BUDGET BFS ROD GEM... from SHIMANO!!! The Majestic...

Budget gems dont have to be from obscure brands that nobody know about and the Majestic proves it!
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[@ejtan6858]

I really like to thank you for making all these awesome videos so we can make better informed choices.

[@donniefoster7713]

I’m showing that my local Academy store has this in stock so I’ll be able to handle it before I buy lol hopefully this store has this rod great video my friend

[@ernestmessinger2827]

Picked up one of these today on alli express for $66 free shipping cant wait to try it in the urban ponds in southern az where they stock with rainbow trout .Got a 2.5# rainbow last yr. Thanks for the reviews and info on this gem.

[@THEREELTEST]

Enjoy! And oh yeah.. it looks like the upgraded version is just now coming out called the Majestic XT. Dont worry though, the original Majestic is still a great rod and a major bargain, especially at that price you paid!

[@michaelgough9256]

Great review mate. You are responsible for my crazy bfs obsession. I have lost good lures and fish with Berkeley vanish in Australia. I refuse to use it now.

[@Baksan_Dog1988]

Hey Michael… I went to the dark side too & I just got my shimano slx bfs reel from digitaka and the reel really feels good and small very easy to palm, but my question is why you don’t use it anymore? I know it’s frustrating to lose good lures but can you elaborate more and also asking for advise what rod I can pair with it that I can just purchase here in Australia, Thank you and appreciate your response..

[@MonkeyD.Mitchell]

I love this rod, I just ordered a second local importers are stocking this rod now in Canada and USA. The BASS one rods are making there way over too, curious to see how they compare. Plus they are also releasing a upgraded Shimano Majestic XT soon

[@johangermishuys308]

Have you found a place that sells the XT in Canada?

[@ReelingRaman]

Shimano and Berkley need to bring this stuff to the U.S.A.!!!!

[@paling1872]

same with the poison ultimas

[@tiny_timkasska6108]

Got one for 47€, delivery 4th of january. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for your vids. Regards from Germany.

[@Steveddp23]

Nice review! Looks like a great rod. Here in China it’s on sale today for 222RMB - $35! It’s regularly $47

[@THEREELTEST]

must be nice to be able to get this rod for only $35

[@halflife352011]

What kind of sport fish do you catch there🤔?

[@igedewahyuarsana]

@@halflife352011 giant snake head in fresh water, black bass and barramundi in estuary

[@reelfunnyfishing651]

I need 2😳

[@conley_v5848]

Would you rather use the sensilite or this rod?

[@EddieLindsay681]

I have mentioned it before but you need to try the Phenix Feather 7’1 L

[@OverSyze]

Phenix all day…. I got them for both spin and cast. Super slight, sensitive, and sexy!!

[@makcatchem9614]

Yep best bfs rod

[@THEREELTEST]

I wouldnt turn one down if they sent me one

[@EddieLindsay681]

@@THEREELTEST I know you appreciate light gear and for the price there isn’t anything lighter out there. It will blow your mind and a very useful rod power and action as well.

[@europeanian4205]

Very nice rod! I travel for work and the 7'1 Light 2 piece is my go to rod on the road. I use a Curado MGL 70 mostly but will bring the Curado BFS or Aldebaren on rare occasions.

[@rondetorres3842]

Looking for a 2 piece "power" BFS rod because for ease of transport and ability to keep I'm my car, just in case. So far the Majestic has ticked all the boxes but still need to do some more research. Don't want to buy another BFS rod that lives in the closet, lol. Keep up the great reviews and thanks for pointing!

[@Sweaz.]

Hello ! 👋🏻 I’m looking to build a BFS perch, small pikes setup to fish in lakes. I’ve got a Zephyr but I don’t really know wich rod to choose for that purpose, I’d like it to be more than 210cm, and for lures between 3 and 8g, would you have any recommandation ? Thank’s for everything you are doing for BFS community KING 🤴

[@solidrockoutdoors]

Have ya tried the new Shimano Curado 7’1 medium light rod yet? I’m curious how good of a rod it really is.

