Curado BFS vs Spinning Reel Cast Test - Can a Baitcaster Replace my Spinning Reel?
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Brandon Hewitt here with B Random Fishing and I have a special one for you today. I got my hands on the new Curado BFS XG!!! I went to Walmart and bought some Zebco Hotcast 2 piece med light rods that are 4’6” and rated down to 1/16 oz. They are the closest thing I could find to a BFS rod in my price range, haha. For $5.88 I was really surprised at how well they worked. Anyways I bought two so this test would be fair.
For the Casting Reel I used the Curado BFS and the spinning reel is a Penn Battle 2000. This spinning reel is the one I use the most for all my current finesse applications. I really wanted to see if this new BFS reel could cast farther so I marked out some distances, got me a 1/16 oz jerkbait, and started testing.
There were a lot of different casts and tests but what I came up with was the farthest cast with the spinning reel was 50 feet and the Curado BFS was 64! I had it set up with minimal side to side play in the spool tension, two magnets removed from the brakes, and a setting of 4 on the dial. I fought a lot of backlashes trying to get it dialed in that I cut out but I learned so much! I really believe this is going to replace my spinning reel for most applications!
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you are completely missing the point of bfs fishing. it's not about casting the furthest. it's all about control. try a 6lb fluorocarbon line or a 0.08 braid. Only then will you get the full potential. where I come from you don't even fish for shark with such thick braid hahah. and one more thing your spool doesn't have to be full. 60 yards is enough. that way you also keep the spool weight lower, making casting a lot more pleasant. but nice video man. I'm also glad that you want to take the time for it. keep it up looking forward to the next one .
I never thought of only spooling it with less line to make it lighter. That’s a good point. This braid is the thinnest 10lb that I could find around here so I might have to find some online. It’s still really thin, like 2lb equivalent. Thanks for the tips and thanks for watching 👍
So... It all depends on what he wants to use the reel for.
If he's fishing standard American finesse bass lures, like Ned rigs, he's setup just fine on the reel side.
If going for UL... Than yes, run 30-40 yards of thin braid. 10lb is fine, but that braid is thick that's being used in the video. .06-.08pe is a good spot to land in diameter of the braid.
You can easily cast to about 2g on the Curado BFS.
Biggest detractor in these videos is the rod.
@@baitfinesseempire thanks for the input. I will mostly be fishing with 1/16 oz to 1/8 oz baits. I have a couple better quality rods coming but they are not here yet. This zebco $6 def was not made for high end BFS fishing but I think that shows how amazing this reel is. Even with cheap braid and a cheap rod I was able to efficiently cast light bass lures. The braid is .005” or 0.12 mm
@@BRandomFishing that's actually thinner than it looked. Should be just fine 👍
Well, that's what the BFS stands for. To replace the Spinning reels, as they have more control over the spinning reels in short casts and stream / creek fishing on light lures.... the key is CONTROL. 😜🍀 Tight Lines B.... 🍀👌🏼🎣
Man that was awesome result. I'd enjoy watching that. I can't believe the difference between the two. I like the colors on both of your fishing rod man. I want to share this video with a co-worker of mine. Just last week he asked me which one did I think that will go the farthest. Here is the evidence. Thank you so much for the video buddy. I appreciate you sharing it.
I thought for sure the spinning reel would win, or at least it would be close. So pleasantly surprised that this bfs works so well.
Nice! Not surprised at all with the results. I caught a bass with a Megabass tiny jerkbait this morning across from north shore. It put up a hell of a fight, and made the Curado BFS reel clickity click. ;)
That’s awesome! I really do love the drag clicker. Honestly, that’s the real reason I chose it over the 70. Congrats on catching a nice one.
Love the bloopers!
