Can You Believe I Caught a Fish by "Fly Fishing" with a Baitcaster?!

[@benhurn5253]

Nice to see the trout videos coming back 👍 please make plenty more this year 🙂

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Will do my best Ben! 😊

[@christopherlee4613]

Paul, it's amazing how you transformed the DWU into something really awesome.... 👍🏻😍👌🏼🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Thank you Christopher! It amazes me that $20 spent on magnets and bearings allows the stock spool version of a very affordable reel to do these things. I was initially prepared to find the DWU quite ordinary or maybe even not to like it very much - but with those easy tweaks it is a remarkable thing.

[@christopherlee4613]

Yes.... performance is equivalent or better than the premium stuff that costs over 6X more.... 😜

[@DynamoMan-js3cy]

Once again the baitcaster proves itself as the most versatile fishing reel. Now I'm going to have to try this myself

[@FishingDiscoveries]

With a light enough spool and a suitable ultra light power rod it is amazing what you can cast and fish with. Paul.

[@The_Multi-species_Angler]

Made that reel a competitor among the big boys very well done!!

[@denniswhite6001]

Thanks, Paul, I'll pass on the bending of pins. One alternative (from Bass N Bonsai) was a section of sewing thread through the hole before reinserting the pin. I for one, will pass on replacing the spool bearing and swap out only the palm plate bearing.

[@peteredwards1528]

I've never used a baitcaster reel before, but I have used jig heads down to 0.4 grams on a spinning reel. The method is very much weather dependant, any type of wind and it's a dead loss

[@Imperatorz]

Wonderful video as always Paul. Loved the ending was too funny. I will put your magnets to good use! 🤗

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Thank you Matthew - there's a few little Easter Eggs in this one... Couple of film references (the "Flash Jump" is a nod to "Ted"). Enjoy those brake mods my friend 👌😊

[@pondgators]

Amazing video!! Your channel seems pretty sweet so I subbed!!👍👍

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Welcome aboard and thank you for your very kind feedback. Paul.

[@chakoopz1652]

0.48g..whaaaww...never underestimate the capability of upgraded TSU DWU. Great job paul. Still looking for the correct size of the magnet, it seems difficult to have it in my place. Keep it up bro..

[@RonMTube]

Simultaneously fantastic and ridiculous. I love it!

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Perfect, hahaha.😁

[@InfinityFishing]

Brilliant editing 👏🏻

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Thank you so much 😀 That's very kind as it's just my third video self-shoot and edit on this channel (Since JP has taken on an "Offer you can't refuse" to be an in-house videographer at a big sales and marketing firm for cars). Paul.

[@alexargyros7186]

Very interesting, Paul. Thanks for being such an iconoclast. Now, could you tell me how you detect strikes using this method (visually, or by feel)?

[@FishingDiscoveries]

On the light braid when you're "keeping in touch" as the nymph drifts back towards you, it's usually a simultaneous visual (white braid) and feel (zero stretch and thinner/lighter than Spanish leader) indication. That's even true for winter grayling also actually.

[@staryi5119]

Hello Paul. I hit the bell a long time ago :) Make a video about fishing and make us happy.

[@ROLLRIGHTYT123]

Great video👍

[@denniswhite6001]

Paul, How did you deal with the micro c-clamps holding the DF Ultra 50 spool pin shank in place? W/out them, the shank is small for the hole. Risky to take the pin out for bearing replacement without a pin cure.

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Hi Dennis - I think I just got super fortunate... I quickly pinged off the clip by accident (not paying attention), but I found that the pin itself was a good fit for the spool-shaft; so in the case of my reel it didn't really matter. In other reels when the pin was a loose fit, the dodgy tactic of very, very slightly bending the pin so that it grips the sides of the hole - while still fitting properly into the pinion gear worked well. Don't take that as a recommendation though in case folks start snapping their pins left right and centre! Paul

[@tellemeretelfish]

Superbe vidéo, incroyable 🔥 de lancer un leurre si léger amitié du Québec 🇨🇦

[@noobpyrotech9991]

I was looking at this reel. Close to getting it but then the genius and soloking acura came out. I try to ultralight fish with 1/32 jigs to the smallest and lightest I can find.

