we all knew what you meant! Good stuff. Kages are truly fantastic reels if you can find them used. I just hate that all daiwa reels come with the deep spools. Such overkill for bass fishing.
Great video Punch!. The 17' Exsence C3000MHG (7.0oz) is my favorite Bass reel of all time, especially for all my soft plastics. I liked it so much, I purchased another and a couple spare spools for them. It's just That good. I also absolutely love the 19' and 23' Vanquish's over the Vanfords. I use my Vanquish's for Trout, Panfish and Bass. I also love my Zillion. Daiwa hit a home run with that reel although I still love my Met's. I have the 2020 U.S. model with the JDM 2020 spool it it and it makes a difference when casting. I also really love the 22' Met. Shallow and the new 23' Met. 100. The Stradic FL and the older Tatula LT are still great reels. I've been holding off on the Bantam just because of the weight but I purchased an XG handle to put on the HG version so maybe I'll have to get it after your review. Thank's for the info.
Love the vid my man! Absolutely can’t wait to get the new 2024 Steez and 2024 Metanium DC!! Just waiting till they hit the JDM selling market to save a little.
I don't know why more people (and I'm talking reasonably experienced people) don't go the JDM route for their rods and reels. On the whole, IME, the JDM is just better made than the export equivalent. I don't really know why for sure, but with Japan with almost everything they make, the best stuff stays at home in Japan and doesn't get exported.
24 Steez tw 100 out on JDM. Just order one the other day. I'm hoping it finally out preforms the Antares. So we can see Shimano answer back to the Steez.
New to your channel! And after watching a few videos in a row tonight,subbed happily! You are incredibly thorough in your explanations,as well as your thoughts on the actual qualitative use of equipment. We have extremely similar tastes! And you seem to have an enthusiasm about the gear and fishing that many of the fishing RUclipsrs have lost. Keep up the great work!
Totally agree. I got turned onto Punch way back when only had a few hundred subscribers. Tons of ways to present unboxing and gear vids, but Punches way is very congruent of the way I think.
You should checkout the Shimano Tranx150. One of my favorite cranking reels. I was surprised by how it out casts most of my other high end or mid range reels. For spinning i love the Exsence, super smooth, crazy smooth drag and pairs with the Whipsnake & Wind Buster excellent. And for Daiwa, it all about that Zillion SV 22. What’s your favorite cranking reel? Thanks Punch
Great stuff. I agree with you on the Stella. I get that "meh" feeling with it. The reel you need to try is the Vanquish. It blows the Stella and the Exist away for far less money. I also had the same weird knock on a few Daiwa spinning reels. From another platform I was given the advice to change the handle out with a double handle and a balancer from Gomexus. I am not one to change out parts on reels but this worked. Also, I was not big on the double handle at first but I tend to like it now.
I am basically a Daiwa Baitcaster / Shimano Spinning guy. I got the Metanium and wish I hadn't, it just feels like a "dead" reel, oh well, live and learn. Right on re: the Zillion. Great review, I was getting ready to pull the trigger on an Exsense... Think I'll just get 2 more Vanfords instead. Thanks for all your content!
I like Luvias airity FC LT C2500SXG it’s awesome reel I like the spool and the bail graphite I don’t know why daiwa didn’t keep it the. Graphite and the gold color it’s just plane now it ok but I wish they would have kept the style
Love watching these new style reviews. I’m tired of the Same Ol read from the box reviews. Nice job keep them coming. I have all these same BC reels minus the steez 2 and zillion. Im still rocking the OG TD Zillion. I got the OG Steez for free so I got that instead of the new zillion. I’m going to agree on all your points except the main take away about the BC reels. I don’t have huge hands and I love holding an almost weightless set up so my metanium with a well balanced 7 foot rod is amazing. The steez is no fuss and that’s your choice is you want to just fish. The met to me just feels more smooth palms better and casts further. Exactly like you said, the Met is like a hot model wife, she’s going to be higher maintenance and only does one thing great. Don’t change things up on the Met or she’ll blow up on you.
Hey awesome video question I’m looking for a new salt water reel for bass which should I get ? 183 dollar ballistic mq 4k 208 dollar vanford 5k 158 dollar 2023 Jdm stradic 5k 160 dollar caldia 4k 360 dollar plus tax Certate sw 5k 210 dollar kage mq LT, not sure if that’s meant for saltwater. But those are my choices which way would you go ?
Fun stuff as always punch im a shimano guy and i wouldnt change my metaniums and aldebarans for any thing.But thats just me ,they fit my hands so i keep it simple.
