Here’s to that blade of grass dangling on the garage door! Stole the show…🤣 Draw will be in a week and winning comment will be compared with members of the channel, good luck!
Being a trout addict- I bought the LT2000SP model. This reel definitely is a step up from the the 2018. I've used the 2018 for 2-1/2 yrs. and have loved the smoothness of it but this 2022 has improved the reel in every way. The smoothness of the drag- its loud clicking sound, the balance on the rotor (absolutely no wobbling), the smaller bail wire(finally!!!) and line roller, and most of all- the sexy and million dollar look! I've caught numerous trout on it- 12" - 19" and it handles it so smooth. I've caught bass, walleye, and even smaller stripers on it. It is an awesome reel!
The first thing I noticed about this reel is its weight ruclips.net/user/postUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I wouldn't say it was uncomfortable but it was a little heavier than other similarly sized reels. However, that didn't deter my enjoyment of how smooth this reel is. I spooled it with 20lb. Tuf-Line XP and it's perfect for what I use it for. I have it paired with an 8'6" Medium/Fast Okuma SST Salmon/Steelhead rod. The combination is perfect for casting and even drifting. I used the reel all day and didn't experience any arm or hand fatigue except when fighting a few fish! The bail is solid and feels strong when engaging by reeling and manually closing the bail by hand. The large rubber handle grip is very comfortable. It's got a powerful drag, silky smooth reeling, and feels very comfortable in the hands. I recommend it!
I owned an Exist 2500 for little more than a month now and absolutely love it! Especially rotor design. Some people hates it, I love it. Indeed I hate Stella design and that's personal taste. I hooked up 60cm Travelly and drag worked just beautifully on 8lb line.
mateeee BANGING video once again, held one of these at the local not long ago and they are INSANE nice. with more and more bream comps coming up this would turn into the reel on the new Infeet for plastics! love it mate, catch up when ya here next!!
Byron, your videos are becoming more and more polished (Save the grass on the garage door) the content is solid and your opinion is appreciated. I’d be pairing it with a high range rod and 6-10lb braid to chase everything from bream/Flathead to yellows and cod in my local.
Thanks Peter, that’s really flattering and nice of you to say. appreciate the comment, the winner will be out in a week on the members area! Cheers legend
Great review I just lost all my setups cause my tinny got capsized this would definitely help lift me off my feet, I would probably buy a Infeet rod to pair with it to
Ahh dude that sucks to hear. Draw will be in a week and winning comment will be compared with members of the channel, good luck Darius hopefully you get your hands on a reel.
Great video Byron. First time poster. I like your honestly and straight up reviews mate. Keep it up. I’d pair this reel with my samurai infinite 6”9 2/6 lb. It’s my favourite go to. Would be an amazing step up from my current daiwa freams
Another expert and honest review of the 2022 Exist reel Byron, thanks👍. I have watched all of your reviews on mid to high end reels from the Shimano (Sustain, Nasci and Vanford) and Daiwa (Saltist and Revelry). Owing to these I recently upgraded my estuary reel to a Shimano Stradic 2500. The difference between this and my Sedona 2000 reel (was ny davourite reel) is real (pardon the pun). I can only imagine what the Daiwa's Flagship Exist reel has over the Stradic. Focusing on the basics of a reel and its operation seems to be what Daiwa do best. If I was to win it I would match it up with an Atomic Arrowz 1-4kg rod and take it out on my Hobie Outback and target yellow belly in my local dam.
@@ByronTeaHill I missed that join/membership bit and didn't even realise this was something available on RUclips 🤦♂️ just signed up and going through the extra content now 😁
Love the technical reviews, something of this quality I would probably use it on top water as it is the most fun and I would use it the most for that, and any fish on top water is good fun.
Great video as always. I have learnt a lot from watching your lure reviews and how to use them as i just got into lure fishing for light salt water games just a few months ago. Been buying every single lures which are covered in this channel. I particularly enjoy top water lures fishing for bream. Because it's so exciting to watch the fish comes up to take on the lure. I've been spending quite a bit into this new hobby and just bought a miller rod blade freak 2 weeks ago. The exist would be the end game reel to pair with that rod replacing my current daiwa bg 2500. Keep up the great works.
Totally and end game reel mate. Glad you are enjoying the videos dude. Means a lot when I get a nice message like this. Pumped! Really appreciate you joining the channel mate!
Awesome video mate 👍 I have the 18 exist and absolutely love it... I use the new 22 on bream flatty pinky and stuff like that it would be a welcome addition to my growing collection
what sizes are they making and most importantly what is the new drag per reel you did not discuss As a big game angler using top end reels would like to experience the best new version you have discussed using DAIWA as they are expensive but are far better than stella reels are they making big sizes eg BG range 8000 and above to dog fight reels ?
Hey mate, the new drag is ATD Type L. If you weren’t happy with what I went to effort to put together, there is information available on the daiwa website. I guess you can’t please everyone! Tight lines legebd
That's a cheeky way to get members, haha, but so worth it! I'd love to play with an Exist! I'd be giving it a workout chasing bream in the racks in Forster (and a bit of sneaky bass fishing!)! Thnaks mate, loving the content!
Legend, thanks for the support bud. I tell you it’s hard to prioritise the questions that come in, particularly over family/kid time. Have you seen fuel cost at the moment!!!!! 🤣😂🤣
Would definitely pair it with a top range infeet 7plus. Versatility and durability of the pair would be pretty epic. Cracking video and the edits, complete respect for the time you take!
