i think between you, Rawr fishing and BCSG your vids have taking me down the rabbit hole of bfs, i fish for trout and what ever bite in the waters around slc utah with a kk summer 2k and a shimano sensilite spinning i got on sale for 40$ 7' rod, i have a shimano slx xt i use mainly for bass when i was living in orlando Fl, and i use it here not much luck sadly with it, but the idea of a bait caster casting crappy magnets in my head its so good, so i thank you 3 the apostles of BFS for showing me i dont have to drop 300-500$ in a bfs reel
When I lived in Utah, the community fishing ponds in Utah County were a hoot with ultralight tactics. I got into BFS after moving away from Utah, but that plus the Provo river would be super fun with BFS.
Cleaning and re-oiling the bearings on the GH100 makes a huge difference. Just bought some Hybrid Ceramic bearings for it; lets see how that will turn out. I love the colour combo on the zephyr, reminds me on my Gunki bc xhd 4000
@@mobozzy cheers bud. I've ordered a zephyr, though. After a lot of videos and reading reviews I decided on that. It was actually a tough decision for me lol. Thanks for replying, mate. Tight lines.
I just received my zephyr today, putting on soul yang 2.1m rod, I will put line on this evening or tomorrow morning and try some casting with it with some small jig/ lures 😁 this channel specifically was the reason why I decided to go with the zephyr BFS fishing reel, my big dilemma now is deciding if I'm putting 4 lb test or 6 lb test on the real I would like to be able to quasi cast floating lures ultra light bordering on fly fishing weight into some small creeks and ponds where I know the sunfish will gobble them up just for sport but I just need line to be able to handle that occasional large Bass or large trout that exist in some places here in West Michigan. Thank you once again for all your observations and sharing them with us have a blessed summer Aloha Timothy
Thanks so much man, really help me a lot to choose between them. Im from asia but realy love ur vid & how u do side to side comparison & test. Fyi, i about to buy my 1st bfs reel & im going to choose Zephyr bcoz it has better looking color & style for me, since the performance is about the same based on your video.
I noticed that these Chinese reels are awesome but there's always an area that needs tuning, especially in the handle nob. Needs more or better quality oil
I bought mine from alliexpress, and had an issue with the spool bending. I had a difficult time with the customer service, but eventually we figured it out!
Just got my zep, used it and it cast further than my spinning. Side cast tends to go sideways but I just adjusted my casting and it's fine. Caught 4 Bass this morning and worked fine. I wish it has a drag sound though. For my first BFS, I love it. Money well paid.
I like the pw100 better than the gh100 and the zephr. My favorite reel to this day is still my 12 aldebaran bfs xg with hedgehog studio bearings and avail spool.
Your killing me with all that hand switching, have you even tried left hand retrieve. So much less fatigue, I can flip way more times in a hour compared to all that hand switching.
I could NEVER get my brakes on the GH100 to that level. I suspect left hand reels on GH100 also got screwed like the Dark Wolf and the Black Knight. makes me wanna try a righty reel...
@@diychad7268 the problem raWr mentiones lies in the implementation of the brakes. All reels with similar design of the brakes (shimano ftb-like) share the same problem - on left hand reels the brakes are implemented wrongly.
I bet you that the Shimano casitas with a bfs spoil could cast a small lure a longer way than any of those reels and it’s not to much more money for more quality
In the UK paypal is an option to pay on their store, and on 11/11 there's a sale which will bring the price down to £37. Not sure if this is the same in America...
THE KASTKING BFS: After using this reel for over a year, it has an herent design flaw, the spool has a micro gap between it and the housing that catches light weight line like 4lb. Since this reel is designed for light weight line this is a pain. It willcatch your line from time to time and really frustrate you. FYI
Wow- that is as good or if not, even better than my JDM spinning set up! It would be nice if you can do a casting distance measurement on each reel as well. Thank you in advance. I want to get me a set up for this winter!
There is a reel that is the improved version of the GH100 now which I think is the PW100 enhanced version. Comes with a drag clicker and spool tension clicker. Apparently the spool is lighter and it comes with better bearings as well. Would be cool if you could review those haha
Liked!! With so many 5 grams or so aftermarket spools on Aliexpress, I wonder why these manufacturers do not make theirs with a sub 5 gram spool? Do you know if any has come up with aftermarket spools for the Zephyr or GH100? And are both your reels with stock original factory bearings and the same treatment on the bearings? Thanks.
The largest market for these is Inland Saltwater or Rock Fishing. A slightly heavier 6lb braid minimum is basically used. 8g to 15g lure weight common. Freshwater BFS with 3lb or 4lb main line is a very tiny part of the market.