I've been using a Daiwa ss whisker 1600 of old. And I found a new one. I think the Japanese built one was probably a better reel when it was new. But after 30 years. It's tired. 😅 The new one is nicer enough. I got a Procyon. I haven't used it a whole lot. But I am loving it. My son just got himself a Fuego. I think for NY Susquehanna smallies, these 2 will be awful hard to beat. Though I will likely get a stradic/vanford. Just because I'm doing well financially now and I like buying nice stuff. So yeah. I'm not brand owned. I like nice stuff. Speaking of which, I found some nice Abu Garcia Gold Max 3s of 1980/90s vintage. I've always wanted them since I was in high school. And I'll be trying them out this summer too. I'm not in it to make a living. I just like using nice stuff and getting more. I do appreciate this video because of the price point honesty. I thought about the steez and met/aldebaren/Antares. But I likely won't now. I'll stick with 200-400 dollar reels till I win a lottery. Lol. I need rod reviews. Lol
I owned the Whisker in the 700 and 1300 back in the day and they were great reels for their time. I changed up when Shimano came out with the Pearl White Stradic 2000. Caught thousands of bass on those reels.
nice video! Certate and up are clearly on another level in Daiwa's spinning line up. Vanquish excels in lighter line open water applications and really deserve a try. my experience with Stella is that I find myself like it more over time and I don't like the color of Exist at all lol. and I totally agree 200$ reels are more than sufficient for bass fishing these days, but the ownership of the best offers so much more than just catching the fish
Man you got a lot of reels. I've enjoyed my Diawa's. I bought a bunch of Shimano spinning reels, and did not like any of them. I switched to Pflueger, and I love them. Great reviews!
Just trying to add to this conversation. The new Vanqish is the best spinning reel I have ever owned. I have 2 Exist's, multiple twin powers. Casting reels. TW had some Steez BFS reels 3-5years ago? Nothing has come close to that. I have a Alderberan BFS. You would throw it away for this JDM reel. The Newer Bantams are fantastic. I love the Tattula P/F. A Matanium is my go to all around. I love the Tranx for swim baits.
I have a Tatula P/F and I'm kicking myself for forgetting to put it into this video. It's a very nice reel!! I really need to get a Vanquish at some point.
I wonder if you should try another Shimano Met, maybe the JDM. I am not a supper fan boy of any (with the exception of the Aldebaran MGL). But I have a Met DJM with the 70 spoon. I love it. it seems just as easy as a Daiwa.
Just found a Daiwa rg 3600 in an auction lot of woodworking tools - not a fishing guy - is this a good reel? - would it make a good gift to someone who actually fishes!
Thank you for the video! 2 questions. One, Do you have an older Kage & if so how is it? Two, Can you compare the Zillion & the Bantam and what you use them for and what you feel they do better than the other?
Stella is just a stronger and more durable reel than any Daiwa, I pair my C3000SDH with Megabass Destroyer TS 775 for heavy duty applications such as chatterbait, spinnerbait, deep crank etc.
The new Tatula 100 is phenomenal since they put the Hyper drive digigear in it. I like it almost as much as my zillion svtw 1000. Zillion is my favorite reel and I told you that you would enjoy it
The Certate doesn’t happen to be a 3000CXH does it? If it has a “c” in the model - that means it has a compact body - they use a 2500 size body on any 3000CXH
That’s not what I meant haha. You were comparing how much smaller your Certate is to your Ballistic. The reason the body is smaller is likey due to the fact that the Certate is a “3000CXH” which if it has a C in the model # that refers to “compact” and they will put a 2500 body with a 3000 spool to achieve this appearance of a smaller frame on a 3000 reel.
I'm very simple when it comes to spinning reels, I just use Stradics in sizes 2500-4000 mostly because I wade rivers for smallmouth and they dont die like almost every other reel I have tried does. They also hold up excellent to inshore saltwater which I do several times a year. I am also currently running all FLs but I am hoping to try an FM this year just because I need another 2500 size reel.
Question, I have a couple Stradic's but I am thinking about buying a couple Vanfords. You mentioned the Stradic is better in the cold. You being in Minnesota and I being in N.E. Ohio, Your cold is insane compared to ours. When I'm fishing lake Erie & it's cold, that means it's roughly 30 degrees not counting wind and lake temp is 40+. How would the Vanford do in my cold & would it matter which one I used?
I have to know, why your using 3k and 4k size spinning reels for large and small mouth? I'm not poking fun, I legitimately would like to know if it has a advantage? I live in coastal n.c I fish reds and trout and various other inshore species, but I predominantly use 1k and 2k sized spinning reels. For both. I absolutely love the ballistic mq 2500 ant the kage mq 2000 . That being said, iv never had a red spool me , is it a distance thing on the casting end for the reason of using a 3k and 4k sized reel?
Video request: Can you do a short (say 30 minutes) video of brake-point VALUE rod and reels. It would be great for newer/intermediate fisherman who are just starting to want to move up from the $100 WalMart combo stuff. Like you, I buy the high end, but for the value guy it would be cool to have a video that really addresses the value cross-over point for rods and reels. It would probably go over well.
Not at all, but I tend to use "good quality" line. You can get at least 2 (maybe 3) seasons out of good line. I think people replace their line more often than they need to.
Great review, I used to disagree with you on the 20 met take, granted I have the jdm version, but anymore I find myself not enjoying the narrow spool and also the profile, its sits a bit high. In my opinion the the 16 met frame has to be one of, if not the best shimano frame ever. At least its my favorite shimano platform.
Zillion definitely is the best priced and good reel on daiwa side ! On the shimano spinning my twin power and Stella are on my 9/6 ML and 9/0 L dialuna surf rod is my lake trout and cape cod light setups!! On the stradic and vanford definitely the best on the freshwater shimano line !!
