I was headed to a fishing tournament one morning; I threw all my rods in the back of the truck. I was carrying 4 Abu Garcia rods and one Lews rod. All five rods cost me $99.99. I forgot to lock my bed cover. The bedcover caught the wing and slammed back on my rods. I looked at them and they did not appear to be broken. In the course of the first copy of hours of fishing... all four Abu Garcia rods broke. I am still using the Lews rod today. Lews makes a tough rod!
Most of the reel snobs dogging on Lew's don't know Shimano used to make the reels for Lew's and swiped the design of the BB1 for their original Bantam. Those are also the same ones who ignore the fact that most of the Shimano rods are 'made in china'. TJ, you will love the Hypermag on that rod for chatterbaits. The faster line take up AFTER the bite will keep them pinned better.
I got a tackle store here in Ohio, called Fisherman’s Central. It’s the biggest fishing store in the USA, they said they have 70,000+ items in store. They have a huge website too, I think you would dig it man!
Man such a great Haul of goodies my friend. I like that Tatula and I’m saving a little for a nice Casting Reel and I like the reviews of the 13 stuff but I’m wondering if the Bushings would hold up to hard use like Winching a Fish and a Frog through a bunch of Vegematation lol as Debo says.
@@TackleJunky81 thank you for answering back, I may try the SZ and I see that the bushings can be replaced also if needed. It’s something about that Frog I can’t get away from lol I’ve tried it a little now but I don’t know if it’s affective in the Winter.
I am almost all Lew's. I would like to to see a review on the Andy Montgomery rod you showed as I have just bought one. I also just picked up an "old" model Ti reel. Both look great. I am waiting for good weather here in Kentucky to try them out.
I win the Mach Crush BC Combo on Gramps' New Years Eve live. It's my jig and chatter bait combo. It feels sweet and super smooth. Love your collections and unboxings.
Should def do a technique specific combo series. But stay focused, sometimes you go all over the place lol. Best jerkbait, crankbait, spinner bait, walking bait, frog, Texas rig, jig, rod and reel combo. Casting and spinning. Would be sweet! There’s lots out there but they are all mostly brand specific but you buy and use all brands. Would be super interesting! Love the vids bud.
Gotta Love your unboxings Junkie!! it's like Xmas every time!! The Tatula looks Legit, hope you find out what happened to the missing rods, it happened to me once with couple of rods too, turned out the UPS guy had them delivered to a totally different address couple streets down, got them eventually. Good Luck and best wishes with everything you do. Love your channel.
@@TackleJunky81 awesome thank you. And i see you are not to far from me btw since in one of your videos I heard you fish kinkaid lake I would love to hook up with you sometime and go fishing with you and your family I live over by glen o jones and Harrisburg reservoir I usually fish dolan lake and lake glen dale
Great unboxing. Can you compare the Daiwa Tatula Elite Pitch/Flip Casting vs Lews Team Pro Sp Speed spool? My Favorite Lew's reel is Lew's Tournament LFS Casting Reel.
surprised i didnt see 20 lb fluro for the skipping reel. I have the lews skipping reel and a DC and I like the DC for skipping because of the shallow spool. Will be interesting to hear your thoughts on it.
Bitsy Flip - Are those the ones that on 1/2oz jig the lead goes all the way up the hook? When i opened one i was like WTH ??? worst for a trailer.... :) Thanks fer showin ana sharin'' , Amigo!
@@TackleJunky81 I just checked my finesse jig box bro, it is the one :( , lemme know whatcha think after outta package (1/2oz the issue , 1/4oz & 3/8oz seem to be good to go!)
Great video. The bitsy flip jig is super good for the price. The only thing I don’t like about them is the 3/8 and 1/2 are hard to find unless you order them online.
As always, you do great work. Thank You! Do have or could you do a video on line (copolymer and fluorocarbon)? My POV picking the best line you can afford is important. Is copolymer good enough for most situations (TVA lakes)? I have been using CP 12# for 4 years. It works fine for bladed jigs, texas rigged worms, etc. Should I step up and spend the extra money for fluoro? If yes, what do you suggest?
