13 Fishing Concept Z Gen II SLD...FIRST Impression

[@chipsterblack7950]

Best explanation on using and adjusting drag by far, and I have watched at least 20+ videos trying to explain, but none as thorough as this vid. I subscribed because of this vid...thanks brother

[@TackleJunky81]

Much appreciated brother! 👊

[@Narrahd]

13 fishing is hands down my favourite fishing company 😍

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@alanaho4915]

Thank you for the review. I liked that you explained how, and by example, the brakes work.

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure!

[@bigrywhat]

I have a Tatula 100 and a 13 Origin FB. I love them both. The 13 casts further hands down but is louder than my tatula. The Tat reels smoother for me. Either company is a great choice.

[@TackleJunky81]

That Tat 100 is a fantastic reel. Appreciate you watching buddy!

[@Michaelpruis]

I didn't mind my original Z's... but I will be the first to say a similarly priced shimano or daiwa just out preforms. I do love my concept a for punching though, tons of drag

[@markparish4483]

Would love to see Concept C2, and the Z3, well any 13 reel (huge supporter of 13 Fishing), Vs the DC's, shimano slx DC, Curado DC, etc.. love the review!

[@TackleJunky81]

I released the actual Z2 review last week...check it out. Appreciate you watching Mark!

[@FishingThePNW]

Barefoot in November.. I must admit that I am jealous! The highs have been in the upper 40s with the lows in the upper 20s here and water temp has already dropped below 50.. On my reels with centrifugal brakes, I tend to run them with only 1 of them on and have my spool tension set to where there is just a tiny bit of play if I try to move it side to side and don't really have any issues with backlashes. On my reels with Magnetic brakes, I tend to run them at roughly 30-40% on. With some of the shimanos with dual braking, I have only 1 of the centrifugal brakes on and the magnetic set to about 2. It gives me a ton of casting distance and if I'm casting into the wind, I usually just have to thumb the spool slightly in the very beginning of the cast. That being said, to each their own! I have a friend that runs super tight spool tension and super tight brakes to avoid backlashes but he always complains about crappy casting distance lolol.

[@TackleJunky81]

Definitely some unusual weather we're having, but I'll take it! If I ran this reel on 1 and didn't backlash I'd probably empty the spool, lol Appreciate you watching my dude! 👊💪

[@FishingThePNW]

@@TackleJunky81 Yeah, that just goes to show how good the casting distance is! I know some people with ridiculous casting distance because they use 0 brakes all the time and control with their thumb. They even do it with 5+ oz swimbaits. I don't think I could get myself to try that and risk an expensive bait!

[@c.shoefish]

I've had three 13 reels and I thought they were all junk. Brakes didn't work for shit, drag was inconsistent, felt cheap....I'll never own another one again. ...only positive I can say...is that actual fit was pretty comfortable.

[@TackleJunky81]

I've had 10 of them with zero issues.

[@c.shoefish]

@@TackleJunky81 man, that's weird. Maybe I got a bad run of them...very possible.

[@Mckillax]

I've got 5. Love them all

[@MegaBassreaper]

I had 5 c's. Had the same problem when fishing in the rain. Inconsistent brakes when wet.

[@Oldbasshole]

Really want to branch out and try more brands of reels but I have a hard time straying away from Lews

[@spec2057]

New sub. Looking at this for my next reel. Appreciate you sharing bud. 🤙🏽

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the sub man! You'll dig the Z2! Sign up for the free trial at Karl's and save a few bucks! Link in description.

[@alduro6505]

Brother, I totally agree that a 6 speed is the way to go, at least for me. I have other speeds for different things , but 6 for an all around reel. I have the original, and it casts great as well. I have it paired up with a Fate Black.

[@TackleJunky81]

Absolutely! Appreciate you watching brother!

[@willtrax71]

Man that’s a Zinger lol and I know the Inception is on the Budget end really but wow it’s a Caster through and through.. cool Video my Friend and I see a lot of great 13 Fishing reviews like this one.

[@TackleJunky81]

Yes sir, super nice reel! Appreciate you watching! 👊

[@scottt.1526]

You couldn't have paired it with anything better, exquisitely speaking. Nice combo.

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@willtrax71]

I really like the Reel casting comparison videos and it helps us budget Guys make a good decision if we can only get one high end Reel. The Fuego and Tatula against the 13 Reels would be Epic. thank you my friend

[@TackleJunky81]

I need to do more of those videos! Appreciate you watching! 👊

[@willtrax71]

@@TackleJunky81 you take the time to reply to all your comments and questions my friend and I truly appreciate that and you are definitely a Top Tier Guy. Stay safe my Friend Semper Fidelis

[@TackleJunky81]

@wtrax7194 Truly appreciate the comment and continued support brother! 👊💪

[@hoon5150]

Great review! Still using the z sld? Is it holding up? I bought 2 recently pretty cheap. My main reels are zillion 2021 and I'm not expecting the same fit and finish. I wade fish the salt a lot and I'm hoping it can be my salt workhorse.

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you! I do have another video on this reel. Yes, I'm still using it and still loving it. Hard to beat that Zillion though...I do have a review on that one as well.

[@alanbontumasi5078]

TJ- I’m looking to get this reel, what rod you recommend for it? Great video, appreciate your input..

