Awesome recommendations! I probably never would have found some of those hard and soft baits. I added quite a few to my cart. Great price on that Kingdom braid as well!
Hey dan! Thanks for sharing that with me! I used to make videos like this on a regular basis but I have slowly started reducing the number of videos I put out so it’s hard to work them into the rotation. Will try to do them more often in the future if they help! Cheers my friend!
Many thanks for this video! Since New Year I have been obsessed with learning to fly fish so I have been less on top of the BFS scene. I am, however, still very interested in BFS; so when this video popped up I checked it out and as a result recieved an Aroura Air today and just finished a quick test casting session with it. It is a very nice reel and outcasts my former best casting BFS reel (Seasir M 1) by about 5 feet using a 1 G. lure. I'll be taking it with me when I go trout fishing in North Carolina in 2 weeks and think it will be my choice with the lightest lures. Thanks again and congrats on growing the channel.
Hey Jay! Fly fishing is definitely on my “to do” list as well but unfortunately don’t have the time to delve into bfs and learn to fly fish. I am cheering you on in your new endeavor though and am slightly jealous that you’re doing so! Haha =). Awesome to hear about your experience with the Aurora Air! When I first reviewed/unboxed that reel it was something like $70 and the unit I received had so many QC issues… this one, during the sale, was only $33 so I picked up a second. Mine still has a few issues so I’ll likely put out a video showing how to fix those problems as this reel has tons of potential. While I still prefer the cormorant, this reel is something like 1/8th the price lol. It’s a definitely a steal of a reel imho. Thank you so much for the kind words and support my friend! I hope you have an amazing trip in NC! Please drop by and give us an update on the trip! Cheers my friend!
Nice video, I just ordered the Histar reel. On a side note, the purelure zero's reel seat and handle looks very similar to the magic soul's reel seat. I wonder if it's the same blank.
Hey cody! For the cormorant it only comes with a shallow spool. I think you might be referring to the Acura pro? It’s only of the only reels I know of that offer a shallow and deep spool. Let me know if you have more questions and cheers my friend!
Definitely some interesting gear to try! I keep telling myself I want to try and mask me am order over aliexpress but just haven’t been able to get myself to do it!
Hey southwest! One side of me says you’re a better man for resisting as it’s hard to stop using it because the deals and prices are so good. The other side of me says “come join the dark side” lol 😆. Seriously though these prices are pretty amazing vs what you pay for USDM counterparts. Resist as long as you can…!!! Cheers my friend!
Hello I’m new to bfs I was dishing my hole life on regular casters. Now I want to move into bfs but start right away with a good setup. What are some recommendations regarding the best Ali express bait caster? What would be the best rod for that? Doesn’t need to be on sale I’ve started already the video tho I’m so excited I’m asking before I maybe get my answers in the video 😂
Hey Mr Kaplan! Thanks so much for watching and for the questions! Just to start off, I recommend getting the histar aurora air reel as it’s so cheap right now. That should be a very capable reel for the price and paired with the right rod can cask some extremely low weights, ie 0.56g. For rods, that depends on what length, lure weights, power rating etc. For this, I typically ask people what types of fish they’re chasing, what types of waters do you fish, what lure weights you’re looking to cast, and what your budget is. Let me know and I’d be more than happy to help you find something! Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL the budget would be more a bang for the buck thing. I’m mainly fishing pike, bass, (light lures) Sometimes some small catfish +\- 10 - 40in (lures 2g-25g) Greatest thing would be if it’s also usable on sea for some seabass (lures 25-35g) but that is not mandatory just would be nice additional feature. Anyways main focus would be for fishes of 0 - 20 pounds 10-40in
Hey Frank! I greatly appreciate the suggestion but the channel focuses mainly on BFS gear. I know some other channels that look at spinning tackle in addition to bfs gear but I don’t think I’ll be doing that on this channel =\. Apologies on that but I gotta stay focused! 😅. Cheers my friend!
