Shimano Sustain Review | HIGH END Performance
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- A FULL 2021 Shimano Sustain FJ Review, Shimano Sustain Spinning Reel & T Curve Premium Review! Full Pros and Cons on the Water performance. Also Featuring the T-Curve Premium Fishing Rod
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00:00 Intro
01:23 Sustain FJ
08:00 T-Curve Premium
11:38 Wrap it up - กีฬา
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How good is this giveaway!?!?! I've gotta admit I'm a fan of rod clips to hold your lures above the spool
Love the info you gave about all the stuff you review. I have learnt a whole lot.
It’s an epic giveaway, not many high end reels get given away.
Hopefully I can win it to help replace part of one of the combos I lost down the rapids chasing bass the other week 😂🤦🏻♂️(bought some leashes now)
Awww yeahhh!!!
It’s an awesome giveaway. I recently lost a combo going after big tarpon and snook.
Hopefully I can win it to help replace to get my young fishing journey running again!
Just like you Byron I’m a hook keep above the spool kind of guy. Whether that be a hook keep which you have on the Tcurve premium (like I have on my Zodias) or a hook keep that comes with the rod manufactured (like my Samaki zing gen 3).
Secondly i personally think the $300-450 range is the start of the high end reels mainly because of how gear has become a lot better over the past few years.
Awesome review and video as always Byron!
Another great video!
I've always looked at the sustain as being the start of the high end. I see the $200-400 range as the best value for good quality reels. Under $200 and it gets a bit hit and miss. Over $400 and you get that quality feel that puts a smile on your face and once you get into the $600+ range it probably becomes more of a luxury.
So glad you did this review. The sustain reel is definitely on my wish list and this review has just proven it’s a worthy addition. Like other people have said, I think 450-500 is about where the high end starts. Like all good technology it eventually filters its way the down line of products to the point where it offers good value for money. Although most of my rods have a hook keeper and am a fan of having them, most times I still end up using an eyelet. Old habits I guess.
Thanks mate. Channels doing great.👍🏻
Hey Byron, I reckon the high end reel price starts around $430, and I definitely think all rods should come with hook keepers to save the islets from rusting and breaking. The Sustain and tcurve look sick!, as always, a great video, cheers.🎣👊👍🔥
Great to see more shimano gear on the channel now good vid like always
Thanks for the review Byron. I think the start of high end range reels varies with the brand for shimano seems to start at around the $450-550 mark and daiwa appears to start around the $350 point. Keep up the good content watching your videos has taught me so much about good gear and techniques for finesse fishing. And I personally prefer hook keepers. My wife’s rod doesn’t have a hook keep and always feel bad for holding the hook on the guide
Byron, Mate, another great video with well structured research and no boring bits. Great work, to answer your questions. $480 is where I start to see high and features and design materials. And absolutely yes to a hook keeper, my guides cry every time I kook my lures and plastics on. Please keep up the great work, looking forward to the garmin review. Tight Lines Mate.
You've clearly made a huge personal commitment to this channel Byron, and I can't even imagine the work that goes into getting the camera shots, drone footage and editing to such an amazing standard- so congratulations and thanks for all you do!
I don't understand why hook-keepers aren't built into every rod. Even if you never want to use them, there's no downside to having them there- and the only way you wouldn't need them is if you rig up on the water- which is a waste of fishing time. No chance!
As for reel prices- it obviously comes down to size. In the Shimanos, the CI4/Vanford has most of the tech, but with industrial plastic parts to cut costs. The Sustain/Twin Power reels have everything you need and the Stella adds a bit more bling. They're beautiful pieces of equipment but I don't need 'gorgeous' in a reel, and it would ruin my day if I bashed one on the rocks. The Sustain is definitely the sweet spot for me, and the T-Curve Premium/Sustain combo looks like pure gold! Again- thanks for an amazing channel!
Ian, thank you very much for this comment, it makes me feel appreciated dude. Some good thoughts in here that I agree with.
Tight lines legend and thank you again
Thanks for the great review once again Byron! I purchased a 5000 Sustain last week and can honestly say price point , features and fit for purpose (in my case beach caster, ) the Sustain was in a place of its own. Fast retrieve, light weight and relatively small in size in comparison to other brands. Great job Shimano!!! As for the high end price
Point , I consider anything around the $600 mark to be a higher end reel with notable differences. As far as the hook clips …. Yes yes and yes! A must have
Always enjoy the content Mate.
