Who makes the best baitcasting reels? - I know I found one of the worst reels on the market!
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Who makes the best baitcasting reels? - I know I found one of the worst reels on the market!
In this video I decided to give an honest review of of a baitcaster that was recently sent to me. The company decided to send me a reel and in exchange for getting it for free I had to give a review and tag some social media post and promote their brand. Well in this video I explain how I have been getting approached by some off brand companies in the fishing industry. Some of these new tackle and fishing equipment companies are taking advantage of social media, cheap product and the people willing to get on a pro staff team/deal. I try to be straight up with everyone on my TH-cam Channel and I will call out bad product. Products like this baitcasting reel that are cheaply made and sold at extremely low prices seem to be popping up everywhere! I just wanted to share my experience with this one reel manufacturers and give you an honest review of the product.
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Travis Manson was born and raised where the giant Smallmouth Bass of the north live...WISCONSIN. He started fishing from the bank at a young age and spent most of his childhood with a rod in his hand. Travis is primarily a self-taught angler that is always learning and experiencing this amazing sport of fishing. He started out fishing for walleyes and fishing in local walleye tournaments, but then in his mid 20's, he caught the BASS BUG and has been hooked every since. He competed at the highest level in bass fishing on the Bassmaster Elite Series for a number of years. He is a fishing guide offering trips on the Chesapeake Bay for largemouth bass(year round), guided trips for smallmouth back in Wisconsin (during select times) and trophy smallmouth bass guided trips in Upstate New York (May-November) His TH-cam Channel is named after his passion for the smallmouth bass and will be used as a platform for "how-to" videos, on the water instruction, crazy on and off the water topics and vlogs on the day in the life of a fishing addict! Hope you enjoy!
Hands down the only $40 reel that I’ve used is the Abu Garcia black max, I’ve had that reel for 4 years and abused the hell out of it every weekend and hasn’t failed on me yet, still just as smooth as the day I’ve bought it and has a damn good drag on it!
Thanks for your input baby
Amen brother
That was the absolute worst sounding reel I've ever heard! Fishing that thing would drive me crazy.
YUP! Grinderrrr
No the youtuber was the worst.
This is a great video. I bought the original Kastking Legend Royale a couple years ago out of curiosity. It was a decent reel for $40. It had dual brakes and actually has a brass main gear. It casted well and the drag was solid, despite being cosmetically cheap. Heck it even held up to 20 pound class chinooks on Lake Michigan. Now they charge double, use cheap gears and only magnetic brakes. For my money it’s tough to beat a Shimano Citica. The things are rock solid and come in around $149. Perfect reels for the weekend warrior.
Shimano is a strong company with great products!
I'm actually glad you did this. Most amateur anglers can tell the difference between junk and quality but there are still guys out there that will fall prey to the industries marketing tactics. The best advice novice tournament anglers can get is this: you don't need 20 rods to compete. Save your $39 and put it towards a reliable high quality product that you can use for years to come. In years past, I've bought some garbage thinking it will fill out my rod locker at a lower cost. I can honestly say it was a tremendous waste of money. 3-4 quality setups is much more valuable than 10 garbage rigs. I should add that I've never bought anything this bad! haha That Screeching sound... Oh My.
Good points made Russell!
Russell I bought a Quantum reel years ago that I spent around $70 for, and it was JUNK! My wife just got me an Abu Garcia 5500 C3 for my b day. I'm hoping it works good for Steelhead!
As my grandfather used to ALWAYS say..."you get what you pay for."
A main reason why I watch TH-cam videos on products is for honest opinions. So I appreciate this. Great video 👌
Thanks T Wells I appreciate it!
Great buyer beware! Good lookin out on the honesty!! I have been approached by a few of these companies, I've just not found it worth biting. I have bought cheaper off brand reels on my own and tried them out, some work out, others not so much. Kast King and Piscifun seem to be the best of the cheaper brands so far. That's based off using both for the season, price and decent customer service. Just how many seasons they hold up we will see. Thanks for the excellent review!
Piscifun just sent me there product as well so I am looking forward to testing out the line up
Wow.. that reel is not even good enough to be a paper weight...
Your sarcasm is about my level!! Cool vid!
Had to chuckle about your $200 reel comment considering it took me 2 months to talk myself into a $200 combo...
This is fucking awesome! I love how honest you are man glad I can trust you.