@@briansantostefano3625 you get all the new tech that’s in the Stella, you get a much smoother reel, and most importantly you get a reel with the least inertia, it’s ideal for stop and go techniques.
@@briansantostefano3625 You get all the tech from the Stella, tighter tolerances so it’s smoother, and most importantly the lowest inertia of any spinning reel, it’s noticeably the lightest to turn the handle which is best for stop start retrieves for things like drop shot and Ned rigs
Like you, I'm totally bougie on my gear, but for bass fishing does it really make a difference? No, it doesn't. Does the high end gear really put even one more fish in my boat, no it doesn't. For me, I just appreciate the quality and for, being an old guy, higher end/lighter gear makes for an easier day of fishing. OTOH, is the ease of use worth the extra dollars? No, it isn't. At the end of the day, I think you just have to just really LIKE having higher end gear. Pragmatically, it doesn't make a damn. To even notice a dramatic difference in rod/reels that would be evident by even a rookie fisherman, you would have to go from something like what we use and directly compare it to a Quantum reel mounted on an Ugly stick to appreciate any real difference. You mentioned Jacob Wheeler and he is the guy I always use (or KVD in the old days) to illustrate my favorite maxum about rods and reels and fishing "success" (to a certain extent tackle and baits as well) and its a saying that has been around forever. That phrase being, "Its not about the arrow, it's about the Indian". Nowhere in the professional fishing world is that better illustrated than with Jacob Wheeler. Often I will be watching Wheeler fishing an MLF tournament when it pops into my head about how frustrating it must be to fish with the garbage he has to use. Of course, he is being paid to use and pimp that crap, so I would use it too if I was getting paid. The use of crap gear doesn't seemed to effect his success any. Another illustration I use is saying that you could put me in a $150,000 bass boat with all the latest gear and electronics (and the knowledge to use them) and put somebody like Wheeler in a canoe, paddle and a cane pole and we fish in random "Lake X' known to neither of us. I can pretty much guarantee at the end of the day, Wheeler comes out on top because he's just that much better. Pardon the flight of ideas here, but that also reminded me of an incident years ago when Michael Iaconelli was fishing in a tournament and broke his rod over his knee (yea, he was still trying to create his persona to carve out his marketing schtick back then), Anyway, on all the old bass fishing forums, tons of people commented (good for Ike, right?) about how unsportsmanlike it was and he should be thrown off the tour, yada, yada. A couple of us A-holes countered making the joke that if we had to use the garbage he was using, we'd break it out of frustration too. Back then, IIRC it was the old Duckett "Ghost" rods. If anyone has ever been subjected to the torture of having to fish with one, you'd definitely get the joke.
I owned vanford and stradic fl. I agreed stradic is like tacoma. And i found another reel similar to stradic i got it brand new shimano ultegra for $90 less than stradic. Its smoother than stradic. With same durability.
Why no Curado DC? For a sub $300 reel I think it is hard to beat. The DC technology really helps to reduce backlashes when casting into the wind. I am also able to cast really far with it as well.
I'm just personally not into DCs, I've had a couple of them but they don't stick around too long. It's just a personal preference. They are very cool reels.
Man I knew you would love the certate lol. Even my buddies who are hardcore shimano fanboys couldn't deny how smooth it is once I let them fish it. Just wish they didn't downgrade the looks of the upcoming release 😅
Great video Bri. I’m right there with you when it comes to the older tatulas. Thank God I held on to a bunch of them. I’ve had them for a while and very little knocking. Not sure if you have tried the Daiwa Procyon my lt yet, but it’s a very smooth reel. Almost as light as the tatula. I believe the 2500 weighs 6.5 oz , and the 4 that I’ve purchased have yet to knock. I’ve only had them for a full year, but I’m very satisfied. I have them on 2 steez, 1 poison adrena and an nrx. They work and balance well with all of them. 👍🏻Great vid and always. Love the tackle chat
I have one on the way. Thanks. Got one more...How about the difference between the NRX+ 902S and 872S? What is the best use for each? Thanks again. @@PunchFishing
@PunchFishing Man if you could give me your opinion on this I’d appreciate it…What Reel would you choose between the Shimano Curado 70 Mgl vs Shimano Curado 150 Mgl for Squarebills and jerkbaits
This review has been informative for me. I wanted a met. But I might settle for a Bantam instead. I'd rather 3 reels for the price of 2. I guess I lucked out with my Zillion when I found an open box for 190 bucks. Lol.
The new Exsence really frustrates me as a saltwater guy because they only come in the shallow spool M model. I have no interest in sacrificing 1/3rd of my line capacity for 10g of weight savings
Yeah it's a baffling real to me because the capacity doesn't seem to be what salt people want, but there seems to be a little too much tech in it for freshwater anglers to really take advantage of. I think bass fishing guys just like that it's expensive and all black.
@@PunchFishing if the 4000 had a more typical line capacity I would own several. But the 4000M is just not suitable for large Chesapeake striper and redfish. I think the reel is designed for japanese sea bass where they typically use finesse tactics and
Well, this must be one net positive for people, like yourself, that live above the arctic circle. The months of "hard water" at least gives you time to maintain/repair/organize/re-arrange/etc all of your gear.