Thanks for putting this out, I had bad experience with a tsurinoya rod, I use those samolla hooks and can attest to their quality (6lb FL largemouth on berkley protwitch minnow no issue), love the KO paddle tail baits, love the KO hardbaits, love Bearking products, agree totally with the cheap bearings for handles, you got me interested in the sling bag, overall really helping anglers find some really decent cheap fishing gear.
Hey Abel! Ah that sounds unfortunate… ooc may I ask what issue you experienced? Thanks for the vote of confidence with the picks and let us know if you get that sling pack! I’ve had mine for around 1.5 years now and can’t complain too much. I do wish it had a double zipper for the big main pocket and a better way to manage all the loose straps but I think that is a minor inconvenience. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Sure: A dexterity rod snapped on the second cast of a jig head well within its weight range, then to replace the tip section they wanted to charge me almost as much as the whole rod. I decided not to replace the tip and purchased a new Mavllos Ultima for around the same price, I can say I am quite happy with the Ultima.
I have been out of the BFS scene for many years, I hadn't realize that other markets have been producing significantly more affordable reels. If you had to pick one reel to play around with in salt/brackish with the least fuss (to get back in the groove) which of these (or others) would you recommend at this time?
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Right now I am thinking of starting at 1/6-3/8 jughead's with small swim baits. I'd go bigger/heavier as needed for any bite I'm not entirely sure where in the water the bite is, I just moved out to the east SF bay area and live 7 minutes from a pier/jetty park. I haven't fished there yet, all my bass gear is with my folks many miles away
@@dnullify100 hey dnull! Right on! I’d probably go with a 100 or 200 bfs reel. For budget options, you can check out the Seasir commando, Soloking BMC100, Soloking GKA200 w/shallow spool, or Miselure Fox. All of these are basically variants of the dark wolf KF50 but in a slightly larger size. They will get the job done and won’t break the bank. What have you decided on for rod choices? Cheers my friend!
Hey internetpilot! Right on! Yea at $70 the aurora air isn’t that appealing as the bang for buck ratio is a bit low… however, at $35 it makes a ton more sense no doubt. I think it’s a hands down better choice than the Soloking Acura pro at that price. Anywho, apologies on making your wallet just a tad lighter but happy that I helped you find a good deal! =) cheers my friend!
It'll be replacing my Soloking/Doviello BMC100 Brownie that is currently on my Handing Magic L rod. I think the Aurora Air/Magic L is a much better pairing (and just a much better BFS reel). I was kinda limited to using the current combo as more of a power BFS combo, and I just don't do power BFS very often. And the Handing Magic L isn't much of a power BFS rod anyway. It will just be a much better pairing. Thanks for the tip -- I really enjoyed your breakdown of the sale!
Hey Jacob! I agree. I’ll probably pass this along to Haibo and see what they think. Would be awesome to have more colors for a cheap way to customize your reel and make the knobs a bit more comfy. Cheers my friend!
Hey micro! I wrote this response to another person who requested I look at the giu99. I was actually looking at the giu99. However, a couple things are stopping me from reviewing it. The first is that there really isn’t much difference from the aurora air. The spool weight is 0.2g lighter, it has a silver paint job and the knobs are different but that’s about it. The bearings are also salt water resistant in the aurora air. So… imho the aurora air, with its new lower price of around $35usd, is the right choice to make over the giu99 imho. If the price of the giu99 drops to a more reasonable price I may review it but the differences are so little compared to the AA so it’s hard to justify a review just for it. Hope that helps explain why I haven’t picked one up for review! Thanks so much for the suggestion though and I will keep my eyes peeled for price drops. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Hey there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the giu99. I completely understand your reasoning. If the differences between the giu99 and the Aurora Air are minimal, it makes sense to stick with the more affordable option. Your insight on the minor differences and the current pricing really helps clarify the situation. Thank you for providing honest and unbiased reviews, helping us make well-informed purchasing decisions. Cheers!
@@micropesca2037 hey micro! My pleasure! If and when the reel becomes more affordable I will definitely take a look at it but the similarities between the AA and the giu99 are so close that it just doesn’t make sense to buy the giu99 imho. Cheers my friend!