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Hi there, you probably wouldn't go far wrong with either reel; but the extra bearing in the Acura (which supports the pinion) makes it a really excellent option. Also the stock bearings and the good match between the braking system and the spool design seem to let it cast Trout Magnets better in its "Out of the Box" condition compared to the DWU. Cleaning the bearings and then applying just the tiniest amount of Deuthlon Cast Lube will increase light lure performance - or (for the maximum light lure performance) upgrading the casting bearings to Roro BFS bearings (a pair of 834 size) adds significant distance to all three reels you mention when it comes to throwing the lightest lures. More info on the ACURA here: fishingdiscoveries.com/soloking-acura-hicc-50/

[@gnfishingbfs]

Great stuff mate.

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Thank you 👍🍺

[@gnfishingbfs]

@Fishing Discoveries it's really nice to see you going so low with the weight. I'm doing this myself using a different baitcaster. You doing really nice job 👏

[@kallesjostrom6127]

Great job Paul! Have followed your experiments in the forum on FB, and done your optimization when it comes to the magnets on my DWU. Have only tested with jigs of around 2-3G so far, but works really well! Not sure i have a sutible rod to cast nymphs though..(the lightest I own is an Ace Hawk cu double) which rod do you use when casting the nymph?

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Hey Kalle, The rod in the video is the tsurinoya Ares C472ul and it seems to work well with the light lures with its more "full flex" profile. Cheers dude. P.

[@kallesjostrom6127]

@@FishingDiscoveries ahh .. I actually checked it out! But if I rememeber correctly that it is 1-piece rod? which made shipping to Sweden incredibly expensive unfortunately (almost like half a rod) but seems to be a nice trout rod!

[@FishingDiscoveries]

@@kallesjostrom6127 Yes, that's right. Sucks that the shipping is super expensive...

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Where can I find a tutorial on the magnet upgrade? I’m definitely interested in doing this to mine!!!

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Hi, just for convenience in case you see this before my previous reply on the trout magnet video, you probably won't need the magnet upgrade unless you bought one of the very first DWU reels. If you have an old one then the tutorial is embedded in this article along with a lot of other details about the brake system and bearings etc.: fishingdiscoveries.com/tsurinoya-dark-wolf-ultra/ Also, if you want to know how I clean the stock bearings, there's a quick demo in the CastFanatic video at 3 minutes 40 seconds here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHKyZ4eda7OehtE

[@andrewpearson865]

Hi Paul. Can you point me in the direction to purchase new magnets / bearings from you for my Dark wolf ultra? Best wishes Andy

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Hi Andrew, if you're in the UK, Needhams Specialist Tackle do the exact magnet kits after I suggested stocking them (and they're very affordable). The bearings are possibly out of stock at the moment. Here is my affiliate link for the exact bearings I used: rorolure.com/products/roro-ceramic-ball-bearings-fit-daiwa-834-834-presso-px68-finess-special-spool-smak-red-tune100h?sca_ref=611308.8TvCny8PJ0

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Alternatively, there are the new stainless steel bearings with vibration damping you will need a pair of these (both the same size at 834). Again this my affiliate link: rorolure.com/products/roro-stainless-steel-ball-bearings-for-baitcasting-reel-spool?variant=41486123827373&sca_ref=611308.8TvCny8PJ0&sca_source=FB

[@AlexMercatali]

Would the Zpi bearing works as good as the Roro? I think that you could probably get some more distance if you switch the line to something smaller like the WFT microbraid 0.03 mm !

[@FishingDiscoveries]

I'm sure ZPI micro bearings would work very well. I'll definitely be trying some lighter braid. For this first experiment I was keen to use something very basic and standard (and affordable) that anyone can buy. There was even 50-m of that braid on the spool, whereas 30-m would be fine for that venue.

[@christopherlee4613]

Paul, have you got a Kuying Teton TTC 510S Limited Edition 0.3-3g 1-3lb rod? I can imagine how that rod would be a perfect fit for the DWU you have now...

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Yes, I have that rod 😘🤓 The action is a little faster, so the timing window is a little shorter...but I reckon it'll be a blast to fish it.

[@noobpyrotech9991]

What was the rod and line you paired with?

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Hi, the rod was the Tsurinoya Ares C472ul and the line was just Berkeley Fireline Crystal in 0.10mm diameter (rated at 13lb I think). Paul

[@2musiclover534]

Liked. Thank you. Are the bearings easy to change or does one need specialized tools?

[@FishingDiscoveries]

There is a very cheap "bearing tool" which helps you push a the small pin out of the spool shaft without damaging it. The Acehawk brand on Aliexpress does one for very little money. It is certainly possible to do it with pliers if you take care. It's not a complex job - the one thing to look out for on this reel is the tiny little "c" clip which holds the spool pin in place. It's easy to ping off and lose.

