Cheapest XUL Rod Ever? - BFS Fishing Rod Unboxing

[@gregchilders7643]

I am looking for another xul casting rod. Enjoy watching your videos because you give a true aspects of the rods where some manufacturers I'm just rolling the dice hoping I get what I want.

[@yep.fishing]

Thanks! What other XUL do you have? kuying Teton?

[@gregchilders7643]

@@yep.fishing it is a sougayilang 5.5 line rate is 1to 6 and lure rate is 0.5 to 8 grams . It is a good rod compared to others I got from sougayilang unfortunately it is discontinued. Was checking out the resolute and the rosewood on Amazon but still looking for another rod in case something happens

[@yep.fishing]

Check AliExpress, the mavllos rods like the resolute are much cheaper there. Also the range is way more. If you are not checking AliExpress you are missing out! If there is a reason you are sticking to Amazon (like trust issues etc) then I can try and recommend you something from Amazon.

[@gregchilders7643]

If you could recommend a 5ft to 5.5 xul rod from Amazon it would be greatly appreciated

[@gregchilders7643]

@@yep.fishing In the $35 -$50+ price range please. I'm going to pair it up with the Doviello HICC50

[@TheFinesseAngler]

Another great review as always. Can’t believe how cheap some of these rods are! Would be nice to have it strapped to the back pack as a spare when targeting trout.

[@yep.fishing]

Well....there is actually a 4 piece rod coming out soon. That might be good for that!

[@Side85Winder]

I had a biutifu travel rod, i would say it looks the goods and felt lighter than its printed lable. I was a little but annoyed with the 1 fuji guide but to be fair its very cheap and feels nice.

[@yep.fishing]

Yea it’s good to have the options, thanks for watching bud

[@NosregAG]

I managed to get one for 23usd early bird deal it should arrive next week I cant wait to test it out, to get some pan fish c: , and if you could do a review on the Mavllos Assault would be great.

[@yep.fishing]

Should be a perfect budget option for panfish. I'm not too interested in the mavllos assualt, wasn't impressed by the specs. The delicacy is a far better option.

[@Off_The_Top_Fishing]

0.2gr is crazy, a bare hook must weigh that…1m of 4lb leader must weigh more than 0.2gr…so you’re really casting your line rather than a lure 😅 which leads me to think you’re better off fly fishing when you go that low… Crazy to see that they even copy between themselves 😮 Another great review 👌🏼

[@yep.fishing]

Yea it's pretty crazy, I have a jighead and plastic that weights 1g, still trying to optimise how to maximise distance. Apparently a short leader works best.

[@charleybarley914]

just ordered this and the Deukio FS800 spinning reel. around 28 dollars US. should make a good combo.

[@yep.fishing]

Sounds like a great combo! Good budget reel

[@charleybarley914]

@@yep.fishing good to hear u like that reel.

[@yep.fishing]

Yes Ricardo Review was happy with it so I trust his opinion

[@wellhookedWA]

Do you think it uses the same blanks, just different labelling? This is common in China where mass production is king and large generic production runs allow other companies to assemble and rebrand. Also, the manufacturing plants mostly use a batch quality control method which means it's cheaper to reject a whole batch once a non-conformance is detected, rather than checking each individual unit. They sell the whole reject batch on. But within the batch there are always a number which are within tolerances and they are used by the buyers. Some are only marginally out of spec and may also be used. Would love to hear your views on how it casts and performs on the water. Great review. Thanks for sharing.

[@yep.fishing]

Thanks, I believe this is from the same factory. I asked biutifu and they more or less said that it’s the same rod with a “stronger blank”. The mifine definitely cannot cast over 3G and is a true XUL although this also has a .7mm tip.

[@yep.fishing]

Also they are using 1 Fiji stripper guide so they can but a Fiji pic and tag on the rod.

[@patrickhartman6818]

Jacob I like the looks

[@yep.fishing]

Thanks Patrick, yes it doesn’t look too bad.

[@5wisher5weet]

Maybe the one that looks like the creek dance rip off or the rainbow blank kyorim would be good?

[@yep.fishing]

Both interesting rods. I like my 5’6 rods

[@brunobormann-ULTRALIGHTRS]

🔥🔥🔥#Foconoultralight

[@yep.fishing]

You tried the mifine rods Bruno? I’m sure you have.