@philipfalco7304 the slx dc xt 70 is lighter than a curado mgl 70. I can't wait for the next generation of shimanos. Just wish I didn't hate their spinning reels.
@@kylemayer8486 The only Shimano Spinning reels that stick out to me is the 19' model Vanquish's, the 17' Exsence c3000mhg and my 19' Stella 1000. Which Daiwa spinners would you recommend? I own the old Tatula LT's in 1000, 2500, and 3000 and a Kage 2000. I like them.
@philipfalco7304 I have 6 luvias and 2 luvias airity. They're jdm reels and are everything you need and more. Light, monocoque and have beautiful drags.
@@kylemayer8486 Nice to know, thank's. I wanted the Luvias airily but they were out of production, Couldn't find one. Which year Luvias and Luvias airity are you talking about?
High end reels you don't need them! I have lots of 100.00 reels and a lot of them are 20 yrs old and still going strong. The key is maintaining them. Just cleaning and lubing them.
MSRP is to high for you ?? 😮 THATS Why i buy Steez reels in ¥apan.😊 Saves 150-200€ each reel but i do scout the European Market (EDM) also. Thats how i got a New Steez CT SV for 500€ from Germany. 😂😂 The new (black) Twin Power looks good too and has some new features currently found on the Vanquish FC. I believe its got slow oscillating. BTW you Yankees never talk about the Vanquish (which is Such a great reel) I like it better ANY DAY than the Exsence A 😅 Im waiting for the Metanium DC to arrive in the shops and im going for a EDM- version 😅. Lastly get yourself an ANTARES MD DC that one is a MONSTER 🧟🧟
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Corrections: I said Madbull when I meant Wind Buster, and I said X Protect when I meant Magseal.
we all knew what you meant! Good stuff. Kages are truly fantastic reels if you can find them used. I just hate that all daiwa reels come with the deep spools. Such overkill for bass fishing.
Now we need the rod review ! I am also surprised you did not talk about the Shimano Ultegra as it’s very highly rated in Japan.
Great video Punch!. The 17' Exsence C3000MHG (7.0oz) is my favorite Bass reel of all time, especially for all my soft plastics. I liked it so much, I purchased another and a couple spare spools for them. It's just That good. I also absolutely love the 19' and 23' Vanquish's over the Vanfords. I use my Vanquish's for Trout, Panfish and Bass. I also love my Zillion. Daiwa hit a home run with that reel although I still love my Met's. I have the 2020 U.S. model with the JDM 2020 spool it it and it makes a difference when casting. I also really love the 22' Met. Shallow and the new 23' Met. 100. The Stradic FL and the older Tatula LT are still great reels. I've been holding off on the Bantam just because of the weight but I purchased an XG handle to put on the HG version so maybe I'll have to get it after your review. Thank's for the info.
I keep coming back to this video as I'm looking at upgrading things. It's incredibly helpful.
Happy to hear that!
Love the vid my man! Absolutely can’t wait to get the new 2024 Steez and 2024 Metanium DC!! Just waiting till they hit the JDM selling market to save a little.
I don't know why more people (and I'm talking reasonably experienced people) don't go the JDM route for their rods and reels. On the whole, IME, the JDM is just better made than the export equivalent. I don't really know why for sure, but with Japan with almost everything they make, the best stuff stays at home in Japan and doesn't get exported.
24 Steez tw 100 out on JDM. Just order one the other day. I'm hoping it finally out preforms the Antares. So we can see Shimano answer back to the Steez.
New to your channel! And after watching a few videos in a row tonight,subbed happily! You are incredibly thorough in your explanations,as well as your thoughts on the actual qualitative use of equipment. We have extremely similar tastes! And you seem to have an enthusiasm about the gear and fishing that many of the fishing RUclipsrs have lost. Keep up the great work!
Awesome, thank you! Appreciate the kind words.
A nice honest review of some really nice gear, so much better than an unboxing which tells us basically nothing.
Glad you liked it!
Totally agree. I got turned onto Punch way back when only had a few hundred subscribers. Tons of ways to present unboxing and gear vids, but Punches way is very congruent of the way I think.
You should checkout the Shimano Tranx150. One of my favorite cranking reels. I was surprised by how it out casts most of my other high end or mid range reels. For spinning i love the Exsence, super smooth, crazy smooth drag and pairs with the Whipsnake & Wind Buster excellent. And for Daiwa, it all about that Zillion SV 22. What’s your favorite cranking reel? Thanks Punch
Love the zillion, love the vanford and love the Shimano Exsence. To me I think daiwa for casting and shimano for spinning.
Great stuff. I agree with you on the Stella. I get that "meh" feeling with it. The reel you need to try is the Vanquish. It blows the Stella and the Exist away for far less money. I also had the same weird knock on a few Daiwa spinning reels. From another platform I was given the advice to change the handle out with a double handle and a balancer from Gomexus. I am not one to change out parts on reels but this worked. Also, I was not big on the double handle at first but I tend to like it now.
thanks for the great review love hearing your comments on the reels .thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I am basically a Daiwa Baitcaster / Shimano Spinning guy. I got the Metanium and wish I hadn't, it just feels like a "dead" reel, oh well, live and learn. Right on re: the Zillion. Great review, I was getting ready to pull the trigger on an Exsense... Think I'll just get 2 more Vanfords instead. Thanks for all your content!
