Ali Express.. Good luck with that! 🤣
Una pregunta este carrete de pesca sirve para surfcasting
Mau nanya bang karna blm pernah make reel ini, kira2 seukuran berapa klo ocean jiger?
good afternoon I subscribed to the channel and started watching the videos. Top channel, but I don't understand some things because of my English. I would like to know which reel for jigging slow jigging you recommend in terms of price and quality. I saw that you buy on aliexpress. thanks
For slow jigging, look for "Nilure QN1500" or " madmouse QN1500", almost similar size to Shimano OJ 1500.
Ryobi Ranni Blue color, also can for slow jigging, but the spool is wider, need to use thumb to line adjust the line. Ryobi is cheaper
Untuk tuas buat ngulur benang pe hnya berpindah ke kiri biar pe banyak yg masuk ya untuk lever drag blm spt OH2 yg lain,.klk drag mgkin sm dgn varius GA sblmnya,
Nice for the money. I think comparing this to a Shimano Ocea Jigger is a stretch. I would buy one if available in silver. I already have 3 different sizes of Shimano Ocea Jigger reels. I bought them from Japan. All were expensive but all are outstanding reels. Sometimes it pays to buy the best.
If your disposing the old one pls dont hesitate to give it me sir, im willing and much happy to accept it hehe.... 😂😂😂
You're making your decision based on the Color of the Anodizing and not the design?! That's Hilarious 😂 🤣
Hi again
JW Anglerz.I'm interested in buying this reel. I see you dismount it. There s some thing we can do to upgrade the reel ? Maybee more bearings ? carbontex drag, any sugestion. Thanks
Hi bro, i would recommend just change the handle knob to your liking if you don't like round knob.. internally other than replace bearing due to wear and tear. nothing much to change.. pls don't waste more money on a cheap reel
Hi, do u have problem fitting the reel on a rod reel seat?
Its seem to have a slimmer reel foot tip. Always wobble left/right while fishing...tx
Hi, I don't have this issue, is your reel seat is fuji type or other brand? Some brand the reel slot is bigger than fuji type. Ot could cause wobble issue because the bigger slot cannot fit properly
Hello
How much line did you put on it? PE? Meter?
I only put PE 2 lines, 300 meter
Must not bé full then, m'y Friend put 310m pe3
@@IdontcareJnoJon no need full for my case, i only need pe2 in my area,
are you left handed Why did you buy the left arm model? I normally use my right hand. ; should i get the right arm one?
I am right handed, but i prefer left hand to reel and right hand to hold rod. Just a Personal preference..
Thanks for explanation 🙏 what do you think about Ryobi Varius ? Line guide is negative or positive things? Also Various has inside some plastic wheel !
@@arthurdayne7325 you referring to Varius "that knockoff gold color ocea conquest" 😁. Is really personal preference to have line retrieve, for light/fast jigging.. i prefer to have line retrieve. The plastic gear is just for the line retrieve, wont be under high load or cause any issue. If made of metal, it will just make the reel much more heavy...
Which one do you recommend? Ryobi Ranmi or Various(gold color) ? 😊
I have one more question. Is it possible to do a little casting (far shot) with this machine? For the catfish, I want to throw it 30-40 meters away. I want to use it not only in the sea, but also in the lake sometimes. What do you think?
Do you prefer that one or the Noeby Nonsuch? Looks like the Ryobi is cheaper and better...I am in doubt about wich one to buy
I used noeby nonsuch before, don't like it and quality is not great too.. i will prefer Ryobi as it is cheaper for budget reel
Hye bro.. i want to know, if the spool turn on, and suddenly catch a big fish, are there's a chance thet the line will broke, or the spool stop mechanism itself can be broken??
Unlikely will break, you need to set the drag according to line use
Selepas 2 bulan.. Apa review bossku tentang reel ni? Dah bawak turun trip tak bossku?
Ada bawak 1 trip kat Tuas. Lepas too COVID HA. Tak boleh turun trip.....
@@jwanglerz8500 so far performance dia ok bossku?