LOL thanks!
I have a old kastking baitcaster reel that cost me $40 and it never sounded like the reel you have and i still have it and it’s never let me down,i take it apart and clean it every year. The only thing i don’t like is you have to put the cast control knob tight to slow down your rate of fall for the lure your using (fixed that problem,the O-ring was just a tad to big).
I am never trusting amazon reviews ever again. Thank you!
All the lews speed spools run 80-100 and are some of the best reels I use. They handle small squarebills, weightless worms, 10xds, and everything else I throw perfectly. I would recommend for anyone on a budget
Yes Lews make a great product!
Quantum Pulse Bait caster reel! $39.00. Ugly Stick medium heavy $36.00. $75.00 tops. Great cheap combo. Shawn
No lie the pflueger president spinning reel is solid and only $60
I used pflueger in the past and had good experience with their products.
Im right with you Lauren Ezzyk. I have 3 President XT spinning reels and they are great! Sure they're not quite as light and smooth as my Shimano Ultegra, but I can use them all day without any problems with the bail or drag and the cork handles are a big plus for me comfort-wise.
I own 4 they are great
I agree I love how smooth my Pflueger is.
Been fishing with only those for 20+ years. Best reel for the money I always tell people I have one that about 20 years old and still smooth as silk.👍👌
The problem is a lot of these people confuse "promotional" staff with "professional" staff, and "sponsorship" with discount codes. They get a free POS reel and they think they've arrived on the scene. I started getting emails like that from OEM companies when I had 2k subs...offering free lego reels and discounts on string cheese braid...no thanks! An army of youtubers/influencers looking to flush their credibility down the drain for garbage gear and discounts on garbage gear...it's a sad, sad reality in the tackle industry today.
Very good points! I agree
Thanks for the honesty!! Especially in today’s society where everybody’s out to make a quick buck👊🏻
Thanks Dale!
Try the Lew's Custom Lite reel! It is a fantastic reel and as the name implies, very light. It is in the high 200s but it is a high quality piece of equipment. Keep callin' em as you see em!
Jesus Christ I lolllld so hard when I heard that reel screaming when you hooked that fish. My god 😂😂
best product review ever!! :) fell out of my chair laughing when you got to the water, seriously though, I don't think they will send you the spinning reel now :)
I know right, I was hoping I could break one of those on a giant smallmouth !
I love it when he said "this reel is awesome!"😂😂😂
No they should send the spinning reel, just for the comedy. Who knows they might send him one where he has to reel the reel towards him/backwards to retrieve line and market it as "revolutionary"!
i have two chinese baitcaster for $20 each. compares to my LEWS speed reel is so bad but i still used it for jig and swimbait . but i will never use for lighter lures.
Thank you. I have seen these reels and there line promoted on some other channels compared to Lews and Shimano. Always knew this was the case because if a product is good it will sell itself. So many of these Company's using these "predatory" tactics to get some of these people to sell out. Most of these people promoting these never use them at all. Video=Payment and repeat with every company offering. Thinking back to when i was younger i would see these videos and beg my mom and dad to buy these items and waste there hard earned dollars on junk. Thank you as you are the first person to step up and tell the truth. Hands down favorite youtuber in the world right now.
Thanks for your comment! You make some great points!
Shimano Caenan Gen1 was 79$ and was basically the same exact thing as the curado, caius, citica, saltyone.... they all share the same frame, interchangeable side plates, parts, gears handles... the only differences are frame material, color, handle/grips, bearing quality...
I’ve personally interchanged parts to have a green and silver side plate with a black frame. Even the Caius at 60$ was pretty damn good for the price.
Review is spot on and they asked for it. Unreal people latch on to junk and get taken advantage of like that. Thanks for the candor Travis and keep it coming… big part of why I love your videos
Thanks Snatcher! Will do
Here is a few baitcasting reels I have found served me well for 4-5 years of fishing, about 60 days a year on the water. Lowest price - Abu Garcia Silver Max $50. My personal recommendation for someone wanting to buy their first baitcaster, simple, cheap, decent quality. Middle price point - Bass Pro's Pro Qualifier line up (about $100) or Abu Garcia Revo S ($80-140 on amazon). These I have found the most "bang for your buck". Once you break in a Revo S, I find it casts about 80-90% of a curado when adjusted appropriately. Last - Shimano Curado lineup (>150$), if you want something that is smooth as silk to cast and performs under constant abuse this is your reel.