Hey Ricky! Imho, the purelure silver feather is an outstanding reel under $100. It will cast down to 1/50oz and is extremely easy to cast. Very rarely do I get backlashes with the reel. You can find some videos using the reel on my channel. Cheers my friend!
Hey Chris! Haha 😆. You know I have purchased most if not everything on this list lol. Not sure that that is something to be proud of… cheers my friend!
Hey Patrick! I think you can take like a blow dryer and blast the lure with a bit of heat. That should help straighten the tail out but yea it’s why I think a tackle box might be a better option that just dumping soft plastics back in a bag. That said, some plastic lures are more resistant to bending than others. Cheers my friend!
Hey cem! Nice! Yea for $43 the Acura pro is still a great buy. It’s hard to not mention the aurora air for $35ish though. Just a bit of a newer more updated design. Early models had a bit of poor QC but people have been saying that they’ve really improved the reel QC. Cheers my friend!
Hey Jeff! Thanks so much! Really do hope this helps some people find good deals and get into the bfs genre. Too often we see only expensive gear that people are just trying to make a quick buck off of. Love finding and sharing a good deal when I see one. Cheers my friend!
Hey Pac-Man! Ofc! I’ve been kind of slacking on these style videos a bit. They take a bit more effort than they look. Anyhow, hope the video helped you find some good items and cheers my friend!
Hey Patrick! Haha yea I’ve started trying to hold just the hook now and avoiding the micro snap. That said, it’s typically dinks that like to thrash around… glad the bigger guys don’t really 😅😅😅. Cheers my friend!
@@patrickhartman6818 hey Patrick! Ah… hmm I’ve seemed to have become ok at doing that without getting poked lol. If these keep doing that to you then maybe some fly fishing snaps might be a better option? Will try to find a link if you’re curious. Cheers my friend!
Hey jms! Actually I need to try that out still haha. I have both reels so might as well. I’ve also heard you can take the castx spool and transplant it into the newer castx model that is out. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL yeah it fits straight in that's what I use as my normal bfs reel lol a cast x copy( SeekBass et101) with the mansory spool handle and tension knob, I have it up on my mediocre channel lol
Hey Jacob! Surprisingly the quality is quite good and they have the added benefit of not falling apart after one fish. Win win in my book. Plus they’re cheap as chips =). Cheers my friend!
@yep.fishing hey Jacob! Yea ESfishing makes some good stuff. More durable than Keitechs but they work just as well imho. They’ve got some interesting designs as well. Been quite happy with their lures. Cheers my friend!
Hey Patrick! Haha yea sorry kind of ninja posted this one. Wanted to get a video out covering the sale and this one took a good amount of time to make because I had to scour the sale, compile the products and then filming/talking was a bit rough as the video is so long lol. Anywho, cheers my friend!
Awesome recommendations! I probably never would have found some of those hard and soft baits. I added quite a few to my cart. Great price on that Kingdom braid as well!
Hey dan! Thanks for sharing that with me! I used to make videos like this on a regular basis but I have slowly started reducing the number of videos I put out so it’s hard to work them into the rotation. Will try to do them more often in the future if they help! Cheers my friend!
Invaluable resource these videos. Always find something I'll buy.
Hey Jacob! Appreciate the sentiment and kind words! Cheers my friend!
Many thanks for this video! Since New Year I have been obsessed with learning to fly fish so I have been less on top of the BFS scene. I am, however, still very interested in BFS; so when this video popped up I checked it out and as a result recieved an Aroura Air today and just finished a quick test casting session with it. It is a very nice reel and outcasts my former best casting BFS reel (Seasir M 1) by about 5 feet using a 1 G. lure. I'll be taking it with me when I go trout fishing in North Carolina in 2 weeks and think it will be my choice with the lightest lures. Thanks again and congrats on growing the channel.