@@LUIEONTHEMOVE so far ok. Tak ada apa boleh complain. Budget reel cuma SGD 160. Jangan compare dgn branded reel...
@@jwanglerz8500 hahaha.. got it.. thanks bossku.. 😁
bang JW untuk overall klo dicampare dg Maguro deep-X or Okuma Cavalla pilih mana?
Hey is this Reel Good ? I Need a Reel for my mad mouse for jigging in norway
Cheap and good 👍
Thanks for the review.
What are your thoughts on the Ryobi Bering?
More or less the same, just different colors, handle knob, drag slightly lesser 12kg. But Bering is the cheapest of all model...
@@jwanglerz8500 thanks a lot. What rod would you pair with your Ryobi Ranmi?
@@SaltySoul12 hi bro, i only use budget rod. Madmouse bambluz for slow Jigging
@@jwanglerz8500 much appreciated. Might probably end up having the same setup as yours. Thanks bro.
Bro, what is the function of that circle knob beside the star drag?
Is a spool tensioner. Similar to baitcasting reel to adjust spool tension
@@jwanglerz8500 I haven't tried using a BC reel. I'll do my research on how that spool tension works. Thanks
@@SaltySoul12 if the spool is too loose, too much side play when you move the spool, then the is no tension or (brake) to stop the spool from over spinning.. your line will get tangled in the spool.
You tighten the knob, adjust the tension that you need, soo the line won't over run. Ideally when the jig drop to the bottom, the line stop going out... The spool should also stop spinning, else you end up with line tangled in your spool.
@@jwanglerz8500 wow, that was a really good explanation. You're such a nice person. Thanks a lot bro.
Another question bro, what is the diameter of the braided line you used? I'm planning to spool it with PE 2.5 with 0.26mm
I only use PE2 , 0.23mm whole 300 meter spool and still have room for extra line. I think no issue to fill 300m with PE 2.5
@@jwanglerz8500 appreciate bro. You've been very helpful. Cheers!
0,23 takes how much kg maximum ? Don’t you think so much thin ? Or better performance? Can you explain why choose thin line ?
@@arthurdayne7325I am not an expert but, thinner lines are better and varies depending on the brands/manufacturer. Just because it's thinner doesn't mean it's weaker. Thinner line also means lesser drag in the water.
@@arthurdayne7325 the line i use 0.23mm is 30LBs. (You can get other brand with thinner diameter and higher pound rating) Because i mainly use it for slow Jigging, best to use thinner line as thick line cause drag and affects jig action. Furthermore, slow Jigging rod and assist hook are thinner (we downsize the tackle use) different from conventional jigging hook and are not meant for brute force yanking.
How many meters you spool?
I only use PE 2 line, 300 meters
have you try jigging with it? please make a video i really looking forward to know
Hi bro, sorry i dint managed to record any footage using this reel and deleted the video as the content is not interesting without a fish....
Hi bro, is this reel suitable for bottom fishing? Say like using 500/600gram sinker
Hi bro, i believe this reel is suitable and is a power gear ratio 5.1:1, nice for bottom fishing
@@jwanglerz8500 thanks for the feedback..nice video. Keep it up. 👍
What reel do u recommend for under 150 gram?
Do a review on lurekiller overhead reel
😃
Hi bro, sorry, i did not buy Lurekiller reel. There is another YT already done a review on Lurekiller overhead reel.
@@pettime5897 th-cam.com/video/iC1oXm2xIXs/w-d-xo.html
Same model, just different brand on it.
Which one is better? Ranmi or noeby?
For me, I have bad experience with Noeby brand. However, there are others that have good experience with it.
@@jwanglerz8500 so, this one is better right?
@@MrSydnef yes. This one better
Have you tested it already?
@@chrisvillorente3813 i recommended for poseidon ocean next
where is it made ?
Made in great China... Ryobi no longer a Japanese brand
@@jwanglerz8500 and thats why i won't buy one
@@sowhat5939 if you need a cheap all metal reel then is fine. Nothing is cheaper than this guy already on the internet
@@jwanglerz8500 If I can help it I won't anything made in china
@@sowhat5939 well almost everything is made in china... E.g Shimano Rod most of it is made in china too..
