Just got back home to Fla. from N.C. My new DWU and BK2 were waiting for me. BOTH had fixed brakes. Since James Calley's recently recieved BK2 had dynamic, what you get may depend on whether you happen to get an old stock item or one more recently manufactured.
Just caught a small bass listening to the BFS Godfather on a cheap micro crank from Walmart that I couldn't throw last year and decided to try it today and it's caught me 5 bass 1 channel cat on my zephyr
Your Killin it with these vids,awesome work. I got my new DWU and BK2 in the last couple of days ,DWU has the new fixed, BK2 dynamic Have a major issue with the BK2 the handle and shaft rocks bad and it knocks when winding . have sent a vid to the seller and hope to get money back or a new one sent out Be interesting to see how t they do.The store is LT that sends The Time stickers .Let's see how they treat it ,when there's a prob.
@@TheConstantAngler I think it’s the only downside to this reel, apparently you can add 0.5 mm magnets on top of the existing ones and should help a bit. I’ll let u know once mine came and tested
@@beautifulfishing if it’s the original with the dynamic braking system then yes you can and it will make a hell of a difference but if it’s the normal fixed in a semi circle on the end plate I’m not sure.
In my opinion no the bearing upgrade may only add a slight casting performance and usually make it louder during casting.. ceramic or hybrid ceramic for sure but even micro bearings are usually a touch louder.. I feel the Dark Wolf Ultra bearings are nice and would only consider upgrading after like a season or two or when it's time to replace the stock bearings do to wear
Hey there. So I'm just curious as to whether you've tried, and or, know of anyone who's tried the new tsurinoya genius? I now have two dwu's, a pw100, one of those green zephyr knock offs, (which isn't half bad for 21 bucks) and a curado bfs. I want to upgrade all of those, so any good info is appreciated. I don't ever see myself spending more on my bfs setups than the curado, mostly because I have enough bass setups and am really just kinda interested in how much I can get out of the budget bfs stuff. That in itself is almost as fun to me as the bfs fishing has become. I think the dwu's are a steal at that price point and was interested in hearing about the upcoming genius, only to find out that the spool was a bit heavier, and it has regular magnetic braking? Seems almost a downgrade seeings you can get the dwu for like 56 bucks now. Any thoughts, or opinions on this? Just curious, you're definitely more up on this stuff than I am. I am also interested in anybody else's opinion on it. Thanks.
You said it.. I think it's a downgrade also so won't be buying or recommending it.. the DWU is what I recommend for UL BFS and the Acura is what I recommend for all around bfs and regular bass fishing.. then on the higher end of fishing but dipping into BFS I recommend the 1000 Zillion sv boost...
Yeah completely different reels.. if you want the smallest and most capable one get the ultra for sure.. the old dark Wolf is a way bigger reel and less capable for bfs
Okay! Thanks for the reply! Just ordered a DWU from Aliexpress yesterday but didnt really like the look of the original handle. Might buy an aftermarket one then. Awesome videos by the way!
What’s the upgraded handle model you have on your DWU? I’m trying to build a super light creek setup and the single knob handle you have on yours looks great for that
I call it SyngleLyfeStyle handle and make them but don't sell em.. just search SyngleLyfeStyle on RUclips and you'll find the videos I have on the subject... CAUTION they're addictive.. I have them on everything but trying to convert back to double on most reels...
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Just pick up one more Dark wolf today. This reel works for me.
Just got back home to Fla. from N.C. My new DWU and BK2 were waiting for me. BOTH had fixed brakes. Since James Calley's recently recieved BK2 had dynamic, what you get may depend on whether you happen to get an old stock item or one more recently manufactured.
Yeah seems that way.. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised on how well the fixed brakes work
Just caught a small bass listening to the BFS Godfather on a cheap micro crank from Walmart that I couldn't throw last year and decided to try it today and it's caught me 5 bass 1 channel cat on my zephyr
Nice
Your Killin it with these vids,awesome work.
I got my new DWU and BK2 in the last couple of days ,DWU has the new fixed, BK2 dynamic
Have a major issue with the BK2 the handle and shaft rocks bad and it knocks when winding . have sent a vid to the seller and hope to get money back or a new one sent out
Be interesting to see how t they do.The store is LT that sends The Time stickers .Let's see how they treat it ,when there's a prob.
