$800 reel got smashed by a car.....Can it be saved? Full teardown

[@OzJKjeep]

Thanks for the shout out 🤘 Hope you are enjoying the exist 😉 and as allways love your work.

[@jimmyfaherty8588]

I bought the certate because of your "breakdown" last year. It's a beautiful reel. Thanks man.

[@petarmiladinovic4126]

Any chance of redoing the CERTATE LT full teardown, now that you have the appropriate tool? And doing a three way comparison with Exist LT and the previous generation of Certate (or maybe the latest Stella)....

[@Jon-nz3dm]

that tatula rod in the intro is absolutely one of the best budget rods on the market right now...they are incredibly light for the price, even being lighter than some $250-$300 rods. and the fact that you can find them for $120 new makes it even better.

[@kobitubul5684]

as always, excellent video. i love the structure of that reel, just like you said, I've seen alot of similarly to the 16 certate i have. thank you!

[@tysonkahler]

Your table makes your work really stand out. Love it! PS welcome back!

[@Slking507]

Green screen effect.

[@lukemorgan6033]

That Husky screwdriver is one of the best tools I've owned, they've long since been replaced by inferior versions, but I got several when they were available. ( Using at 5:40 in the video )

[@costaplenty7482]

Off the topic. I beleve you own ( i could be mistaken) a stradic fl . Have you ever given any thought at replacing all the bushings with bearings and doing a before and after comparison.

[@brodiemathews5139]

There is already people who have done that on KZbin but there’s not much info on how much better it makes the reel and comparisons

[@costaplenty7482]

@@brodiemathews5139 I know, there is a guy who did it and it makes a difference. Worth it if you ask me. Why spend money on a stella when you can create your own with about a fraction of the price of a stella.

[@brodiemathews5139]

@@costaplenty7482 I’m pretty sure a Stradic FL with the 12+1 bearing upgrade isn’t the same as the Stella I think their very similar though I have a Stradic FL 1000 and it’s amazing and still smooth as the day I bought it after all the abuse dunking and catching fish up to 7kg but I’d struggle to upgrade the reel it’s a lot more complicated then a sedona it would be interesting to see the difference I think it would be a lot smoother and the drag would be a bit better to because of the bearing upgrade

[@costaplenty7482]

@@brodiemathews5139 KZbin junobait where are we now and then West Coast Florida Fishing stradic fl to stella. Maybe you could upgrade it with a friend who is knowledgeable about Reels. You could also do a simple upgrade like the worm gear.

[@brodiemathews5139]

@@costaplenty7482 yeah I’ll probably upgrade the drag bearing the handle bearing and the worm gear bearing and maybe the Nut/mainshaft bearing I’ll also replace the felt washers to carbon ones to catching big queenfish has given the drag a good work out

[@TheKingzfan]

Happy to see a new video!!! Hope you are doing well!!

[@antoniocampisi7925]

Awesome work, the surgeon of reels !! Cheers from Italy

[@TackleAdvisors]

Cheers!

[@flynnellison9435]

can you make a vid on ALL of the reels you have :)

[@miamiwax5504]

I think most of the reels he shows are reels people send in to him

[@Distantttt]

miamiwax he owns a bunch of gear lol

[@Gasaraki]

Just a quick question I have the 2019 certate 5000 D-XH ARC is it possible to remove the bail trip mechanism I use the reel for jigging and it annoys me to no end when I'm letting line out and the bail drops because I've bumped the Handel

[@PunchFishing]

He's back!!

[@fierceflyer5]

Whenever I take apart a complex reel like that I always find those extra parts the company hides in there that are leftover after I’m done. Never understand why they do that. 😂😁

[@TackleAdvisors]

Seriously.... At least you some weight off lol

[@anthonyantanaitis1720]

The same thing happens to me reel companies are diabolical

[@ad-re9bf]

@@TackleAdvisors I think the extra rings on the locating shaft were shims

[@tphvictims5101]

I’d let you Rebuild my Pacemaker 😀👍🏻

[@roninvictor]

Those small o rings are to prevent water ingress in between mag seal bearings and main gear shaft (mag oil only prevents water ingress through the actual bearing)

[@TackleAdvisors]

Yes correct... I spaced on that when filming and forgot to add the text when editing

[@ambientshane]

Nice video again, I've just bought the 18 exist 2500-XH. Ex display model that's the only way I can afford one. Looking forward to using it on the UK bass scene this year.