I get 1 unit already...thanks fya
I think Ocea Jigger is expensive even in Japan. It was helpful.
Hii nice review very informative, would you recommend this reel for light jigging?
Hi bro, won't recommend for light jigging as you would often retrieve line fast and without a line guide, it will be a mess.
You may take a look at Ryobi varius reel, the gold color one
Thanks for the recommendation, but I'll go with that bt jiggerr because there's less moving parts and hence easier to maintain and I'm quite used to line winding even in fast retrieves.
shimano grappler or similar for light jigging
Привет бро 👏,как катушка в работе ?
Hello sir whats the max line capacity use for this one i mean the P.E line..
I can not find this reel in Ryobi catalogue. This brand Ryobi does not appear neither in box nor the reel . This reel in sold in Aliexpress only !!!!!. I think is not a Ryobi but a chinese brand
Hi Bro, Ryobi already been sold to a Chinese company. Technically they are Chinese reel
www.ryobi-group.co.jp/en/news/notices/006836.html
Hi friend how many cm (centimeters) for handle retrieve? I need this infarmation please :)
Hi bro, sorry for late reply. Just tested with full spool of line. Retrieve around 70cm per handle. If half spool probably around 65cm ish.
@@jwanglerz8500 Thanx brò
Hadir bro. Saya juga menggunakan produk ryobi, mantap reel nya👍👍👍👍👍
Beli nya dimana?
Online, Lazada dan AliExpress
Actually You don't damage any of ( BB ) .
You just tight the spool tention a little.😁😂
Ok bro, thanks will try
Cek harga bos
Beli kat AliExpress. Paling murah dalam SGD 160.
But sadly, no line guide... however, i love ryobi since i was a young hefty boy..one of my all time favourite brand! 👌
You can get the gold one with line guide
Hi, thanks for your review.
I'm looking for low budget overhead reel (about max price is USD 250), but that one can put in PE 4 300 meters length.
Will be great if you can help and more if you can review it also.
What brand/model of that reel? Anyone have done a review in TH-cam?
@@jwanglerz8500 I'm sorry, I just wanna try to start fishing with overhead reel. So doesn't know much about that. And I mean, maybe as per your experience, can you recommend any brand that fit to the specification I mentioned? Many thanks 🙏.
@@anglerpurnama4467 maybe you can try Penn reels?
www.pennfishing.com/collections/conventional-reels
@@jwanglerz8500 Many thanks, I'll check it.
@@anglerpurnama4467 Might wanna consider a gomexus lx 50 or sx450 Lx50 holds about 300 meters of 30# braid is 179.99 usd sx450 holds about 420 meters of 30# braid and is 259.99 usd
I don't recommend this reel sorry. I have had a poor experience with it so far. For the price I could have used towards getting something a lot better.
I do agree, is a hit and miss for this brand
Actually.. Ryobi is Japanese company based in Fuchu, Hiroshima but the reel is made in China (for labour cost). Just like shimano based in Japan but some specific products are made in Malaysia, Singapore and Kunshan(China). Anyway the reel looks good 👍🏼.
Ryobi already sold their fishing business. Is not under Ryobi management and their quality not as good as budget branded reel. You will most likely received slight scratch, dent parts out of the box and almost no luck with warranty claim if you received a bad one.
www.ryobi-group.co.jp/en/news/notices/006836.html
@@jwanglerz8500 ahh.. so another Japanese company bought Ryobi’s fishing tackle line product with Chinese factory based. Yet still using Ryobi as a brand name.. that is weird. Anyway.. if they bump up the QC of their product, they probably have no problem competing with other high tier company. Buying product from them is a gamble for now.
@@iAmGio91 yes, Ryobi no longer Ryobi. They sold their copyright "Ryobi" and the new company is a China manufacturer without QC level to a Japanese brand. Bought 2 reels and my initial impression is just a generic Chinese reel (not top quality but better than other cheap reel). Given the price point that they are selling..no way they can maintain high quality to japanese brand with such a low price point.