They always treat me right.. sent me the wrong reel back when and if they seem slow just dispute it with AliExpress..
@@bassnbonsai Nice,yeah they IMO one of the best. sellers there.
Great review mate. I have the original but it is great to see the new model is doing the business. Inspirational as ever buddy
Thanks
I have the new model and I don't feel is there yet, even ordered more magnets. If you do not stop the spool, it will 100% backlash
@@beautifulfishing not got the latest model but interesting to know.
@@TheConstantAngler I think it’s the only downside to this reel, apparently you can add 0.5 mm magnets on top of the existing ones and should help a bit. I’ll let u know once mine came and tested
@@beautifulfishing if it’s the original with the dynamic braking system then yes you can and it will make a hell of a difference but if it’s the normal fixed in a semi circle on the end plate I’m not sure.
New Channel Title.... Bass n Bonsai: That Drag Is Way Too Loose! 😉
Yeah definitely not buying that new kastking without a drag star...lol
Is it worth it to upgrade the spool bearings to micros, micro ceramics, or something like it? The bearings are $20-30 I already have the tools
In my opinion no the bearing upgrade may only add a slight casting performance and usually make it louder during casting.. ceramic or hybrid ceramic for sure but even micro bearings are usually a touch louder.. I feel the Dark Wolf Ultra bearings are nice and would only consider upgrading after like a season or two or when it's time to replace the stock bearings do to wear
Hi do you mind share the link of getting the micro bearing for the DWU? tks
How do you find the half handle to use?
I made them myself.. made. Afew videos showing how just search synglelyfestyle on RUclips
Hey there. So I'm just curious as to whether you've tried, and or, know of anyone who's tried the new tsurinoya genius? I now have two dwu's, a pw100, one of those green zephyr knock offs, (which isn't half bad for 21 bucks) and a curado bfs. I want to upgrade all of those, so any good info is appreciated. I don't ever see myself spending more on my bfs setups than the curado, mostly because I have enough bass setups and am really just kinda interested in how much I can get out of the budget bfs stuff. That in itself is almost as fun to me as the bfs fishing has become. I think the dwu's are a steal at that price point and was interested in hearing about the upcoming genius, only to find out that the spool was a bit heavier, and it has regular magnetic braking? Seems almost a downgrade seeings you can get the dwu for like 56 bucks now. Any thoughts, or opinions on this? Just curious, you're definitely more up on this stuff than I am. I am also interested in anybody else's opinion on it. Thanks.
You said it.. I think it's a downgrade also so won't be buying or recommending it.. the DWU is what I recommend for UL BFS and the Acura is what I recommend for all around bfs and regular bass fishing.. then on the higher end of fishing but dipping into BFS I recommend the 1000 Zillion sv boost...
@@bassnbonsai So the Acura is a good reel? How low can you cast down to comfortably with it?
Also can you recommend any upgrades for any of the aforementioned reels, other than the magnets. Bearings, spools etc?
what rod are you using in this video
That's the lure star streamer
@@bassnbonsai thanks for your answer
Hello guys
Can anyone tell me if there are differences between tsurinoya dark wolf 50 and dark wolf ultra 50?
Yeah completely different reels.. if you want the smallest and most capable one get the ultra for sure.. the old dark Wolf is a way bigger reel and less capable for bfs
@@bassnbonsai thank you so much
Whats the dimensions to replace the handle on the DWU? 7x4 or 8x5?
8x5 same as Daiwa or Abu and all the AliExpress reels I've dealt with are 8x5... Shimano all by themselves 7x4
Okay! Thanks for the reply! Just ordered a DWU from Aliexpress yesterday but didnt really like the look of the original handle. Might buy an aftermarket one then. Awesome videos by the way!
What’s the upgraded handle model you have on your DWU? I’m trying to build a super light creek setup and the single knob handle you have on yours looks great for that
I call it SyngleLyfeStyle handle and make them but don't sell em.. just search SyngleLyfeStyle on RUclips and you'll find the videos I have on the subject... CAUTION they're addictive.. I have them on everything but trying to convert back to double on most reels...
Can you through down to 1 gram with this reel?
Check tomorrows video to find out
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