Daiwa's Exist | NEW BEST FULL WATER TEST

Daiwa Exist 2022 REVIEW, Daiwa Exist 2022 pros and cons on the water performance with a full feature breakdown. The 2022 Daiwa Exist 2500 has been tested on the kayak and the boat for 6 tournaments this reel has been hammered.
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[@ByronTeaHill]

Here’s to that blade of grass dangling on the garage door! Stole the show…🤣 Draw will be in a week and winning comment will be compared with members of the channel, good luck!

[@Gtanti2012]

I was wondering what that was haha

[@jeanenamoncada1494]

The first thing I noticed about this reel is its weight kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I wouldn't say it was uncomfortable but it was a little heavier than other similarly sized reels. However, that didn't deter my enjoyment of how smooth this reel is. I spooled it with 20lb. Tuf-Line XP and it's perfect for what I use it for. I have it paired with an 8'6" Medium/Fast Okuma SST Salmon/Steelhead rod. The combination is perfect for casting and even drifting. I used the reel all day and didn't experience any arm or hand fatigue except when fighting a few fish! The bail is solid and feels strong when engaging by reeling and manually closing the bail by hand. The large rubber handle grip is very comfortable. It's got a powerful drag, silky smooth reeling, and feels very comfortable in the hands. I recommend it!

[@DrJanLindberg]

Nothing beats the Daiwa 22 Exist. I use the 2500, 3000 and 5000. Simply perfection! Just received the 2000 as well.

[@DrJanLindberg]

I also have a 2000 size on order

[@watchman316ly]

Being a trout addict- I bought the LT2000SP model. This reel definitely is a step up from the the 2018. I've used the 2018 for 2-1/2 yrs. and have loved the smoothness of it but this 2022 has improved the reel in every way. The smoothness of the drag- its loud clicking sound, the balance on the rotor (absolutely no wobbling), the smaller bail wire(finally!!!) and line roller, and most of all- the sexy and million dollar look! I've caught numerous trout on it- 12" - 19" and it handles it so smooth. I've caught bass, walleye, and even smaller stripers on it. It is an awesome reel!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey mate that’s for sharing your thoughts. Remember you need to be a channel member to enter. Tight lines dude!

[@ejwnd]

I owned an Exist 2500 for little more than a month now and absolutely love it! Especially rotor design. Some people hates it, I love it. Indeed I hate Stella design and that's personal taste. I hooked up 60cm Travelly and drag worked just beautifully on 8lb line.

[@Gtanti2012]

Great video Byron, thanks for taking the time to research the technological improvements Daiwa have made to their flagship model. I have recently bought a Daiwa Infeet Z and this Exist 2022 would match it nicely and be my go-to Bream SP rod for upcoming ABT comps.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Yeah Gareth!!! Mate I think that would be a great match. Thanks very much for supporting the channel and being a member buddy good luck in the giveaway!

[@WillBFishin]

Great review Byron, cant wait to see the Stella vs the Exist video. I'd definitely be using the exist for some bream, flathead and salmon fishing for sure!! I'd probably pair it up with one of Daiwa's infeet rods!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks legend, just saw the membership come through, thanks very much for supporting the content buddy. Giveaway in a week so stay tuned legend.

[@kyosiro242]

Great video as always. I have learnt a lot from watching your lure reviews and how to use them as i just got into lure fishing for light salt water games just a few months ago. Been buying every single lures which are covered in this channel. I particularly enjoy top water lures fishing for bream. Because it's so exciting to watch the fish comes up to take on the lure. I've been spending quite a bit into this new hobby and just bought a miller rod blade freak 2 weeks ago. The exist would be the end game reel to pair with that rod replacing my current daiwa bg 2500. Keep up the great works.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Totally and end game reel mate. Glad you are enjoying the videos dude. Means a lot when I get a nice message like this. Pumped! Really appreciate you joining the channel mate!

[@bengillespie1978]

Awesome review, and another exceptional production! Based on your previous reviews I bought an Infeet rod( I love it)and this would be a great reel to pair with for chasing bream! (Currently addicted to topwater). Fingers crossed for my entry to be the one picked!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hell yeah Ben! Thats pretty rewarding to hear dude - happy to be able to help man

[@alft69]

Loving these gear reviews mate. Nice work! I've recently gotten into Bream tournament fishing and I'd use the Exist to throw lures to Bream around the Sydney area, particularly around home on the Parramatta river.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hell yeah Alf! Always awesome to see you on here buddy. Thanks for getting involved again!!!