Hey Jay! Fly fishing is definitely on my “to do” list as well but unfortunately don’t have the time to delve into bfs and learn to fly fish. I am cheering you on in your new endeavor though and am slightly jealous that you’re doing so! Haha =). Awesome to hear about your experience with the Aurora Air! When I first reviewed/unboxed that reel it was something like $70 and the unit I received had so many QC issues… this one, during the sale, was only $33 so I picked up a second. Mine still has a few issues so I’ll likely put out a video showing how to fix those problems as this reel has tons of potential. While I still prefer the cormorant, this reel is something like 1/8th the price lol. It’s a definitely a steal of a reel imho. Thank you so much for the kind words and support my friend! I hope you have an amazing trip in NC! Please drop by and give us an update on the trip! Cheers my friend!
Nice video, I just ordered the Histar reel. On a side note, the purelure zero's reel seat and handle looks very similar to the magic soul's reel seat. I wonder if it's the same blank.
Hey bubble! Nice! I ordered myself one as well. I want to compare these to the early model I purchased. Cheers my friend!
On your FF01 Cormorant did you get a shallow or deep spool? Not sure which I should order. Thank you.
Hey cody! For the cormorant it only comes with a shallow spool. I think you might be referring to the Acura pro? It’s only of the only reels I know of that offer a shallow and deep spool. Let me know if you have more questions and cheers my friend!
Definitely some interesting gear to try! I keep telling myself I want to try and mask me am order over aliexpress but just haven’t been able to get myself to do it!
Hey southwest! One side of me says you’re a better man for resisting as it’s hard to stop using it because the deals and prices are so good. The other side of me says “come join the dark side” lol 😆. Seriously though these prices are pretty amazing vs what you pay for USDM counterparts. Resist as long as you can…!!! Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL hahahaha thanks! I like the come join the dark side part! lol
Hello I’m new to bfs
I was dishing my hole life on regular casters. Now I want to move into bfs but start right away with a good setup. What are some recommendations regarding the best Ali express bait caster? What would be the best rod for that? Doesn’t need to be on sale
I’ve started already the video tho I’m so excited I’m asking before I maybe get my answers in the video 😂
Hey Mr Kaplan! Thanks so much for watching and for the questions! Just to start off, I recommend getting the histar aurora air reel as it’s so cheap right now. That should be a very capable reel for the price and paired with the right rod can cask some extremely low weights, ie 0.56g. For rods, that depends on what length, lure weights, power rating etc. For this, I typically ask people what types of fish they’re chasing, what types of waters do you fish, what lure weights you’re looking to cast, and what your budget is. Let me know and I’d be more than happy to help you find something! Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL the budget would be more a bang for the buck thing. I’m mainly fishing pike, bass, (light lures)
Sometimes some small catfish +\- 10 - 40in (lures 2g-25g)
Greatest thing would be if it’s also usable on sea for some seabass (lures 25-35g) but that is not mandatory just would be nice additional feature. Anyways main focus would be for fishes of 0 - 20 pounds 10-40in
The salamandura air spinning 176$salamandura 70sv 120$ and the zillion for 187$ make a video for regular gear to!
Hey Frank! I greatly appreciate the suggestion but the channel focuses mainly on BFS gear. I know some other channels that look at spinning tackle in addition to bfs gear but I don’t think I’ll be doing that on this channel =\. Apologies on that but I gotta stay focused! 😅. Cheers my friend!
Thanks for putting this out, I had bad experience with a tsurinoya rod, I use those samolla hooks and can attest to their quality (6lb FL largemouth on berkley protwitch minnow no issue), love the KO paddle tail baits, love the KO hardbaits, love Bearking products, agree totally with the cheap bearings for handles, you got me interested in the sling bag, overall really helping anglers find some really decent cheap fishing gear.
Hey Abel! Ah that sounds unfortunate… ooc may I ask what issue you experienced? Thanks for the vote of confidence with the picks and let us know if you get that sling pack! I’ve had mine for around 1.5 years now and can’t complain too much. I do wish it had a double zipper for the big main pocket and a better way to manage all the loose straps but I think that is a minor inconvenience. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Sure: A dexterity rod snapped on the second cast of a jig head well within its weight range, then to replace the tip section they wanted to charge me almost as much as the whole rod. I decided not to replace the tip and purchased a new Mavllos Ultima for around the same price, I can say I am quite happy with the Ultima.
I have been out of the BFS scene for many years, I hadn't realize that other markets have been producing significantly more affordable reels.