[@5.7.0bassin2]

I no it's a little pricey but the seaguar invizx I've been using the 6lb and I was fishing the other day with a small ned rig and it got hung up I'm telling you when I was trying to brake it I but just as much force on it like when I'm using 15lb it's pretty good stuff

[@64MrDanny]

WHEEEW,,, GOT THAT OVER RUN OUT AT 16:45 JUST IN TIME BEFORE THAT BITE,,, ONE OF MY PUCKER POINTS WHEN I CAST OUT AND BIRD NEST,,, THINKING,,, PLEASE NOTHING BITE WHILE I'M WORKING OUT THE OVER RUN... 😆😯😆

[@rickkrebs2305]

I agree with others. Should be available in the US… Simply put, the $65 shipping for this rod is a deal breaker… thus far I prefer the Okuma SST C 702 LB… Your information is the best… keep it up. TY

[@europeanian4205]

Bait Finesse Empire my man! 6'8 are currently sold out but they have the 6'4 available!

[@fyffeal]

from your verses i became curious of your political stance. I'm glad to see that you ''get it''. Keep up the good work bro!!

[@ko-yoshi]

Shit man you steered me to one of these instead of major craft…NEED the sensitivity on this combo!!

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

I love my 20+ yr old All Star Rods & looking to buy this Shimano Rod for Kayak Fishing

[@ernestmessinger2827]

picked one up for $66 today with free shipping ali express!

[@leoxiao3982]

How would this compare to the dobyns sierra?

[@tiny_timkasska6108]

Last week I finally received the rod. I paired it with the Kastking Zephyr. After the first test with a 5g Ned Rig I have to say the rod feels fine but I did not manage to find the best settings for the reel using 8 pound braid.

[@ethansommers9508]

The lure is probably too heavy.

[@reelfunnyfishing651]

Where did you purchase it? I have a sweet tusinora elf, but also want a shorter bfs rod.

[@krustysurfer]

Im having issues figuring out my zephyr as well... Not new to this either.

[@tiny_timkasska6108]

This season the combo works absolutely awesome. Most of the time I am using 4 to 8g twitch baits for trout and perch (like small mouth in the US). Best catch so far a fat 17 inch perch close to 4 pounds. So much fun on this rod.

[@krustysurfer]

@@tiny_timkasska6108 what pound test did you decide to go with? Did you stick with braid or did you go to monofilament?

[@leepao6302]

Have you try Daiwa Blazon 64LBF? Why don't you do a review on this rod too?

[@sergiorolandosanchez]

Can we have a test review about 13 Fishing Omen Black 3 Cranking Rod 7'11" Cranking please ??!! THANK YOU

[@vin18m]

I still can’t get my head around the split grip craze. Sure it saves weight, but shortening the grip overall would save more. Why have this long section you never use just interfering with your forearm on the cast!?

[@vire559]

Yeah for heavier 1/4oz or 7g lure make senses. For BFS cast below that weight kinda of a hinder

[@andizgarta6773]

Awesome!

[@jaiseng6679]

The sensitive tip version of this rod recommend the lure weight of 2-7g, line weight 4-10lbs, does it mean it cant cast lure that beyond 7g?

[@saintmartinfireangler2401]

Will this work with Sufix pe braids? Im looking into getting this rod since its really thin and can handle my shimano SLX DC XT spooled with Sufix 832 15lb. I find Sufix 832 15 lb to be thick, its more like a 20lb braid. Thank you for this Video. Very helpful and informative. Cheers from Davao Philippines

[@DavidBronstein1961]

A link to where you purchase these rods would be helpful, thanks!

[@ANJEYBorowski]

На Алиэкспресс продается .

[@THEREELTEST]

I told you how to find it in the video

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Thanks, wonder if they have it in a ml spinning model, red may match up with a vanford or the silver for a complex XR

[@tylerwilliams5796]

They do have a spinning selection for them.

[@THEREELTEST]

yeah they have spinning models too, the line isnt just BFS models

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

@@THEREELTEST nice, but just spotted a pic of updated Shimano expride! Saving up now!

[@gamandfishinglure]

best curado or slx mr

[@logicalrationalfishing7481]

It surprises me that some of the Aliexpress brand rods, Tsurinoya for example, use decent guide trains and reel seats. My Proflex 2 at least claims to have Fuji's. Possible they are fake but they do not feel that way...