[@brunobormann-ULTRALIGHTRS]

@@yep.fishing Yes ! Definitaly. Use the Andrew model UL 1.93m (0.2-0.8g). I like her a lot 🔥. With a Sahara 500 it is very balanced🤘

[@yep.fishing]

Maybe so will try one soon. Also Acehawk AG Venom in 7’ might be worth trying if you like longer rods. I think it’s .8-7g

[@brunobormann-ULTRALIGHTRS]

@@yep.fishing yeew i now AC Venon. but dont send fron Brasil

[@yep.fishing]

That really sucks. Have you tried to message the seller? Worth a try.

[@Arlo-z7p]

Can u do a review on the pure lure telescopic travel rod

[@yep.fishing]

The one with the removable bit in the butt?

[@Arlo-z7p]

@@yep.fishing yeah that's the one bro

[@yep.fishing]

Because they obviously have cheaper versions too. I’m kind of curious about that rod though. Noted

[@Arlo-z7p]

@@yep.fishing is pure lure a reliable brand? I've never had one of their products

[@yep.fishing]

Yes for sure, I would say it's top 2 of the Chinese rod brands. Tsurinoya being the other. Many people in the BFS community pages on Facebook use Purelure. There are some sales on now btw

[@mangajack]

Purelure Torrent roods look decent.

[@yep.fishing]

Yes I agree, I would have like to have seen more guides on those rods. Also they are on the heavier side of what I typically used. Haven’t even used my Grupla yet and had it for a couple of months.

[@pawelr.6257]

Hi. Any update on the rod? How would you compare its action to the Tsuriniya Dexterity rod? Thanks

[@yep.fishing]

I have used it a bit but never used the dexterity. I will probably put out a review video on these rods at some point in the next few weeks

[@GM-rs1rj]

This one or the mavloss delicacy for casting very light lures up to 3-4grams?

[@yep.fishing]

Delicacy because it comes with 2 tips. Both rods will be able to cast under 2 grams

[@WATTSROBIN]

Can I ask what reel you were using on this rod.

[@yep.fishing]

Histar GIU

[@WATTSROBIN]

@@yep.fishing Thanks for that.

[@yep.fishing]

You welcome, many other reeks would be great too.

[@DerF_Fin.Adventures]

Is this really xul?what is your lowest lure used?

[@yep.fishing]

I haven't gone under 1g but the Hunthouse Purelist for example is definitely XUL. This rod you could cast up to 4g but the purelist would over load with 2g or so

[@TheZamboon]

Did you actually fish this rod?

[@yep.fishing]

Yes

[@TheZamboon]

@@yep.fishing got any footage?

[@yep.fishing]

Yes, maybe I can upload it as a KZbin short

[@TheZamboon]

@ that’d be epic mate cheers

[@yep.fishing]

I dont have a lot of footage and only have the spinning version at the moment. I gave the casting to a friend. Is that OK? maybe I will use it this week.

[@StevenPuleo]

So you don’t think this is as good for sub 1 gram lures as illusion (besides their gram rating on rod, based on testing it)? I Have a feeling their numbers are wrong after seeing the listing inaccuracies, unless you feel its truly for heavier weights. I like that this one has real casting guides look vs spinning style on the illusion casting rod.

[@yep.fishing]

I casted a 1.5g spoon really well, loaded nicely. I’ll try 1g (and maybe lighter). I asked biutifu and they stand by the rating. I also casted 4g (approx, rapala cd4) and it casted fine too. I can also test 6 and up and let you know but seems pretty legit. Worst case maybe it’s a .6-7 like some other rods.

[@StevenPuleo]

@@yep.fishingThanks for the info! I throughly enjoyed it and appreciate you covering this one. Are there any rods you particularly recommend on Ali Express for the sub 1g range? Same question more stiff light action for small bass lures covering 4 - 6g range (1/8oz and 1/5 oz lures work well in my area)

[@yep.fishing]

Mavllos Ultima is a fast action rod 1-7g. I have a review on that, not the best looking rod in my opinion but it's just so good. Lots of people have said positive things about them since. Purelure Zero is also fast and has a big casting weight range, as does the ai-shouyu phantom. I have reviews on all of these. Check those then let me know if you are looking for something more specific.

[@StevenPuleo]

Thanks will do! Love the channel and content. Cheers mate.

[@yep.fishing]

Thanks, I'm trying :p