Decided to try a few high end rod last year and I’m blown away . NRX and xtasy
The best rods, all in all for everything, you'd do a lot worse than just sticking with the NRX line. I love all of mine.
Just got a Shimano Vanquish in the mail. Pairing it with a P5 Landsat for small river finesse goodness!
Best spinning reel I've held, and I've felt them all working in a pro shop.
I like Luvias airity FC LT C2500SXG it’s awesome reel I like the spool and the bail graphite I don’t know why daiwa didn’t keep it the. Graphite and the gold color it’s just plane now it ok but I wish they would have kept the style
Just got the new tatula 100 recently, dude the thing kicks ass for the price... its quickly become one of my favorite reels if not my favorite
Great content! Nice flannel! Who makes it?
Love watching these new style reviews. I’m tired of the Same Ol read from the box reviews. Nice job keep them coming.
I have all these same BC reels minus the steez 2 and zillion. Im still rocking the OG TD Zillion. I got the OG Steez for free so I got that instead of the new zillion.
I’m going to agree on all your points except the main take away about the BC reels. I don’t have huge hands and I love holding an almost weightless set up so my metanium with a well balanced 7 foot rod is amazing. The steez is no fuss and that’s your choice is you want to just fish. The met to me just feels more smooth palms better and casts further. Exactly like you said, the Met is like a hot model wife, she’s going to be higher maintenance and only does one thing great. Don’t change things up on the Met or she’ll blow up on you.
i can say that im a daiwa fanboy BUT new bantam has to be one in my arsenal. Very excellent built, high rigidity and handsome !
Hey awesome video question I’m looking for a new salt water reel for bass which should I get ?
183 dollar ballistic mq 4k
208 dollar vanford 5k
158 dollar 2023 Jdm stradic 5k
160 dollar caldia 4k
360 dollar plus tax Certate sw 5k
210 dollar kage mq LT, not sure if that’s meant for saltwater.
But those are my choices which way would you go ?
Fun stuff as always punch im a shimano guy and i wouldnt change my metaniums and aldebarans for any thing.But thats just me ,they fit my hands so i keep it simple.
I've been using a Daiwa ss whisker 1600 of old. And I found a new one. I think the Japanese built one was probably a better reel when it was new. But after 30 years. It's tired. 😅 The new one is nicer enough. I got a Procyon. I haven't used it a whole lot. But I am loving it. My son just got himself a Fuego. I think for NY Susquehanna smallies, these 2 will be awful hard to beat. Though I will likely get a stradic/vanford. Just because I'm doing well financially now and I like buying nice stuff. So yeah. I'm not brand owned. I like nice stuff. Speaking of which, I found some nice Abu Garcia Gold Max 3s of 1980/90s vintage. I've always wanted them since I was in high school. And I'll be trying them out this summer too.
I'm not in it to make a living. I just like using nice stuff and getting more.
I do appreciate this video because of the price point honesty. I thought about the steez and met/aldebaren/Antares. But I likely won't now. I'll stick with 200-400 dollar reels till I win a lottery. Lol.
I need rod reviews. Lol
I owned the Whisker in the 700 and 1300 back in the day and they were great reels for their time. I changed up when Shimano came out with the Pearl White Stradic 2000. Caught thousands of bass on those reels.
nice video! Certate and up are clearly on another level in Daiwa's spinning line up. Vanquish excels in lighter line open water applications and really deserve a try. my experience with Stella is that I find myself like it more over time and I don't like the color of Exist at all lol. and I totally agree 200$ reels are more than sufficient for bass fishing these days, but the ownership of the best offers so much more than just catching the fish
Man you got a lot of reels. I've enjoyed my Diawa's. I bought a bunch of Shimano spinning reels, and did not like any of them. I switched to Pflueger, and I love them. Great reviews!
I got a lot of everything 😂
Some really nice reels buddy! Thanks for a review on those. You've definitely got some nice gear. Keep up the good work! I'm a big fan of Shimano!
I appreciate it!
Just trying to add to this conversation. The new Vanqish is the best spinning reel I have ever owned. I have 2 Exist's, multiple twin powers. Casting reels. TW had some Steez BFS reels 3-5years ago? Nothing has come close to that. I have a Alderberan BFS. You would throw it away for this JDM reel. The Newer Bantams are fantastic. I love the Tattula P/F. A Matanium is my go to all around. I love the Tranx for swim baits.
I have a Tatula P/F and I'm kicking myself for forgetting to put it into this video. It's a very nice reel!! I really need to get a Vanquish at some point.
The Luvias
is a sleeper and gem. A little overkill for bass fishing but I absolutely love mine.
I have 4 now, and can't see a need to spend any more on a spinning reel.
Hi Brian , what kinda braid do you run on your spinning reels? Thanks 👍. I also have the Certate 19. You’re absolutely right about buttery smooth!
I wonder if you should try another Shimano Met, maybe the JDM. I am not a supper fan boy of any (with the exception of the Aldebaran MGL). But I have a Met DJM with the 70 spoon. I love it. it seems just as easy as a Daiwa.