[@Holzyfish]

Another quality video Byron, this reel looks awesome id pair the exist with my zodius hoping to get into future events, Great video mate.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks HolzyFish nice of you to say mate

[@PR3D4T4]

Awesome review Byron! Such a great in depth analysis. Daiwa on top of their game like usual. I'd match the 2500 exist 22 with my Miller rod twitch freak targeting bream in particular.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks PR3D4T4!!! you gotta be in it to win it!!! Legend thanks for supporting the channel bud

[@PR3D4T4]

@@ByronTeaHill LEGEND

[@jacobhall8120]

Hey Byron! I'd love to pair this beauty up with my new Millerrods Grubfreak I bought last week! I've been really motivated by your videos to start tournament fishing and looking to enter as a non-boater in some upcoming ABT tournaments. Love the content as always. Thanks for all your hard work you invest into these videos!

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure Jacob. Takes a lot of time and effort but comments like this make it worth it, appreciate it mate

[@Gaulz12]

This video has nearly converted me from being a Shimano man. Can't wait for the reel vs reel video. I'd have to pair this up with my bladefreak and get ready for some winter bream. Great video again Byron 🤘

[@ByronTeaHill]

hahahaha, mate the Shimano Stella is a good reel. Thanks Joshua

[@strat2648]

Awesome video, I’d be using this to chase bream and whiting on my diawa lures. Looking at upgrading my rod over winter based on your reviews of the infeet range.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey Stat! Thanks a giant amount for the support. Really appreciate it. In my opinion there are some solid rods in that infeet range. Keen to hear how you go

[@verynutria3514]

I'd definitely pair it with my new Daiwa TD Black, picked it up less than a week ago through a daiwa team deal. I'd definitely use it in some local comps around the Gold Coast and the flatty classic. Nice vid as usual.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks for nice words VeryNutria.

[@TRAB8428]

Thanks for another great review Byron. If I had one of the new Exist models I would look at upgrading my Infeet rod to a Z or EX to make a nice match for such an epic reel and use them for chasing Bream and Flathead in Sydney Harbour.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks for the support legend. Appreciate you joining the channel!!! I had it rigged to both a Z and an EX man, I was really happy with both Timothy.

[@Redbeardfishes]

mateeee BANGING video once again, held one of these at the local not long ago and they are INSANE nice. with more and more bream comps coming up this would turn into the reel on the new Infeet for plastics! love it mate, catch up when ya here next!!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Yeah dude! Had a blast last time, gotta do it again. You can show me around some more spots!

[@Redbeardfishes]

@@ByronTeaHill sounds like a plan!

[@FishOnTarget]

Fantastic reel review. I'm sold!

[@paulcook6800]

Another enjoyable product review Bryon. Eagerly awaiting your review on the Stella (unless that's a prior review I overlooked?). Keep up the great work 👌

[@Andz_88]

Really cool review as always Byron, especially on this brand new flagship reel that people are eyeing right now :) I'd use the 2500 sized reel for all-rounder setup for bream, flatty, pinkies and whiting, the bread and butter species around Melbourne. I will pair it with my JDM rod, Yamaga Blanks Blue Current 74.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice of you to say Andre, appreciate the support dude. I think the exist would be awesome for that man. Stay tuned and good luck brother!!!

[@stephenlatimer1428]

i still have my 2012 Exist n it still works wonderfully well. its paired with my 2014 Battler Noodle Master. i have upgraded 4 times to wat i have now n to be fair to this old combo it still can do the job really well. looking forward to the 1v1 review BTH.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Stephen.

[@jacklucy2]

Wow, great info there! Just what I wanted to hear. Detailed job as usual . I’d use a 2500 Exist for Bream and Bass.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Make sure you get your entry in Peter! Great to see you back buddy

[@philipgfishing]

This is soo good. Sorry out of topic.What do u reckon of the TD black MQ reels ? Cheers

[@karlhenricsson4517]

NIce video and the reel looks sick! I would use the reel for my pearch and zander fishing since the sice and drag are perfect. Have a good one!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey Karl, thanks for the support buddy! It looks polished as hey dude

[@Cimmeron]

Great review, appreciate the technical features which aren’t really clear in the sales pitch. If I ever got a reel of this caliber I’d be pairing with a miller for bream. Cheers

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Sean!