[@fishingbear69]

Excellent video , your gifted, I would like to ask you a question if it's OK to ask please ,,if you had 1 reel to choose / to stay with , which one would you choose as to general make quality between the daiwa exist or shimano stella ?again thanks for and your amazing true honest reviews..

[@TackleAdvisors]

22 exist is something special.....even when compared to the exist in this vid.

[@fishingbear69]

@@TackleAdvisors thanks, I don't doubts professors once I hear it , thanks for helping me blessings, and keep getting them on ...right here in you channel, again thanks .

[@onelifetolive199]

It’s about time man, I’ve been quarantined with no reel tinkering vids

[@Saltloony]

Awesome teardown and reassembley. Thanks!

[@smoovefishing]

Glad you could the guy out! I have use the Exist and the Stella and I like the Stella better feels more sturdy and little more refined but not taking away from the Exist it’s a super nice reel also I just like the Stella better

[@markromero5331]

I would have personally oiled the shaft , and clutch bearing, but other than that, outstanding job. You made it look really easy. Thank You ! 😀

[@thereelguy8558]

What kind of grease do you like to use on those high end daiwa spinning reels?

[@floridabmw3150]

Wow, that is a very challenging reel to take down and put back together. Tackle Jedi u are

[@SaifulSulong]

Nice job with the video...where i can find the side plate tools?

[@ifishcatfish]

nice work. He better be a subscriber! lol ..

[@mchan6]

You mentioned Exist have magseal in the drive gear and the Certate does not? How much does that contribute to overall protection?

[@jimny_style]

Where did you buy a new body?

[@antoniydeliyski7242]

ahh yiss finally you drop a video ...

[@slyarsenal]

Where do you buy the ferrofluid from? Ebay?

[@wuquanchi]

I heavily greased my Abu Garcia rocket 2500 pinion and main gear with Penn grease, dark blue one, after watching the BG video and it stuck. It is already a high gear reel. 7:1. Then I had to clean all the grease replaced with a small quantity of reel butter, by Ardent yellow one. it is now much better, smooth. I am saying this for those who want heavily grease their gears to know its results. Probably heavy-duty saltwater guys will not complain about the heavy cranking feel.

[@puterrivera9967]

Amazing!! how such that reel been restored to life..its like a tutorial...many thanks!

[@yogabhaskarafishing3762]

The plastic oscillation gear is good? Whats it better than zinc or alumunium?

[@TackleAdvisors]

It's sort of self lubricating and very wear resistant... Think of it as the same part in a baitcaster.. No need for it to be made of metal... Plenty sturdy

[@yogabhaskarafishing3762]

@@TackleAdvisors thanks for your knowledge 😁😁

[@TackleAdvisors]

No problem... It's widely used and has been now for awhile... Other parts will fail before that does... Just don't use it as a hammer and it'll be fine :)

[@pawnyexpress]

Nice work man! Any idea where I could get me that side plate tool? Will need to do general maintenance on Certate lt sooner or later

[@Gasaraki]

I believe the side plate tool is for the daiwa service providers haven't found anything online on where to purchase one as I also need one myself

[@OzJKjeep]

It was a custom made tool from a guy in Melbourne. He makes them in batches every so often. Found a used one ... www.ebay.com.au/itm/Daiwa-Monocoque-Body-Disassembly-Tool-18-Exist-19-Celtate-20-Rubias-D656/124147201293?hash=item1ce7bff50d:g:XdkAAOSwc6Rejn4~

[@johanneszwing2322]

Wich reel you would prefer shimano stradic fl, daiwa caldia lt or daiwa lexa e lt

[@TackleAdvisors]

Check out the latest vid I put out today.. Goes over them

[@ReelNewwt]

Where could I get the tool for the MQ body? I have a certate and can’t find the tool anywhere on google?

[@TackleAdvisors]

ebay....I think there is a 3d printed one that's no longer like80$ shipped...A generous subscriber sent me one and an exist.

[@ReelNewwt]

Tackle Advisors thanks for the info. Last question I swear, what’s the size of the tool for the spool support screw?