Just found a Daiwa rg 3600 in an auction lot of woodworking tools - not a fishing guy - is this a good reel? - would it make a good gift to someone who actually fishes!
That’s what I did the beginning of last yr I love all my slx models but I stepped up and got the curado mgl and man am I glad what a great reel
Thank you for the video! 2 questions. One, Do you have an older Kage & if so how is it? Two, Can you compare the Zillion & the Bantam and what you use them for and what you feel they do better than the other?
Another great video! I love nerding out over gear, keep it up!
More to come! Thanks for watching
The handle knock on the Diawa spinning is a big reason I stick with my Shimanos. Wouldn’t mind testing out a Daiwa one day though
Stella is just a stronger and more durable reel than any Daiwa, I pair my C3000SDH with Megabass Destroyer TS 775 for heavy duty applications such as chatterbait, spinnerbait, deep crank etc.
The new Tatula 100 is phenomenal since they put the Hyper drive digigear in it. I like it almost as much as my zillion svtw 1000. Zillion is my favorite reel and I told you that you would enjoy it
The Certate doesn’t happen to be a 3000CXH does it?
If it has a “c” in the model - that means it has a compact body - they use a 2500 size body on any 3000CXH
The new 2024 Certate doesn't have a shallow spool option, but they may add one later on. Daiwa typically does that.
That’s not what I meant haha. You were comparing how much smaller your Certate is to your Ballistic. The reason the body is smaller is likey due to the fact that the Certate is a “3000CXH” which if it has a C in the model # that refers to “compact” and they will put a 2500 body with a 3000 spool to achieve this appearance of a smaller frame on a 3000 reel.
I'm very simple when it comes to spinning reels, I just use Stradics in sizes 2500-4000 mostly because I wade rivers for smallmouth and they dont die like almost every other reel I have tried does. They also hold up excellent to inshore saltwater which I do several times a year. I am also currently running all FLs but I am hoping to try an FM this year just because I need another 2500 size reel.
You didn't mention that the Curado M has an MGL spool, which is why it casts farther than the 200K.
I seriously recommend the newest Shimano Vanquish. I imported one from Japan and it's amazing!
hey do you think you are going to review the Daiwa Steez AGS 7'6" mmL the one?
That's my next upload
Question, I have a couple Stradic's but I am thinking about buying a couple Vanfords. You mentioned the Stradic is better in the cold. You being in Minnesota and I being in N.E. Ohio, Your cold is insane compared to ours. When I'm fishing lake Erie & it's cold, that means it's roughly 30 degrees not counting wind and lake temp is 40+. How would the Vanford do in my cold & would it matter which one I used?
I have to know, why your using 3k and 4k size spinning reels for large and small mouth? I'm not poking fun, I legitimately would like to know if it has a advantage? I live in coastal n.c I fish reds and trout and various other inshore species, but I predominantly use 1k and 2k sized spinning reels. For both. I absolutely love the ballistic mq 2500 ant the kage mq 2000 . That being said, iv never had a red spool me , is it a distance thing on the casting end for the reason of using a 3k and 4k sized reel?
Video request: Can you do a short (say 30 minutes) video of brake-point VALUE rod and reels. It would be great for newer/intermediate fisherman who are just starting to want to move up from the $100 WalMart combo stuff. Like you, I buy the high end, but for the value guy it would be cool to have a video that really addresses the value cross-over point for rods and reels. It would probably go over well.
I used the Shimano 22 Calcutta Conquest 101HG for crank bait fishing
Hey punch, love the reels. But are there any issues with keeping fluro on your baitcasters during the off season.
Not at all, but I tend to use "good quality" line. You can get at least 2 (maybe 3) seasons out of good line. I think people replace their line more often than they need to.
Having an 8 ft cranking rod throwing 1/2 ounce to 1 ounce crankbaits which baitcaster do you prefer with all reels you have had for reliable distance.
In the late 50's Mitchell had an oscillating movement similar to new Stella, Mitchell 302, I still have my dad's
Great review, I used to disagree with you on the 20 met take, granted I have the jdm version, but anymore I find myself not enjoying the narrow spool and also the profile, its sits a bit high. In my opinion the the 16 met frame has to be one of, if not the best shimano frame ever. At least its my favorite shimano platform.
I agree with you, the 16 Met was very very good.
Zillion definitely is the best priced and good reel on daiwa side ! On the shimano spinning my twin power and Stella are on my 9/6 ML and 9/0 L dialuna surf rod is my lake trout and cape cod light setups!! On the stradic and vanford definitely the best on the freshwater shimano line !!
My next spinning reel will def be the Shimano JDM Vanquish.
10/10 Reel I thought the Excense was the goat until I got my vanquish.
@@jimmypage279 definitely can’t wait to get mine just snagged one off eBay.
Other than drag and lightness what more are you getting with the vanquish from the vanford/stradic?
@@briansantostefano3625 you get all the new tech that’s in the Stella, you get a much smoother reel, and most importantly you get a reel with the least inertia, it’s ideal for stop and go techniques.