[@jacobdodds4687]

Awesome review and explanation on how the tech works I’ll be using it for bream and the odd bass I’d say I’ll have to go buy a z series infeet if I get the reel haha

[@ByronTeaHill]

Very nice!!! Thanks Jacob - look for your name in a week for the giveaway! Good luck

[@JaymieJones]

Great review, best one I’ve seen so far. I’d use this for just about everything I reckon, time will tell, if I can get my hands on one.

[@ByronTeaHill]

1 week bro! 1 week. Time will tell!!!

[@JaymieJones]

@@ByronTeaHill 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dariusobrien7431]

Great review I just lost all my setups cause my tinny got capsized this would definitely help lift me off my feet, I would probably buy a Infeet rod to pair with it to

[@ByronTeaHill]

Ahh dude that sucks to hear. Draw will be in a week and winning comment will be compared with members of the channel, good luck Darius hopefully you get your hands on a reel.

[@aaronwoolnough8591]

Great video! That Daiwa Exist would be a great upgrade for my flathead soft plastics set up 🎣

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice Aaron! Glad you enjoyed the video bud

[@pjmack75]

Byron, your videos are becoming more and more polished (Save the grass on the garage door) the content is solid and your opinion is appreciated. I’d be pairing it with a high range rod and 6-10lb braid to chase everything from bream/Flathead to yellows and cod in my local.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Peter, that’s really flattering and nice of you to say. appreciate the comment, the winner will be out in a week on the members area! Cheers legend

[@TomMendoladrums]

Excellent review Byron. I would use this reel for Inshore and in lakes for various species. The engineering on this reel is technically beautiful and practical.

[@ByronTeaHill]

I agree Tom it’s a great looking reel. Remember I’ll be checking for valid entries in a week legend.

[@daveregan845]

Another expert and honest review of the 2022 Exist reel Byron, thanks👍. I have watched all of your reviews on mid to high end reels from the Shimano (Sustain, Nasci and Vanford) and Daiwa (Saltist and Revelry). Owing to these I recently upgraded my estuary reel to a Shimano Stradic 2500. The difference between this and my Sedona 2000 reel (was ny davourite reel) is real (pardon the pun). I can only imagine what the Daiwa's Flagship Exist reel has over the Stradic. Focusing on the basics of a reel and its operation seems to be what Daiwa do best. If I was to win it I would match it up with an Atomic Arrowz 1-4kg rod and take it out on my Hobie Outback and target yellow belly in my local dam.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome Dave! Thanks for sharing your thoughts legend. Always keen to hear peoples points of view on things. You’re right. Flagship = all the features

[@damianscholten6451]

Another great video keep up the great work. I would totally love to put this on one of my Daiwa Commander rods and chase some Bream Flathead And yellowbelly with it.

[@trisharmstrong4537]

Thanks Byron for the honest and indepth review of the exist... I would pair it with the Bushido 2 piece custom build 2-4kg rod from Outback Rods that is on order.... the classy silver will match perfectly, for my new bream/bass combo... ps the light weight is a big consideration as I have Rheaumtoid arthritis in my hands. Keep up the great review.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Trish. Giveaway in a week and will be announced in the members area first! Thanks for commenting again, great to see you stopping by

[@rvdfishing5725]

Awesome video, as always Byron :)

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Rene

[@mattpelosi6403]

Sick review mate, looking forward to the comparison between the Stella 👍👍👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Matt! Awesome to see you stop by agajn

[@bencamseoloise3795]

I always look forward to the review or video that you post . Keep it up . The perfect combo would be the new exist with the infeet z rod cranking the spike 44 for a PB bream.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Ben. That combo sounds great! You should enter the giveaway!!!!

[@johnathonLawrence]

Great video mate, I'd love to add this to my Bream gear and match it with a nice all-rounder rod to use during the 2023 Hobie tournament season.. fingers crossed 🤞🏽

[@ByronTeaHill]

How awesome dude! Good luck bro!

[@leightonbeer3850]

Good review. I would use it for everything. See if I can validate the longevity prediction you made. I would love to perfect the plastic techniques, I enviously watched people employ, at the Tas rounds of the ABT!

