2024 Shimano Exsence BB Review (Comparison vs. Vanford)

[@SaskFisher]

Great job on the video, really. Lots of good info. That thing looks great! Love the looks all around. I'll still always come to you for the reel info! Hehe!

[@TTangOutdoors]

Thanks! I got you man!

[@philipfalco7304]

Nice review! I own 2 of the 2017 Exsence's C3000MHG and absolutely love them for my power spinning fishing. They're exactly 7.0 oz, they balance with all my bass rods, smooth as silk, strong/smooth drag and blacked out look. I actually prefer them over my Stella's. For finesse, I use one of my several Vanquish's. My 2020 Vanfords got a Geary feeling after 1 year.

[@TTangOutdoors]

Exsence is the best spinner! Stella cost too much...

[@khuongdtx]

Great informative video! Subbed!

[@TTangOutdoors]

I tried to do my best! Thanks for the comment and sub! Will bring more gear reviews for sure.

[@PacSalt_TeachMetoFish]

Subbed! Great info on the reels! I’ve been spending too much on Ali express, eBay Japan, and the Japanese sites. The prices are going up though😢 get them now before the exchange gets worse!

[@TTangOutdoors]

Thanks!! I love the variety of what the global market offers. Mid July was the peak of the best exchange rate.... its hasn't gone too too bad yet lol.

[@ronmb81]

Great review! Agree your assessment at 17:19, here in Australia all shimanos in smaller sizes are deep spools as well, not necessary imo. I am waiting until the day Shimano Australia bring out shallow spool models, but not holding my breath..

[@TTangOutdoors]

I guess the concept of using shallow spool has been relatively recent so whenever there's a change in a well established industry, it take time for people to get comfortable... shimano and daiwa are playing it safe but I think it's coming. I will probably make some videos talking about deep and shallow spool hopefully to get people thinking more.... thanks for the comment!

[@Bob-c3e]

Hi, as a Canadian, where do you buy from in JDM, and what’s the cost for shipping, also duty?

[@TTangOutdoors]

I've shopped from digitaka and 3 other Japanese shops and they are about similar pricing. Cost of shipping some are free some cost more. And there's always about 10% duty + some Fedex fee for Canada which is annoying. They all use Fedex. But at the end of the day buying from Japan is still much cheaper when the currency exchange rate is low.

[@TrungTran-bc6od]

Bro Exsence BB 24 has small size 2000S or 2500S, thanks beo

[@TTangOutdoors]

Not a S spool depth but M for medium. 2500 size

[@LeadMunitions]

I’ve got the same pair of cuda snippers on my kayak 😂

[@TTangOutdoors]

They work!

[@SMSR2002]

Does it have the same drivetrain gears in ultegra tho? The main selling point of ultegra is the drivetrain inside it is the same with vanquish. So if they have the same feel then I would say its better. It looks nicer too.

[@TTangOutdoors]

You bet, same drive train as the ultegra and vanford. Same gut

[@danielwutfisho]

I've been eyeing this and the exsence xr, looks great

[@TTangOutdoors]

I think they are comparable to Ultegra and Vanford with limited sizing from 3000 up

[@linekerkb]

​@danielwutfisho go for XR. BB is not an Essence.

[@danielwutfisho]

@@linekerkb Just got the 22 Stella FK instead, had a twinpower and vanquish but sold those.

[@MrWeezy1fbaby]

A shallow spool is a deal breaker for us salt water fishermen.

[@TTangOutdoors]

You bet. So I'm not quite sure why Japan label this reel as a sea bass reel. Sea bass are powerful salt water fish too.

[@MrWeezy1fbaby]

​@@TTangOutdoors IDK. You can, but I rather spend a bit extra money on line than be worried about getting spooled by a big fish or a fish I wasn't targeting.

[@TTangOutdoors]

True. I think this reel is for most freshwater fishing

[@linekerkb]

BB is not worth it. I had it. The XR is a better reel

[@TTangOutdoors]

You can almost buy 2 BB with 1 XR. BB is good for the price. But yeah XR is better, but basically a Vanford with spool support bearing.

[@PisangzChannel]

Looks like vanquish spool 😆

[@TTangOutdoors]

I think that's what Shimano is going for. Similar cuts but the spool is much heavier than on the Vanquish.

[@PisangzChannel]

@@TTangOutdoors how much weight for this reel overall?

[@TTangOutdoors]

7.9oz

[@adventureedit5776]

2025 vanfords dropped

[@TTangOutdoors]

You mean 2024 Vanford? I just ordered a few. Will do a review and compare to the old vanford😉

[@bassaddict_85]

@@TTangOutdoorswhere did you order them from? Thanks

[@TTangOutdoors]

New Vanford?

[@bassaddict_85]

@@TTangOutdoors ya the Vanford. I’m also in Canada but Ontario. I’m looking at placing my first order from Japan or China but not sure what the best places are for us to order.

[@TTangOutdoors]

Keep your eyes on stores on Aliexpress. Or any Japanese stores, either way you're paying much lower than Canadian retail. Also pay attention to daily currency conversion if you wanna buy from Japan