Thanks for the tips Andrew
Love your videos dude. Your by far one of the best fishing channels on TH-cam. The sound of that reel was insane lol. I literally had to turn the volume down, it was like fingernails on a chalk board! Not trying to nitpick, but I've noticed when you're in the studio the audio is in mono, but any other time it's in stereo. Just wanted to let you know. Keep up the the great work and we'll see you on the water.😉
Thanks for the compliments and the comments!
Growing up fishing for many years and spending a lot of money on inexpensive or gadgetry lures I realized, maybe a bit late, that you usually get what you pay for. I wasn't until I matured and advanced in my career that I felt this way and no one wants to waste time and money on inferior products. I appreciate an honest review, and so should the manufacturer of this product so they can use your input to better their product. As far as replacing your reels next year I have been happy with Diawa spinning reels. You could always bring your favorite reels in store too to get a side by side comparison. Great video!!!
Very true!
You are the man Travis. Nice to see a quality fisherman put these guys on blast and give us the truth of how marketing works in the fishing industry. Looking forward to more of your vids!
(I still cant believe they expected a good outcome approaching you. They should've known from your previous videos that you are a tackle nut, and everything needs to be the best LOL ! )
THanks Kristian!
Great video. I appreciate the honesty. There are A LOT of junk and “knock off” reels available. Online retailing has made it easy for dubious companies to sell junk. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. I’d rather save and buy a quality reel that will last 20 years than a budget reel that needs to be replaced every year (if I can get a year). I’m glad you didn’t sell out to the corporate money.
Thanks HOBO I wish that wasn't the case and it worked well but not going to be the deal
I had reservations about the equipment of a relatively new company as well. I waited read lots of mostly positive reviews and finally ordered a couple of the reels they are discontinuing in favor of the newer models. They were dirt cheap this way and I've been pleasantly surprised, it's good equipment for the money at regular prices. The only thing that has been sour in my experience was when one of the owners tried to bully people to order more on black Friday. Threats that essentially said "we're known now so we're jacking our prices to match or surpass other established companies". Just rubbed me the wrong way. Great video as always @SmallmouthCrush
Thanks James!
Hey man, nice video! These telemarketers are crazy out of their mind and the thing is that most selling websites (Amazon, etc.) don't seem to regulate that. I had a similar experience, but with a laser pointer; when I received the laser pointer I noticed that it was junk and it was not even the one I ordered, so I wrote a 1-star review. The seller directly contacted me and offered me three new laser pointers for free as long as I remove my comments. Well, I didn't remove my comments and I even reported the seller to Amazon. Buyers, be careful out there, and this goes for everything you buy, not just fishing reels.
Can’t help but laugh so hard every time you reel in a fish with that sound 😂😂
You've put a lot of my thoughts into words perfectly. When I first started getting into bass fishing, I saw the jerseys, pro staffers, and thought "Wow! Look at all these amazing anglers!" I wanted to be just like them. I developed as an angler, got into kayak fishing, and participated in my first club series in 2017. Thinking I was going to get destroyed by all the "pros" in their $3k kayaks, I won the first tournament I entered with my $800 paddle kayak, 4 rods to my name, and no company attached to my name. I went on to win AOY that year and came to the realization that a lot of that stuff is noise. I continued to develop as a kayak angler (am still working to get better every day) and began searching out a pro staff position. I reached out to many companies I had never heard of looking for an opportunity to get my "foot in the door" so to speak. I was offered many pro staff positions and declined them all when I came to the realization that the offers were a joke. They will offer pro staff positions to literally anyone based on their ridiculous terms (for example minimum purchases to be made annually for a 10% discount). I also learned that I couldn't promote products I didn't truly believe in just because of a freebie or discount. I have lost respect for some great anglers because they have attached their name to garbage brands and it's just not worth it! I am now on 2 promotional staffs: Jackson Kayak and Eagle Claw. Why? Because Jackson makes my favorite kayak and Eagle Claw makes my favorite hooks. Also Shimano makes my favorite reels, Seaguar makes my favorite lines, and I'm still testing out rods to determine my favorite but I like Shimano and Dobyns the most so far out of what I've used. Duckett used to be my favorite rods and currently make up most of my arsenal but I think I will be moving away from them in future purchases. Long story short, be honest with yourself about what gear you like, only attach your name to a company you believe in, and don't do it for the discount. Great video. Subscribed.