To be honest I've never used copoly. At one time mono was all that was available and it worked fine for everything...maybe not the best for everything, but it worked. If you're on a budget I'd stick with what you can afford. Appreciate you watching! 👊
Love the videos man I’m 15 and I’ve been fishing for bass hardcore for about 2 years and I’m addictive I fish highschool and my mom doesn’t like how much I spend on fishing stuff but thanks I’ve learned a lot from you
I’m not trying to dog Lews at all because there speed spool reels are very good for $100. But there upper tier reels i fine are junk and not durable at all to me, really Grindy in hand and not smooth are some use. Breaking system is good though.
Great 30mins Jim, can’t wait for the second part 👍. That last reel looked spot on, glad you never said the price my wife was watching with me. Told her they cost around $200 😜 Nigel (Chicago)
That Tatula CT feels so nice in the hands. Like compared to my Tatula 100, SV TW, or SV TWS, the fits perfect in the palm and has a spot for every finger with a Fuji ECS reel seat. The other reels all have a corner or something where my ring/pinky is, but CT has it cutout. It's crazy weird.
Hello everyone, I bought a Daiwa Tatula 100 HL and I can't find anywhere what is the maximum bait weight for this baitcaster? Thank you for your reply!!! Hello to all of you
I don’t want to brag or come off ritzy but I don’t buy Lews because I don’t think they’re as good. I think the only reel I’d buy from Lews would be the purple Pro TI but for the price I can buy a JDM Metanium or a Diawa Zillion from Japan for I think like a hundred less than the Pro TI. I think Lews makes solid reels just like 13 fishing and flueger but I like nice reels so I tend to go with shimano or diawa. I think Lews is a perfect starter to mid tier reel but if you really love fishing and want to invest into good setups I don’t think Lews is the way to go.
I love the Lew's reels. I have tried Daiwa, Shimano and Abu Garcia but I keep going back to the Lew's reels. They just feel better in hand. And honestly, I prefer the Tournament MP's over the Tournament Lite and Custom Pro SLP. I dont have the HyperMag yet, but that is next on the list.
I have the Academy Sports exclusive (Tournament Laser Classic) equivalent to the Mach Crush. It is a very good reel. I do wish it had an aluminum frame rather than graphite at that price point. The metallic orange paint color is awesome and unique.
Here for the tackle but would love to see more fishing videos this coming year Man! Do you have any old school Mann’s baby minus 1’s. Just wondering because I only have one left it’s orange belly with a brown top.
the tackle shows are better than the fishing videos, watching someone catch a fish on a private pond or thier home owners association lake is just LAME
That whole Tatula line is a winner, rods and reels.
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Great unboxing!!! Have to go order the Rapid Combo!! Like that tool!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!
Appreciate you buddy! 👊
Great vid as always, love unboxings. The Rapid deal is awesome, I ordered 1. Thanks!
Like the pro elite, I’m like you liked the purple. I put 1 on st croix reign.
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Liked the review, I bought a dozen of the Strike King jigs. Now after the review I got to get more gear lol. Good job Jim.
😆 Appreciate you watching buddy!
Great video Jim! Definitely a great haul. Hopefully all is well. Happy holidays buddy, keep up the great work as usual. 👍👊
Thank you brother! 👊
Nice unboxing!!!
Appreciate you watching! 👊
I was headed to a fishing tournament one morning; I threw all my rods in the back of the truck. I was carrying 4 Abu Garcia rods and one Lews rod. All five rods cost me $99.99. I forgot to lock my bed cover. The bedcover caught the wing and slammed back on my rods. I looked at them and they did not appear to be broken. In the course of the first copy of hours of fishing... all four Abu Garcia rods broke. I am still using the Lews rod today. Lews makes a tough rod!
Glad to hear it man! 👊
Most of the reel snobs dogging on Lew's don't know Shimano used to make the reels for Lew's and swiped the design of the BB1 for their original Bantam. Those are also the same ones who ignore the fact that most of the Shimano rods are 'made in china'. TJ, you will love the Hypermag on that rod for chatterbaits. The faster line take up AFTER the bite will keep them pinned better.