Wow, man... So, normally I'm a user of higher-end reels... Curados and above... but based on your two recent BFS reviews I ordered a Zephyr from Amazon and a GH100 from China. The Zephyr came today (ordered yesterday! Go Prime) so I'm putting it on a GLoomis Pro-Green Med. Light (my lightest baitcaster.) Would that be an appropriate rod for 1/8 oz lures?
Great video..great info..lookin for a Rod for my new Kast King Zephyr now..Lots of ultralight rods out there..you have great info..I subscribed to your channel..
In his test of the Kyorim Black Knight BFS Reel (± identical to the Fishband GH100), Jimmy on raWr Fishing raised an issue about the implementation of the brake system on the left-handed version of the Black Knight and the GS100. What's your take on this? Thanks!
So of all the budget/Ali BFS reels that you've demoed and tested, which do you prefer at the top of them? Fishband GH100? I was curious what the major diff is between the GH100 and PW100 anyway. I just ordered an XF50 and am sort of regretting it now after seeing more of your recent vids.
So question homie. Imnlooking to get a bfs combo. Want a 7'6 length rod tho but gonna put 2lb izorline test on it an tossing only 2 inch minnows an 1/32 ounce mini jigs here in socal. Looking for the best an cheapest combo. Whatcha recommend?? Whatvha think bout the darkwolf reel???
Have you compared the Fishband PW100 to the GH100? Just picked up the base model pw100 and also interested in the upgraded version of it but the Zephyr has also caught my eye. Thanks!
Its about that time...So watching you for a while .... I put together a Shimano senselite and a gh100 for this year trout season. What you think a out that?????
So, I’m about to sell my GH-100; although it’s fun to cast very light baits; I have two other reels that feel a lot better to me, Piscifun Phantom and the Piscifun Spark Pro. If you had to choose between those two to pair up with an Light rod; which would you choose? Can either of those two handle a 1/16 oz bait?
Love your videos. I want to buy my first budget BFS reel and your videos help a lot. I am in between gh100, tsurinoya spirit fox and kastking zephyr. There is however another contender on the market which did not have any methodical reviews as your reviews are (weights / feel (built quality) / casting etc.). Tsurinoya dark wolf is the real I am interested in. It looks like as close as you can get to hi end in budget reel. it's got the shimano's FTB brakes as well . Any chance for reviewing this reel in the near future?
My dude I don't think u know enough about reels cuz there's no comparison... Those 2 reels are nothing alike. Gh100 is bait finesse. Chronarch mgl is a conventional reel. For 1.5 square bill don't get a bfs reel. It's way too heavy
@@felixliao5801 I know alot about reels. I have several high end shimano and lews. Never had a bfs reel. But in my mind I would imagine it would outperform with a 1.5 due to its shallower spool. I don't understand how a reel could not handle a lure that is around 1/4 of an ounce and yet be suitable for trout and exc..
When did "carbon" become a fancy word for "plastic"? Does Shimano own Fishband? How can they not be in violation of sum patent law with they're brake system?
Well it isn't a direct competition to the Shimano reel it copies, the aldebaran BFS if I'm not wrong. Difference is literally over a hundred dollars. And the Shimano is obviously better
Very good Side-by-Side review. (Personally, I've gone to the Piscifun Phantom reels! I used an STX for about a year, and put it back in the box! Phantom beats it in all respect, and cost about 1/3 the $$$...!).
PS: If you haven't used the JOF brand of 8-Strand Braided line, you're missing OUT! Absolutely NO backlashes, and casts farther than Mono, at 3 times the strength!
I'm think that GH100 suit fishing in canel , narrow spool type decrease friction . Other the rod at zenite or top should l action if u need the precision . Abu reel I'm don't have !
@@bigmikefishingchonicles9950 Yeah, Berkley calls it their Lightning Rod Ultra Lite Trout rod, BCLR802UL, lure 1/32-1/4 oz./line 2-6lb. Check Amazon, I just received another rod today. They have them in both casting and spinning. Good luck!
@@shooter0311 thank you and that's great to know cuz I'm looking at putting together a BFF trout rod combo so I'm here digesting all these videos and everybody's comments your observations are much appreciated thank you
Awesome vid, very insightful and entertaining thanks for doing hard work showing products that appeal to the budget challenge angler(broke A$$ fisherman) i wanted a gh100 o pw100 but i just dnt trust ali express with my cc info; even if the zephyr is more expensive (still within what i can afford) i think i will go for the zephyr, but i was thinking of saving up and getting the abu revoX i seen them go for 89$ and mod it like you did in your video but minus the handle i did not like that color , that reel looked amazing in your vid that was my fav vid by far from you
when I get a backlash on my gh100 using anywhere from 4lb to 10lb test the line get behind the spool I think I have a defect or a lemon its very frustrating have you had this problem?