Thanks Big Fish! Great comments and I enjoyed your story! Thanks for the sub!
love your tackle wall in the backround brother! and good video on this topic as well it is good information on things you need to watch out for when having companies trying to get you to use or promote there products.
Suer do, Thank you for the comments!
@@SmallmouthCrush Ya man always enjoy your videos keep up the good work and hope to run into some day on the water.
Been away for a little while for the Army so I am catching up on the videos! Been binge watching and this video cracks me up!! So many products have hit the market that are just junk. I love these videos. A video on industry and help/advice for a new or newer tournament angler as far what circuits to fish would be great! As always Great Video!
Also, I like the bass pro line up for baitcasters. Have had great luck and success with all the different models, the spinning reels are a little more suspect.
Thanks Andrew, I remember you commenting in some of my earlier videos, so I appreciate it!
That reel would make a great duck call
LOL....Sort of sounded like feeding mallards!
The drag on that reel sounds horrible! Thanks for the warning. As far as I'm concerned, I'd rather have a lower end Shimano spinning reel like the Nexave FE that I'm planning to buy, than any Godsmack or whatever brand for $29.99. You know that these companies are headquartered in China and ,I would say, are probably using the sort of business tactics that are commonplace in their homeland. So, I wouldn't be too surprised or taken aback at their approach. I have seen this Godline on Amazon and some of the reels at lower prices and I am not at all impressed. Okay, enough rattling on; thank you for an in-depth and informative video. To end, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New year.
Thank you Dennis and Merry Christmas to you as well!
I’m laughing so hard my stomach is cramping up
funny!
I just posted a "full length novel" to try and help people new to baitcasting but I wanted to post this to say "THANK YOU VERY MUCH"!!!!!!!! Honesty is getting to be a rarity these days, everyone has an opinion these days and they want to share it which is great but if your opinion is purchased by the company it's not really "your" opinion then, is it?? I realize I'm "late to the party", since this was posted in 2018 but you're an honest guy and you refuse to promote junk and I TRULY appreciate that. I've thought about making videos just to show a regular guy, who gets at least a minor backlash once out of every 10 casts or so, who does't catch a lot of fish or the biggest fish but someone who just loves to fish. I've considered showing how equipment works when someone who ISN'T a pro bass fisherman is using it. I noticed you do the same thing I do, look at the reviews with some skepticism. Personally, I like to get my reviews on forums from guys using the equipment. It's really nice to see someone with some self respect, morals, whatever you call it, it's nice to see.Thanks again and PLEASE never sell out, your word is worth more than ANY fishing equipment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought a Pflueger Monarch from Wal-Mart for 40 bucks and that thing is money every time. Never backlashes. Always casts great and I fish at least 3 days a week. Been using her for about 5 months now without issue.😊
Bro, love how you’re keeping it real and not selling out to promote crap products. Maybe the googan squad can follow suit as well
Jordan P you’re exactly right. Googan squad just purchased the rights to sell those Chinese knockoffs. Basically just a middle man
I bought a piscifun just to see what it was about and it was complete junk. Yet on youtube it is highly promoted for the reasons you spoke of. what I hate is that they are promoting to kids and beginners that don't realize that they are getting ripped off. selling cheap shit to people that don't know better is terrible. glad to see somebody finally speaking out about it. good for you. I just subscribed!!!
LOL I just got an email from Piscifun and they sent me a rod and reel to try out....video to follow :)
Thanks for the heads up. ill be watching for it. the one I got was a phantom and the clutch was broke right out of the box. somtimes it would engage in the middle of a cast and other times it wouldn't disengage when the handle was turned. maybe I just got a bad one but all said, its still a plastic Chinese reel, and for only $30 more I got a shimano slx which is very solid...... thanks for the update. tight lines
I liked the video man it’s nice to get an honest opinion. I myself partnered with Ark Rods, but not until after I had been fishing with the rods for awhile.
That is the way to do it!
I am a Shimano guy. I have tried other great reels like 13 fishing concepts, diawa and some others. But I always come back to Shimano specifically the E models. Love them, had them for years and they still kick ass, they are hard to find these days so when I do find one I buy them up.
Shimano knows reels that is for sure, thanks the comments!