Appreciate the heads up brother...I'll pair them up and see how I like it. Hope all is well. 👊
@@TackleJunky81 recovered from some stupid flu and will be back to editing for the holidays, lol
I got a tackle store here in Ohio, called Fisherman’s Central. It’s the biggest fishing store in the USA, they said they have 70,000+ items in store. They have a huge website too, I think you would dig it man!
Appreciate the heads up and thanks for watching! 👊
That Lew's Elite TI is the most beautifulest reel I've ever seen. (yeah I know that's not a word)
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The DC reel probably backlashes less. But I get more distance with the lews skipping reel.
I'm looking forward to slingin it around.
oops friend passing by and staying to strengthen friend + like I also have a little corner if you can give it a go TMJ🎣
The tournament pro is my go to lews. 3 ratios. Have a few tournament mp reels in 5.6:1. All of served me well over the years.
Great video man! That lews skipping reel your gonna have to let me know how it goes. I love my DC reels.
Appreciate you watching brother! 👊💪
I'm a Tackleholic too!
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The unboxing is my fave!
Appreciate you watching! 👊
Bitsy flip is the deal love those jigs
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Those lew's elites look fire. I love my lew's reels.
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Man such a great Haul of goodies my friend. I like that Tatula and I’m saving a little for a nice Casting Reel and I like the reviews of the 13 stuff but I’m wondering if the Bushings would hold up to hard use like Winching a Fish and a Frog through a bunch of Vegematation lol as Debo says.
I don't see why not...I haven't had any issues with them. Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊
@@TackleJunky81 thank you for answering back, I may try the SZ and I see that the bushings can be replaced also if needed. It’s something about that Frog I can’t get away from lol I’ve tried it a little now but I don’t know if it’s affective in the Winter.
I am almost all Lew's. I would like to to see a review on the Andy Montgomery rod you showed as I have just bought one. I also just picked up an "old" model Ti reel. Both look great. I am waiting for good weather here in Kentucky to try them out.
You got it buddy! Appreciate you watching! 👊
I win the Mach Crush BC Combo on Gramps' New Years Eve live. It's my jig and chatter bait combo. It feels sweet and super smooth. Love your collections and unboxings.
That's awesome buddy and I appreciate you watching! 👊
Man those elite reels are nasty
Looks of it never tried them yet lol depending how your review goes if it's worth it
I have high hopes! Appreciate you watching buddy!
You are the best
Appreciate you!
Should def do a technique specific combo series. But stay focused, sometimes you go all over the place lol. Best jerkbait, crankbait, spinner bait, walking bait, frog, Texas rig, jig, rod and reel combo. Casting and spinning. Would be sweet! There’s lots out there but they are all mostly brand specific but you buy and use all brands. Would be super interesting! Love the vids bud.
🤣 I'll try to stay on track! Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊
I believe the low speed gear ratios are in their cranking reels, like the BB1, the KVD, and I think the custom pro or something like that
Definitely will be waiting for that lews skipping reel I wanna grab one myself
I'm really excited about that one. 👊💪
Oh man, love me some jimbo unboxings
Hope you enjoy it brother! 👊💪
Gotta Love your unboxings Junkie!! it's like Xmas every time!! The Tatula looks Legit, hope you find out what happened to the missing rods, it happened to me once with couple of rods too, turned out the UPS guy had them delivered to a totally different address couple streets down, got them eventually. Good Luck and best wishes with everything you do. Love your channel.
Hard to beat that Tatula for the price. For whatever reason those rods just never shipped out, but I got em now. Appreciate you watching! 👊
Great vid here TJ. Good stuff! Though I wouldn't say 5'11 is short. Haha.