[@ejtan6858]

Shimano annouced the upgraded version called the Majestic XT. I think ure gonna like the new looks!

[@KybubStudios]

the rod says 6-12lb nylon but could i run this majestic rod with 4lb test?

[@roberts.2413]

I know this review is over a year old, that said good job . Question, if I went with 6 lb mono would this be a good rod to throw 3/16 to a 1/4 OZ . topwaters like the floating Rapalas & small poppers ? Even though it's a fast action I get the impression from the video that the rod has enough flex on the tip to cast these well, am I right with that assessment ?

[@blackbirdrc8348]

Should check out Doomsday Tackle. They sell a 7’ medium-light, fast action BFS rod. 4-12lb line, 1/16-1/2oz lure rating for 140 bucks. Quality rods man. I have a 6’10” medium, mod-fast casting rod and a 7’3” medium, fast spinning rod from them. Have the 6’10” casting rod paired with my scorpion mgl and man what a great top water and jerk bait rod. I throw anything from in-line spinner and smaller ploppers to my 3/4oz baby Bull gill on that thing. Have the spinning rod paired with my 2500 vanford also. Features: -S.M.R. Tech 30/40 ton Japanese Toray blanks. -Fuji SS Tangle Free K guides with Alconite inserts -Fuji ECS reel seats -AAA split grip cork handles -Laser etched winding checks and butt cap. -5 year Limited Manufacture Warranty -$65.00 Manufacture No Hassle Replacement

[@THEREELTEST]

I wouldnt consider that a budget rod though

[@christopherwelder6644]

I have a very similar Shimano rod that I picked up 2 years ago it’s the scimitar model # scmt 70ml2b it’s 7 foot 4 to 10 lb line and I can throw 1/16 and 1/8 trout spinners a mile on it

[@viooky9698]

I got this rod with kyorim black knight 2... Caught lot of fishs on 1-2gr lures...

[@tannermccalister9841]

I caught over a 20lb grass carp on 4lb vanish. I have had good luck with it.

[@MrPaco1013]

have you heard of Sinar Utama Group out of Malaysia? They are selling the majestic to.

[@rickkrebs2305]

I agree with others. I’d like too see it in the US too… $65 shipping is a deal breaker for ordering from China…

[@leepao6302]

Hey did realize that Tackle Warehouse selling the Steez Air TW, but the price is so high, do you think Daiwa is making the same mistake like they use to back in the day when they release the SS Air in the America again?

[@THEREELTEST]

Pretty much... America isnt ready for a $300 BFS reel, and its sure not ready for a $600 one. But I suspect we may see a "Tatula Air" soon

[@leepao6302]

@@THEREELTEST maybe… will see, right?

[@3thingsfishing427]

Fishing footage would be better without background music imo

[@mrpickles2170]

About to get a shimano sensilite and then I see this!!! Majestic has appeal with the sensitivity, I don't like 2 part rods BUT it's not a deal breaker !

[@THEREELTEST]

Cant even tell its a 2 piece. Ive heard the Sensilite is nearly impossible to get now?

[@mrpickles2170]

@@THEREELTEST Nice, I found the sensilite is still out there in a few places. not sure what stock is left.. does not look like shimano still made, not sure though.

[@Peter-cj2ml]

I have a Sensilite, using 8lb P Line and Zephyr casting reel to me very sensitive, it is tough to get now.

[@mrpickles2170]

@@Peter-cj2ml I reached out to shimano, sensilite is back ordered and majestics for now won't be available in usa stores

[@Peter-cj2ml]

@@mrpickles2170 Thanks.

[@Aloudcar]

From all of your experience and testing with different bfs reels, which would be your top choice or choices in the sub $150 range?

[@THEREELTEST]

for brand new Id pick the Clamber or Lingl

[@Aloudcar]

@@THEREELTEST thank you for your help !

[@joelunder7479]

@@THEREELTEST can u post a link to one or both of those reels please?

[@ArthriticAngler]

Tried the Diawa 19 X642LB yesterday, goodness it is fast also. Looking for something to fish 1/16-1/8 (fiddler crab in shallow water) tossing next to structure. More moderate tip that won’t fold on a 5-10 lb drum. Does it exist?