If you had to pick one reel to play around with in salt/brackish with the least fuss (to get back in the groove) which of these (or others) would you recommend at this time?
Hey dnull! Hmm what lure weights do you think you’d be casting mostly? Also, how much line do you think you would need? Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL
Right now I am thinking of starting at 1/6-3/8 jughead's with small swim baits. I'd go bigger/heavier as needed for any bite
I'm not entirely sure where in the water the bite is, I just moved out to the east SF bay area and live 7 minutes from a pier/jetty park. I haven't fished there yet, all my bass gear is with my folks many miles away
@@dnullify100 hey dnull! Right on! I’d probably go with a 100 or 200 bfs reel. For budget options, you can check out the Seasir commando, Soloking BMC100, Soloking GKA200 w/shallow spool, or Miselure Fox. All of these are basically variants of the dark wolf KF50 but in a slightly larger size. They will get the job done and won’t break the bank. What have you decided on for rod choices? Cheers my friend!
Thank you so much. I've now ordered a Histar Aurora Air that I completely didn't need. 😂 I just couldn't pass up half off the current Amazon price.
Hey internetpilot! Right on! Yea at $70 the aurora air isn’t that appealing as the bang for buck ratio is a bit low… however, at $35 it makes a ton more sense no doubt. I think it’s a hands down better choice than the Soloking Acura pro at that price. Anywho, apologies on making your wallet just a tad lighter but happy that I helped you find a good deal! =) cheers my friend!
It'll be replacing my Soloking/Doviello BMC100 Brownie that is currently on my Handing Magic L rod. I think the Aurora Air/Magic L is a much better pairing (and just a much better BFS reel). I was kinda limited to using the current combo as more of a power BFS combo, and I just don't do power BFS very often. And the Handing Magic L isn't much of a power BFS rod anyway. It will just be a much better pairing. Thanks for the tip -- I really enjoyed your breakdown of the sale!
Haibo doing those covers is a brilliant idea, imagine all the colours they could do. Very cheap mod that could also be high profit margin for Haibo
Hey Jacob! I agree. I’ll probably pass this along to Haibo and see what they think. Would be awesome to have more colors for a cheap way to customize your reel and make the knobs a bit more comfy. Cheers my friend!
Great recommendations as usual Peter!
Damn it, I thought I was done shopping for this month... 😂
Hey kalle! Haha you know that we’re never “done” shopping 😅. Cheers my friend and thanks for the awesome idea regarding the knob covers!
hey, histar has just launched the histar giu 99 reel, the first reel under 100g, please do a review when possible.
Hey micro! I wrote this response to another person who requested I look at the giu99.
I was actually looking at the giu99. However, a couple things are stopping me from reviewing it. The first is that there really isn’t much difference from the aurora air. The spool weight is 0.2g lighter, it has a silver paint job and the knobs are different but that’s about it. The bearings are also salt water resistant in the aurora air. So… imho the aurora air, with its new lower price of around $35usd, is the right choice to make over the giu99 imho. If the price of the giu99 drops to a more reasonable price I may review it but the differences are so little compared to the AA so it’s hard to justify a review just for it. Hope that helps explain why I haven’t picked one up for review! Thanks so much for the suggestion though and I will keep my eyes peeled for price drops. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Hey there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the giu99. I completely understand your reasoning. If the differences between the giu99 and the Aurora Air are minimal, it makes sense to stick with the more affordable option. Your insight on the minor differences and the current pricing really helps clarify the situation. Thank you for providing honest and unbiased reviews, helping us make well-informed purchasing decisions. Cheers!
@@micropesca2037 hey micro! My pleasure! If and when the reel becomes more affordable I will definitely take a look at it but the similarities between the AA and the giu99 are so close that it just doesn’t make sense to buy the giu99 imho. Cheers my friend!
What would be the best reel under $150? I normally throw a 1/20 or 1/15 jig
Hey Ricky! Imho, the purelure silver feather is an outstanding reel under $100. It will cast down to 1/50oz and is extremely easy to cast. Very rarely do I get backlashes with the reel. You can find some videos using the reel on my channel. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL thanks!!!
