I’m glad to see you were sent a replacement. I recently did the same thing you did to a Handing magic L rod. I asked the company if I could purchase a new forward section of the rod I did not ask for a free replacement. I was offered 10% off the purchase of a new rod due to them not providing replacement rod sections. I won’t be using their 10% discount nor will I be purchase another Handing rod. I accept the black ame for the breakage but I don’t feel I put undue stress on the rod tip for it to break. Live and learn, now I’m looking for a new affordable “budget”rod. Thanks for the video.
Allone from seeing how you lose the snag i can say its not the rod fault it was your fault xD dont want they its only that but its def a big point on this tipbroke
could be - the point remains out of 40+ BFS rods now, these are 2 out of the 3 that have broken. And neither of those made it past 2 trips... several of mine have 50+ trips in all conditions, no issues.
Thanks for the advice about keeping them in the case when not in use. I just got my 7' Venom and a Dark Wolf Ultra delivered yesterday. We'll have to see how well it holds up over time. That said, I was surprised to see just how well it casts a 1/32 oz. Mule jig when testing it out in the back yard.
Absolutely. They are great rods for the price, and truly cast light weights well. But not sure if I was unlucky or delicateness is the tradeoff. Enjoy!
I appreciate your feedback. I’ve had terrible luck reaching ace hawk I simply get the “hi dear, yadda yadda yadda” reply. Do you have any other tips to reach their customer service?
Not really - I reached out through AliExpress. Was kind of happy with their response. Sorry you're having an issue (like I did) - this rod really seems high risk / reward.
I had the kuying teton 66L and it was ok...quality was Less than good. The line guides were off like way off on both rods but they fished alright. I stumbled upon Legit design wild side rods and they are fantastic...superb quality they fish awesome and all the rods in the line up have they're own individual custom features. I have the pleasure of owning 3 the 6'9MH has a moderate slow taper and is still plenty sensitive...more sensitive than most rods IMO...it also has an unsanded unpainted blank that detaches from a solid cork handle. The 6'4xh big bait special finesse rod has double footed Titanium guides all the way up with a solid eva foam handle and then my favorite is the 6'4L bait finesse rod that rod has a cork eva split grip and its just so light and sensitive...has such a beautiful taper and fishes wonderfully. I love those rods..they were truly eye opening for me in terms of taper to sensitivity...we don't need a fast or extra fast rod to do bottom contact or to be sensitive. It's all in the craftsmanship quality and materials used to make these works of art.
Agreed on both counts. I was underhwlemed by the Kuying. Almoste veryone seems high on it - I actually encourage people not to buy it. As far as well built rods - yeah, they are a complete different level of fishing fun. Glad you found some you like. Appreciate the comment and the consistent support.
Ok - same as me - although i did find the tip of the second one in the garage. Hopefully we both had bad luck, but maybe this weill become a trend. and THIS is EXACTLY why I like to do long-term reviews. It's not the easiest, but sometimes it matters.
Hi, I have a question regarding that rod. I want to try BFS, I'm fishing only on lakes. What is your opinion regarding length? Should I go for short or long model?
Long, most definitely. Unless you're fishing from a boat (I'd still pick long becaise I'm tall). But the longer rod will give you a bit more casting distance and leverage to fight the fish from the bank.
@@AaronHuntFishing I'm fishing from a bank so I assumed that longer is better. At the moment I'm using 210cm UL spinning rod, 5g casting. It is just for a small perch, small pike. Thanks a lot for your advice and help.
Great video!! I had a Venom tip snap, and a Kuying TTC 60UL tip snap also. For a few dollars each you can reglue a new tip and they both work fine. Doc 1/5
Depnding on how long you've had it, also check on a replacement from Ace Hawk. The Delicacy seems to be gaining momentum as one of the top budget BFS rods for sure.
Aaron, I also broke the tip on mine (6ft), unlike you it was my fault, but it may also stem from the tip being so thin, on another subject. Are any of the models your working on in the spinning category?
Well, technically one of the prototypes has been adapted into a spinning model. I'll shoot you an email with the details today. I have your email address. Appreciate the support.
Thanks. I enjoy doing honest reviews. So far I haven't done the reviews of anyhting that really was bad - but maybe I should in the future. But so far I've just chosen to not give them publicity. I always try to find the positives though and just provide the caveats.
It did! After several trips. But I didn't realize it until filming the review that it had broken between the last trip and filming. I did find it on the garage floor... But many people have apparently had no issues. It's a great rod - with that one asterisk on possible durability.
Anyhting but power pro. lol. I've bee using J-braid a lot, and I really like the Varivas Bait Finesse, Varivas Master Trout, and Daiwa Gekkbijin lines.
@@AaronHuntFishing lol. Have the spinning set of 1 ajing rod and shallow spin reel. Basically I feel like it just a ultra light bfs version but in spin. And their rod mostly focus on fast to extra fast and usually 7 feet long. Using tiny rubbers aim at sea ( I used it on fw too for pb) lol
I’m glad to see you were sent a replacement. I recently did the same thing you did to a Handing magic L rod. I asked the company if I could purchase a new forward section of the rod I did not ask for a free replacement. I was offered 10% off the purchase of a new rod due to them not providing replacement rod sections. I won’t be using their 10% discount nor will I be purchase another Handing rod. I accept the black ame for the breakage but I don’t feel I put undue stress on the rod tip for it to break. Live and learn, now I’m looking for a new affordable “budget”rod. Thanks for the video.
Allone from seeing how you lose the snag i can say its not the rod fault it was your fault xD dont want they its only that but its def a big point on this tipbroke
could be - the point remains out of 40+ BFS rods now, these are 2 out of the 3 that have broken. And neither of those made it past 2 trips... several of mine have 50+ trips in all conditions, no issues.