I’ll be jumping on that membership soon, I’ve learned a lot from your videos to be honest, so I do thank you for the time you have put in the education side and actually talking through it, rather than just fishing/casting is probably undervalued by most but it’s really brilliant. Cheers
Lately I’ve been wading the shallows for whiting at dusk, always get a bit of saltwater on all the gear and with gummy sharks being a bicatch at the moment, a quality reel is definitely needed
This video has nearly converted me from being a Shimano man. Can't wait for the reel vs reel video. I'd have to pair this up with my bladefreak and get ready for some winter bream. Great video again Byron 🤘
I work at one of the best tackle stores in Sydney. It’s a tribute to you that I learnt more from this video than I did from Daiwa themselves. For example- I didn’t know about the lip - I thought it was aesthetic, and considered the overall styling to be a ‘retro’ look - like a 1950’s Chrysler. 10/10 would watch again (already have). I’ve excluded myself from several of your giveaways- but not this one. I’d pair it with a GLoomis dsr820 and use it for bream /bass/ EP’s/larger trout. Am looking forward to the Exist vs Stella video , the Stella’s line lay blew me away, keen to see if it makes a difference after use.
Hey mate, that’s what the channel is here for bud! Education. Super happy you got something out of it though, do me a favour… pass it on to your customers!
@@ByronTeaHill don’t worry about that. I already do. The amount of times I have told a Hobie customer to watch your Outback VS Compass video before purchasing is in literally triple digits. Also your recent tournament diaries are on high rotation on the shop TV.
Great content as always Mate. Have always loved but never been able to justify the Exist. Can't really say specifically what I would use it for because it's just EVERYTHING! Lol
Another great review Byron 🤙🏼Mate I would strap the new Daiwa Exist straight onto the Infeet rod that I scored off the wife for my birthday and head out looking for some bream. Thanks for the posts buddy 👍🏽🎣
Awesome review and explanation on how the tech works I’ll be using it for bream and the odd bass I’d say I’ll have to go buy a z series infeet if I get the reel haha
Great video Byron, thanks for taking the time to research the technological improvements Daiwa have made to their flagship model. I have recently bought a Daiwa Infeet Z and this Exist 2022 would match it nicely and be my go-to Bream SP rod for upcoming ABT comps.
Yeah Gareth!!! Mate I think that would be a great match. Thanks very much for supporting the channel and being a member buddy good luck in the giveaway!
i still have my 2012 Exist n it still works wonderfully well. its paired with my 2014 Battler Noodle Master. i have upgraded 4 times to wat i have now n to be fair to this old combo it still can do the job really well. looking forward to the 1v1 review BTH.
Great review Byron, cant wait to see the Stella vs the Exist video. I'd definitely be using the exist for some bream, flathead and salmon fishing for sure!! I'd probably pair it up with one of Daiwa's infeet rods!
great review had to clean up the drawl off my chin, i think this going to be a bream, yellow belly and Flathead all day , and maybe a good excuse to let go some money on a miller rod to go with it. cant wait to see the next review . keep up the good work and buy your self a coffee .
Awesome video, I’d be using this to chase bream and whiting on my diawa lures. Looking at upgrading my rod over winter based on your reviews of the infeet range.
Hey Stat! Thanks a giant amount for the support. Really appreciate it. In my opinion there are some solid rods in that infeet range. Keen to hear how you go
Hi Byron i love your content I know you will probably never see this message but I hope who ever gets the real has a great time fishing. I have recently got a hobie compass due to your review of it and I love it many thanks mate.
I always look forward to the review or video that you post . Keep it up . The perfect combo would be the new exist with the infeet z rod cranking the spike 44 for a PB bream.
Before the video I didn’t really understand what the improvements meant for the person using the reel besides weight reduction. You explained it all very well and in a practical way so that anyone could understand. I would love to pair it with my millerods fineness freak, It would be a killer when I’m out chasing flatties, breambo’s and whiting for dinner. Looks like an absolute pleasure to use, can’t wait for the exist and Stella 1v1.
Great review, appreciate the technical features which aren’t really clear in the sales pitch. If I ever got a reel of this caliber I’d be pairing with a miller for bream. Cheers
Great video as always. I'll definitely use the Exist to catch some blue lipped bream in Albany (WA). I'll match it to one of my infeet rods and throw the good ole mussel vibe around structure & hope for the best.🤞🙏😂
@@ByronTeaHill in WA one of the other tournament anglers have his own version of the mussel vibes. The stores here sell his vibe & for some reason we can't get any of Callum's. Maybe because you guys over east buy all his stock. The only difference is Callum has two trebles while the other one comes with one treble.
That was what i was hoping for this review spot on, if i had the chance to use the 2500 exist it would be reserved for bream and bass fishing, and because of the price range preferably in a boat to avoid banging it on rocks and branch etc...
Awesome review, and another exceptional production! Based on your previous reviews I bought an Infeet rod( I love it)and this would be a great reel to pair with for chasing bream! (Currently addicted to topwater). Fingers crossed for my entry to be the one picked!
I always knew these reels were the ducks nuts but this reviews got me itching for one! I’d be wanting to pair this up with a slow taper infeet and get some long casts in for some crankbait breambo’s.
Great looking reel, I would use it fishing for bream, whiting and fatties in my local lake and estuaries. I wanna get a miller rods grubfreak so I would throw it on that. Cheers 🍻 for the videos mate.
Another enjoyable product review Bryon. Eagerly awaiting your review on the Stella (unless that's a prior review I overlooked?). Keep up the great work 👌
I would use this with straight through Fluro as my best setup 1-3kg rod to test my chances mainly with bream and eps on cranks, bent minnows and plastics and would seriously appreciate having something of such high value and would take amazing care of it love ya vids
Nice vid mate. I will say I have a few certates & luvius that are 10+ years old. Like all things, be a car boat, they all need servicing. Reels are no different. Maybe don't wait for the 10 years to come up😁. ATD has been a massive difference for cranking and Crabs. My older reels generally get set with plastics, still like a good old hookset🤣
looks like a verry innovative reel, great for throwing light bream lures toa void those wind knots. love the look, sometimes there is something very pretty about simplicity
Loving these gear reviews mate. Nice work! I've recently gotten into Bream tournament fishing and I'd use the Exist to throw lures to Bream around the Sydney area, particularly around home on the Parramatta river.