Can’t go wrong with shimano. I’ve tried daiwa steez and tatula reels, always come back to the aldebaran and metanium baitcast reels
One of the BEST Baitcasters out here that I've used (and I consider it to be one heck of a reel) is the Abu Garcia ProMax3. You can get them on sale at Walmart and they are AWESOME. The Abu Garcia ProMax3 can compete with Baitcasting reels out here that are three times more expensive. Try one and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
Thanks for the comment!
This was my entry reel for baitcasters and I love it.
AaaaaBuuuuuuuu!!!
I bought 10 of these a couple years ago. 4 outta 10 were garbage straight out of the box. A couple bent handles and grinding gears. The rest of them besides one didn't last more than two months.lol. great video.
ouch!
I dig the video. Mostly because I am a budget fisherman. The KastKing Assassin and the Piscifun Torrent are great reels for those looking for reels under $100. I would love higher priced gear but as it's not my profession I can't justify it. Keep up the great videos. Liked and subbed.
Good info! I was really surprised at the way Guntersville treated you but the good bite has been on and off here for the last month. You should have made a trip to the coosa river to catch some spots!
I hear yeah! Would love to fish the Coosa River sometime!
Just Subscribed to you bro. I like and agree with this video. You gotta stand by the products we use and refer. Especially as creators. Got a couple crap reels this year from one company as well. Well just wanted to say hello and great job!
Thanks Infantry Outdoors! I appreciate it
I agree especially baitcasters mote so than spinning reels. The $200 mark is the go to mark. You can get away with a better quality spinning reel that’s in the $100 range. Now with all that said, I’ll have to give props to the Quantum Accurist. It’s a solid reel, smooth, good brakes and has a 5 YEAR WARRANTY !!!!Thats nuts for a $100 reel . Good video.
I have a blackmax Abu garcia that I got for $89.99 and I myself caught several of bass can't even fill it when I am casting or reeling it's strong
Great and honest review. I laughed so hard when I heard that reel in action. POS 😂
Mine is arriving Thursday from Amazon.
I have abu revo inshore some Diawa and penn. I’m expecting the worst.
I think you are ON THE MONEY with your observations.
Let me know your thoughts when you get it!
Completely agree, I had this reel and got one crank in xD
Left a poor review, however I will at least say they gave me my money back and let me keep the reel, so hey money back plus a paperweight ain't too terrible xD
Only $40 baitcaster I'll use is a Abu Garcia black max. Did just upgrade to the new Daiwa Lexa Wn 300H and that reel is a piece of work.
Great video, dont fall for the schemes. You have a new subscriber, I respect that
LOL. I think you showed a lot of patience but it is what it is. You did your part above and beyond. It was quite entertaining watching you pull in those fish on that noisy reel! It does prove a great fisherman can even land a fish with the crappiest reel on earth! As they say in the south "Bless your heart".
I just started using the 13 fishing reels. I used one last year and wasn't the happiest with it. Gave them another shot with there higher end line and I'm pretty impressed. For spinning reels I use the creed gt and for casting I use the inception. Love love love these reels. Spinning reel is 89.99 and the casting is 119.99
Thanks for the reply. You are better than 40 dollar junk. I use alot of bass pro shop extreme reels. They are pretty good reels for the money. Been using them since 2003. Keep up thegood videos Travis.
I agree 100%! If a company wants you to review a product, the product in question should be reviewed honestly. Honest reviews are the only way to figure out if it is a good product or not.
Yes for sure! Thanks for the comment!
@@SmallmouthCrush You got it man! Happy New Year!
Great video, all your videos are awesome. Stand up man, for not promoting junk!
Thanks Todd!
I use Kastking products and they have outlasted some of the high end stuff I’ve owned. So, you can get good reels between $40-$90 but there are companies out there that sell crap
I agree, I started off with a Blackmaxx and a couple of kastking reels. I learned that I liked the extra control of the dual braking system. I then picked up a Lews Mach crush and liked it so much I ordered 2 more. They were on sale for half off, no brainer. I still use the 2 kastkings and they have held up well, but I keep eyeing the higher end Lews haha.
Those reels are trash! I've used majority of them, was a brand ambassador... Shimano for the Win
@@TheTravelingFisherman Kastking and Piscifun are very good reels for the money.
No, they're not Daiwa or even Lew's, but they're not trash.