[@whicham1]

Love the review! Absolutely stunning reel. Would love to be able to afford one, one day. Would use it mainly on Flathead and bass. The occasional surface whiting

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey mate! Thanks for supporting the channel and commenting legend. Entered!!!!

[@Quickfish]

Great video in depth and helpful cheers. Love to use this puppy for so soft plastic pinkies and cranking for bream

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Quickfish, enter the giveaway and you could have a chance legend. Appreciate the comment on the video, love you found it helpful

[@adampleszczynski8762]

Before the video I didn’t really understand what the improvements meant for the person using the reel besides weight reduction. You explained it all very well and in a practical way so that anyone could understand. I would love to pair it with my millerods fineness freak, It would be a killer when I’m out chasing flatties, breambo’s and whiting for dinner. Looks like an absolute pleasure to use, can’t wait for the exist and Stella 1v1.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Adam! Really glad you picked up a thing or two in the review. Good luck in the giveaway, announcement in a week in the members area!

[@hp0985]

Would definitely pair it with a top range infeet 7plus. Versatility and durability of the pair would be pretty epic. Cracking video and the edits, complete respect for the time you take!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Ridhwan hence the introduction of memberships brother! Appreciate the comment mate

[@hp0985]

I’ll be jumping on that membership soon, I’ve learned a lot from your videos to be honest, so I do thank you for the time you have put in the education side and actually talking through it, rather than just fishing/casting is probably undervalued by most but it’s really brilliant. Cheers

[@Maddi-B-Jones]

Great video Byron. First time poster. I like your honestly and straight up reviews mate. Keep it up. I’d pair this reel with my samurai infinite 6”9 2/6 lb. It’s my favourite go to. Would be an amazing step up from my current daiwa freams

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Maddij! You should enter the giveaway!!!

[@Maddi-B-Jones]

@@ByronTeaHill done and done.

[@joshuacrabtree4354]

Again... a great review and breakdown. Can't wait for the comparison vid. Killin it! I would use the Exist as a cross over for bream and bass 😁

[@ByronTeaHill]

Cheers Legend!!!! thanks for the membership and the entry mate, support of the channel goes a long way

[@joshuacrabtree4354]

Just realised I'm a touch late on the entry... whoopsie haha

[@ByronTeaHill]

@@joshuacrabtree4354 You're all good mate, I logged your entry on the Stella Review

[@bodenaddy5276]

Love the video! Would pair up beautifully with my twitch freak I’m getting for my birthday! Trying get into tournament fishing so this would go nicely on my first non boater session

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome Boden Addy. Such nice comments today

[@wattoak6666]

Love the technical reviews, something of this quality I would probably use it on top water as it is the most fun and I would use it the most for that, and any fish on top water is good fun.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey legend. I thought you’d like this one! you always seem to get in on the product review stuff! Thanks Watto, appreciate it mate

[@jackmorris942]

Hi Byron, Another quality review my friend ! Great stuff. I would love one of the new Exists 2022 and would pair it with my newly purchased Infeet Ex 702LFs. Would be a dream combo for me for Bream and EP's

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Jack, always appreciate your thoughts mate. Tight Lines!

[@rodneygrant9438]

Great review as always. I would love to pair this bad boy with my 6'8 Nories Jungle Spin to Power finesse fishing for Black Bream. This is a technique I really want to dedicate more time to.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome Rodney! Good luck legend!!!

[@chrisacworth2249]

I'd definitely like to use it as a straight through flurocarbon reel for bream. With the new drag system it would be perfect for crank baits

[@ByronTeaHill]

I think it would be great with straight through Chris. Thanks for the support buddy The membership your membership will go a long way

[@dherman0001]

Does it have a gps locator and sonar emitter with emergency flotation if you drop it in the sea?

[@danielshearer1439]

Hey mate, love the videos. I’d use this reel to target bream and pinkies in the Melbourne area as my previous okuma reel has seen better days while fishing in qld atm👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

That would be a big upgrade dude!!! Glad you love the videos bro, giveaway in 1 week with the winner in the members area

[@randomwally]

Great looking reel. Would pair it with one of my Infeet rods (love them and bought based on your reviews) for flatties and something a little heavier to chase Moreton Bay snapper. Keep up the great content!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice!!!!