Appreciate you brother! 👊
Id love for you to review the lews hyperspeed in 9.5:1
I'll grab 1! 👊
@@TackleJunky81 awesome thank you. And i see you are not to far from me btw since in one of your videos I heard you fish kinkaid lake I would love to hook up with you sometime and go fishing with you and your family I live over by glen o jones and Harrisburg reservoir I usually fish dolan lake and lake glen dale
Thanks for the deep discount TJ81 and Rapid. #TJ81 #RapidFishiing
My pleasure buddy! 👊💪
Merry Christmas dude!!!Looks like $2000.00 worth of gear 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑
Appreciate you watching! 👊
Great unboxing. Can you compare the Daiwa Tatula Elite Pitch/Flip Casting vs Lews Team Pro Sp Speed spool? My Favorite Lew's reel is Lew's Tournament LFS Casting Reel.
I'll see if I can grab one of those.
TJ Another excellent video
The Rapid deal is excellent. Cannot wait for round two with the missing rods
Appreciate you brother! 👊
Dude your unboxings are by far the best!!!
Appreciate you brother! 👊
surprised i didnt see 20 lb fluro for the skipping reel. I have the lews skipping reel and a DC and I like the DC for skipping because of the shallow spool. Will be interesting to hear your thoughts on it.
Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊
Bitsy flip jigs have produced well for me this year. Shallow river fish alot
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Only issue I have with lews is most 7 ratios are the 7.5 and a little faster than I like.
I hear ya.
Awesome video Jim my wife ordered the budget Okuma baitcast rod for Christmas for me looking forward to trying it out
I'm sure you'll love it brother! Appreciate you watching! 👊
I loves these videos keeps me up to date on everything thanks for putting in the work
My pleasure and I appreciate you watching! 👊
I have a Tatula SV TW used twice I'll trade you for one of those new Lew's TI reels!
Twice??? Same reel that needs to be cleaned??? 🤣🤣🤣
@@TackleJunky81 Actually it's been cleaned for over a year...lol🤣
Use your index finger to flip a spyderco
I'll give it a try.
Bitsy Flip - Are those the ones that on 1/2oz jig the lead goes all the way up the hook? When i opened one i was like WTH ??? worst for a trailer.... :)
Thanks fer showin ana sharin'' , Amigo!
I'll have to look...hope not, lol
@@TackleJunky81 I just checked my finesse jig box bro, it is the one :( , lemme know whatcha think after outta package (1/2oz the issue , 1/4oz & 3/8oz seem to be good to go!)
Great video. The bitsy flip jig is super good for the price. The only thing I don’t like about them is the 3/8 and 1/2 are hard to find unless you order them online.
Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊
Put some 8lb line on the pro sp and you have a heck of a BFS reel. I have one and it works great.
Appreciate the heads up and thanks for watching! 👊
As always, you do great work. Thank You! Do have or could you do a video on line (copolymer and fluorocarbon)? My POV picking the best line you can afford is important. Is copolymer good enough for most situations (TVA lakes)? I have been using CP 12# for 4 years. It works fine for bladed jigs, texas rigged worms, etc. Should I step up and spend the extra money for fluoro? If yes, what do you suggest?
To be honest I've never used copoly. At one time mono was all that was available and it worked fine for everything...maybe not the best for everything, but it worked. If you're on a budget I'd stick with what you can afford. Appreciate you watching! 👊
Excellent unboxing James some excellent choices!👍👍
Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊
Love the videos man I’m 15 and I’ve been fishing for bass hardcore for about 2 years and I’m addictive I fish highschool and my mom doesn’t like how much I spend on fishing stuff but thanks I’ve learned a lot from you
My pleasure buddy and I appreciate you watching! 👊
I’m not trying to dog Lews at all because there speed spool reels are very good for $100. But there upper tier reels i fine are junk and not durable at all to me, really Grindy in hand and not smooth are some use. Breaking system is good though.
Appreciate you watching! 👊
To bad you got rid of the original Crush. Would have been interesting to see if there was a difference
Yeah I should of thought of that...
Is it a real problem for Lew's to include a parts sheet with the reels, LIKE THEY USED TO?
No joke man.
How do you feel about abu Garcia reels?
I've only used a handful of them, but I'm diggin them...especially the IKE reel.
@@TackleJunky81 cool thanks for the feedback
Where do you sell your used gear at?