My favorite reel is a Daiwa Luvias 2500. This is the most upmarket reel I've owned and used and I love it. I can only imagine how a reel like the Exist standard would fish. Probably like comparing a Porche to a VW. I do a lot of cranking and the 2500 size would be perfect.
Thanks Byron for the honest and indepth review of the exist... I would pair it with the Bushido 2 piece custom build 2-4kg rod from Outback Rods that is on order.... the classy silver will match perfectly, for my new bream/bass combo... ps the light weight is a big consideration as I have Rheaumtoid arthritis in my hands. Keep up the great review.
Another awesome video as always Byron, if im the lucky person to win the exist I will be be buying a grub freak to put my revelry on and I’ll use the exist on my blade freak which is my all purpose hard body and vibe rod, spooled with some high end braid (varivas, dangan, gosen or similar) should make for a very enjoyable experience chasing bream bass and trout. Keep up the good stuff man, nice to meet you today too 👍
Hey mate, love the videos. I’d use this reel to target bream and pinkies in the Melbourne area as my previous okuma reel has seen better days while fishing in qld atm👍
Enjoyed the very detailed review. That 2500 would sit nice on my TD Zero rod and put it to good use on the Hawkesbury ABT round in May 😎🎣. Looks beautiful and only heard good things about the reel 🎣👍
I'd definitely pair it with my new Daiwa TD Black, picked it up less than a week ago through a daiwa team deal. I'd definitely use it in some local comps around the Gold Coast and the flatty classic. Nice vid as usual.
Hey Byron tea hill the exist is so sick it would be my dream reel but when it comes to price it’s a bit expensive I would love to use the reel when targeting bream, flaty and Trev it would make targeting those specific species a lot easier keep up the great work and can’t wait to see your next video🤙🤙🤙
Yeah mate it’s the dream reel for many! Really happy I was able to put the review together for you. You should enter the giveaway to give yourself a go at winning one bud! Thanks for the comment and the support mate. Glad you enjoyed it
all good bro, I get it- your support via commenting is awesome I really appreciate hearing what people have to say mate. thanks very much for getting involved!
Excellent review Byron. I would use this reel for Inshore and in lakes for various species. The engineering on this reel is technically beautiful and practical.
Thanks for another great review Byron. If I had one of the new Exist models I would look at upgrading my Infeet rod to a Z or EX to make a nice match for such an epic reel and use them for chasing Bream and Flathead in Sydney Harbour.
Another great informative review Byron, & it would be a fantastic prize to win. I would match it up with one of my Daiwa rods & use it to catch mainly bream, but would also use it for flathead, whiting & the odd Bass.
Thanks Peter, mate great to see you back legend. Make sure your entry is a valid one and you’ll be in the running for the exist until a week bud. Again thanks for the comment and the support bro
Love the review! Absolutely stunning reel. Would love to be able to afford one, one day. Would use it mainly on Flathead and bass. The occasional surface whiting
Awesome review Byron! Such a great in depth analysis. Daiwa on top of their game like usual. I'd match the 2500 exist 22 with my Miller rod twitch freak targeting bream in particular.
What a beautiful reel! I'd pair this with my grubfreak LT I got the other week for chasing bream! Or maybe even a new twitchfreak to suit a brand new reel for some spike44's on structure! Too many options haha. I want to get into Kayak competitions so this would be an amazing reel to have a crack with! Big love from SEQ, you haven't led me astray with gear yet. Thank you for doing the draw!
My pleasure Roland, you’ve been supporting the channel for a little while so I am stoked to be able to give something back bud. Thanks for the comment entered bud!
@@ByronTeaHill no problems at all mate! So hard to find unbiased information, and only just getting into fishing about a year and a bit ago, I made a lot of poorly informed purchases before I found your channel. Excited to hopefully meet you in a comp one day to he honest! Thanks again mate
Love ur review vids Byron I love the bread and butter species and I’d definitely have to target my fav fish Whiting bream and the good ol flathead It’s a killer reel Daiwa have certainly killed it with this model I have gotten a lot of info from ur vids and look forward to a lot more to come from you🤙🤙👊👊👌👌👌💪💪
@@ByronTeaHill without the support we can’t get these reviews on products that’s brought out for us to use It’s like flying blind without you lol The best thing is your honest about how u look and how you use reels rods lures etc Glad to support you mate👊👊
Hi Byron, Another quality review my friend ! Great stuff. I would love one of the new Exists 2022 and would pair it with my newly purchased Infeet Ex 702LFs. Would be a dream combo for me for Bream and EP's
Love the video! Would pair up beautifully with my twitch freak I’m getting for my birthday! Trying get into tournament fishing so this would go nicely on my first non boater session
Great video mate, I'd love to add this to my Bream gear and match it with a nice all-rounder rod to use during the 2023 Hobie tournament season.. fingers crossed 🤞🏽
Great review as always. I would love to pair this bad boy with my 6'8 Nories Jungle Spin to Power finesse fishing for Black Bream. This is a technique I really want to dedicate more time to.
Amazing content as always! Controversial opinion: I like my reels blingy and the monochrome doesn’t blow me away…but feature wise it’s undeniably amazing. Unrelated but are we going to get a budget (maybe even budget pedal) kayak review anytime soon? Thanks for all the effort you put in to these videos and can’t wait for more!
No pressure at all! I’m just looking to buy a kayak but don’t have the funds for a hobie and don’t wanna sink any money into something that will just sit in the garage because it’s uncomfortable, too unstable, poorly made etc. Kayaks2fish seem like a budget friendly kayak but I fear they’re too budget friendly… Then I haven’t really found many middle of the road options that still have good features. I’m tempted by the k2f pedal kayaks but haven’t seen many solid reviews so I’m skeptical. But of course I understand if that’s not your thing.
