Best budget BFS reel for 2024: SoloKing Acura PRO

[@donniefoster7713]

I have this bfs reel and I think for the money you’re not gonna beat it it cast amazingly smooth I highly recommend it

[@AndrewsKnots]

Agree 100%

[@mrwakey]

Hey Andrew, I've received this reel after your recommendation in the Ali sales. I too bought the dark wolf previously and agree with you that this Acura feels better. I'm just waiting to test properly when the river finally recedes!

[@patrickhartman6818]

I have had mine for a month and i love it. It cast 2 gr 60 ft

[@AndrewsKnots]

Great.

[@davidcloyd1296]

Always great videos, thanks!

[@teeanahera8949]

Thermodynamics indicates both carbon and metal are the same temperature outdoors but metal conducts the warmth of your hands into it more efficiently than carbon which acts more like an insulator. You’re right of course, it is the “feel” of carbon compared with metal when cold that tricks people into thinking their temperatures are different.

[@bassandtreblefishing]

Great stuff bro, now you gotta do some casting measurements! I have one on the way, thanks for your vids.

[@AndrewsKnots]

Thanks.

[@Matte-s2l]

You should review the Purelure telescopic rod, aswell as the Kingdom Micro Monster.

[@AndrewsKnots]

Will consider it.

[@Dino-cu4xu]

Hey, when will you do a field test of soloking acura?, great channel!

[@deanjones9401]

Great channel great content. Can you suggest a 4 piece travel rod to go with this reel? Thanks

[@AndrewsKnots]

A review of one is scheduled in a few weeks.

[@notkeet]

can i use this with a light action rod instead of a ultra light?

[@AndrewsKnots]

Yes, it can do weights up about 10 g.

[@TheAlin25]

Hello, i want to get this reel since it is on a sale, but i am waiting on your test trout fishing with it. I want to know how is the accuracy and distance with 2 gram lure. I hope you will make a video like that very soon. Thank you for your videos!

[@AndrewsKnots]

Thanks.

[@VicB-m2x]

Hi Mate, do you think the reel will have issue with PE0.6 or better to go with PE0.8 to avoid getting the line under the spool, etc?

[@AndrewsKnots]

PE0.6 will do.

[@VB-ci1ko]

Thanks for the reply mate. Also, how many meters should I spool it with?

[@ilpez3031]

Good review 👍🏻🎣

[@blackline66]

Hi Andrew colour is GunMetal/Rose ....by the way, any chance of recommendations for a" Mid" Size PIKE bait caster please?@200 or 250 size, Cheers.

[@AndrewsKnots]

Piscifun Alloy M is good for lures up to 40-50 g.

[@markraciborski4289]

I see you, too, like left-handed reels. 👍 That Ultra, is that the model with a centrifugal magnetic brake? They screwed up a reel, I think it was the Ultra, by moving the centrifugal magnetic right handled reel brake to the left-handed without mirror imaging the brake system. It works by force, throwing the brakes out on a pivot arm point. By just reusing the brakes from the right handed model on the left, the pivot points are on the wrong side of the rotational force, aka it is trying to throw the pivot points, not the magnets. So, the right handled reel it works, left-handed not at all as the design suggests. I so wanted a left-handed model with that brake system, but they went to static moving in and out on the new 50.

[@AndrewsKnots]

Acura has static brakes as per video.

[@oinc7320]

Just purchased one of these, no instructions. Coming from reels with screws to remove the palm plate, how do you remove the palm plate? It doesn't just twist off? Is there a lock?

[@AndrewsKnots]

Yes, there is a lock.

[@pxndozo14]

Kastking zapyr or this reel? Which one i should buy?

[@markraciborski4289]

Acrua, you can get a shallow and deep spool together with the reel for about $35 on sale. The Acura uses a short shaft over Ultra, less weight aka mass to rotate. My opinion better reel than a Zapyr.

[@AndrewsKnots]

Don't have the Zephyr but on paper Acura is way better.

[@teeanahera8949]

A bit off topic but having just watched your older video on thin braids you mentioned not being able to measure line diameter scientifically/accurately I thought I’d mention an Aussie channel called The Line Laboratory. He uses a method to measure line off a screen so the there’s no actual handling of the line other than to rotate the braid several times to get a lot of measurements which lead to an average diameter. I think you’ll lose trust in using the PE method to ascertain line diameter, the line diameters of various lines are never accurate, in fact never even close to accurate. Anyway I like your channel and will try and work out these strange sounding fish names you have that I’ve never heard of. 😅

[@basangbargaev2707]

What is better lingl 2 or acura pro?

[@AndrewsKnots]

Can't comment on the Lingl as don't have it.

[@RicardoReview]

Very nice reel and at some point you could get it for around 35€

[@markraciborski4289]

I just got it for $35 shipped on sale st8 from China, YMMV. Oops, that is US dollars.

[@borreholic]

I don't think I will ever stop being super confused by how some of these products are named. What makes this one carry the name "Pro"? The box seemingly doesn't say Pro, and none of the AliExpress listings mention anything about "Pro" in the complete product name. Same with the Tsurinoya Dragon rods, everybody talks about the "Dragon 2" rods, but the AliExpress listings don't call them "Dragon 2". I bought one earlier this year, and I still don't have a clue which iteration it is. As a beginner it's a mess trying to navigate through older, partially discontinued models/versions and newer versions that improved upon X, Y and Z when the reasoning for how to name them is all over the place.

[@AndrewsKnots]

I partially agree with you - companies (including big ones like Daiwa) should not try to release replacements every 6 months!

[@ramunassiuse2034]

Sveiki,kiek šita rite kainuoja?

[@AndrewsKnots]

As per listing.

[@BumHunter]

По твоим ссылкам 57 евро в Европе, самый дешёвый вариант 43 евро с одной шпулей и все жалуются, что более глубокая вобще не подходит ((

[@AndrewsKnots]

Yes, that is a good price in my book.

[@KastkingAngler]

Kastking Kestrel Elite is much better.

[@AndrewsKnots]

Also 2-3x more expensive.

[@jonasmeskauskas191]

tu lietuvis?

[@AndrewsKnots]

It shouldn't matter.