@@THEREELTEST so what should I be looking at purchasing now for a bfs trout caster? Rod and reel combo suggestion for 12-16" creek trout tight places hard to get to casting 1/8-1/16oz lures jigs? Thanks in advance God bless you
good test. But there is something that always has been on my mind since I watched the first baitcasting reel video on YT. WHY do you use a right handed reel, if you are left handed? I suppose you are left handed otherwise you wouldn't change hand after casting. :D Seriously, this is not a negative critic or something like this I'm just really curious, if there is any benefit holding the rod with your "bad" hand.
I think he is right handed, that is why he casts with his right hand. And also he cranks with his right hand, (i think) it's bc of the fact that the first baitcasting reels was right handed, so he "learnt" to crank with his right hand. I mean when a new casting reel comes out most of the times it's right handed (for example: daiwa tatula 100(right handed)/101(left handed)
I fish the exact same way I shoot a bow left-handed side of gun left-handed skateboard and surf right-handed as well as bowl right handed and write right handed, Ambidextrous/ Dyslexia I suppose, however it means my body uses both hemispheres of my brain it can be a curse or of blessing in certain situations. It makes it easier to do art and music but creates a small learning disability curve. Any who they're probably more like us in the world than not being taught right-handed has been the norm since the German School system of learning has come into play over the last few centuries aloha
Hi I have a ? maybe you can help me out with, Would this Zephyr cast unweighted fluke 's and senko worms with just a worm hook in them further than my slx dc or piscifun phantom for bass fishing on a med power bass rod with 10lb braid that I always use? Thank you
@@PHFishingBiking I throw a unweighted senko great distances with my kast king royal legend elite series........I switched up a little and threw a spool to a spirit fox in it......just took a Dremel and cut a cunt hair off spool shaft and added some boca hybrids not orange seal knock offs.......I have let a few people throw it and they want one.....I think that reel and the perigee II pole (1 piece, medium casting) is something people can have the feel of a rig that is 5xthe cost, the distance I cast with it is ridiculous. And accurate like a laser
For me switching between baitcaster and spinning reel sucks ass and it takes time to adjust. So I went full baitcaster. Yeah with light lures spinning reel will cast a bit further but baitcasters has also advantages like accuracy, control, weight, longer like new performance, easy maintenance and more durable. Also forgot to mention fun factor. :D
It’s usually the bearing on the pinion for the crank just needs oil. My dads abu c3 he’s had for 10 plus years that he never cleaned started doing it I cleaned it and lubed up the reel and it hasn’t started doing it again so
@@clariidfisherman3702 just reel oil I think it was eagle claw branded bc that’s what he had but now I’ve been using just the bass pro shops brand reel oil and grease
Thanks for this great test, You use fluorocarbon line, 4 lbs, could you tell please, what is the diameter of this line and how much meters of the line you get on the spool? Here in Germany most people are fishing there baitcasters with braided lines. Is it better, to do it with fluorocarbon? Thanks a lot
Fluorocarbon is one of the thickest lines out there. It is also stiffer than regular nylon monofilament. It is very dense so it sinks very well. The biggest advantage is that it has a refractive index that is similar to water's, so it is the most invisible line out there. It is the hardest to cast, naturally because it is so stiff and springy. It holds memory as well. It has very very little stretch, so it is more sensitive than nylon. It is also more expensive. I use fluorocarbon as a shock leader for Snakehead, which is kinda like the pike. My personal opinion is that fluorocarbon is inferior to braid because it is thicker, stiffer, denser, holds more memory, and is a pain to cast. The biggest advantage is invisibility, especially in high poundages, and the little stretch makes it good as a shock leader. I stick to braid.
@@danielkinn782 that's what I use. 3-4ft fluorocarbon leader with braid mainline. I only use it as a shock leader tbh. I don't really like fluorocarbon. I mainly fish topwater for Snakehead and it ruins the action a bit
Kastking and I phone are both Chinese products designed in US by most likely multinational team of people. St Croics on the other hand is American product and its evident in its price.
What if the designer and developers in the USA are also Chinese-Americans? Just like most technologies in US are actually develop by Chinese scientists and researchers. Asians dominate in Science and Math fields.