And yes, hook keepers on rods are a must!
great!
Another great review. Over the last few years I’ve been upgrading my reels from low range to mid and the difference has been amazing. I feel the high range starts around $375-400 range. As for the hook keeper. I can take it or leave it but do tend to notice when a rod doesn’t have them.
love the vids byron keep em coming, love the very informative vids.
Thanks, will do!
great review! as aways!!!
you should do some reviews on ur camera gear ( gopros, big boy camers etc).
Once again a great review Byron, always entertaining, well edited videos with great info about the product(s), I personally believe reels around the $400 mark are about the beginning of what I would classify as high end reels, with some exceptions i.e. The Vanford when it was first released, as for rods I’m a massive fan of having a hook keep on there, saves your guides a lot of possible problems and helps you know exactly where your lure is whenever you pick up a different rod, I do love the way the infeets have their hook keep below the reel seat to keep it out of the way of the line but rods like the millers with their super small, low profile hook keepers are also great. Once again great video Byron keep it up!
Hey Byron im new to your channel discovered by chance and happy i did your clear and concise verbal skills are easy to understand and your vids are no bull infotainment starting price for high end gear i think should be around the 300-350 mark as i know alot of good fishos who just cant afford to spend mega dollars on gear like myself with cost of family and living expenses leaves little for pleasure but would no doubt benefit from it... on the hook keeper i would like all rods to have them as it would save on the guides from scratching nicking rusting and even epoxy cracking but if they dont well thats fine they'll probably have em on top shelf rods which will be beyond our price point anyway
Great product and an honest review. This real would look unreal on my rod. Keep your reviews coming.
Will do
Nice review byron! I actually like the way u mention at the end of every episode you make a comment to stay safe. People don't notice it but it's most important.
I think $449 is that starting point for high end reels. The sustain would be a nice upgrade from my stradic's. As for keepers I havnt used them but definitely might look into purchasing some. 👍
Great review as always Byron. Really love the honest analysis of positives and negative to products even if it is only the same end cap across all those reels. I think if your dropping $350 or more then you should be getting at least some high end specs. Hook keepers are a must for me. Cheers.
I had my fair share of entry level reels from daiwa and shimano but my first "proper" mid level reel is the vanford and I got it paired with a XLFC Millerod (after watching you recommending it in one of your videos), its my favourite combo thus far. I think hook keepers are almost essential in most rods and it is certainly a great quality of life feature.
Huge fan of shimano and I’m loving these shimano reviews of the new shimano reels! I’ve been wanting this reel since I’ve seen it.
Glad you like them Tyson, she is a nice reel mate
I really enjoy your candid reviews on different products. I’ve always felt that a hook keeper is really handy thing to have as you can avoid hanging your lure on the guides that can cause all sorts of issues. Reels in the $300 range is starting to get into the high end range. But I also believe you get what you pay for. Pay some more $$$ for a quality product and it can last a lifetime. Thanks for the great videos.
I think the high end starts around the $400 mark, seems to be the biggest jump in quality.
I am a MASSIVE fan of the hook keeper on a rod, makes a heap of difference as I rig my rods up the day before I go and have to transport them in my car - the hook keeper means I know where the hook is, much better there than on a guide or in my finger!!
Excellent review mate, keep the content coming!
I believe high end starts at $500 onwards where we tend to see big improvements on weight, reliability and water resistance. A hook keeper on a rod is always welcomed for people like me who love to have their lure outfit rigged and ready while bait fishing on the off-chance of a bust up!
Awesome reel for its price point and looks amazing too 🔥
Another great review mate!
For me a high end reel starts around the $400 mark. Plenty of reels near that price that feel super smooth! And hook keepers are a must to protect the guides.
Great review. Was looking for a review on this reel as I’m thinking of upgrading my exceler. I think high end certainly starts at that $350-400 mark. And I do like the hook holders!!