Here’s to that blade of grass dangling on the garage door! Stole the show…🤣 Draw will be in a week and winning comment will be compared with members of the channel, good luck!
I was wondering what that was haha
Being a trout addict- I bought the LT2000SP model. This reel definitely is a step up from the the 2018. I've used the 2018 for 2-1/2 yrs. and have loved the smoothness of it but this 2022 has improved the reel in every way. The smoothness of the drag- its loud clicking sound, the balance on the rotor (absolutely no wobbling), the smaller bail wire(finally!!!) and line roller, and most of all- the sexy and million dollar look! I've caught numerous trout on it- 12" - 19" and it handles it so smooth. I've caught bass, walleye, and even smaller stripers on it. It is an awesome reel!
Hey mate that’s for sharing your thoughts. Remember you need to be a channel member to enter. Tight lines dude!
The first thing I noticed about this reel is its weight ruclips.net/user/postUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I wouldn't say it was uncomfortable but it was a little heavier than other similarly sized reels. However, that didn't deter my enjoyment of how smooth this reel is. I spooled it with 20lb. Tuf-Line XP and it's perfect for what I use it for. I have it paired with an 8'6" Medium/Fast Okuma SST Salmon/Steelhead rod. The combination is perfect for casting and even drifting. I used the reel all day and didn't experience any arm or hand fatigue except when fighting a few fish! The bail is solid and feels strong when engaging by reeling and manually closing the bail by hand. The large rubber handle grip is very comfortable. It's got a powerful drag, silky smooth reeling, and feels very comfortable in the hands. I recommend it!
Nothing beats the Daiwa 22 Exist. I use the 2500, 3000 and 5000. Simply perfection!
Just received the 2000 as well.
I also have a 2000 size on order
I owned an Exist 2500 for little more than a month now and absolutely love it! Especially rotor design. Some people hates it, I love it. Indeed I hate Stella design and that's personal taste. I hooked up 60cm Travelly and drag worked just beautifully on 8lb line.
mateeee BANGING video once again, held one of these at the local not long ago and they are INSANE nice.
with more and more bream comps coming up this would turn into the reel on the new Infeet for plastics! love it mate, catch up when ya here next!!
Yeah dude! Had a blast last time, gotta do it again. You can show me around some more spots!
@@ByronTeaHill sounds like a plan!
Byron, your videos are becoming more and more polished (Save the grass on the garage door) the content is solid and your opinion is appreciated. I’d be pairing it with a high range rod and 6-10lb braid to chase everything from bream/Flathead to yellows and cod in my local.
Thanks Peter, that’s really flattering and nice of you to say. appreciate the comment, the winner will be out in a week on the members area! Cheers legend
Great review I just lost all my setups cause my tinny got capsized this would definitely help lift me off my feet, I would probably buy a Infeet rod to pair with it to
Ahh dude that sucks to hear.
Draw will be in a week and winning comment will be compared with members of the channel, good luck Darius hopefully you get your hands on a reel.
Great video Byron. First time poster.
I like your honestly and straight up reviews mate. Keep it up.
I’d pair this reel with my samurai infinite 6”9 2/6 lb. It’s my favourite go to. Would be an amazing step up from my current daiwa freams
Thanks Maddij! You should enter the giveaway!!!
@@ByronTeaHill done and done.
Great video! That Daiwa Exist would be a great upgrade for my flathead soft plastics set up 🎣
Nice Aaron! Glad you enjoyed the video bud
Another expert and honest review of the 2022 Exist reel Byron, thanks👍. I have watched all of your reviews on mid to high end reels from the Shimano (Sustain, Nasci and Vanford) and Daiwa (Saltist and Revelry). Owing to these I recently upgraded my estuary reel to a Shimano Stradic 2500.
The difference between this and my Sedona 2000 reel (was ny davourite reel) is real (pardon the pun). I can only imagine what the Daiwa's Flagship Exist reel has over the Stradic. Focusing on the basics of a reel and its operation seems to be what Daiwa do best. If I was to win it I would match it up with an Atomic Arrowz 1-4kg rod and take it out on my Hobie Outback and target yellow belly in my local dam.
Awesome Dave! Thanks for sharing your thoughts legend. Always keen to hear peoples points of view on things. You’re right. Flagship = all the features
Sick review mate, looking forward to the comparison between the Stella 👍👍👍
Thanks Matt! Awesome to see you stop by agajn
Another awesome vid, mate. Keen to see the Stella vs Exist vid.
Would use a 2500 Exist as an estuary all-rounder and a bass reel 👍
Cool! Draw will be in a week and winning comment will be compared with members of the channel, good luck!
@@ByronTeaHill I missed that join/membership bit and didn't even realise this was something available on RUclips 🤦♂️ just signed up and going through the extra content now 😁
@@chrisj7929 hahaha legend! Thanks buddy easily missed bud. Good luck and thank you for the support
Love the technical reviews, something of this quality I would probably use it on top water as it is the most fun and I would use it the most for that, and any fish on top water is good fun.
Hey legend. I thought you’d like this one! you always seem to get in on the product review stuff! Thanks Watto, appreciate it mate
Does it have a gps locator and sonar emitter with emergency flotation if you drop it in the sea?
Great video as always. I have learnt a lot from watching your lure reviews and how to use them as i just got into lure fishing for light salt water games just a few months ago. Been buying every single lures which are covered in this channel.
I particularly enjoy top water lures fishing for bream. Because it's so exciting to watch the fish comes up to take on the lure.
I've been spending quite a bit into this new hobby and just bought a miller rod blade freak 2 weeks ago. The exist would be the end game reel to pair with that rod replacing my current daiwa bg 2500.