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Also, if you use the chapter markers in the video in the link in this reply, you can find the part where I show the bearing change process (and tool): kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH_dh6dqZ8ypfKM

[@2musiclover534]

@@FishingDiscoveries Thanks a million!

[@XF1100PCT]

@@FishingDiscoveries Paul, what about that c-Clip on the spool shaft? I have the Roro bearings but I am afraid to change the bearing on it being so small. Is there a good way to do that C-clip?

[@petelinkoiv5651]

@@XF1100PCT you can remove the c clip without fear of losing it if you do it inside a clear plastic bag. If that clip springs out of there, they are very hard to find!!!

[@VendettaFishing]

Thats pretty impressive. How heavy is the spool?

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Hi there, the stock spool weighs 5.3g without the spool bearing. Paul

[@northyorkshirefieldsports]

As a fly fisher and keen light lure fisher I’ve really got into BFS over the last year and plan to experiment with trout files and lures on BFS. I have an Aldebaran BFS XG but want to go lighter. How would you compare the Aldebaran with the Avail spool to the Daiwa Alphas Air TW? The upgraded spool will probably cost half what the Daiwa costs with bearings, magnets, shipping and tax! But how does performance compare? Cheers, Chris

[@FishingDiscoveries]

This will probably annoy a lot of people, but I didn't really like the 2016 Aldebaran with the Avail Spool... I fished it side by side with the Air Stream Custom with its regular spool and preferred the ASC...The big caveat is, of course, that reel choice and preference is hugely personal. With that said, I personally greatly prefer the Alphas Air TW with the Roro Spool to the Aldebaran 2016 with the Avail Spool... But, again, that is purely personal opinion. At the same time, for slighly heavier lures, I love the 2017 Calcutta Conquest BFS... Paul

[@northyorkshirefieldsports]

@@FishingDiscoveries Thanks Paul, that's some other options to consider! I do like the look of the Calcutta Conquest I think I might end up adding one to the collection at some point! Chris.

[@noobpyrotech9991]

I just got the Elf. What kind of and brand bearings did you use?

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Hi @noobpyrotech9991 , for bearings details and a link to where I bought mine, please see the section on "flip casting" in my article on the Elf reel here: fishingdiscoveries.com/tsurinoya-genius-50h/#:~:text=of%20the%20box.-,Flip%20Casting,-The%20reel%20allowed

[@noobpyrotech9991]

@@FishingDiscoveriesJust finished reading it. Good to know that the reel is good out of the box. Also good job going the extra research and testing on the flip casting. I just attempted that with a 7 foot Googan spinning rod medium power finesse version. I was able to flip cast slightly but needed a rod with more flex to load it up. Look forward to honing my skills later .

[@denniswhite6001]

RORO bearings no longer in stock for this real; substitutes?

[@FishingDiscoveries]

It seems that Roro make them in small batches - but in the meantime I expect that any of the SIC, Microbearings (BFS) made by companies like Hedgehog Studios will perform really well.

[@christopherlee4613]

I'd like to see this compared to the 22 Aldie... Looks wise, the 16 Aldie still beats this hands down 😊. One of the prettiest reels out there...

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Oh, and the gearing and other durability/feel aspects in high end Shimano & Daiwa will always be worth paying for. The top of the range JDM stuff is sooo nice.

[@probono3284]

Where was this filmed?

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Hi, it was filmed in Yorkshire and I’ll steer clear of hotspotting the exact venue - though there are quite a few venues that are very similar around the mid and northern parts of the UK. Paul

[@probono3284]

@@FishingDiscoveries Thanks Paul, I quite understand your reticence!

[@elmurderoshotta]

How far does it cast?

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Against a tape measure, the exact fly in the video cast 7.5-metres (24 ft 8 inches) using the same rod, reel, line, bearings and magnets. Paul

[@elmurderoshotta]

@@FishingDiscoveries not bad 😁

[@jason-si4mq]

What rods that m8

[@FishingDiscoveries]

Tsurinoya Ares 4' 7" C472ul It's a one-piece solid graphite blank (with detachable handle - so technically a "two-piece" rod haha). Paul

[@julesgardet659]

That awful music 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@FishingDiscoveries]

“Tell me you have zero clue how music is used as a storytelling device to create a comic mood without telling m….you know the rest” 🐣🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️