Thanks, I have a lot of fun making these 🤣
Thanks for the casting comparisons. Look forward to the accuracy head to head. That would be cool. Thanks again. Fat Fins Friends✌🏻😎✌🏻
I grew up fishing with a spinning reel only and I’m pretty accurate. For me it’s the experience and the sound of the drag clicker. I hate the souls of spinning reel drag, and a baitcaster has no line twist.
oh my goodness i have been using this reel without knowing you can remove some of the brakes under the plate. Thanks so much for the video!
I hope it helps, and I have learned so much about this reel. I love it. Honestly, I use it more than any other reel I have. It casts so smooth and I love the drag clicker. I lose some fish in heavy weeds, (see my latest video) but it’s so worth it.
You know that little paper that comes in the box? You should probably read it lol 😅
Nice bro! Good test for sure.
thanks, I really love BFS fishing.
@@BRandomFishing same, just got a Shimano SLX bfs
@@FishiganMilligan oh those look awesome!
I used a bfs setup for crappie fishing last spring. I was using a 1/8 oz and 1/16 oz jerkbait. In the morning it was calm and didn't have any problems casting but it got a little windy around mid morning and had to switch back to the spinning setup. Did you have any problems casting on windy days? This summer I used one of my bfs reels for skipping docks. I put 30 yards of 14 mono on the reel and it skipped 1/4 oz and 3/8 oz jigs perfectly.
I haven’t fished in heavy winds. When the wind is blowing I will usually just drag a worm or fish a fluke. I never thought about it for skipping. 👍
Just add more weight for windy conditions.
Great video!
Thanks for watching 👍
Interesting comparison, but the spinning reel looks underfilled with line and this can be a decisive factor to reach distance.
I could see that. It could be considered to be about 1/32" under filled. That is another great advantage to a baitcasting reel in my opinion. There is no line twist. You can fill the spool all the way without worry of wind knots. When fishing ultra light lures on spinning reels I have noticed that I get a lot of line loops and wind knots if i fill the spool up all the way. Thanks for watching and a really good observation. I would like to do this test with some more comparable gear for sure.
Do you find the Ultralight Baitcasting more fun than Ultralight Spinning?
For sure! I am waiting for a couple of nice rods to come from China. It’s hard to find affordable bfs two piece rods here in the states. I really love the drag clicker, it is awesome to hear the drag scream on a baitcaster. I don’t know why they all don’t have it. For me it adds a little extra difficulty to it with the trade off of casting a little farther and not having to worry about wind knots. I don’t even take a spinning reel with me anymore. It completely replaced it for me.
@@BRandomFishing Cool. I been thinking of trying Ultralight Baitcasting. I also ordered some medium heavy casting rods from China through Aliexpress. So far 2 rods arrived and they are excellent quality. Best part they are very affortable. I love them so much I ended up ordering more as backups. However, I haven't found an Ultralight rod yet. And I have tried some of their chinese brand baitcasters with clicker, it was definitely nice to have that sound. So far it's been working smooth for me. Thanks again for your input, I'll be excited to get myself a ultralight baitcasting setup.
@@walden6272 Let me know how it goes! I am editing a video right now where I use the Med Heavy Angel Wing by ace hawk i got from ali express. It was only like $60 but feels like a $200 rod.
@@BRandomFishing Really? I will have to check that rod out. Edit: I went to read some of the reviews for the Angel Wing. Wow many people were saying what you said it performs just like an expensive rod. I'll keep this on my wishlist, when it's time to get a new rod. I will buy it. :)
@@walden6272 New video will drop tonight or tomorrow using it to skip frogs paired with my slx dc. Not to be a spoiler but it worked excellent!
They are exactly the same jerkbaits but only different colour right?
That’s correct
@@BRandomFishing also can you do a test on a regular spinning rod vs baitcaster?
@@clydesokuwaga I’ve been thinking about this for a long time. The only reason I would ever use a spinning reel is when I need to cast light baits. Now with bfs, no need. A baitcaster is better in all situations, except skipping. I will do a video on why spinning reels are not as good (wind knots). The key is in the name, spinning reel, spins and twists your line. No way around it.
Try making a bow cast up under the brush with a baitcaster.