Keep up the great works.
Totally and end game reel mate. Glad you are enjoying the videos dude. Means a lot when I get a nice message like this. Pumped!
Really appreciate you joining the channel mate!
Awesome video mate 👍 I have the 18 exist and absolutely love it... I use the new 22 on bream flatty pinky and stuff like that it would be a welcome addition to my growing collection
Brendon! Thanks for signing up mate! Your support will go a long way on the channel.
Good luck with the giveaway, you’ll see the name out in a week
what sizes are they making and most importantly what is the new drag per reel you did not discuss As a big game angler using top end reels would like to experience the best new version you have discussed using DAIWA as they are expensive but are far better than stella reels are they making big sizes eg BG range 8000 and above to dog fight reels ?
Hey mate, the new drag is ATD Type L. If you weren’t happy with what I went to effort to put together, there is information available on the daiwa website. I guess you can’t please everyone!
Tight lines legebd
I would love to pair this with my new millerods xflc that I'm getting this week for my birthday. Can't wait to get into some bream this easter
Nice Dale
That's a cheeky way to get members, haha, but so worth it! I'd love to play with an Exist! I'd be giving it a workout chasing bream in the racks in Forster (and a bit of sneaky bass fishing!)! Thnaks mate, loving the content!
Legend, thanks for the support bud. I tell you it’s hard to prioritise the questions that come in, particularly over family/kid time. Have you seen fuel cost at the moment!!!!! 🤣😂🤣
@@ByronTeaHill oh yeah, it's brutal! Got a new zodias/vanford setup this week, I just want to fish! (Won an NRMA comp!!! Yeww)
Again... a great review and breakdown. Can't wait for the comparison vid. Killin it!
I would use the Exist as a cross over for bream and bass 😁
Cheers Legend!!!! thanks for the membership and the entry mate, support of the channel goes a long way
Just realised I'm a touch late on the entry... whoopsie haha
@@joshuacrabtree4354 You're all good mate, I logged your entry on the Stella Review
NIce video and the reel looks sick! I would use the reel for my pearch and zander fishing since the sice and drag are perfect. Have a good one!
Hey Karl, thanks for the support buddy!
It looks polished as hey dude
Awesome video, as always Byron :)
Thanks Rene
Would definitely pair it with a top range infeet 7plus. Versatility and durability of the pair would be pretty epic.
Cracking video and the edits, complete respect for the time you take!
Thanks Ridhwan hence the introduction of memberships brother! Appreciate the comment mate
I’ll be jumping on that membership soon, I’ve learned a lot from your videos to be honest, so I do thank you for the time you have put in the education side and actually talking through it, rather than just fishing/casting is probably undervalued by most but it’s really brilliant. Cheers
Lately I’ve been wading the shallows for whiting at dusk, always get a bit of saltwater on all the gear and with gummy sharks being a bicatch at the moment, a quality reel is definitely needed
Awesome Alastair! You should enter the giveaway
This video has nearly converted me from being a Shimano man. Can't wait for the reel vs reel video. I'd have to pair this up with my bladefreak and get ready for some winter bream. Great video again Byron 🤘
hahahaha, mate the Shimano Stella is a good reel. Thanks Joshua
Great video in depth and helpful cheers. Love to use this puppy for so soft plastic pinkies and cranking for bream
Thanks Quickfish, enter the giveaway and you could have a chance legend. Appreciate the comment on the video, love you found it helpful
I work at one of the best tackle stores in Sydney. It’s a tribute to you that I learnt more from this video than I did from Daiwa themselves. For example- I didn’t know about the lip - I thought it was aesthetic, and considered the overall styling to be a ‘retro’ look - like a 1950’s Chrysler.
10/10 would watch again (already have).
I’ve excluded myself from several of your giveaways- but not this one. I’d pair it with a GLoomis dsr820 and use it for bream /bass/ EP’s/larger trout.
Am looking forward to the Exist vs Stella video , the Stella’s line lay blew me away, keen to see if it makes a difference after use.
Hey mate, that’s what the channel is here for bud! Education. Super happy you got something out of it though, do me a favour… pass it on to your customers!
@@ByronTeaHill don’t worry about that. I already do. The amount of times I have told a Hobie customer to watch your Outback VS Compass video before purchasing is in literally triple digits.
Also your recent tournament diaries are on high rotation on the shop TV.
@@elvisthumper1279 wow!!! That is cool, very cool to hear.
Great content as always Mate.
Have always loved but never been able to justify the Exist.
Can't really say specifically what I would use it for because it's just EVERYTHING! Lol
Awesome Adam! You should enter the giveaway to give yourself a chance
Another great review Byron 🤙🏼Mate I would strap the new Daiwa Exist straight onto the Infeet rod that I scored off the wife for my birthday and head out looking for some bream.
Thanks for the posts buddy 👍🏽🎣
My pleasure Dan! Mate thanks for the continued support, it hasn’t gone unnoticed legend
@@ByronTeaHill too easy buddy. Small price to pay for sick content 🤙🏼
Awesome review and explanation on how the tech works I’ll be using it for bream and the odd bass I’d say I’ll have to go buy a z series infeet if I get the reel haha
Very nice!!! Thanks Jacob - look for your name in a week for the giveaway! Good luck
Great video Byron, I am 13 and saving up for a infeet z model this reel would be unreal matched up with the rod.
That would be pretty cool to see you win buddy
Great review. I would use this reel for casting around some snags up in the creek. Looking for a Mangrove Jack
My pleasure Owen, you should enter and give yourself a chance to win!!!
Another quality video Byron, this reel looks awesome id pair the exist with my zodius hoping to get into future events, Great video mate.
Thanks HolzyFish nice of you to say mate
Great breakdown of the features. I'd pair the exist 2500 with a flats rod for bream and listen to it singggg!