[@Shawn_Lai]

Great review. I'm stateside but I've had my eye on this exist. It's crazy. Want to definitely see the exist and stella since they wanted to drop both in 2022. I would use the reel for smallmouth on Lake Michigan. Need a smooth and strong drag fighting those fish.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome Shawn! Thanks very much for the support from across the seas. Good luck with the giveaway, very excited to continue to produce content for yoy

[@nadclay09]

Love ur review vids Byron I love the bread and butter species and I’d definitely have to target my fav fish Whiting bream and the good ol flathead It’s a killer reel Daiwa have certainly killed it with this model I have gotten a lot of info from ur vids and look forward to a lot more to come from you🤙🤙👊👊👌👌👌💪💪

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks for that ClaytonNadine Joy. I’m stoked you’re loving the content. Thanks again for the channel support. Really helps me do what I do!

[@nadclay09]

@@ByronTeaHill without the support we can’t get these reviews on products that’s brought out for us to use It’s like flying blind without you lol The best thing is your honest about how u look and how you use reels rods lures etc Glad to support you mate👊👊

[@peterclark4573]

Another great informative review Byron, & it would be a fantastic prize to win. I would match it up with one of my Daiwa rods & use it to catch mainly bream, but would also use it for flathead, whiting & the odd Bass.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Peter, mate great to see you back legend. Make sure your entry is a valid one and you’ll be in the running for the exist until a week bud. Again thanks for the comment and the support bro

[@gelb2540]

Amazing content as always! Controversial opinion: I like my reels blingy and the monochrome doesn’t blow me away…but feature wise it’s undeniably amazing. Unrelated but are we going to get a budget (maybe even budget pedal) kayak review anytime soon? Thanks for all the effort you put in to these videos and can’t wait for more!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Not controversial at all. Personal preference is important, thanks for sharing. Didn’t have anything planned, what model are you thinking?

[@gelb2540]

No pressure at all! I’m just looking to buy a kayak but don’t have the funds for a hobie and don’t wanna sink any money into something that will just sit in the garage because it’s uncomfortable, too unstable, poorly made etc. Kayaks2fish seem like a budget friendly kayak but I fear they’re too budget friendly… Then I haven’t really found many middle of the road options that still have good features. I’m tempted by the k2f pedal kayaks but haven’t seen many solid reviews so I’m skeptical. But of course I understand if that’s not your thing.

[@ByronTeaHill]

@@gelb2540 flick me a message on socials, if you want a review, there’s every chance other people do to. Let’s figure this out

[@adamhughes1641]

Great content as always Mate. Have always loved but never been able to justify the Exist. Can't really say specifically what I would use it for because it's just EVERYTHING! Lol

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome Adam! You should enter the giveaway to give yourself a chance

[@owenlong122]

Great review. I would use this reel for casting around some snags up in the creek. Looking for a Mangrove Jack

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure Owen, you should enter and give yourself a chance to win!!!

[@oliversharp2100]

Great video Byron, I am 13 and saving up for a infeet z model this reel would be unreal matched up with the rod.

[@ByronTeaHill]

That would be pretty cool to see you win buddy

[@HarryDK]

Great review. I have not much experience with Daiwa reel, but I would love to pair it up with my 10lb Hamachi Hurricane on Kayak for Bream or Flatties with plastic

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Harry, Tight lines

[@rolandmclean6377]

What a beautiful reel! I'd pair this with my grubfreak LT I got the other week for chasing bream! Or maybe even a new twitchfreak to suit a brand new reel for some spike44's on structure! Too many options haha. I want to get into Kayak competitions so this would be an amazing reel to have a crack with! Big love from SEQ, you haven't led me astray with gear yet. Thank you for doing the draw!

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure Roland, you’ve been supporting the channel for a little while so I am stoked to be able to give something back bud. Thanks for the comment entered bud!

[@rolandmclean6377]

@@ByronTeaHill no problems at all mate! So hard to find unbiased information, and only just getting into fishing about a year and a bit ago, I made a lot of poorly informed purchases before I found your channel. Excited to hopefully meet you in a comp one day to he honest! Thanks again mate

[@mathewokeefe8184]

I always knew these reels were the ducks nuts but this reviews got me itching for one! I’d be wanting to pair this up with a slow taper infeet and get some long casts in for some crankbait breambo’s.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome Matthew! Thanks for the comment mate glad you liked the vid

[@johnnydoi5880]

Great video once again Byron.id love to use the reel for spinning lures for Sydney mulloway and kingfish 👍🎣🐟

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome Johnny!