@@briansantostefano3625 You get all the tech from the Stella, tighter tolerances so it’s smoother, and most importantly the lowest inertia of any spinning reel, it’s noticeably the lightest to turn the handle which is best for stop start retrieves for things like drop shot and Ned rigs
Do you want to give up that Stella by any chance ? 😅 Great review as always!
Like you, I'm totally bougie on my gear, but for bass fishing does it really make a difference? No, it doesn't. Does the high end gear really put even one more fish in my boat, no it doesn't. For me, I just appreciate the quality and for, being an old guy, higher end/lighter gear makes for an easier day of fishing. OTOH, is the ease of use worth the extra dollars? No, it isn't. At the end of the day, I think you just have to just really LIKE having higher end gear. Pragmatically, it doesn't make a damn. To even notice a dramatic difference in rod/reels that would be evident by even a rookie fisherman, you would have to go from something like what we use and directly compare it to a Quantum reel mounted on an Ugly stick to appreciate any real difference.
You mentioned Jacob Wheeler and he is the guy I always use (or KVD in the old days) to illustrate my favorite maxum about rods and reels and fishing "success" (to a certain extent tackle and baits as well) and its a saying that has been around forever. That phrase being, "Its not about the arrow, it's about the Indian". Nowhere in the professional fishing world is that better illustrated than with Jacob Wheeler. Often I will be watching Wheeler fishing an MLF tournament when it pops into my head about how frustrating it must be to fish with the garbage he has to use. Of course, he is being paid to use and pimp that crap, so I would use it too if I was getting paid. The use of crap gear doesn't seemed to effect his success any. Another illustration I use is saying that you could put me in a $150,000 bass boat with all the latest gear and electronics (and the knowledge to use them) and put somebody like Wheeler in a canoe, paddle and a cane pole and we fish in random "Lake X' known to neither of us. I can pretty much guarantee at the end of the day, Wheeler comes out on top because he's just that much better.
Pardon the flight of ideas here, but that also reminded me of an incident years ago when Michael Iaconelli was fishing in a tournament and broke his rod over his knee (yea, he was still trying to create his persona to carve out his marketing schtick back then), Anyway, on all the old bass fishing forums, tons of people commented (good for Ike, right?) about how unsportsmanlike it was and he should be thrown off the tour, yada, yada. A couple of us A-holes countered making the joke that if we had to use the garbage he was using, we'd break it out of frustration too. Back then, IIRC it was the old Duckett "Ghost" rods. If anyone has ever been subjected to the torture of having to fish with one, you'd definitely get the joke.
Well said on all points. I very much enjoyed reading this.
I owned vanford and stradic fl. I agreed stradic is like tacoma. And i found another reel similar to stradic i got it brand new shimano ultegra for $90 less than stradic. Its smoother than stradic. With same durability.
I’m very excited for this review
Why no Curado DC? For a sub $300 reel I think it is hard to beat. The DC technology really helps to reduce backlashes when casting into the wind. I am also able to cast really far with it as well.
I'm just personally not into DCs, I've had a couple of them but they don't stick around too long. It's just a personal preference. They are very cool reels.
Man I knew you would love the certate lol. Even my buddies who are hardcore shimano fanboys couldn't deny how smooth it is once I let them fish it. Just wish they didn't downgrade the looks of the upcoming release 😅
Got a steez a II on Amazon for like 325, well worth it.
Would you use the curado m to throw heavier baits like A-rigs and glide baits like the Spro KGB Chad Shad?
Twin Power over Stella any day! Much more robust and reliable. Both tested on the fresh water.
Great reviews very helpful
Great video Bri. I’m right there with you when it comes to the older tatulas. Thank God I held on to a bunch of them. I’ve had them for a while and very little knocking. Not sure if you have tried the Daiwa Procyon my lt yet, but it’s a very smooth reel. Almost as light as the tatula. I believe the 2500 weighs 6.5 oz , and the 4 that I’ve purchased have yet to knock. I’ve only had them for a full year, but I’m very satisfied. I have them on 2 steez, 1 poison adrena and an nrx. They work and balance well with all of them. 👍🏻Great vid and always. Love the tackle chat
Between the Certate and the Exsence , which one do you like better? I am looking to pair it with a G Loomis NRX+ 872S JWR.
I like the Certate personally.
I have one on the way. Thanks. Got one more...How about the difference between the NRX+ 902S and 872S? What is the best use for each? Thanks again.
@@PunchFishing
I only wish Stella comes in bait runner reel too and twins power
Tatula MQ or Vanfords. Pick your brand.
Vanford
@PunchFishing Man if you could give me your opinion on this I’d appreciate it…What Reel would you choose between the Shimano Curado 70 Mgl vs Shimano Curado 150 Mgl for Squarebills and jerkbaits
I've not used the 70 MGL personally, but I really enjoy the 150!
@@PunchFishing the 150 work good for Squarebills and jerkbaits ? Or have you not used it for any of them
This review has been informative for me. I wanted a met. But I might settle for a Bantam instead. I'd rather 3 reels for the price of 2. I guess I lucked out with my Zillion when I found an open box for 190 bucks. Lol.
I wouldn't consider getting Bantams to be settling.. they are better IMHO.