👍
Great review, best one I’ve seen so far.
I’d use this for just about everything I reckon, time will tell, if I can get my hands on one.
1 week bro! 1 week. Time will tell!!!
@@ByronTeaHill 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Definitely fitting it to a millerods brawler and throwing crabs for bream
Hey legend! Thanks for supporting the channel legend. Appreciate it bud
Love the vid mate as always.
Id def pair this up with my Millerods XFLC and DESTROY everything from whitings to travs.
Thanks Chris pumped you enjoyed the video! Make sure you enter the giveaway to give yourself a chance!
Great video Byron, thanks for taking the time to research the technological improvements Daiwa have made to their flagship model. I have recently bought a Daiwa Infeet Z and this Exist 2022 would match it nicely and be my go-to Bream SP rod for upcoming ABT comps.
Yeah Gareth!!! Mate I think that would be a great match. Thanks very much for supporting the channel and being a member buddy good luck in the giveaway!
Very nice walkthrough of the Exist 22. Would love to pair that with my new Majorcraft Days rod. Look forward to the Stella comparison.
Thanks Eric, really appreciate your support buddy!!! Soon! It will be soon!
i still have my 2012 Exist n it still works wonderfully well. its paired with my 2014 Battler Noodle Master. i have upgraded 4 times to wat i have now n to be fair to this old combo it still can do the job really well. looking forward to the 1v1 review BTH.
Thanks Stephen.
Wow an amazing reel!!!!
And fantastic video once again.
I would use it for chasing bream/Ghosts.
Thanks for the support James, appreciate you joining the channel legend.
Looks awesome,would mainly be used for bream. Another great video well done.
Thanks Doug
Great review Byron, cant wait to see the Stella vs the Exist video.
I'd definitely be using the exist for some bream, flathead and salmon fishing for sure!! I'd probably pair it up with one of Daiwa's infeet rods!
Thanks legend, just saw the membership come through, thanks very much for supporting the content buddy.
Giveaway in a week so stay tuned legend.
Wow, great info there! Just what I wanted to hear. Detailed job as usual . I’d use a 2500 Exist for Bream and Bass.
Make sure you get your entry in Peter! Great to see you back buddy
lovely review of a great reel! thanks for the effort Byron! could clearly see some use at european seabass near our river deltas :)
Hey legend! Great to see you back buddy
@@ByronTeaHill hehe life is tough sometimes but im back ;)
great review had to clean up the drawl off my chin, i think this going to be a bream, yellow belly and Flathead all day , and maybe a good excuse to let go some money on a miller rod to go with it. cant wait to see the next review . keep up the good work and buy your self a coffee .
Drool off your chin!!!! Bahahahahah classic. Thanks for getting involved and mate the support means a lot to the channel, thank you
Nice review👍, it would be great to try this beauty in French Polynesia, Tahiti and others islands 👌
Cool man! Anyone can enter if they follow the steps man!
Great review
👍
Awesome video, I’d be using this to chase bream and whiting on my diawa lures. Looking at upgrading my rod over winter based on your reviews of the infeet range.
Hey Stat! Thanks a giant amount for the support. Really appreciate it. In my opinion there are some solid rods in that infeet range. Keen to hear how you go
That would be such an awesome reel looking forwards to seeing it in the long run
Hi Byron i love your content I know you will probably never see this message but I hope who ever gets the real has a great time fishing.
I have recently got a hobie compass due to your review of it and I love it many thanks mate.
I see all messages legend. I’m pumped you enjoy the compass I think it’s a great kayak. That’s awesome! Tight lines dude
Nice interview BTH. I'd use the reel to fix all those broken dreams of all the giveaways I never won.
Plus joined! Let's see what's in the goodies bag!
Legend Murray! Thanks mate. Pumped you enjoyed the video mate. Hahahaha mate it’s all random one week maybe?
I always look forward to the review or video that you post . Keep it up .
The perfect combo would be the new exist with the infeet z rod cranking the spike 44 for a PB bream.
Thanks Ben. That combo sounds great! You should enter the giveaway!!!!
Before the video I didn’t really understand what the improvements meant for the person using the reel besides weight reduction. You explained it all very well and in a practical way so that anyone could understand. I would love to pair it with my millerods fineness freak, It would be a killer when I’m out chasing flatties, breambo’s and whiting for dinner. Looks like an absolute pleasure to use, can’t wait for the exist and Stella 1v1.
Thanks Adam! Really glad you picked up a thing or two in the review.
Good luck in the giveaway, announcement in a week in the members area!
Great review, appreciate the technical features which aren’t really clear in the sales pitch. If I ever got a reel of this caliber I’d be pairing with a miller for bream. Cheers
Thanks Sean!
Great video as always. I'll definitely use the Exist to catch some blue lipped bream in Albany (WA). I'll match it to one of my infeet rods and throw the good ole mussel vibe around structure & hope for the best.🤞🙏😂
Hey legend! Good ole mussel vibe!!! Very popular lure right now, Callum needs to make more faster!
@@ByronTeaHill in WA one of the other tournament anglers have his own version of the mussel vibes. The stores here sell his vibe & for some reason we can't get any of Callum's. Maybe because you guys over east buy all his stock. The only difference is Callum has two trebles while the other one comes with one treble.
Finally registered.
I’d definitely pair this with my samurai infinite 2-4lb
Spoiled with braid and flouro leader as my go to combo
Bloody Legend. Thanks Buddy
That was what i was hoping for this review spot on, if i had the chance to use the 2500 exist it would be reserved for bream and bass fishing, and because of the price range preferably in a boat to avoid banging it on rocks and branch etc...
Simon you’re too kind mate. I’m pumped you enjoyed it. THANKS FOR JOINING THE CHANNEL!!!!!