[@flippous]

Wow an amazing reel!!!! And fantastic video once again. I would use it for chasing bream/Ghosts.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks for the support James, appreciate you joining the channel legend.

[@daleturner1385]

I would love to pair this with my new millerods xflc that I'm getting this week for my birthday. Can't wait to get into some bream this easter

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice Dale

[@stephencyster]

Enjoyed the very detailed review. That 2500 would sit nice on my TD Zero rod and put it to good use on the Hawkesbury ABT round in May 😎🎣. Looks beautiful and only heard good things about the reel 🎣👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

Good luck Stephen, that would be pretty cool mate. Appreciate the ongoing support mate.

[@conradpham4946]

Hi Byron, Love your reviews of things and how you go into depth about them. I've been looking for a decent review on the new Daiwa exist and you've produced the goods yet again! If I had a 2500 Exist, I'd be using it for catching squid as it has all the tech which would make landing them a breeze :)

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Conrad. That’s a really nice thing for you to say mate! Good luck with the giveaway, winner will be announced to members in a week!

[@conradpham4946]

@@ByronTeaHill Thank you! :)

[@drdeankos2356]

what sizes are they making and most importantly what is the new drag per reel you did not discuss As a big game angler using top end reels would like to experience the best new version you have discussed using DAIWA as they are expensive but are far better than stella reels are they making big sizes eg BG range 8000 and above to dog fight reels ?

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey mate, the new drag is ATD Type L. If you weren’t happy with what I went to effort to put together, there is information available on the daiwa website. I guess you can’t please everyone! Tight lines legebd

[@nebothepyro]

I don't have a rod for this but I'd love to get a new 22 TD zero if I got my hands on the Exist. Love your work keep it up mate!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Cheers Nebo

[@esidharta]

Very nice walkthrough of the Exist 22. Would love to pair that with my new Majorcraft Days rod. Look forward to the Stella comparison.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Eric, really appreciate your support buddy!!! Soon! It will be soon!

[@max-tx8zb]

How is the casting distance with light lures

[@60watergr]

lovely review of a great reel! thanks for the effort Byron! could clearly see some use at european seabass near our river deltas :)

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey legend! Great to see you back buddy

[@60watergr]

@@ByronTeaHill hehe life is tough sometimes but im back ;)

[@captainrylenaviation29]

Great review

[@ByronTeaHill]

👍

[@MrAlGault]

Lately I’ve been wading the shallows for whiting at dusk, always get a bit of saltwater on all the gear and with gummy sharks being a bicatch at the moment, a quality reel is definitely needed

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome Alastair! You should enter the giveaway

[@najoafloresprz4846]

Great video review. I would love to use the Exist with my G.Loomis 842s Conquest. Would be a very light combo.

[@ByronTeaHill]

That would be light. The 2500 is about 150g off the top of my head

[@chriswebster9646]

Love the vid mate as always. Id def pair this up with my Millerods XFLC and DESTROY everything from whitings to travs.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Chris pumped you enjoyed the video! Make sure you enter the giveaway to give yourself a chance!

[@lachiemitchell8855]

Another awesome video as always Byron, if im the lucky person to win the exist I will be be buying a grub freak to put my revelry on and I’ll use the exist on my blade freak which is my all purpose hard body and vibe rod, spooled with some high end braid (varivas, dangan, gosen or similar) should make for a very enjoyable experience chasing bream bass and trout. Keep up the good stuff man, nice to meet you today too 👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

You too Lachie! I’m still driving up the coast, appreciate the chat dude!

[@lachiemitchell8855]

@@ByronTeaHill enjoy the trip man!

[@jacobparker8041]

That would be such an awesome reel looking forwards to seeing it in the long run

[@fishinthet123mark3]

My favorite reel is a Daiwa Luvias 2500. This is the most upmarket reel I've owned and used and I love it. I can only imagine how a reel like the Exist standard would fish. Probably like comparing a Porche to a VW. I do a lot of cranking and the 2500 size would be perfect.

[@ByronTeaHill]

I hear you mate. That Luvias is a great reel imo. I’ve had a bunch of them. Thanks for the comment.