Change the bearings in the zephr to full ceramic hyper bearings and it cast way further and smoother but mineningot from alliexpress and it doesnt squeek watch rawfising henchanges the bearings to ror bearings and the other bearings it out does the gh100 by alot
Rawrfishing thats him reel man he changes the bearings i did what he did and blowes gh100 out of the water awsome shows u guyes have even got the schimano slx dc cuz of ur show man thankyou thankyou
Clicked off the vid when the bible passage came up. I respect your right to hold those views and broadcast them. Respect mine for finding them repulsive. Good day.
When covering water and moving about in rivers, creeks, ect. Being able to flick and retrieve trout magnets 20+ feet on a dime is something spinning reels cannot do. Why drive a sports car when a Prius can get me to the same place, it's about the flavor of the experience.
Hi, I had a look inside one of this " Made in China " reels and are to expensive . Poor copies , poorly made by people which don't have a clue what they are doing or why.
I'm just getting into BFS fishing, and just got my Zephyr yesterday. Looking forward to some BFS fishing next spring!
Reminder is set to on!
I love kasting
Im from Vietnam
i think between you, Rawr fishing and BCSG your vids have taking me down the rabbit hole of bfs, i fish for trout and what ever bite in the waters around slc utah with a kk summer 2k and a shimano sensilite spinning i got on sale for 40$ 7' rod, i have a shimano slx xt i use mainly for bass when i was living in orlando Fl, and i use it here not much luck sadly with it, but the idea of a bait caster casting crappy magnets in my head its so good, so i thank you 3 the apostles of BFS for showing me i dont have to drop 300-500$ in a bfs reel
revo alc-bf7 lefties come down to 14000 yen so 133$ now its 188$ on amazon jp check it out. :)
thats a steal for the BF7
When I lived in Utah, the community fishing ponds in Utah County were a hoot with ultralight tactics. I got into BFS after moving away from Utah, but that plus the Provo river would be super fun with BFS.
Cleaning and re-oiling the bearings on the GH100 makes a huge difference. Just bought some Hybrid Ceramic bearings for it; lets see how that will turn out.
I love the colour combo on the zephyr, reminds me on my Gunki bc xhd 4000
Hey Momo, did you end up upgrading the bearings on the gh100? If so, how did it perform? Thanks
@@intensity.density2208 hey mate, yes they did make a difference. It's not day and night but I can cast a little further and smoother
@@mobozzy cheers bud. I've ordered a zephyr, though. After a lot of videos and reading reviews I decided on that. It was actually a tough decision for me lol. Thanks for replying, mate. Tight lines.
who hit thumbs down?SHAMMMMMEEE. This man works hard to give us awsome content. Thank you for the great videos I watch everyone. 🎣
a couple of shills with MANY different youtube names lol.
I just received my zephyr today, putting on soul yang 2.1m rod, I will put line on this evening or tomorrow morning and try some casting with it with some small jig/ lures 😁 this channel specifically was the reason why I decided to go with the zephyr BFS fishing reel, my big dilemma now is deciding if I'm putting 4 lb test or 6 lb test on the real I would like to be able to quasi cast floating lures ultra light bordering on fly fishing weight into some small creeks and ponds where I know the sunfish will gobble them up just for sport but I just need line to be able to handle that occasional large Bass or large trout that exist in some places here in West Michigan.
Thank you once again for all your observations and sharing them with us have a blessed summer Aloha Timothy
Thanks so much man, really help me a lot to choose between them. Im from asia but realy love ur vid & how u do side to side comparison & test. Fyi, i about to buy my 1st bfs reel & im going to choose Zephyr bcoz it has better looking color & style for me, since the performance is about the same based on your video.
Great video. I recently lost my Shimano Scorpion BFS out of my kayak which is a bummer. I would still buy a Shimano over the Zypher.
Shimano will never have that irritating squeak. Sorry for your loss man, it hurts me just to hear that you lost a Shimano
I noticed that these Chinese reels are awesome but there's always an area that needs tuning, especially in the handle nob. Needs more or better quality oil
I bought mine from alliexpress, and had an issue with the spool bending. I had a difficult time with the customer service, but eventually we figured it out!
Just got my zep, used it and it cast further than my spinning. Side cast tends to go sideways but I just adjusted my casting and it's fine. Caught 4 Bass this morning and worked fine. I wish it has a drag sound though. For my first BFS, I love it. Money well paid.
I like the pw100 better than the gh100 and the zephr. My favorite reel to this day is still my 12 aldebaran bfs xg with hedgehog studio bearings and avail spool.
Awesome!!! Love these comparison videos. Very helpful. Thank you!!!