Another great review mate with some awesome information on both products! I personally think high end reels start at about $400 plus but in saying that anything above about $280 will get you some really nice gear that won't break the bank! Also hook keepers are a must above the reel seat where I won't get lures stuck in my hand picking up my rods and also to save my reel seats and guides from unnecessary damage. Thanks again for another great review! 🎣
Love your videos mate keep up the reviews .personally I would think around the 300 to 400 range is starting to be a high and real and starts to come with higher and better quality internals , and nicer to fish with for hours and hours . Yes I would love if all manufacturers would put hook keepers on their rods from high end to lower end
Hey Byron how’s it going great video mate can’t wait to see your next video I’ve been subscribed for a wile now and liked heaps of your videos there very helpful when it comes to fishing I recon a top of the range reel price should be around that 300-500 and I haven’t heard of those little things on your rod to hold your lure but I like the daiwa one that are on the rod already it would mean soo much to me if I was given that reel anyway good flaty aye thought I might of hooked on to one of those but it cut me off unfortunately but that fishing have a great day and good luck fishing🤙🤙🤙
Once again another good review Byron, I would say the high end market starts at around $450-$500, and yes I'm a huge fan of rod clips
Literally every time I see you talk about gear I want to get it! Great engagement in the delivery mate
In regards to the price point on a high end reel I’d say anything that cracks the $500 mark in the smallest sizing is the beginning. You really see that jump up from your $200-300 reels as you start to get the nice extras often with weight reduction as well. Personally I love a hook clip - prevents easy mistakes around the eyelets and is also a good way to keep leader knots outside of the eyelets while having enough leader for most situations
hahahaha, this channel is dangerous for you mate!!!!! thanks for the support legend
Another great video as always Bryon. For me a high end reels price point starts at the $450 range and up, as for hook keeper on rods i'm a fan and have to be above the reel. keep up the great reviews and Tight lines.
Love the channel mate keep up the good work. I believe anything over that $300 mark is starting to get into the hi end range (also that's about the price my wife starts asking questions 😀). I do like the hook keeper at the end of the day it saves the guides.
Thanks Byron for the awesome vid,I think high end reels start at 500+ and I love the idea of hook keepers.
Thanks for the review chieftain as always. I think you are about right, I'd say the high end gear starts from approx $400 going up to $1000+ (have you seen Diawa's new 22 Exist - looks unreal). Re: hook ties/lure clips, I personally love them. I find that they are especially great for trout fishing as your moving/wading about all day. Just nice to know your lure is secure and tangle free at the next spot!
I know I’ll sound like a broken record, but great video yet again. Really appreciate the time you take with these reviews.
Onto the giveaway answers, I think that 400 - 500 mark for starting the entry level for high end gear, it seems like it’s kind of consistent with other brands and the price range just feels right.
The hook keepers, yes, on every rod please, I don’t mind too much where it is, above the spool, in the butt section, (nice being able to attach to spool too) just give me one. I like things to be tidy and hook keepers help.
Thanks again legend.
HI Byron,
Great review , the new Sustain looks awesome ! I think the high end market for reels starts at that $500 price point personally and I think a hook keeper on rods is a great idea ! much better than hooking jig heads or trebles on to the guides
Good luck for the upcoming tournaments mate !
I have used the Stratic CI4 , now the Vanford from the beginning of that reel and have LOVED it UNTIL the first service. The reel is never the same after a service weather from the factory or local repair. I fish 30 hours a week so perfect performance is important to me. I have traditionally replaced my reel about every 12-14 months so this year I am going with a Sustain 2500. I fish Silver Salmon in Alaska and speckled trout and Red Drum in Florida so my reels take a beating!
Thanks Byron for yet another fantastic and honest review. I have last years T-curve but the new one looks great.
In terms of price that I would consider to start at high end, I would think approximately $450-500 as a starting point.
In terms of a hook keeper, I’d love all my rods to have one included. Definitely a good thing! I’m obsessed with topwater fishing at the moment so I’m being more conscious of where I’m attaching my lure to the rod. In my older Ian miller rod it has a keeper which I find really useful but my T-curve doesn’t have one so I have to be more careful with the guides.
Hey Byron once again good quality honest review. Keep up the great work. Not bias to Shimano or Daiwa, in fact I own one of each. Love my Diawa TD Sol 3 paired with a TD Black rod and also love my Vanford paired with a Zodias. I agree that the entry level high end reels should be around that $400 mark. And as most on here have said all rods I think should have the hook keeper for longevity. Had to have my Zodias rectified by my local tackle store who did a great job in adding a hook keeper that looks like it’s meant to be there. Great honest review again mate. That TCurve looks mint.