[@MrRockinrobertson]

I would use this on Trout and Bream. I only really use 2500 size reels and find them to be a great option across both species that I mainly target. 10lb braid and just vary the leader size depending on location.

[@Maddi-B-Jones]

Finally registered. I’d definitely pair this with my samurai infinite 2-4lb Spoiled with braid and flouro leader as my go to combo

[@ByronTeaHill]

Bloody Legend. Thanks Buddy

[@eadynm8804]

I would definitely put it in a racks or heavy structure rod something like a miller rods bream brawler. Super sick design on the reel can't wait to get one in the hand

[@ByronTeaHill]

Enter the giveaway then legend and you’ll be in the draw!!! Good luck dude

[@danh4782]

Another great review Byron 🤙🏼Mate I would strap the new Daiwa Exist straight onto the Infeet rod that I scored off the wife for my birthday and head out looking for some bream. Thanks for the posts buddy 👍🏽🎣

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure Dan! Mate thanks for the continued support, it hasn’t gone unnoticed legend

[@danh4782]

@@ByronTeaHill too easy buddy. Small price to pay for sick content 🤙🏼

[@brentongilligan6672]

Awesome review of the new Exist pretty keen to see your thoughts on the comparison to the new Stella! I've had both in my hands but not fished yet. Be definitely using this reel to chase yellowfin and black bream on the far south coast of NSW and into east Gippsland out of my 2022 Hobie Outback.

[@ByronTeaHill]

I’m really keen to get that video out man. super pumped to be able to share these awesome products

[@westhamcam2769]

I liked your initial script you posted last week a bit better 😀 Just straight up admitting to Tom the exist copped it hard!! I didn't quite catch the constructive comments you hinted at, might have to re-watch it! Sounds freaking amazing and definitely a ten plus year reel like your Stella's . If I was to be so lucky to win it it would probably sit on my pillow for a few nights while I got to know her....then take her out on the swan river to smash some yacht club bream and flathead on the drop offs. Keep up the great vids, looking forward to some footage from Tassie

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hahahahaha, it just didn’t flow well or look entertaining. Needed to adjust. Yeah man there’s 3 Stella’s on the boat that have been going for 7-8 years now that are really nice. About to send them back for a servicing hey. You’ll probably see Tassy in about a month or so.

[@bruceraiken2806]

Great video Byron. There are some lesser of evils choices on buying this reel. For whatever reason Daiwa decided not to continue offering the XH (6.2:1 gear ratio) in the 3000 size, which concerns me as someone who enjoys and is used to that rate of speed and line recovery offered, whereas I'm hesitant on this expensive an acquisition to find out how I feel about the 5.2:1 ratio offered in the 3000 model. I'm not sure which compromise is better - leaving my 3000 size model for the 2500-XH to keep that fast 6.2:1 ratio, or stay with the 3000 size model and hope the slower speed won't be much noticeable. I also noted that with the 2500 & 2000 models that the 22lbs. of max drag, provided on the 3000 and larger models reduces to only 11 lbs. max., and I'm not sure how that feel will translate. Tough questions for me - what are your thoughts on these concerns?

[@ByronTeaHill]

it really depends on what type of fishing your doing with relation to gear ratio. I assume that is a supply and demand question, maybe not a lot of people bought the previous gear ratio editions??? not sure. In terms of the drag, remember less drag is more precise. less clicks means a more precise setting. Having less is often better depending on the type of fishing you're doing. I think the 2000/2500 at 11lb isn't a bad thing. Hope that helps buddy

[@MaDSkoot]

great review had to clean up the drawl off my chin, i think this going to be a bream, yellow belly and Flathead all day , and maybe a good excuse to let go some money on a miller rod to go with it. cant wait to see the next review . keep up the good work and buy your self a coffee .

[@ByronTeaHill]

Drool off your chin!!!! Bahahahahah classic. Thanks for getting involved and mate the support means a lot to the channel, thank you

[@ianesterhuizen9179]

Byron. Always enjoy your content. I would use the Exist to catch largemouth bass. My favorite target species.

[@ardiedaud]

Great video as always. I'll definitely use the Exist to catch some blue lipped bream in Albany (WA). I'll match it to one of my infeet rods and throw the good ole mussel vibe around structure & hope for the best.🤞🙏😂

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey legend! Good ole mussel vibe!!! Very popular lure right now, Callum needs to make more faster!