They're definitely great for the money for people just getting into fishing, or who can't afford to put a high dollar reel on every rod they have.
@@OfficialFedHater i stick to what I said, trash
@@TheTravelingFisherman You're free to be wrong.
What would you recommend for under $100?
Great video. Absolutely hilarious. Wish you hand lined one! Haha
Shimano has a new entry level reel that looks pretty good!
The Sedona. Even in the salt it’s pretty decent for ultralight. It just needs some shimming
Shoulda just told em to pound sand. There’s too many people trying to take advantage of us for their garbage products. Been there before. Appreciate the honesty
Thanks!
My left ear loved this... but nice video bro
My first bait cast reel was the abu Garcia silvermax. Best starter reel before I start getting into shimano. Worst baitcast reel I had was the quantum Escalade.
I just recently bought a Daiwa Fuego for 69 bucks, they retail for 99 dollars. I'm extremely happy with it. I have some used 200 dollar reels that were made in 2015, 2016. I think the Daiwa Fuego is way better than those. What would be a good high end reel in the 200 dollar range?
Shimano Curados are great in that range
I bought a Sakana for my first baitcaster. Reasoning is I’m VERY new to the fishing world. Having gotten a few better ones since then, I now know that you 99% of the time get what you pay for with this stuff. I use my other reels and have no issues (aside from backlashes due to my own mistakes). I use the Sakana from time to time and have nothing but issues with it.
That thing would make a better duck call than a fishing reel. I hope you lined it with cheap mono!
LOL I think it was Yo Zuri so not too bad.
How about a similar boat video!!! Is that song “move .... get out the way?” What did you do to that reel? Haha. Never sell yourself short.
I bought the Piscifun Torrent 2 and it’s amazing for only $75 CAD
That thing would make a better duck call!
Hahaha dude I literally was cracking up watching this video!! Especially you fishing with the reel. Absolutely hilarious.
U could barely keep a straight face talking about this reel🤣
Thanks for shedding light on this issue. I’m sure there are other companies doing the same thing, but it’s ridiculous how open and in your face these people were. They didn’t ask you for an honest opinion: they asked you to produce a video that was positive about their products full of links and marketing bullshit. The fact that they expected you to do this within days of receiving the reel tells me that no one associated with this company knows anything about fishing. The most they can expect in the amount of time they gave you is initial impressions. And that’s obviously what they’re going for since spending any actual fishing time with the reel is likely to lead a person to realize that the product is just junk. I’m sure some of their reels survive and function nominally, but there’s obviously no thought given to design or quality control. Anyway, thanks for a glimpse inside the insanity that the internet has spawned regarding the promotion of cheap “brands” of gear created by marketers and sales people who know and care nothing about fishing.
Your comment is dead on!
My left ear loved this video
Myself I use Johnny Morris signature series and Lews speed spools. Both are between 100.00 to 200.00 dollar reels. Recieved 2 models of Kast King reels at Christmas and they are little noisy but really impressed with casting distance and handle fish fine. Of course that's all casting reels. Spinning reels I always come back to a shimano. Good video and very nice of you not to name company. Maybe give them a chance to fix those issues.
I think the bearings ( if it has more than one) fell out while you were spooling up. Lmao
*This reel is perfect for me **enjoyable.fishing** recommend the price, the look, the drag. Just a little bit noisy if tension knob is not right on the click. If well ajusted...no backlash ! Love it !!*
The reel he shows is garbage! You must be with company!!
Thanks for being honest!
Way too many youtube/instagram anglers are all about "pro staff" and pushing whatever product they get 10% off to promote. I watched a livestream last night about a guy telling us how he only pushes products that he believes in 100%. Then he says he doesn't own the clothing companies rain suit because they cost too much for him to buy (even though he's on their "pro staff").
Lots of crazies out there!
I'm here in CH no sound except on the boat....what's happening?
Keep pumping out the videos. I enjoy them.
Thanks Jason!
I bought one and it sounded the same. I told them something was wrong with it, so she sent me a new one. The new one sounded better, but locked up on the third cast. Both reels went in the trash!
Yes that is unfortunate....Buyer beware I guess!
I returned 7 different reels (Piscifun)+(13 fishing origin) in the past 4 months through Amazon. You are spot on with the phony ratings. These reels do not perform anything like the listing states or the reviews show. After a few uses you know they are going to break. I am especially disappointed at 13 fishing origin reels. Bought 2 of them, both did not function as listed. Thanks for your vid
Awesome video man I just subscribed!!