[@dannyrexknight]

Now you have your fancy new tool, please, please, PLEASE do a 19 Certate teardown in full!!! BTW where can I get a hold of the tool?? Cheers

[@eugenejohnson8635]

What do you think about this reel would you be buying one are they better then the Stella fj they look like it’s easy to work on oh

[@Benjamin-S]

It really depends on what you will use it for. As he said in the video, they're not really the same kind of reel. The Stella FJ is much heavier. I own an Exist LT and my buddy owns a Stella FJ and we both use ours for redfin perch finesse and jigfishing. For that kind of fishing I actually prefer the Exist LT because of the weight and overall less "heavy" feel on the retrieve. I've fished them side by side and I love them both, but for this kind of fishing the Exist LT just feels nicer when comparing it directly to the Stella FJ. They're equally quiet, the Stella barely wins with smoothness but the Exist takes that back with its fantastically light retrieve. The bail click on the Stella gives me the warms and fuzzies though. The bail on the Exist LT doesn't click when it trips, but the trip is very definite and that is something I find really nice. For the fishing I do the Exist LT is a nicer reel to fish.

[@lukec.8941]

@@Benjamin-S what size you got? with Daiwa warrantee on exist im thinking of one

[@Benjamin-S]

Luke C. I own the 2500 size. I can recommend it for what I’m using it for. If you plan to fish heavier the Exist isn’t really needed, even thoigh it’s nice. I would get the Certate in that case. If you plan doing what I’m doing or fish light stuff, the Exist really feels surreal.

[@lukec.8941]

@@Benjamin-S I've got an nrx872s that a 2500 would be perfect on, and with daiwas warrantee. on them that competes with the Stella warrantee, im really interested. if not I will be. buying a. Luvias or Certate from overseas for cheap

[@Benjamin-S]

Luke C. Yeah, Luvias LT weighs even less than the Exist LT which is crazy. I am really interested in that reel. I think my next Daiwa reel will be the Daiwa Emeraldas MX 2508PE, becauss I just fell in love with that reel.

[@Benjamin-S]

What I get from seeing the corrosion on the main gear is that there is a risk of corrosion if I'd fish my Exist LT in saltwater. I often fish brackish water but maybe I shouldn't do that with that reel, or at least be very careful when doing so. I'm terrified of corrosion on the magnesium body, but if I can I want to fish it in brackish water.

[@alpines123]

Please do a review/teardown of daiwa bg magsealed please please

[@VanillaCoke]

Can you please make a video on the new Twin Power FD? And comparing it to the Twin Power SW? (Shimano stated the FD is saltwater compatible)

[@WAALLAANK]

In all honesty, I'd skip the twin power. It offers really no advantage over the saragosa that justify it's price tag. The stradic and saragosa are perfect mid priced reels. I've owned a twin power and the sustain, i wasn't impressed. They fished no better than my stradic and saragosa. Also the twin power's drag blew out twice while jigging. Had to have shimano service it.

[@syedmehdi47]

I am waiting for your review before I go ahead and buy the twin power 2020 😁

[@anasrahman7857]

I need a reel to use both salt n fresh water, suggest me few low price reels ?

[@trackeryak]

Another great job!

[@hunterbull7804]

I’m curious how much that magnesium body cost

[@MAX99999]

How many times is without further adieu repeated before the action starts?

[@paulfmueller]

Love your stuff! Have to admit, you make it hard to stick to a budget though. Going with a Daiwa BG for light inshore/beach. Follow up question: Have you done anything on "disposable" reels? I generally keep a Shimano IX4000 in my box, just in case. If a good reel has an issue, I can set it aside and use the IX. If the IX gets even slightly off, it goes in the recycle bin. Cheap insurance!

[@Slking507]

I have an IX2000 reel. The only thing I don't like about these is the play in the crank. Makes it weird to stow them. I buy them at Rural King for $12 no matter whether it is a 2000 or a 4000 series. Then I through them on a $15 Shimano rod. Can't really beat them for the price, but damn that play.

[@jesfishd1323]

I’m a shimano guy and a bit demonically hoping it was headed to the recycling center. But I’m glad the guy didn’t lose out on a bunch of moola. And it was a bunch of suspense wondering if it would be salvaged. Great video and SAVE 👍🏼

[@edwinwong5189]

That was EASY! Lol. I could take it apart too. But just like humpty dumpty... I could never put it back together again... At least the same. Learnt my lesson a looonnngg time ago. Ill leave it to the pros like you.

[@wayned5872]

2 comments/ suggestions No beeswax to dip ur screwdriver in to add tackiness while handling tiny screws? Why not treat the bull gear with T- 9 Boeshield to prevent further corrosion ? Nice job

[@searex2268]

and where did u get that mag seal oil :) i got rejected by Daiwa rep

[@Slking507]

www.ebay.com/itm/322057934955

[@Slking507]

Sometimes you can get it on Amazon.