Those videos are popular for people where it freezes...we don't want to watch fishing when we can't go fishing! I'm sure you can relate, haha
Good point! 🤣👊
Agree with you on Lew's not having enough 6 speed ratio reels. I'm really hoping 6.2.1 from the kvd series makes its way to other reels
Appreciate you watching! 👊
What budget reel that can handle big swimbaits
I'm not a big swimbait guy, but my first thought would be a Tatula 150.
Great 30mins Jim, can’t wait for the second part 👍.
That last reel looked spot on, glad you never said the price my wife was watching with me. Told her they cost around $200 😜
Nigel (Chicago)
🤣🤣🤣 Good call buddy and I appreciate you watching! Stay warm! 👊
Nice to see you got big Shirley some nice new equipment to fish with next year lol
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That Tatula CT feels so nice in the hands. Like compared to my Tatula 100, SV TW, or SV TWS, the fits perfect in the palm and has a spot for every finger with a Fuji ECS reel seat. The other reels all have a corner or something where my ring/pinky is, but CT has it cutout. It's crazy weird.
It's an awesome platform. Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊
Oh weird, Jim is having issues with rods and shipping 😂 I swear every time you order rods there’s an issue.
Go figure man! 🤣
Thought the same thing lol
Look forward to seeing the Tatula CT review. Keep buying those colors Junky, your not Tackle Two…. ;)
Hello everyone, I bought a Daiwa Tatula 100 HL and I can't find anywhere what is the maximum bait weight for this baitcaster? Thank you for your reply!!! Hello to all of you
Weight rating is more for the rod.
How much are you going to ask for the fishing 13 reel and the lews reel your selling?
110 shipped for the concept A new in box. Not selling the Lews yet.
Is that Mach reel orange? The colt is the orange Dobyns, at least mine is.
Yes, the Extreme HP has orange in it as well.
@@TackleJunky81 I wish, a bit to pricey for me. I'd love one of those Hook-All combos, but even that's out of my price range at this point.
I don’t want to brag or come off ritzy but I don’t buy Lews because I don’t think they’re as good. I think the only reel I’d buy from Lews would be the purple Pro TI but for the price I can buy a JDM Metanium or a Diawa Zillion from Japan for I think like a hundred less than the Pro TI. I think Lews makes solid reels just like 13 fishing and flueger but I like nice reels so I tend to go with shimano or diawa. I think Lews is a perfect starter to mid tier reel but if you really love fishing and want to invest into good setups I don’t think Lews is the way to go.
Appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching! 👊
Love my Lew's stuff. Been picking up some rods and reels here and there. Are you moving away from using the Okuma stuff?
Nope, not at all, but they discontinued some of my favorite rods and reels so looking for some substitutes for a bit.
I love the Lew's reels. I have tried Daiwa, Shimano and Abu Garcia but I keep going back to the Lew's reels. They just feel better in hand. And honestly, I prefer the Tournament MP's over the Tournament Lite and Custom Pro SLP. I dont have the HyperMag yet, but that is next on the list.
Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊
I have the Academy Sports exclusive (Tournament Laser Classic) equivalent to the Mach Crush. It is a very good reel. I do wish it had an aluminum frame rather than graphite at that price point. The metallic orange paint color is awesome and unique.
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Here for the tackle but would love to see more fishing videos this coming year Man! Do you have any old school Mann’s baby minus 1’s. Just wondering because I only have one left it’s orange belly with a brown top.
I don't have any of those. Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊
I got my sk ffinesse worm tequilla sunrise and half of them are just black and red?? Kinda not cool
Yeah, I got a pack of the Cut R worms like that.
hi how are you
Hi bro how buy B.C.reel
One of these reel I am from india.??
You are a bad man....
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i would like a giveaway
the tackle shows are better than the fishing videos, watching someone catch a fish on a private pond or thier home owners association lake is just LAME
I hear ya brother! Appreciate you watching! 👊
i enjoy all your videos tacklejunky
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Once you get it dial in on that lews m1slp it's money 💰
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