Great review as always Byron! This Is such a sick giveaway! I have to say that I believe that the “high end” range of reels starts at the $400 + for lighter reels. And with the rod clip / hook clip I feel is real good - I just bought a new little amped for cast and It doesn’t have a clip of which is just annoying for the simplicity of having your lure right near your hands whilst reducing corrosion of the guides 🤙
Another cool review mate. I grew up with Shimano and always saw the Sustain as a semi-high end reel. I always saw over $500=high end so I agree with the high end entry level description.
I use hook keepers and hats off to Daiwa who place them on the butt section (Infeets) as I’m constantly getting pricked by lures on hook keepers above the reel seat when picking up my rods. Cheers.
Hey Byron,
Glad to see your hitting reviews on gear at different price points. Keep it up 👍
I personally think high end reels start $600 plus. Close to a gorilla when adding in rods and tackle.
I like having the hook keeper to protect my guides and also line when swapping between set-ups all day.
Cheers mate 👍
I bought the revelry 4000 after your reveiw on the 2500 thanks so much. I think high end starts around the 450 mark. Love the vids
Thanks for another great video! Please keep them coming.
1) In line with the Shimano theme, I feel “high-end” reels start with the Stradic / Vanford at around $300.
2) I think rods over $100 should have a hook keeper as a standard feature.
Thanks for feeding my inner tackle-rat, Byron. That was delicious! 😋
I like to look at the price points in terms of small, medium and large, so I reckon the Sustain is at at the top of the mid range. I’d say the high end would start around $500 and I’d expect to be getting something made in Japan at that level.
I laughed out loud when you mentioned the hook keeper. I noticed it earlier on in the clip as I use similar after market jobs on my rods.
I love cork handled rods, they just seem more high end to me. I have a some old Ian Miller Bream Busters which I love (also with no hook keeper!). I think G-Loomis do cork handles best and all their rods have hook keepers as standard, too.
It is a bit of a pet peev of mine that after spending $500+ on a rod that I need to add a dodgy 10 cent hook keeper!
Also, it’s great to see Shimano supporting quality content creators. Congratulations all round.
Ive had this reel for a while now amazing reel very light
Another great video Byron! Love to see you delving into the shimano gear aswell! I think that a ‘high end’ reel price range starts at the $400 mark. Also I can’t have a rod without a keeper, I hat putting my lures on guides or in the foam in desperate cases!
Thanks Mason! appreciate you getting involved legend
Hi Byron, I would say $450 mark for high end , I purchased a sustain back in December .. love it. I would put it up with my Luvias.
I would prefer built in hook keeps on the rod, the plastic add on’s are ok, but the rubber band doesn’t last long.
Keep up the great reviews, love ya work. 🍻🍻
Another great video Byron! Big yes to hook keepers - they save grips, guides and keep hooks out of the way. Entry to the high end of reels...$450 would be about right. Interesting to see the new Stella and Exist come out - looks like prices have gone up! Should be interesting to see what tech filters down the ranges and whether the entry to high end moves as s result.
well thats the idea right, best tech starts up there then flows down with time
Another great review mate.
I have never really fished with hi end rods and reels until now, well sort of, my 2 main reals now are the Vanford 2500 and a Ci4+ 2500.
I thought this would be a starting point for high end reels but after watching your reviews I think the next price point up might be the starting point for a higher end reals
After getting a millers grub freak rod I love the placement of the hook keeper on that rod it just works and I haven’t yet come close to hooking myself yet unlike some keeper placement on other rods.
Keep up the good content and good luck at Mallacoota.
Awesome review as always Byron, this was definitely a reel I was looking forward to you doing a video on. In my opinion high end fishing reels start at a price point of around $400. I also like my rods to come with a hook keeper straight out of the box, which saves me digging it into the handle or placing it onto the guides, potentially damaging them. 🔥🔥🔥
I hear you mate, I am a fan of the keepers also. Hope the video lived up to the expectation dude
@@ByronTeaHill it sure did😃
Hey Byron, definitely think the high end range starts at that $400-$450 range. And i love the hook holders on my rods.
Love the Video!!