[@ardiedaud]

@@ByronTeaHill in WA one of the other tournament anglers have his own version of the mussel vibes. The stores here sell his vibe & for some reason we can't get any of Callum's. Maybe because you guys over east buy all his stock. The only difference is Callum has two trebles while the other one comes with one treble.

[@mitchesfishing7844]

Biggest question I have is if I'm gonna spend that kind of money I want the best of the best would u say the exist is better than a Stella or same or like what would I prefer between am exist and a stella

[@Bethll]

Great review. I’d be using it to catch bream. Can’t enter because I only have a mobile phone so can’t do the member thing!

[@Jordan-yw9vy]

Great breakdown of the features. I'd pair the exist 2500 with a flats rod for bream and listen to it singggg!

[@ByronTeaHill]

👍

[@mickcapilli]

That's a cheeky way to get members, haha, but so worth it! I'd love to play with an Exist! I'd be giving it a workout chasing bream in the racks in Forster (and a bit of sneaky bass fishing!)! Thnaks mate, loving the content!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Legend, thanks for the support bud. I tell you it’s hard to prioritise the questions that come in, particularly over family/kid time. Have you seen fuel cost at the moment!!!!! 🤣😂🤣

[@mickcapilli]

@@ByronTeaHill oh yeah, it's brutal! Got a new zodias/vanford setup this week, I just want to fish! (Won an NRMA comp!!! Yeww)

[@fishmaster4065]

Hi Byron i love your content I know you will probably never see this message but I hope who ever gets the real has a great time fishing. I have recently got a hobie compass due to your review of it and I love it many thanks mate.

[@ByronTeaHill]

I see all messages legend. I’m pumped you enjoy the compass I think it’s a great kayak. That’s awesome! Tight lines dude

[@cballz]

Cool review, I don't think i would ever fork out so much cash for a reel so its nice to see what what this kind of gear brings to the table. If I won the reel I think I would pair it with a similarly high end rod with 8lb (replacing my Daiwa Aird 2000 that has had a few to many dunks in the water) and chase Kingfish and Bonito for a month or two until the water cools down, then try to learn to catch Bream in winter

[@ByronTeaHill]

awesome dude! thanks for sharing your thoughts mate. good read

[@elvisthumper1279]

I work at one of the best tackle stores in Sydney. It’s a tribute to you that I learnt more from this video than I did from Daiwa themselves. For example- I didn’t know about the lip - I thought it was aesthetic, and considered the overall styling to be a ‘retro’ look - like a 1950’s Chrysler. 10/10 would watch again (already have). I’ve excluded myself from several of your giveaways- but not this one. I’d pair it with a GLoomis dsr820 and use it for bream /bass/ EP’s/larger trout. Am looking forward to the Exist vs Stella video , the Stella’s line lay blew me away, keen to see if it makes a difference after use.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey mate, that’s what the channel is here for bud! Education. Super happy you got something out of it though, do me a favour… pass it on to your customers!

[@elvisthumper1279]

@@ByronTeaHill don’t worry about that. I already do. The amount of times I have told a Hobie customer to watch your Outback VS Compass video before purchasing is in literally triple digits. Also your recent tournament diaries are on high rotation on the shop TV.

[@ByronTeaHill]

@@elvisthumper1279 wow!!! That is cool, very cool to hear.

[@orricmclsanky]

Great review as always. If I was to be lucky enough to win a reel like this I would be super keen to see how it feels/performs compared to what I thought was a great reel stradic ci4 2500. One of those things where I tend to feel ignorance is bliss when it comes to the bank account. Fish wise definitely for the freshwater, bass, yellow belly and trout.

[@chrisj7929]

Another awesome vid, mate. Keen to see the Stella vs Exist vid. Would use a 2500 Exist as an estuary all-rounder and a bass reel 👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

Cool! Draw will be in a week and winning comment will be compared with members of the channel, good luck!

[@chrisj7929]

@@ByronTeaHill I missed that join/membership bit and didn't even realise this was something available on KZbin 🤦‍♂️ just signed up and going through the extra content now 😁

[@ByronTeaHill]

@@chrisj7929 hahaha legend! Thanks buddy easily missed bud. Good luck and thank you for the support