Also, look how much work you had to do just get the bait caster setup. You don’t have that issue with spinning reels. You just cast and it works.
I haven’t used my spinning reel in a year now and I don’t miss it. The bfs is a little more work to get setup, that is true. Once dialed in it is so much fun, and no more wind knots 👍
@@BRandomFishing hey to each there own right! If you love your gear and if that gets you out there fishing then good on you!
I felt that way too but man bfs is so much more fun. Something about baitcasting is such a better experience.
@@mattnguyen1672 to each their own.
Your comparing it to a $40 spinning combo🤨
Same rod, same line, and a spinning reel does not do anything while casting. No expensive moving parts, it just sits there while the line comes off the spool. There is something magical about the drag clicker on the bfs reel.
it's not correct a bit. There is no point to use the same PE line. The whole idea of BFS is a usage of more powerfull PE/anyother line comparing to regular meatgrinder reel in the same conditions.
I try to keep the weight of the spool as light as possible. Super thin braid has been my go to. I haven’t fished a spinning reel in over a year, I love the drag clicker on the bfs as well. So glad I have a replacement for the spinning reel setup. Thanks for watching and the comment 👍
It's clear to me you do not use the right Rod for the spinning reel.
For the Rod with spinning reel i woud use a Rod with a longer bud and keep Your lure halfway down the Rod when casting.
When casting you can push out with you upperhand and pull inn with your hand on the budgrip, do this with a baitcaster, instand bachlash.
And did you notice that did't have any birdsnests with the spinningreel.
I can't even cast without those two magnet lol.
Maybe with heavier baits. I haven’t tried those yet. It could be that my rod is only 4.5 feet so there is not a lot of fling force 🤣
lol those first casts
Haha, 4 foot rods takes some getting used to 🤣
Looks poor spinning results only because of using unproper line... Try #0.4 - 0.5 PE 8braided line... What is pretty normal for spinning BFS... and you will double your results! But can't day same abot cssting setup - it will. Ot show much difference...
So results sounds not very reliable, comparison isn't fair.
I would like to try it with longer rods as well. That is a $5 Walmart rod 🤣 on both
There is no such thing as spinning BFS, it’s just finesse or ultra light spinning.
Вроде неплохие катушки, но какой же хлам вместо удилищь.
The guides dont match the spinning reel
Lol right, it’s crazy what a $5 rod from Walmart looks like. I honestly haven’t used a spinning reel for finesse fishing since I got the bfs. I love it, the drag clicker is so satisfying
Dude...god... what are you do.
You put a bfs reel on a Walmart Rod for 20$.
I could not find a bfs rod, the one I ordered never came in and I had to fish with it. Lol $180 reel on a $5 rod🤣 but at least it didn’t break the bank to buy a spinning one as well to do a fair comparison. I’m posting a video today with an amazing light action bfs rod that I’m going to be using for bass fishing.
I hate bait casters. To each their own / what ever makes you happy but bait casters backlash so much, even with expensive reels and line. You just don’t have that issue with spinning reels.
Just takes practice man. Slx dc pretty much eliminate possible backlash. Even using my non dc reels it's been years sence I had a backlash. First month practicing with a baitcaster I probably cut my line off 20 times from bad backlash. Non bfs baitcasters prefer weight over 1/8 oz on a medium rod. 1/4 oz and up on a heavy rod. Using to light of a lure for the rod causes backlash in most cases.
@@dip30ful you must be next level lol. Because pro bass fishermen still backlash lol.
@@Tightt88 I’d take 2 backlash on my Antares dc every fishing trip thân line twist on spinning anyway. Baitcasting is just too fun my dude. It’s efficient and you have total control.
@@mattnguyen1672 if you know how to spool spinning reels and use braid, you literally never bird nest. I have not bird nested in years. But you’re right, baitcasters have more control.
@@Tightt88 I still birds nest with braid. Because I like to play it on the extreme side with a looser spool for distance