Great review. I was brought up using kmart rods and reels. So my starting to buy higher end/quality gear started at around $100 and now slowly build up to much better quality now.
I do like the hook keepers. Much prefer to have gear setup ready to go. Hate using the guides as hook keeps when there is nowhere else.
Another great video Byron, I think the high end reel range starts at around that $400 and the sustain is a great reel. And for the hook keeper personally now I won’t buy a rod without one.
Thanks dude! interesting :D
Splendid video again Byron!!
I think high end reels start at around the $400+ mark, and believe all quality rods definitely should have a hook keeper.
Looks like you got a little too much of the UV's to your nose........take care of your skin. I understand that it's impossible to do fishing videos while wearing a face covering......maybe do a review of sun protective clothing and sunscreen soon?
Great review Byron as always great insight into the modifications and development of the spinning reel. In terms of the entry point for high end reels I believe it's around the $350-$400 mark depending if sales are happening and hook keepers are a must on rods to secure hooks and lures safely and securely cheers
Thanks for getting involved legend. entered
Great give away Byron, I love a hook keeper built into the rod and I actually like them below the reel and I think $400 is the mark for high end. But I think there is reels on the market that don’t really preform at a high end in that price range and others are phenomenal!
Great review, I have been waiting on this review for a while, but I couldn’t wait any longer so I got one myself, although I am not a fanboy of any particular reel manufacturer, I do love this reel , however IMO do find it a bit on the expensive side even for a sustain, especially if you consider what the Vanford offers . The weight on the FJ sustain was a concern but like you said it is not noticeable on the water.
Great vid as alway Byron
I love when rods have hook keepers! nothing worse then scratched up guides after spending your hard earned money on a nice rod,
As for reels the quality has gone through the roof in past few years, I feel the quality of the reels like td sol an td black are high quality so for me that's where I think the high quality reels start, something like that shimano would be amazing.
Hey mate great video love the reel and would not mind getting my hands on one of them. To me high end reels don't start at the price because you could find a great reel that is super smooth and has great drag settings that is like 100 bucks. But there are some great reels out there that I have found starting at about $250-$300 dollars which is a reasonable price for the ones I have seen and felt. I have used the rod clips before to hold your lure and they are pretty good. I liked putting them above the reel just higher then the grip which was comfortable for me. I just recently got an infeet and love the holder below the grip too. Love your videos, keep doing what your doing mate.
Starting around the 400 mark is a good entry level for high end reels.
And I love the hook keepers, little bit disappointed in the zodias not having one, my old shimano raider had one. I use the eyelets on my zodias now and find the eyelets are resting on things when i lean it up and my lures always get caught in things. With the hook keeper it’s just out the way and never had a problem hooking or catching anything.
Was also great for bush bashing skinny streams. The hook keeper didn’t get caught up around trees and all, but the eyelets somehow hook everything
Hey Byron, I just watched this video again after a year or so as I’m thinking about adding the Sustain to my collection.
I was going through the comments and it looks like the $500 mark is what most Aussie’s see as the start of high end reels.
I’m going to push that to $600 + and to be more specific about the 2 big brands, it starts with Certate at Daiwa and Twin Power at Shimano.
Cheers
Nice review mate. I tend to buy daiwa of late but looking for a possible change up, saying that looking at the daiwa reels I have I think around $350-400 is about where the higher end gear starts. As for the hook keeper I think it's a must have, it's such a handy simple addition for a rod manufacturer to put on that makes life so much easier. I've lost countless of those little plastic and rub add on ones along the way. Since you mentioned in another video I've started using the top of the drag knob also.
Great video Byron. Was about to get a vanford after using a mates but might have to save a little more and check out the sustain High end for me is 500+.I do like hook clips but not a necessity.
Awesome vid Byron! I think the high end would start at around that 450 to 500 dollar mark. BIG yes to hook keepers. Convenient and doesn't ruin your guides ✌
I saw you had a Caldia mq and a td black mq do you know when the td black mq is available and are you going to make a video on the Caldia not saying you have to but I think about getting those reels as a light and ultra light setup anyway keep up the great work and can’t wait to see your next video
Great review Byron, interesting to see that sustain FJ is heavier compared to vanford but it achieves the better balance. Probably as you mentioned there in the vid, that extra bit of weight “fixes” the centre of gravity. I’ve got my vanford as my current go to reel, keen to see how much the difference would be against vanford.