Your killing me with all that hand switching, have you even tried left hand retrieve. So much less fatigue, I can flip way more times in a hour compared to all that hand switching.
I could NEVER get my brakes on the GH100 to that level. I suspect left hand reels on GH100 also got screwed like the Dark Wolf and the Black Knight. makes me wanna try a righty reel...
How exactly are the two types reels different in those brands??
@@diychad7268 which ones? I have mentioned 3
@@diychad7268 the problem raWr mentiones lies in the implementation of the brakes. All reels with similar design of the brakes (shimano ftb-like) share the same problem - on left hand reels the brakes are implemented wrongly.
You probably got a lighter magnet pieces from GH100 factory. Can't expected anything high from CDM
@@leonardbrown1512 PW100 isn't a FTB Breaking system. so it doesn't count for the comparison :P
Can you make a vid with kastking jaws? Especially comparing to others
I bet you that the Shimano casitas with a bfs spoil could cast a small lure a longer way than any of those reels and it’s not to much more money for more quality
a decent bfs spool costs more than the gh100 or the zephyr. so i would say it is much more money, indeed
Casitas out of production...
In the UK paypal is an option to pay on their store, and on 11/11 there's a sale which will bring the price down to £37. Not sure if this is the same in America...
oh so thats what 111/11 is about
@@THEREELTEST I couldn't wait, I've just ordered one. Thanks for helping the decision with your detailed videos.
This changing of hands would drive me crazy. Who invented this ?
As I know, back in the days they didn't have BCs with the handle on the left side, so people went with it.
Any chance to see:
Alphas Air TW vs 2016 Aldebaran BFS XG?
i vote for this. i don't measure so i'd to see numbers too :)
Yes but probably after the new year
THE KASTKING BFS: After using this reel for over a year, it has an herent design flaw, the spool has a micro gap between it and the housing that catches light weight line like 4lb. Since this reel is designed for light weight line this is a pain. It willcatch your line from time to time and really frustrate you. FYI
Wow- that is as good or if not, even better than my JDM spinning set up! It would be nice if you can do a casting distance measurement on each reel as well. Thank you in advance. I want to get me a set up for this winter!
There is a reel that is the improved version of the GH100 now which I think is the PW100 enhanced version. Comes with a drag clicker and spool tension clicker. Apparently the spool is lighter and it comes with better bearings as well. Would be cool if you could review those haha
no, the PW100 does NOT have the same brake system as the GH100
@@THEREELTEST THIS IS NEWS TO ME! Improved version but without the mock ftb braking system. Wow....
Liked!! With so many 5 grams or so aftermarket spools on Aliexpress, I wonder why these manufacturers do not make theirs with a sub 5 gram spool? Do you know if any has come up with aftermarket spools for the Zephyr or GH100? And are both your reels with stock original factory bearings and the same treatment on the bearings? Thanks.
The largest market for these is Inland Saltwater or Rock Fishing. A slightly heavier 6lb braid minimum is basically used. 8g to 15g lure weight common. Freshwater BFS with 3lb or 4lb main line is a very tiny part of the market.
Aren’t Ali express clones? Kastking do not have middle man. When you buy direct you either buy from them or Amazon or just Amazon
Wow, man... So, normally I'm a user of higher-end reels... Curados and above... but based on your two recent BFS reviews I ordered a Zephyr from Amazon and a GH100 from China. The Zephyr came today (ordered yesterday! Go Prime) so I'm putting it on a GLoomis Pro-Green Med. Light (my lightest baitcaster.) Would that be an appropriate rod for 1/8 oz lures?
Please let us all know how that setup is working I'm thinking of one of these baitcasters for trout fishing ultralight spinning lures
Im confused... I am using Zephyr, but you don't mention the Dark Wolf, especially new edition as a one of the best "budget friendly" BFS reel?
Great video..great info..lookin for a Rod for my new Kast King Zephyr now..Lots of ultralight rods out there..you have great info..I subscribed to your channel..
In his test of the Kyorim Black Knight BFS Reel (± identical to the Fishband GH100), Jimmy on raWr Fishing raised an issue about the implementation of the brake system on the left-handed version of the Black Knight and the GS100. What's your take on this? Thanks!
You should check out the "LINGL BFS" reel
Which one would skip better
When ever I make purchases on not main websites I make a virtual credit card that expires in like 1 day. Seems to work.
How?
sounds like a hassle lol
So of all the budget/Ali BFS reels that you've demoed and tested, which do you prefer at the top of them? Fishband GH100? I was curious what the major diff is between the GH100 and PW100 anyway. I just ordered an XF50 and am sort of regretting it now after seeing more of your recent vids.