[@THEREELTEST]

Maybe Dobyns Sierra? I heard its got a softer tip

[@krustysurfer]

Yes big drum here in west Michigan! I would not manage on BFS need a more solid setup to get to shore, God forbid it happens, I've lost $20. Worth of lures this year to large Drum....

[@danharris8046]

They are selling spools on eBay for Lews slp Models to turn them into a bfs reel…. Can you test them

[@THEREELTEST]

Unfortunately I don't have any of the reels they would fit into

[@danharris8046]

@@THEREELTEST they said they would fit any Lews slp reels….. it would be awesome to see a souped up Lews bfs reel

[@herbsteiner1013]

I gave up on Vanish years ago.

[@sleepingforest8010]

In Thailand majestic rod 6.4f bfs sell 29 usd

[@valentinmalinin]

What BFS rod you'd recommend then? I don't really like the styling of this rod, so what rod would be a good caster and sensetive enough? Or should I get one and rebuild it?

[@THEREELTEST]

there are way too many options out there I havent tried to answer that

[@reelfunnyfishing651]

My buddy recommended the tsurinoya elf to me or the Phenix Feather, but the feather was more of an availability in the states thing. I love the elf, mine is 7’5 I believe. I am seeking an additional shorter bfs rod for mountain streams.

[@valentinmalinin]

@@reelfunnyfishing651 I heard that Phenix rods are good, probably would buy one in the future if it would be possible.

[@krustysurfer]

@@THEREELTEST What is best rod for the zephyr, im tossing 1/16th oz spinner baits for trout, bass, panfish, W. Michigan in small treed out creeks, culverts and ponds? I will buy your suggestion off of Amazon. God bless you Aloha

[@GuhneeHan]

In Korea you can buy these in about $70 but I didn't get it cuz I liked stream rods better :)

[@raymondjohnson6496]

What about the Shimano Curado bfs rod

[@THEREELTEST]

I dont have one.

[@JoseLopez-dj4pi]

Were can we order this rod

[@THEREELTEST]

search it on Aliexpress

[@brandonsmith606]

I'll just wait till I can get a Dobyns

[@mrpickles2170]

Oh my the shipping cost $65.00 Rod is 44 bucks... That killed my budget dream of this rod, I can not support aliexpress or the market exclusion

[@bernicemcclendon1262]

Use 6 lbs braid line with a 4 or 2 lbs fluorocarbon leader

[@fmfishing]

Nice footage and fishing , but I don't think the line is broken, it looks like you're knot is be open because the line had a little shape at the end of your line.

[@makcatchem9614]

Is it just me or is the "red" color, orange?

[@THEREELTEST]

its red no doubt

[@Noname-wx3ru]

asian ppl love 2piece rod like me 👍

[@yoloomis]

Wings of the same bird. Could not have said it better

[@paling1872]

that grip flairing outwards may be my least favourite handle design ever

[@EddieLindsay681]

Berkeley Vanish is trash line. Have had more brake offs with that line than any other hands down.

[@THEREELTEST]

I always say Im going to stop using it, but when you are needing line a 10 pm and only Wal Mart is open...

[@EddieLindsay681]

@@THEREELTEST I know I do the same thing sometimes, tight lines and keep up the great vids sir.

[@JoseLopez-dj4pi]

There ratings are off on vanish 6 is like 2lb

[@xiaoyangzhang]

Brother, you need to think about taking off the plastic wrap on rods here. It's starting to look like those racial profiling against us, you know, the plastic-wrapped sofa chairs?😉

[@THEREELTEST]

Im starting a new trend

[@frankoliveira189]

👀👀

[@bernicemcclendon1262]

Yea all the berkly vanish is old and it breaks to easily I'm not a fan of it

[@DavidBronstein1961]

Worst line I ever used by far.

[@bernicemcclendon1262]

@@DavidBronstein1961 only place you can buy berkly vanish fluoro is at walmart

[@THEREELTEST]

@@bernicemcclendon1262 thats why I used it alot lol... Wal Mart is the only place open to get fishing line at 10 pm

[@FL-PHILLIP]

How does the butt feel? Does it get in the way of your forearm when working jerkbaits?

[@danwaller5312]

Why would you review this rod if you can’t get it in THE USA?

[@elmachogato4399]

Cuz not all of the viewers from USA