Thanks JC
Man, I cant believe you paired that reel up with a Dobyns champion extreme hp 😂🤘
Love those Dobyns!
Pro trick : watch movies on Kaldrostream. Me and my gf have been using it for watching lots of of movies during the lockdown.
@Adriel Tucker Yea, been using kaldroStream for since december myself :D
@Adriel Tucker yea, have been watching on kaldrostream for since december myself =)
@Adriel Tucker Yea, I have been watching on Kaldrostream for months myself :D
$125 -$200 can get you into a pretty decent baitcaster.
You gotta try that shoguyin telescope spinning rod and reel, makes a great switch for bad kids. I highly recommend getting one but not for fishing it broke on a giant 3 in gill.
Like the review. If people are getting into baitcasters and are looking for a starter “cheap reel” then go for a lower end model with a reputable company. I will say however after buying 1000yds of godlike I’m impressed with at least that product.
😂😂😂 I love this Travis I needed this after a long day of work great guy!!!!
Thanks Bradford! Glad you liked it!
Funny as hell video Travis! The moral of the story here is you get what you pay for.
very true
BPS original Pro-Qualifiers. $100; as low as $49.99 during spring sale. As good as any $140-175. Offered in 6 ratios left and right. Magnet and friction brake. 10bearings(?) Were great for entry level. Casting distance is about 75% of a good Lews. Have moved up to Lews and Shimano. Ardent makes a decent spinning reel.
I agree, i still have a Pro Qualifier from about 5 years ago an it is still goin strong, i have most of Lews top tier reels i love them too.
😂 Manson, this is your best video so far. I about crashed my truck when you got into that pig.
I hope they keep sending you stuff.
15:25 bwah ha ha
LOL thanks!
Keep it on the road!
Great review Travis. Tell it like it is. Nice to have some honesty.
Thanks Richard! I try!
lolhaha good video Travis,,,,i got great reels under $200 with Diawa ct bait caster$160 and Diawa fuego $100 spinning ,,,big key thing you said is the time using the reels
Another solid company!
@@SmallmouthCrush the right one will hook up with you in time I'm sure 👍🎣
I think a Zebco push button would be better than that real keep the videos coming
That gave me a great Idea....drop shotting for a big smallie on a spincast!
My first reel was a Zebco spincaster. God I hated that reel. Always untangling it . Sometimes it was just an internal bird's nest. Maybe they might work with the new braided lines. After the spincaster, I truly loved a good spinning reel.
Keeping it real Travis, if it good say it's good if it's a piece of shit say it's a piece of shit. I will take honesty over greed any day
Right on Rich!
I've used their Godline braid, grey color. It's decent braid. It's a little softer than normal braid, and not quite as sensitive as a better known brand. However, I have not lost a fish on it and did not have any backlash. I have caught 3-5lbers with it and have not broke off. I just replaced it after a year because I felt I needed more sensitivity. I'll never buy their reels though. Love the channel.
I discovered AngryFish AGW9 braided line that is a 9-strand line that is round, smooth, and thinner than other braids. Strong, too.
the daiwa fuego ct is a really smooth and sturdy reel and in the uk costs £75 roughly
Thanks for posting. It is about time someone called out this type of Junk!! You have hit on a topic that needs to be talked about more. This is the problem with so called " experts " with so called youtube channels . They get behind whatever company makes them a quick buck. So sad because a lot of younger anglers buy into this idea of "Great Cheap" products and waste their money. It is starting to remind me of the old days marketing " As seen on TV". Keep up the good work Travis!! I will be behind you if you want to make a few more videos calling out the Junk or I would even go so far as saying Fraudulent products . Chief Dove
Thanks Chief!
So I'm a big spinning reel guy too but I'm venturing in to the world of baitcasters. Im seeing a lot of el cheapo, but looks good products. Reviews like yours are helping out guys like me. Being that Im new to this style reel Im thinking of going with a top of the line KastKing, 13Fishing or Enigma. Im sure any are better that that pencil sharpener they sent you!
Glad you read the emails!
Great video! Craptacular reel!
Keep the vids coming bud!
Omg! I wish you could've seen the look on my face when you caught that 🐟 🐠 🎣. That's a no go reel.