So question homie. Imnlooking to get a bfs combo. Want a 7'6 length rod tho but gonna put 2lb izorline test on it an tossing only 2 inch minnows an 1/32 ounce mini jigs here in socal. Looking for the best an cheapest combo. Whatcha recommend?? Whatvha think bout the darkwolf reel???
good afternoon what line did you put in kastking what pound did you put
Have you compared the Fishband PW100 to the GH100? Just picked up the base model pw100 and also interested in the upgraded version of it but the Zephyr has also caught my eye. Thanks!
PW100 will perform pretty much like the Spirit Fox
Its about that time...So watching you for a while .... I put together a Shimano senselite and a gh100 for this year trout season. What you think a out that?????
Please post up some observations on how that's turned out I'm looking at setting up a BFS trout setup as well
So, I’m about to sell my GH-100; although it’s fun to cast very light baits; I have two other reels that feel a lot better to me, Piscifun Phantom and the Piscifun Spark Pro. If you had to choose between those two to pair up with an Light rod; which would you choose? Can either of those two handle a 1/16 oz bait?
Ciao secondo te quale è il migliore tra i vari mulinelli da casting bfs presenti su Aliexpress? Scusa ma non riesco a capire la lingua!😊🇮🇹
Love your videos. I want to buy my first budget BFS reel and your videos help a lot. I am in between gh100, tsurinoya spirit fox and kastking zephyr. There is however another contender on the market which did not have any methodical reviews as your reviews are (weights / feel (built quality) / casting etc.). Tsurinoya dark wolf is the real I am interested in. It looks like as close as you can get to hi end in budget reel. it's got the shimano's FTB brakes as well . Any chance for reviewing this reel in the near future?
Do you think the gh100 would cast a 1.5 square bill pretty good?
did you see how small the lures I was casting were? what do you think?
@@THEREELTEST compared to the chronarch mgl. Which do you think would cast farther?
My dude I don't think u know enough about reels cuz there's no comparison... Those 2 reels are nothing alike. Gh100 is bait finesse. Chronarch mgl is a conventional reel. For 1.5 square bill don't get a bfs reel. It's way too heavy
@@felixliao5801 I know alot about reels. I have several high end shimano and lews. Never had a bfs reel. But in my mind I would imagine it would outperform with a 1.5 due to its shallower spool. I don't understand how a reel could not handle a lure that is around 1/4 of an ounce and yet be suitable for trout and exc..
When did "carbon" become a fancy word for "plastic"? Does Shimano own Fishband? How can they not be in violation of sum patent law with they're brake system?
Because it's China's product and sells only in China and there they don't give a fuck about violations and patents. :D
Well it isn't a direct competition to the Shimano reel it copies, the aldebaran BFS if I'm not wrong. Difference is literally over a hundred dollars. And the Shimano is obviously better
Very good Side-by-Side review.
(Personally, I've gone to the Piscifun Phantom reels! I used an STX for about a year, and put it back in the box! Phantom beats it in all respect, and cost about 1/3 the $$$...!).
PS: If you haven't used the JOF brand of 8-Strand Braided line, you're missing OUT! Absolutely NO backlashes, and casts farther than Mono, at 3 times the strength!
So,which one is better in your opinion?
I'm think that GH100 suit fishing in canel , narrow spool type decrease friction . Other the rod at zenite or top should l action if u need the precision .
Abu reel I'm don't have !
what rod would you advise getting for someone that is just starting out with BFS
I picked up a Berkley Lightning Rod 8' Ultra Light...can cast a 1/8 oz. Beatle spin 80 ft. no backlash. I was totally blown away.
@@shooter0311 are you sure about 8'
@@bigmikefishingchonicles9950 Yeah, Berkley calls it their Lightning Rod Ultra Lite Trout rod, BCLR802UL, lure 1/32-1/4 oz./line 2-6lb. Check Amazon, I just received another rod today. They have them in both casting and spinning. Good luck!
@@shooter0311 thank you and that's great to know cuz I'm looking at putting together a BFF trout rod combo so I'm here digesting all these videos and everybody's comments your observations are much appreciated thank you
My ProMax 3 he the same squeak. That's a big reason why I got rid of it
Hi, please help! which would you choose if you can only have one of these 3: Aldebaran 30, Aldebaran 50, or Aldebaran bfs? Please reply. Thanks.
All 3
@@THEREELTEST You stand behind Shimano over all the others it seems?