For the give away stuffs: In my opinion, the entry point of high end reels should be priced between $350-400 (to be comparable to Japanese market, e.g: Daiwa Luvias is just under AUD400 in Japanese market).
And for the hook keeper, I really like for the rods that have the adjustable hook keeper as you have in your vid. Some rods came with oddly positioned hook keeper that instead of being useful, it becomes annoying.
Thats a good consideration Andre, appreciate you sharing your thinking bud
Awesome vid, mate. $400 is a good start point for high-end reels. I also think every rod should have a hook clip of some sort above the reel. Looking forward to the next one 👍
I remember when the Daiwa certate 2010 model reels hit the market at the $550.00 price point and I fell in love with them, and that's what I set my benchmark as a high end reel.
Was not a fan of the TCurve Premium rod when I checked it out, opted for the TD Commander Ocelot instead, which comes with a hook keeper as all rods should.
Another great review Byron, very interesting info on the MGL rotor👍
I think a hook keeper is essential for rod care especially as I have multiple rods rigged when fishing, and a high end reel for my budget would start a $350
I think it is pretty cool info also, pretty smart on their behalf! thanks for the entry dude
@@ByronTeaHill I agree, and I can see it reducing fatigue during long sessions as you wouldn’t have to maintain a tight grip to mitigate the wobble🤙
Great review Byron. Starting price for a high-end reel begins at around $500. Hook keepers are a must
Great review mate! Been looking forward to this one. I think north of $500 is high end for reels. Definitely past that TD Sol/Vanford range. I think all rods should come with hook keepers. I find the Millerods keepers the best out of all the big brands. I don’t mind the snap on hook keepers you use however as an alternative!
Hi Bryon, thanks for the review.
I have had Sustains in the past and loved them, I believe that $375 to $400 is the entry level for a high end reel and is a reasonable price to pay.
As for hook keeper’s, it really is a personal choice. I quite like the ezi-keepers and use them on my all my rods. It’s not really something I worry about when choosing a rod.
Keep up the great work!
Cheers
Thanks for sharing and my pleasure Aaron!!!!
Love hook keepers - should be standard. $450 for starter high end reel imo. Thanks for another great review and happy straya day!
Great Review Byron, I think that the starting price for a high end reel begins at around $500. As for hook holders I’m a big fan, they allow me to keep my lures safe whilst on the move. I would like to see it as a feature across all price ranges. 👍🏽
Hi Byron, great vid again. For me the high end reels start at 500where the revelry is at. As to the lure holder it's not a deal breaker but surely rods aimed at lure fishing should have one. Love a bit of cork myself!
Nice!
Another great video in testing those new Shimano reels. I think that the starting price for high end reels is $400 (like the Stradic) since most of the tech from the high end reels trickle down on the affordable ones. Most definitely rods should have hook keepers to spare the guides from having the hooks on them. Again, great review and insight on a Shimano reel. Cheers!
Good call!
hi byron loved this review and all your other vids. i think personally think the high end reel price should starts at around that $400 mark.i’m also a big fan of hook keep i would prefer for them to come on the reel but have them placed below the reel seat to reduce the risk of tangle or getting caught up
Loving these Shimano reviews 🔥
I honestly thought $300 was the benchmark for high end fishing seems like a fair amount of money also Shimano hardly use hook keepers on their rods but it is an upgrade long over due for lure series rods
Hey legend. Thanks for sharing. its all good, my opinion is the $300 is average range. but I'm a little weird
Great commentary on the newShimano gear.
Firstly I think $450-600,would be a gate way to top end,and lastly,most definitely a lure keeper on the rod above the hand.
Keep up the great vids.
great review!Thanks for sharing
No problem!
Great video as always mate high end for me start in the 300 - 400 dollar mark but in recent years that has changed. With the big 2 companies they are starting to put a lot a of flagship features in more budget reels. which for the consumer is great. All rods should come with hook keepers.