[@TackleJunky81]

Hey Alan, what do you plan to use this reel for? You can get a sweet deal on this reel at Karl's.

[@Swimbait_addiction]

That does look good matched up with that Dobyns 😍. I only have 13 spinning combos. Never tried the baitcasters but it looks well made.

[@TackleJunky81]

How do you like their spinning gear? I've only use their bait casters. Appreciate you watching buddy!

[@Swimbait_addiction]

@@TackleJunky81 I got the Fate Black combo bright green pole and black reel on a sale that Stix Fishing told me about for 50 bucks shipped. ( normally 149.00) it's really smooth and the pole is really nice 👌 Then I got the same reel in white I paired with a St.Croix Premier so both are great but the Premier is a much nicer pole. But for the little bit I've used them I'd say they're good.

[@C_Tutt]

Can’t beat thirteen fishing small profile 20 lb drag and cast easy can fit a lot of line on them, which can be a downfall if your cheap, but if your buying these your not cheap

[@jefferyholland]

Solid reel. Looking to retire 3 reels next season and these might make the cut. Thanks Jim

[@TackleJunky81]

You'll dig it man! 👊💪

[@joseornelas4377]

Love the original I can cast light baits at least 60 plus feet

[@TackleJunky81]

For sure! I'd imagine the Z2 will toss light baits just as good...we'll find out. Appreciate you watching!

[@markdavis394]

Wud like to see some reel vs. Reel casting vids. Gud info n vid also!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you Mark!

[@JackOusley]

I just picked up a new one off eBay for $160

[@debbieloduca1331]

Love your videos jim

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you!

[@mrolivares316]

Just got a 7’5”mh okuma guide select cranking rod from TW paired with a Helios sx🔥 Haven’t got the chance to bomb it out there yet

[@TackleJunky81]

You'll dig it man!

[@willtrax71]

Is the Slide real easy to Slide or is it fairly stiff? I was wondering if the Slide would get slid accidentally fairly easy. I just noticed there is an Inception Slide now that looks amazing..

[@TackleJunky81]

Easy enough, but I've never had any issues with moving it on accident.

[@willtrax71]

@@TackleJunky81 thank you my friend for the Valuable Intel it’s truly appreciated.

[@TackleJunky81]

@@willtrax71 my pleasure!

[@Eliteeedre]

I have a hard time picking 13 over daiwa, the quality is just on a different level

[@TackleJunky81]

I love my Daiwa reels as well, but these have a different feel in hand...I'm diggin it!

[@Eliteeedre]

Ya I have the concept z but it just does not feel like a 200 dollar reel

[@Shawn_Lai]

I do like my z2 also. It is a bomber!

[@TackleJunky81]

For sure! 👊💪

[@stevea924]

what setting do you have for braid, for topwater?, just wondering thats all, thank you in advance sir

[@TackleJunky81]

Haven't used it with braid yet, but I'd imagine I'd keep it about the same and adjust on the fly with the slide.

[@ethantang3346]

Love ya tackle junky

[@TackleJunky81]

Back at ya brother! 👊💪

[@fabfishing7422]

This is Reely Reely Reely Awesome!! I Reely mean it, For REEL!! 😄

[@TackleJunky81]

🤣🤣🤣

[@fabfishing7422]

@@TackleJunky81 😂

[@backlashpro830]

Be nice if they would make a cool foot for force tm

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@rolandmcclendon1394]

Tackle junky81 what reel do you use for redfish

[@TackleJunky81]

I've never fished for redfish.

[@rolandmcclendon1394]

Are you going to be reviewing the shimano curado 300k

[@TackleJunky81]

@@rolandmcclendon1394 I didn't plan on it. I don't have any use for a reel of that size.

[@solidrockoutdoors]

🔥🔥🔥 looking combo.

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@BassGeek]

Great looking reel but I'm guessing you always think it longer than it really is. hahahahhaa

[@TackleJunky81]

🤣🤣🤣

[@john__photography]

👍👊

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@mrolivares316]

Okuma Helios sx vs z gen 2

[@TackleJunky81]

We'll have to put them head to head.

[@DoubleGulpCup]

Z2 vs curado dc?

[@TackleJunky81]

That would be a great showdown! 👊💪

[@kylesene2842]

i need to do this cuz rn im debatin on the 2 and its a very hard choice

[@donsdronesandstuff1033]

Really bro I’ll catch just as much fish on my 80$ ugly stick bait caster as your colorful 300$ one cmon man haha

[@TackleJunky81]

I never said you needed a 300 dollar reel to catch fish. Use what you like brother! 👊💪

[@garyk76]

as a company i won’t ever spend my money on them i think the people are garbage and the centrifugal brakes are 15 years behind aswell

[@TackleJunky81]

You mind me asking what happened?

[@garyk76]

@@TackleJunky81 the company just running their mouth over a bait that come out that the patent was over and a similar bait was never released to the public and they was asshats on social media so decided i’ll just stick with shimanos and daiwa’s and never buy any of their stuff i know what i spend won’t matter but i’d rather spend my money with respectful companies

[@TackleJunky81]

@@garyk76 I hear ya man. I do appreciate you watching! 👊💪

[@henrikfable]

wait what, you just throw your trash in the water ? xD

[@emmpak]

That's some stained water.

[@TackleJunky81]

It was actually fairly clear that day, lol