@rickyyym my pleasure! Cheers my friend!
Oh no.... 😂😂😂😂😅😅😅
Hey Chris! Haha 😆. You know I have purchased most if not everything on this list lol. Not sure that that is something to be proud of… cheers my friend!
I love swim baits but the tails get bent all the time then don't work worth a crap lol just the truth.
Hey Patrick! I think you can take like a blow dryer and blast the lure with a bit of heat. That should help straighten the tail out but yea it’s why I think a tackle box might be a better option that just dumping soft plastics back in a bag. That said, some plastic lures are more resistant to bending than others. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL lol no hair, no hair dryer
@@patrickhartman6818 hey Patrick! Haha never thought of that… but fair point! What about a heat gun? Cheers my friend!
Just bought a Soloking Acura double spool for $43 USD. I did not need but could not resist trying that
Hey cem! Nice! Yea for $43 the Acura pro is still a great buy. It’s hard to not mention the aurora air for $35ish though. Just a bit of a newer more updated design. Early models had a bit of poor QC but people have been saying that they’ve really improved the reel QC. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Thanks for the advice!
@cemlpc cheers ceml!!!
Great video with a lot of great items at a great price. Keep up the great work.
Hey Jeff! Thanks so much! Really do hope this helps some people find good deals and get into the bfs genre. Too often we see only expensive gear that people are just trying to make a quick buck off of. Love finding and sharing a good deal when I see one. Cheers my friend!
Thanks for making the ali sale videos.
Hey Pac-Man! Ofc! I’ve been kind of slacking on these style videos a bit. They take a bit more effort than they look. Anyhow, hope the video helped you find some good items and cheers my friend!
I get poked by the snaps all the time. Lol micros are nice to use but will get you
Hey Patrick! Haha yea I’ve started trying to hold just the hook now and avoiding the micro snap. That said, it’s typically dinks that like to thrash around… glad the bigger guys don’t really 😅😅😅. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL I get poked just clipping on and off lures
@@patrickhartman6818 hey Patrick! Ah… hmm I’ve seemed to have become ok at doing that without getting poked lol. If these keep doing that to you then maybe some fly fishing snaps might be a better option? Will try to find a link if you’re curious. Cheers my friend!
dont forget with the cast x you can just use the mansory spool in it for a little better performance, the curado bfs looks a good price atm too.
Hey jms! Actually I need to try that out still haha. I have both reels so might as well. I’ve also heard you can take the castx spool and transplant it into the newer castx model that is out. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL yeah it fits straight in that's what I use as my normal bfs reel lol a cast x copy( SeekBass et101) with the mansory spool handle and tension knob, I have it up on my mediocre channel lol
@@Mastabaiter hey jms! Right on! Appreciate the info and threw you a sub =). Keep up the good work!!! Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL thank you that's much appreciated
@jms1395 my pleasure!!!
Easy shiner KO hehehe
Hey Jacob! Surprisingly the quality is quite good and they have the added benefit of not falling apart after one fish. Win win in my book. Plus they’re cheap as chips =). Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL when I eventually run out of my other paddle tails I will try these.
@yep.fishing hey Jacob! Yea ESfishing makes some good stuff. More durable than Keitechs but they work just as well imho. They’ve got some interesting designs as well. Been quite happy with their lures. Cheers my friend!
Wow early lol
Hey Patrick! Haha yea sorry kind of ninja posted this one. Wanted to get a video out covering the sale and this one took a good amount of time to make because I had to scour the sale, compile the products and then filming/talking was a bit rough as the video is so long lol. Anywho, cheers my friend!
Bringing all the good content as always Pete! 👌🏼
Hey Kelvin! Appreciate the kind words! Hope people can find some good gear at a good price and thanks for the tip on the lures! Cheers my friend!!!
Nice choices! 😎
Hey Ricardo! Thanks very much! Always fun sharing interesting finds with folks! Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Do you pay any tax on the products?
@@RicardoReview hey Ricardo! Yep aliexpress does collect taxes for these products. Cheers my friend!