[@wuquanchi]

we missed you !

[@tphvictims5101]

I’m sure it can be saved. FOR $801 😂👍🏻 2:50 it’s still better than my nicest Reel 😔😉

[@Vissenbijdewaterkant]

Great video!

[@hownowbrowntrouttasmania7389]

Good watch.thank you.:)

[@jimbo4612]

Loctite makes a product called 495 instant adhesive which is very expensive product at 30 bucks for a 1 ounce bottle but it does amazingly well bonding a number of metals , alloys, plastics and other materials used in reel production. I have used it on reel foots, cracked reel bodies, it fixed a line roller issue filling a worn out gap which developed , it fixed a old penn surf reel with a chipped spool, and also works great on things like cracked face plates. Not sure on the actual material of this reels material however its worked on other shimano parts and held up fine until a rebuild could be done. A rebuild is the obvious the best way to go however if you have a accident and really need the reel in a hurry this stuff can save your fishing day. Last used it on a Shimano 12000 bait runner which i dropped and broke the reel foot and the loctite 495 bonded the foot fine. The reel held vs a series of giant Northern Calif bat rays well over 100 lbs and a big ole thresher shark.

[@michaelgrimes9153]

So I've been subscribed to you for about a year or two now I think and I trust your opinion. I have had the grace to get a met DC for 60% off and in one of your videos you mentioned "aftermarket brass gears" for someone that mainly uses cranks and soft plastics would the upgrade be worth it for me?

[@Benjamin-S]

Yes, but you might be lucky and get a good aluminum gear. I’d try to fish it with the original gear, but if it isn’t what you want it to be you coukd get that aftermarket brass gear.

[@TackleAdvisors]

The reel fishes fine with alu.... But i found they went geary fairly quickly. Like Benjamin said... Some last some don't.. It's odd. That said.. I don't know why... But i fish the slx DC more than my last met DC

[@michaelgrimes9153]

@@Benjamin-S I found them for $50 so I guess if the gear blows not that bad

[@michaelgrimes9153]

@@TackleAdvisors why the slx more?

[@leo-js2tb]

Next time I want to see you disassemble a rolex watch.

[@antoniydeliyski7242]

that was goddamn beautiful Nick

[@mikemelina7395]

I also bought my Certate based on your review last year and the accompanying thread on SOL, as you said, it's a spectacular reel. After over 100 striped bass, it still feels like new. I added the two extra bearings so I have an aluminum Exist. After watching this video, I know who I'll be sending it to if and when it needs love and attention. Your content is much appreciated.

[@kovacmordus8899]

I know I'm 3 years late to the party, but does anyone know what kind of grease he applied to the main gear?

[@hothmobile100]

Wait.....so companies will sell the frame/parts of 800 dollar reels? I'm surprised the guy that ran it over didn't have to send it in. I've seen Penn sell high end reel frames but I don't think any other reel companies will let you buy frames of 800 dollar reels.

[@Billmcd1974]

Great job repairing that awful accident. What rod did your friend have with his Exist(had some cork)? Looked like a killer combo wanted to see if the Rod is also sold at J&H.

[@TackleAdvisors]

The cork handle was from a tatula spinner my buddy ordered from Amazon that busted in shipping

[@vanstaaler]

I’m a big fan of the Tatula spinning rods, great rod for the money. Got a couple of the 6’10” model.

[@Billmcd1974]

Any recommendations on a Rod togo with the Daiwa Exist LT 4000?

[@joshv1205]

After seeing the internals of the exist and the Certate, what is the main differences you see?

[@freemenclub]

I feel sad watching that broken reel

[@Slking507]

Owner runs over reel with truck... "This reel has seen some abuse..."

[@JR-we8le]

Dang, that just sucks

[@jblas5523]

So I bought a certate because I'd your video I've see there an upgrade to change two bushings one in the spool and one on the shaft to bearing from the exist would the magseal piece in the she is the exist with with the certate and other then that he much more if a difference is there between the two

[@jimwarden9617]

I’d have to use my whole stimulus check!

[@Slking507]

😆... blew mine on fishing stuff.

[@nicetele735]

. . impressive .

[@albertlemont5471]

I dont think I would use that bubble gum. Looks like it may gum up over time. I guess it does stay put though.