Zephyr or Black Knight?
ask Rawrfishing, hes got both
Very interesting video. Thanx!
do you have a video on the shimano scorpion bfs reel? & if so how does it compare the these?
go look at my Bait Finesse playlists
The zephyr? Will you recommend to cast, fluks or jig too 10 grans?
thats a bit heavy for BFS in my opinion
which fc were you using in this video mate?
pline flouroclear copoly
Awesome vid, very insightful and entertaining thanks for doing hard work showing products that appeal to the budget challenge angler(broke A$$ fisherman) i wanted a gh100 o pw100 but i just dnt trust ali express with my cc info; even if the zephyr is more expensive (still within what i can afford) i think i will go for the zephyr, but i was thinking of saving up and getting the abu revoX i seen them go for 89$ and mod it like you did in your video but minus the handle i did not like that color , that reel looked amazing in your vid that was my fav vid by far from you
If you like Daiwa Im going to be doing the Tatula BFS spool review soon and it fits in the Fuego CT.
@@THEREELTEST If you put that Tatula BFS spool in a Fuego CT would the Feugo be able to cast ultralight lures?
What's the price on the gh 100?
a little over $60 if you count shipping via aliexpress
if you consider buying it from aliexpress, you should wait for the 11/11 singles day sales. you'll save a good amount of money
ive seen them as low as $55
when I get a backlash on my gh100 using anywhere from 4lb to 10lb test the line get behind the spool I think I have a defect or a lemon its very frustrating have you had this problem?
on the GH100 no, on the KR Phantom yes. Quality control for $60 bfs reels is going always be inconsistent
Which one feels more refined when your reeling in lures?
GH100
@@THEREELTEST so what should I be looking at purchasing now for a bfs trout caster? Rod and reel combo suggestion for 12-16" creek trout tight places hard to get to casting 1/8-1/16oz lures jigs?
Thanks in advance God bless you
good test. But there is something that always has been on my mind since I watched the first baitcasting reel video on YT. WHY do you use a right handed reel, if you are left handed? I suppose you are left handed otherwise you wouldn't change hand after casting. :D Seriously, this is not a negative critic or something like this I'm just really curious, if there is any benefit holding the rod with your "bad" hand.
I think he is right handed, that is why he casts with his right hand. And also he cranks with his right hand, (i think) it's bc of the fact that the first baitcasting reels was right handed, so he "learnt" to crank with his right hand.
I mean when a new casting reel comes out most of the times it's right handed (for example: daiwa tatula 100(right handed)/101(left handed)
I fish the exact same way I shoot a bow left-handed side of gun left-handed skateboard and surf right-handed as well as bowl right handed and write right handed, Ambidextrous/ Dyslexia I suppose, however it means my body uses both hemispheres of my brain it can be a curse or of blessing in certain situations. It makes it easier to do art and music but creates a small learning disability curve.
Any who they're probably more like us in the world than not being taught right-handed has been the norm since the German School system of learning has come into play over the last few centuries aloha
Hi everyone, would love some help: Where can I buy the Lucky Craft Pointer 48 SP Jerkbait from? Thank you in advance
Ebay
@@THEREELTEST Thank you Sir!
What rod do you recommend for the zephyr ?
best rod for the money for BFS is the Ace Hawk CU double 6ft with double tips
@@THEREELTEST what about for 1 gram lure, same?
Hi I have a ? maybe you can help me out with, Would this Zephyr cast unweighted fluke
's and senko worms with just a worm hook in them further than my slx dc or piscifun phantom for bass fishing on a med power bass rod with 10lb braid that I always use? Thank you
Prob not
@@dankjankings7339 Ended up getting a daiwa tatula SV 103
@@PHFishingBiking I throw a unweighted senko great distances with my kast king royal legend elite series........I switched up a little and threw a spool to a spirit fox in it......just took a Dremel and cut a cunt hair off spool shaft and added some boca hybrids not orange seal knock offs.......I have let a few people throw it and they want one.....I think that reel and the perigee II pole (1 piece, medium casting) is something people can have the feel of a rig that is 5xthe cost, the distance I cast with it is ridiculous. And accurate like a laser
I have a scorpion dc from Jdm sitting on a carrot stick and 90% I go with the kk setup.
@@dankjankings7339 That's cool always good when you can modify something and make it better.👍
Does anyone know where I can buy the zephyr? It’s sold out everywhere
Aliexpress has it always
I just saw ebay has them, and I'm pretty sure it's straight from kastking.
May i ask a question
shallow spool of what reel is suitable for rapala sideral 201?
Sorry but I have no clue
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hat size rod please
Looks good.