@@ByronTeaHill yeah ive been meaning to join so its about time haha definitely a good investment
Awesome review, and another exceptional production! Based on your previous reviews I bought an Infeet rod( I love it)and this would be a great reel to pair with for chasing bream! (Currently addicted to topwater). Fingers crossed for my entry to be the one picked!
Hell yeah Ben! Thats pretty rewarding to hear dude - happy to be able to help man
I always knew these reels were the ducks nuts but this reviews got me itching for one! I’d be wanting to pair this up with a slow taper infeet and get some long casts in for some crankbait breambo’s.
Awesome Matthew! Thanks for the comment mate glad you liked the vid
Great looking reel, I would use it fishing for bream, whiting and fatties in my local lake and estuaries. I wanna get a miller rods grubfreak so I would throw it on that. Cheers 🍻 for the videos mate.
Cheers straight back at you Rex! Thanks for joining and the support legend. Really happy you enjoyed the Vid
Great video review. I would love to use the Exist with my G.Loomis 842s Conquest. Would be a very light combo.
That would be light. The 2500 is about 150g off the top of my head
just picked up the td black mq 2000s and i love it so much cant imgaine how this one feels
Enter and you could win one legend!
@@ByronTeaHill how do I join
@@tntbossthrone1062 instructions in the giveaway section of the vid bud
Another enjoyable product review Bryon. Eagerly awaiting your review on the Stella (unless that's a prior review I overlooked?). Keep up the great work 👌
I would use this with straight through Fluro as my best setup 1-3kg rod to test my chances mainly with bream and eps on cranks, bent minnows and plastics and would seriously appreciate having something of such high value and would take amazing care of it love ya vids
Thanks buddy. Winner will be announced in the Members area Tomorrow
@@ByronTeaHill so you have to be a memebr
watch the video for the entry details buddy
Nice vid mate. I will say I have a few certates & luvius that are 10+ years old. Like all things, be a car boat, they all need servicing. Reels are no different. Maybe don't wait for the 10 years to come up😁. ATD has been a massive difference for cranking and Crabs. My older reels generally get set with plastics, still like a good old hookset🤣
Hahaha yeah 10 years is definitely too long. Thanks for the comment dude, good read.
Love the reviews Byron. For me the 2022 Daiwa Exist 2500 = Bream, Bream and more Bream.
Hey Fred, thanks very much for getting involved and supporting the channel budd
looks like a verry innovative reel, great for throwing light bream lures toa void those wind knots. love the look, sometimes there is something very pretty about simplicity
Hey legend! Thanks for joining and getting behind the channel legend.
Loving these gear reviews mate. Nice work!
I've recently gotten into Bream tournament fishing and I'd use the Exist to throw lures to Bream around the Sydney area, particularly around home on the Parramatta river.
Hell yeah Alf! Always awesome to see you on here buddy. Thanks for getting involved again!!!
My favorite reel is a Daiwa Luvias 2500. This is the most upmarket reel I've owned and used and I love it. I can only imagine how a reel like the Exist standard would fish. Probably like comparing a Porche to a VW. I do a lot of cranking and the 2500 size would be perfect.
I hear you mate. That Luvias is a great reel imo. I’ve had a bunch of them. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks Byron for the honest and indepth review of the exist... I would pair it with the Bushido 2 piece custom build 2-4kg rod from Outback Rods that is on order.... the classy silver will match perfectly, for my new bream/bass combo... ps the light weight is a big consideration as I have Rheaumtoid arthritis in my hands. Keep up the great review.
Thanks Trish. Giveaway in a week and will be announced in the members area first!
Thanks for commenting again, great to see you stopping by
Fantastic reel review. I'm sold!
Another awesome video as always Byron, if im the lucky person to win the exist I will be be buying a grub freak to put my revelry on and I’ll use the exist on my blade freak which is my all purpose hard body and vibe rod, spooled with some high end braid (varivas, dangan, gosen or similar) should make for a very enjoyable experience chasing bream bass and trout. Keep up the good stuff man, nice to meet you today too 👍
You too Lachie! I’m still driving up the coast, appreciate the chat dude!
@@ByronTeaHill enjoy the trip man!
Hey mate, love the videos. I’d use this reel to target bream and pinkies in the Melbourne area as my previous okuma reel has seen better days while fishing in qld atm👍
That would be a big upgrade dude!!! Glad you love the videos bro, giveaway in 1 week with the winner in the members area
Enjoyed the very detailed review. That 2500 would sit nice on my TD Zero rod and put it to good use on the Hawkesbury ABT round in May 😎🎣. Looks beautiful and only heard good things about the reel 🎣👍
Good luck Stephen, that would be pretty cool mate. Appreciate the ongoing support mate.
I'd definitely pair it with my new Daiwa TD Black, picked it up less than a week ago through a daiwa team deal. I'd definitely use it in some local comps around the Gold Coast and the flatty classic. Nice vid as usual.
Thanks for nice words VeryNutria.
Hey Byron tea hill the exist is so sick it would be my dream reel but when it comes to price it’s a bit expensive I would love to use the reel when targeting bream, flaty and Trev it would make targeting those specific species a lot easier keep up the great work and can’t wait to see your next video🤙🤙🤙
Yeah mate it’s the dream reel for many! Really happy I was able to put the review together for you.
You should enter the giveaway to give yourself a go at winning one bud!
Thanks for the comment and the support mate. Glad you enjoyed it
@@ByronTeaHill I would enter the giveaway but my family won’t let me join sorry but I totally enter if I could
all good bro, I get it- your support via commenting is awesome I really appreciate hearing what people have to say mate. thanks very much for getting involved!
@@ByronTeaHill hey thx for understanding because I have no money and I’m to young to get a job sooooo 😬😅😂🤙
Excellent review Byron. I would use this reel for Inshore and in lakes for various species. The engineering on this reel is technically beautiful and practical.