How would you fix handle knock? Would replacing anti-reverse bearing help?
Also 873CRR or NRX 894 for 1/2oz keitech football jig?
@@hunterpro48 873c for all football jig applications
If you want boogie gear at 1/2 the price then buy the TwinPower.
I might check out the new one
The new Exsence really frustrates me as a saltwater guy because they only come in the shallow spool M model. I have no interest in sacrificing 1/3rd of my line capacity for 10g of weight savings
Yeah it's a baffling real to me because the capacity doesn't seem to be what salt people want, but there seems to be a little too much tech in it for freshwater anglers to really take advantage of. I think bass fishing guys just like that it's expensive and all black.
@@PunchFishing if the 4000 had a more typical line capacity I would own several. But the 4000M is just not suitable for large Chesapeake striper and redfish.
I think the reel is designed for japanese sea bass where they typically use finesse tactics and
240 dollars one store sold the zzillion for wish i bought more than one, love the reel
So your evaluating these reels based on gear lash?
Yup, really that's the only thing you should worry about when buying a reel :)
What shimano reel is better the scorpion dc or the curado dc?
I believe they are pretty much the same thing. Different paint jobs.
Any recommendations on glide bait reels?
I'm NOT a swimbait guy, so I'm the wrong guy to ask that question!
How does ur promo code work for Omnia confused because it doesn’t show it in the cart
There's some code protected brands like Daiwa, Shimano, and megabass.
That explains it thanks👍
Have you tried the 2023 vanquish?
I have not! They are not easy to find around here.
What’s your go to braid?
My personal favorite is Daiwa J-Braid Grand.
The m put one break and outside put it 4 it will spool it lol
can you do rods next?
Have you tried the sustain?
I've not owned a Sustain personally.
@@PunchFishing OK! I think you should try it, would be interesting to hear your opinion on it compared to the others. I really like it!
Gotta try the twin power basically a baby Stella
I might have to check out the new one that's releasing.
Thanks love your channel 😊
God I miss my Steez A, I had a special 8:1 model from japan. Got stolen a few months ago
Nooooo :(
The Certate G (2019) is dropping in price to 400€ (-80€). The New Certate (2024) is doing 435€ in Germany for a 3000 size. 😊😊. SWEET 😂
Really like that shirt!
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Well, this must be one net positive for people, like yourself, that live above the arctic circle. The months of "hard water" at least gives you time to maintain/repair/organize/re-arrange/etc all of your gear.
Am new to fishing grate information there
Welcome aboard!
Gotta disagree on the Metanium, best reel I have ever owned. It's awesome
I need to buy another Zillion before they do the same thing they did with the Steez and "redesign" it along with jacking up the price.
Wise
WE NEED THE ROD VERSION OF THIS VIDEO! 😁
OK
Know you like larger reels, but the 22 jdm shimano slx dc70 xt is a revelation.
I'm wondering how the 24' Met. D.C. is going to compare to the six dc.
@philipfalco7304 the slx dc xt 70 is lighter than a curado mgl 70. I can't wait for the next generation of shimanos. Just wish I didn't hate their spinning reels.
@@kylemayer8486 The only Shimano Spinning reels that stick out to me is the 19' model Vanquish's, the 17' Exsence c3000mhg and my 19' Stella 1000. Which Daiwa spinners would you recommend? I own the old Tatula LT's in 1000, 2500, and 3000 and a Kage 2000. I like them.
@philipfalco7304 I have 6 luvias and 2 luvias airity. They're jdm reels and are everything you need and more. Light, monocoque and have beautiful drags.
@@kylemayer8486 Nice to know, thank's. I wanted the Luvias airily but they were out of production, Couldn't find one. Which year Luvias and Luvias airity are you talking about?
Sold my metanium and got another Zillion
I sold me Zillions and bought Metanuims
Man! I still hate the "TATULA" font on the top of the new 100.
Take a sharpie to it
@@PunchFishing Hahaha no way. Too OCD for that.
High end reels you don't need them! I have lots of 100.00 reels and a lot of them are 20 yrs old and still going strong. The key is maintaining them. Just cleaning and lubing them.
Very good advise! However, that doesn't make high end reels less fun. :)
@@PunchFishing Why spend the extra money when you don't need to that's the point.
MSRP is to high for you ?? 😮
THATS Why i buy Steez reels in ¥apan.😊 Saves 150-200€ each reel but i do scout the European Market (EDM) also. Thats how i got a New Steez CT SV for 500€ from Germany. 😂😂
The new (black) Twin Power looks good too and has some new features currently found on the Vanquish FC. I believe its got slow oscillating. BTW you Yankees never talk about the Vanquish (which is Such a great reel) I like it better ANY DAY than the Exsence A 😅
Im waiting for the Metanium DC to arrive in the shops and im going for a EDM- version 😅. Lastly get yourself an ANTARES MD DC that one is a MONSTER 🧟🧟
I love my zillion but it looks like shit. Paint all scratched up. Only complaint.
I overly baby mine 😆
Couldn't hear anything
Put your money in the rod not the reel.
Why not both?!
Curado 150 MGL Is straight up 🔥🔥🔥 - 613BASS'N 😎