Thanks Geoff! you're always on this channel supporting, thanks buddy
Byron , like the way you do your reviews without the promoting or demoting of products just the pro's and con's , enjoy your content too. Well now if you are FIFO miner or a tradie upper end is Stella/Exsense /Twin Power world or if you work in retail like me then its a Nasci or MAYBE a Stradic 😅
I love my rod clips but find the ones that are on the odd factory rod pretty fiddly and mostly useless and sorry to say that includes the one you are using here (which I have tried )which at least is easily removed and consigned to the bottom of storage box. I have resorted to binding on a snake guide at a suitable height above my foregrip (usually 30-70mm ) on top of rod opposite to reel and works a treat as super easy to locate hook by feel. I also use this as a tether point in my kayak when i'm travelling from spot to spot or trolling.
Cheers mate and keep it coming,
Thanks Bryon for another great review .My mate thinks sedona is highend reel .Between $500 and up I think you're starting to look at some pretty good reels. Yep it pain's me to say I've got the hook keepers like that to on two of my rods they work .but rods should come with keepers nice looking rod Bryon 👌
I think that majority of the time once the price point is over that $350 to $400 it enters that higher end and that different step in feel and quality. And yes definitely hook keepers on rod is a plus above the fore grip is where I prefer as long as it's out of the way. Great video Byron as usual 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
As always great vid Byron, I have an older 4000 sustain and I love it, hook keepers are a must on a rod above the spool, just a solid half ring is perfect. I think anything over $400 Is deffiently start of a higher end reel.
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Hi Byron another outstanding video. Your videos help me so much when it comes to choosing gear to but. I think that a high end reels would start at around $400 mark. I also think that all rods should come with a hook keeper so your hooks can't mess up your guides.
Really pumped I could help Leonardo! appreciate the comment dude
Enjoyed the video Byron. Hook keepers should be a standard item and it's frustrating when they aren't, especially of non-entry levels rods (eg. Samaki v3 C12). Regarding your higher end reels, I probably consider anything over $500 and entering that territory, with that $350-$500 bracket the solid mid range options.
Keep up the great content.
Awesome video mate, personally I think the high end reel price starts at around $400-$450. And I really like the clips on rods to hold your lures instead of hooking lures onto the reel or eyes on the rod.
Another great Video Byron! Would be awesome to see you review the 2021 Daiwa Legalis LT! i think the entry level price for a high end reel sits at about $300 mark- $350 for opening and i love all my rods coming with little hook keepers think its quite important
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The price point for me is around $350 and up that a nice entry level price but once u start u can’t go back to lower end. And I think it’s a must that hook keepers are a must they are so handy. Love the video keep them coming.
I recommend high end reel start at 280 like the vanford and the stradic and yeah I like the hook keeper love the stuff Byron keep it up
Great review video Byron, love the honesty and quality of these videos.
Personally when you start hitting high end entry I would think around that $350-$400. Yes I’ve got a one rod without a hook keeper and it hurts my soul 😂 Just a little thing I like my rods to have and avoids me damaging eyes and reels when finding a home for the hook haha.
Thanks mate!
Totally agree dude, lol hurts your soul - poor bloke
Great video, I've been looking at the Shimano T-Curve rods because I personally like the slightly longer butt end.
For me, apart from a few diamonds in the rough, I consider $400-$450 to be the starting point for high end gear as that's where I've seen the biggest difference in build and performance.
I also love having hook keepers on my rod and I wish all of them had one.
Thanks Leon! Appreciate you sharing your thoguhts buddy.
Another great video! I refuse to buy rods without hook keepers now. I've only ever had one without one but that Shimano T Curve Premium is very tempting. The after market keepers are trash and the orings that hold them on always perish on me. High end reels start at $400 in my eyes.
Good review BTH! I reckon high end reels should start from $400 on wards for shizzle, plenty of quality reels fall under that mark! And heck yeah all rods should came out with hook keeper 🤙🏼
Definitely yes to hook keeper and high end reels $600+ Great review Byron 👍
awesome review! I'd say high end reels have a starting price point around $450 and it just goes up from there. Personally I dont really mind the if the rod doesn't come with the hook keepers. I tend to use the bail arm often to hold my lures and I'd have to say it kinda feels like hook keepers with rods is very simular to reels not having a line holder like the shimano saragosa.
Great video Byron , I think that high end reels come in at about $400. Yes do like the little hook keepers so you don’t have to put the hooks on the runners.
hey Byron, great informative video, i reckon the high end reels price start around $350 in my opinion and i think that the rods should already have a built in lure clip as well.