[@flynnellison9435]

I might not have a STELLA or an EXIST but my cousin has both and I fished both of them but I think the stella is a lot more powerful and refined than the exist when reeling and fighting a fish and the alloy body is a lot more rigid somehow than the monocoque of the exist.and both of the reels are REALLY easy to find in Australia which is where I live :) ( great vid mate:)

[@TackleAdvisors]

The Stella feels more substantial and stable... Almost like it likes the heavy strain... The exist is everything else you want... Feather light... Weightless rotation... Yadda yadda yadda.. Both awesome.. I have the previous Gen Stellas

[@flynnellison9435]

my cousin has both, the 2018 stella is substantially lighter and smoother ( 2500 weighs 7.2 ounces) and is much better sealed than the 2014 and has shimano's version of monocoque, I recon you should get it and try it for your self, I study reels more than I do in school and im only 13 :)

[@flynnellison9435]

@Sea Break19 its just my personal preference :)

[@ad-re9bf]

If you want to use a green screen i would recommend filming in 10bit

[@TackleAdvisors]

The render failed 5 times.. Went with a low bit rate render... Normally I do a 2 pass 100mbps render. I also filmed in 1080p 60fps instead of 100mbps 4k 30. I prefer the frame rate and upscale to 4k in post.... Plus I used different lighting

[@youso.5983]

you are a surgeon doctor dude

[@jimwarden9617]

Who owns an $800 reel? Is that the one they use for running over with trucks...lol

[@WAALLAANK]

A lot of people do. I own a saltiga. I certainly don't use it as much as my mid priced reels. But when i do use it, no other class of reel will do its job.

[@philipdean5950]

Now i don't feel bad breaking my shimano expride.... who am i kidding yes i do

[@myungkwak0311]

Please, absolutely, do not fast forward. Thank you

[@goran79kt]

I really don't know how a $800 reel got hit by a car? It was crossing the road without watching? :-)

[@EasonMun]

Pain in the ass haha 😂

[@bengosenheimer5565]

clean up the sensitive parts X3

[@Slking507]

He had a top water frog in his throat.

[@mojondro]

Greatly appreciated,now, I only got caught buying a daiwa reel when i die,nice to look at but at the end just plastic crap and just for the record Shimano all the way to the tomb,don give a flying fffff the weight or smoothness i want something to last or outlast me,700 plus dollars for a plastic reel heel no

[@Benjamin-S]

Since when is the Exist LT plastic? I'm sorry, but that is simply not true. Do you mean the oscillation gear? In my experience that rarely matters since all it does is lift and lower. Don't quote me on this, but I think the gears on the Stella oscillation worm gear might also be plastic, which doesn't really matter, I could be wrong on that though. I often see reels with a plastic oscillation gear preforming like new for a very long time.

[@WAALLAANK]

Well I'd hate to burst your bubble, but there is a good amount of plastic on the stella.

[@danyromeo5923]

Daiwa 😍

[@tydengr]

800 dollar for plastic reel?

[@thebayoudiaries8389]

That’s the new thing. I prefer metal, but these new composites are light and super strong.

[@travisperry4515]

Lil scrappy doo

[@muzacta]

You exist!! and then it does too

[@madtownangler]

That is why I spend about $100 max on a spinning reel. Now baitcasters I dont want to talk about.

[@Вальдемар-э5ь]

it’s sad to see such a master who does not know how to remove the wheel))

[@NashYT01]

wow so damn good design NICE MQ nice i will buy shimano or pen easy to remove a part and clean greas on it muah hug MQ omg

[@searex2268]

800 reel and they have plastic oscillation gear :(

[@Benjamin-S]

Plastic in that area wears well.

[@tidewalkermv]

You put the handle on the wrong side :|

[@fockewulf656]

Am I the only one being mildly annoyed that the oscillation gear is plastic and Daiwa's 800 price tag won't include a couple ml of extra mag oil and the special tool for the ring?

[@searex2268]

exist has lifetime warranty service, just send them in and they replace it for free, unless the case that it didnt break by the fish i believe

[@theblake5356]

It’s not plastic. It’s ‘FiberCon’ composite and it’s literally guaranteed for life.

[@jesfishd1323]

I’m a shimano guy and a bit demonically hoping it was headed to the recycling center. But I’m glad the guy didn’t lose out on a bunch of moola. And it was a bunch of suspense wondering if it would be salvaged. Great video and SAVE 👍🏼

[@jesfishd1323]

I’m a shimano guy and a bit demonically hoping it was headed to the recycling center. But I’m glad the guy didn’t lose out on a bunch of moola. And it was a bunch of suspense wondering if it would be salvaged. Great video and SAVE 👍🏼👍🏼