I agree Tom it’s a great looking reel. Remember I’ll be checking for valid entries in a week legend.
Looks like a cracking reel
Feels great
Thanks for another great review Byron. If I had one of the new Exist models I would look at upgrading my Infeet rod to a Z or EX to make a nice match for such an epic reel and use them for chasing Bream and Flathead in Sydney Harbour.
Thanks for the support legend. Appreciate you joining the channel!!! I had it rigged to both a Z and an EX man, I was really happy with both Timothy.
Hey Byron i would pair the exist with a Daiwa commander 🤞
Nice Zach! You should enter and give yourself a chance brother!!!!
Rain, hail or shine I'll be using the new Daiwa Exist 2022 to catch stonker Bream!
Nice Michael
Another great informative review Byron, & it would be a fantastic prize to win. I would match it up with one of my Daiwa rods & use it to catch mainly bream, but would also use it for flathead, whiting & the odd Bass.
Thanks Peter, mate great to see you back legend.
Make sure your entry is a valid one and you’ll be in the running for the exist until a week bud.
Again thanks for the comment and the support bro
Love the review! Absolutely stunning reel. Would love to be able to afford one, one day.
Would use it mainly on Flathead and bass. The occasional surface whiting
Hey mate! Thanks for supporting the channel and commenting legend. Entered!!!!
I don't have a rod for this but I'd love to get a new 22 TD zero if I got my hands on the Exist. Love your work keep it up mate!
Cheers Nebo
Tempted to pair one with a Zenaq Sonio 100m. Thanks for the review.
Cool Martin! Make sure you enter legend
Stella v Exist. What a battle!
Great review.
🤙🤙
Can’t wait to try out the exist. I would probably pair it with a infeet rod and run 6lb braid
You should enter the giveaway then Zac!
Awesome review Byron! Such a great in depth analysis. Daiwa on top of their game like usual.
I'd match the 2500 exist 22 with my Miller rod twitch freak targeting bream in particular.
Thanks PR3D4T4!!! you gotta be in it to win it!!! Legend thanks for supporting the channel bud
@@ByronTeaHill LEGEND
I would use my 2500 exist to fish for bream, flathead and trevalley .👌👌👌 tight lines everyone good luck!
Thanks for the comment
What a beautiful reel! I'd pair this with my grubfreak LT I got the other week for chasing bream! Or maybe even a new twitchfreak to suit a brand new reel for some spike44's on structure! Too many options haha. I want to get into Kayak competitions so this would be an amazing reel to have a crack with! Big love from SEQ, you haven't led me astray with gear yet. Thank you for doing the draw!
My pleasure Roland, you’ve been supporting the channel for a little while so I am stoked to be able to give something back bud. Thanks for the comment entered bud!
@@ByronTeaHill no problems at all mate! So hard to find unbiased information, and only just getting into fishing about a year and a bit ago, I made a lot of poorly informed purchases before I found your channel. Excited to hopefully meet you in a comp one day to he honest! Thanks again mate
Love ur review vids Byron
I love the bread and butter species and I’d definitely have to target my fav fish
Whiting bream and the good ol flathead
It’s a killer reel Daiwa have certainly killed it with this model
I have gotten a lot of info from ur vids and look forward to a lot more to come from you🤙🤙👊👊👌👌👌💪💪
Thanks for that ClaytonNadine Joy. I’m stoked you’re loving the content. Thanks again for the channel support. Really helps me do what I do!
@@ByronTeaHill without the support we can’t get these reviews on products that’s brought out for us to use
It’s like flying blind without you lol
The best thing is your honest about how u look and how you use reels rods lures etc
Glad to support you mate👊👊
I would love to win the Exist to use for bream, flathead and whiting here in SEQ. Such a versatile reel
Nice Liam
Would be the perfect reel to put on my Murasame bream X rod 😁
Good in-depth review aswell going into detail rather than the normal smooth and nice drag sound from most reviews 😂
Thanks for joining the channel legend! Appreciate the support and good luck!!!!
Hi Byron,
Another quality review my friend ! Great stuff. I would love one of the new Exists 2022 and would pair it with my newly purchased Infeet Ex 702LFs. Would be a dream combo for me for Bream and EP's
Thanks Jack, always appreciate your thoughts mate. Tight Lines!
Love the video! Would pair up beautifully with my twitch freak I’m getting for my birthday! Trying get into tournament fishing so this would go nicely on my first non boater session
Awesome Boden Addy. Such nice comments today
Great video mate, I'd love to add this to my Bream gear and match it with a nice all-rounder rod to use during the 2023 Hobie tournament season.. fingers crossed 🤞🏽
How awesome dude! Good luck bro!
Great review as always. I would love to pair this bad boy with my 6'8 Nories Jungle Spin to Power finesse fishing for Black Bream. This is a technique I really want to dedicate more time to.
Awesome Rodney! Good luck legend!!!
Amazing content as always! Controversial opinion: I like my reels blingy and the monochrome doesn’t blow me away…but feature wise it’s undeniably amazing. Unrelated but are we going to get a budget (maybe even budget pedal) kayak review anytime soon?
Thanks for all the effort you put in to these videos and can’t wait for more!
Not controversial at all. Personal preference is important, thanks for sharing.
Didn’t have anything planned, what model are you thinking?
No pressure at all! I’m just looking to buy a kayak but don’t have the funds for a hobie and don’t wanna sink any money into something that will just sit in the garage because it’s uncomfortable, too unstable, poorly made etc. Kayaks2fish seem like a budget friendly kayak but I fear they’re too budget friendly… Then I haven’t really found many middle of the road options that still have good features. I’m tempted by the k2f pedal kayaks but haven’t seen many solid reviews so I’m skeptical. But of course I understand if that’s not your thing.
@@gelb2540 flick me a message on socials, if you want a review, there’s every chance other people do to. Let’s figure this out