Thanks for the advice about keeping them in the case when not in use. I just got my 7' Venom and a Dark Wolf Ultra delivered yesterday. We'll have to see how well it holds up over time. That said, I was surprised to see just how well it casts a 1/32 oz. Mule jig when testing it out in the back yard.
Absolutely. They are great rods for the price, and truly cast light weights well. But not sure if I was unlucky or delicateness is the tradeoff. Enjoy!
I appreciate your feedback. I’ve had terrible luck reaching ace hawk I simply get the “hi dear, yadda yadda yadda” reply. Do you have any other tips to reach their customer service?
Not really - I reached out through AliExpress. Was kind of happy with their response. Sorry you're having an issue (like I did) - this rod really seems high risk / reward.
I had the kuying teton 66L and it was ok...quality was Less than good. The line guides were off like way off on both rods but they fished alright. I stumbled upon Legit design wild side rods and they are fantastic...superb quality they fish awesome and all the rods in the line up have they're own individual custom features. I have the pleasure of owning 3 the 6'9MH has a moderate slow taper and is still plenty sensitive...more sensitive than most rods IMO...it also has an unsanded unpainted blank that detaches from a solid cork handle. The 6'4xh big bait special finesse rod has double footed Titanium guides all the way up with a solid eva foam handle and then my favorite is the 6'4L bait finesse rod that rod has a cork eva split grip and its just so light and sensitive...has such a beautiful taper and fishes wonderfully. I love those rods..they were truly eye opening for me in terms of taper to sensitivity...we don't need a fast or extra fast rod to do bottom contact or to be sensitive. It's all in the craftsmanship quality and materials used to make these works of art.
Agreed on both counts. I was underhwlemed by the Kuying. Almoste veryone seems high on it - I actually encourage people not to buy it.
As far as well built rods - yeah, they are a complete different level of fishing fun. Glad you found some you like. Appreciate the comment and the consistent support.
I broke the tips off of two of these rods. Both while fishing. I think they’re just a little too fragile at the tip.
Ok - same as me - although i did find the tip of the second one in the garage. Hopefully we both had bad luck, but maybe this weill become a trend. and THIS is EXACTLY why I like to do long-term reviews. It's not the easiest, but sometimes it matters.
ever releases those rods ?
Yep! been out for about 6 weeks now! th-cam.com/video/YKIShmEmHZA/w-d-xo.html
Hi, I have a question regarding that rod. I want to try BFS, I'm fishing only on lakes. What is your opinion regarding length? Should I go for short or long model?
Long, most definitely. Unless you're fishing from a boat (I'd still pick long becaise I'm tall). But the longer rod will give you a bit more casting distance and leverage to fight the fish from the bank.
@@AaronHuntFishing I'm fishing from a bank so I assumed that longer is better. At the moment I'm using 210cm UL spinning rod, 5g casting. It is just for a small perch, small pike.
Thanks a lot for your advice and help.
Great video!! I had a Venom tip snap, and a Kuying TTC 60UL tip snap also. For a few dollars each you can reglue a new tip and they both work fine. Doc 1/5
Great tip! No pun intended. :P The Kuying 662L was the other rod I had break on me...
My venom tip broke also. Going to check out that delicacy since venom is too fragile.
Depnding on how long you've had it, also check on a replacement from Ace Hawk. The Delicacy seems to be gaining momentum as one of the top budget BFS rods for sure.
I bought 7-foot version summer of 2022. Seems as durable as my other 8 different brand ultralight rods.
Good to hear. maybe batch to batch quality issues?
Aaron,
I also broke the tip on mine (6ft), unlike you it was my fault, but it may also stem from the tip being so thin, on another subject. Are any of the models your working on in the spinning category?
Well, technically one of the prototypes has been adapted into a spinning model. I'll shoot you an email with the details today. I have your email address. Appreciate the support.
What a shame. No good for me. I’m too heavy handed. Great honest review
Thanks. I enjoy doing honest reviews. So far I haven't done the reviews of anyhting that really was bad - but maybe I should in the future. But so far I've just chosen to not give them publicity. I always try to find the positives though and just provide the caveats.
Just received mines today and is it me or does the new version doesn’t go in all the way when assembled
That is very common design for the Asian multi piece rods in general. That is how they are designed.
Did the updated version of your rod tip break as well?
It did! After several trips. But I didn't realize it until filming the review that it had broken between the last trip and filming. I did find it on the garage floor... But many people have apparently had no issues. It's a great rod - with that one asterisk on possible durability.
What model shimano reel was that in the thumbnail ?
That is the Curado BFS….
If you go with braid on this rod what do you recommend?
Anyhting but power pro. lol. I've bee using J-braid a lot, and I really like the Varivas Bait Finesse, Varivas Master Trout, and Daiwa Gekkbijin lines.
kinda like "Ajing rods"
I'll have to take your word for it - I haven't spent the time to figure out that side of BFS! :P
@@AaronHuntFishing lol. Have the spinning set of 1 ajing rod and shallow spin reel. Basically I feel like it just a ultra light bfs version but in spin. And their rod mostly focus on fast to extra fast and usually 7 feet long. Using tiny rubbers aim at sea ( I used it on fw too for pb) lol
@@AaronHuntFishing quick question haibo arise air or elite , and then one of them Vs soloking. Which would you dump haha
@@Sanotsuke I haven't tried them, but If I were deciding, I'd go Haibo Arise Air...
@@AaronHuntFishing hmm i already have soloking acura with roro bearings.... LOL.. big hmmm