Not to be rude but what are these for, folks that prefer a baitcaster and simply refuse to use a spinning reel?
Well a baitcasting setup allows for more accurate casts. But who knows I haven't used my spinning setup in a long time since using baitcasting reels
OK, I guess I can see that.
For me switching between baitcaster and spinning reel sucks ass and it takes time to adjust. So I went full baitcaster. Yeah with light lures spinning reel will cast a bit further but baitcasters has also advantages like accuracy, control, weight, longer like new performance, easy maintenance and more durable. Also forgot to mention fun factor. :D
@@gvidasgi2480 yeah I don't have a car so I cycle to my spots, and I have to carry my equipment in a bag. Two rods is quite heavy and cumbersome
Amen
I'd be pulling my hair out over that sqweaky reel
Ugh my Abu Garcia ProMax 3 had the same issue. Got rid of it some time ago. I still have it, but never use it. I use a Daiwa now
It’s usually the bearing on the pinion for the crank just needs oil. My dads abu c3 he’s had for 10 plus years that he never cleaned started doing it I cleaned it and lubed up the reel and it hasn’t started doing it again so
@@02jeepwj what oil did you use?
@@clariidfisherman3702 just reel oil I think it was eagle claw branded bc that’s what he had but now I’ve been using just the bass pro shops brand reel oil and grease
@@02jeepwj thanks mate!
Where can I get that GH 100 reel
AliExpress
Top Man.
Thanks for this great test,
You use fluorocarbon line, 4 lbs, could you tell please, what is the diameter of this line and how much meters of the line you get on the spool? Here in Germany most people are fishing there baitcasters with braided lines. Is it better, to do it with fluorocarbon?
Thanks a lot
Fluorocarbon is one of the thickest lines out there. It is also stiffer than regular nylon monofilament. It is very dense so it sinks very well. The biggest advantage is that it has a refractive index that is similar to water's, so it is the most invisible line out there. It is the hardest to cast, naturally because it is so stiff and springy. It holds memory as well. It has very very little stretch, so it is more sensitive than nylon. It is also more expensive. I use fluorocarbon as a shock leader for Snakehead, which is kinda like the pike. My personal opinion is that fluorocarbon is inferior to braid because it is thicker, stiffer, denser, holds more memory, and is a pain to cast. The biggest advantage is invisibility, especially in high poundages, and the little stretch makes it good as a shock leader. I stick to braid.
Braid to floro. Problem solved
@@danielkinn782 that's what I use. 3-4ft fluorocarbon leader with braid mainline. I only use it as a shock leader tbh. I don't really like fluorocarbon. I mainly fish topwater for Snakehead and it ruins the action a bit
@@clariidfisherman3702 oh for topwater it's a mono leader
@@danielkinn782 Snakehead have very hard skulls, and the stretch in mono will absorb some of the force
Vs pw100 pro ?
KastKing Is not a Chinese product, but designed and developed in NY USA and then produced in China. Do you also call your iPhone Chinese?
Kastking and I phone are both Chinese products designed in US by most likely multinational team of people. St Croics on the other hand is American product and its evident in its price.
What if the designer and developers in the USA are also Chinese-Americans? Just like most technologies in US are actually develop by Chinese scientists and researchers. Asians dominate in Science and Math fields.
Niceeeee
Change the bearings in the zephr to full ceramic hyper bearings and it cast way further and smoother but mineningot from alliexpress and it doesnt squeek watch rawfising henchanges the bearings to ror bearings and the other bearings it out does the gh100 by alot
Rawrfishing thats him reel man he changes the bearings i did what he did and blowes gh100 out of the water awsome shows u guyes have even got the schimano slx dc cuz of ur show man thankyou thankyou
Do that to any reel and the performance goes way up.......
That Valiant Eagle is shit. The brakes are shit. The drag is shit. Much more impressed with the Zephyr over the Valiant Eagle.
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Yo yo
Clicked off the vid when the bible passage came up. I respect your right to hold those views and broadcast them. Respect mine for finding them repulsive. Good day.
Ok karen.
Repulsive? That’s sad you feel that way.
Y is this dude so Intrested In these finesse baitcasters y not buy a spinning reel cast all that light shit better than them baitcasters
Really?
When covering water and moving about in rivers, creeks, ect. Being able to flick and retrieve trout magnets 20+ feet on a dime is something spinning reels cannot do. Why drive a sports car when a Prius can get me to the same place, it's about the flavor of the experience.
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Hi, I had a look inside one of this " Made in China " reels and are to expensive . Poor copies , poorly made by people which don't have a clue what they are doing or why.
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