New $15 BAITCAST Reel - Setting Up and Fishing With a New Reel

[@tabithaelliott2416]

I actually picked one of those $15 baitcasters up from Academy. Not a bad reel at all. They are actually still selling them online at Academy for anyone who wants one. www.academy.com/shop/pdp/tournament-choice-premier-edition-baitcast-reel-right-handed#repChildCatid=1023012

[@RealisticFishing]

They are back! Awesome. Thanks for posting the link

[@Gillysaurxx]

Keep doing the lords work

[@Marker-mo2wb]

@@zipzip8239 ik bro

[@lojofishing]

dude I'm dying laughing at how frustrated you got with that frog lol

[@RealisticFishing]

damn thing!

[@catscarpf.t.outdoordude9277]

Lojo lojo your epic bruh

[@brianlocal3]

I hate frogs lol

[@catohostilius1221]

Legend says if you spin the handle and say "dag gummit" 3 times, Bill Dance pops up and grants you wishes 😂

[@honkeykong85]

Cato Hostilius and then falls off his boat for a hilarious gag outtake

[@dnacash]

that's funny!

[@RealisticFishing]

I will have to try that! 😂

[@jpkulb]

LMAO. 😂😂😂

[@RealisticFishing]

Can you believe this video was marked as "not suitable for all advertisers"?

[@RealisticFishing]

How many people watch your vids Johnny?

[@DKQue]

There were scissors

[@RealisticFishing]

Of course it was approved after review. If you don't like the adult language, go watch the kiddie fishing channels. 😂

[@RealisticFishing]

I am glad you guys worked it out. I was about to let the BAN HAMMER out, but its put away for now. No sh*tting on people allowed here. I deleted all your nasty sh*t talking.

[@RealisticFishing]

I don't mind bad language, its the hate that gets people banned.

[@victorstreetfarms5055]

I like that your reviews, you actually use the product, not just set at a desk or work bench and talk about it.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats right!

[@daddyosink4413]

I really like the looks of that rod.... there is just something about a cork handle that looks classy and feels goooooood in the hand.

[@RealisticFishing]

Its a great rod for an amateur like me. 👍

[@floridafishingo]

All Stars are classics, they were well built factory rods back in their prime for cheap.

[@ty.w2955]

I have a 7' one, it is pretty good actually, does feel good in the hand

[@juliannatale6743]

I’m not sure the name of that shape of rod with the skinny handle but they’re definitely my favorite and they look really nice with cork handles, absolutely stunning

[@hookinncookinwithchrisandt1596]

I had the same reel and got about 5 months out of it. That baby brush hog is the bomb, I use it at our local lake and get bit constantly!! Cool video brother, I enjoyed it! Thanks for keeping it reel!!!!

[@keenankeen2936]

I have the same reel spooled with Suffix ProMix 12 lb test. I went out yesterday and used a Ribbet Frog and got 0 hits. Switched to a Rat-L-Trap and caught 5 small Bass in 2 hours. I've used this reel on about six trips now and the gears are getting a little crunchy. Love your channel BTW.

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh man, I hope mine doesn't get crunchy 🤔

[@87thaquatic42]

I'm glad to see other people are having the same frustrations that I have fishing frogs. I have three ponds on my routine that I hit when I go fishing and Everyone is always launching these monster frogs. I also I'm glad to see someone other than myself likes cheap baitcasters. I currently Rock and old Shakespeare Contender 110, a Shakespeare Synergy baitcaster, a new Shakespeare Alpha Baitcaster and Abu Garcia Black Max. I'm not on the hype-train with those expensive ones that are three hundred bucks

[@RealisticFishing]

We keep it realistic over here 👍

[@ELITETEAMOKC]

Frogs weeds frogs, weeds lol....that brush hog tore em up!That's a sweet reel for 15 bucks too!Awsome!👍👍👍

[@RealisticFishing]

frog frog frog frog... 😂

[@nathanw1862]

Lmfao I'm so glad I found this channel this is literally exactly what I was looking for in a fishing channel, thank you for all the work you put into this !!

[@stxrod23]

That was my first baitcaster. I've had it about 3 years and hundreds of fish on it. It's never failed me

[@RealisticFishing]

Wow! I hope mine lasts as long 👍

[@stxrod23]

Realistic Fishing its not bad at all as a beater reel

[@thomasgarrison3949]

Great video and find. Today I bought 2 of those Zebco, Protégé combos @ Ollies for $26.99 each. The rods are PRC661M (6ft 6in, Medium Power, Medium Action, 1pc, Line Weight 8-17 lbs.) The reals are PR100S (Lightweight graphite frame, 3 Bearings (2 + Clutch), Continuous Anti-Reverse clutch, Right Hand Retrieve, Disc Drag System, Aluminum Spool, Magnetic Cast Control, Line Weight up to 30 lbs.). I am putting 150 yards of 15 lb. Spiderwire EZ Braid on each of them. I have decided to replace my 2, 50+ year old South Bend Tackle baitcasting combos, with these 2 new Zebco, Protégé combos.

[@xxtm126xx3]

i have only watched this guy once and for 3 minutes and the first video was this one and right away i loved this guy

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@TheFishingHobby]

Those old All Star rods were money! I still have an old ultralight spinning rod that is about 20-25 years old. I have had it since it was new. Don't use it anymore because I don't want to mess it up (sentimental reasons). Looks like you may have found another budget winner!

[@RealisticFishing]

I have two classic all stars, I like em!

[@JLNTVStevenD]

I bought mine from the same place about 2.5 years ago and it’s still working great.

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice! I hope mine does that well 👍

[@hotwingkilla6134]

After busting my ass off at work and watching the heartbreak in Las Vegas on the news it's awesome to relax and watch this shit. Good job bro.

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice! Thanks Hotwing Killa 👊

[@AkamaruFoxHound]

Dude, I can't get enough of your vids, I've been looking into trying a baitcaster without breaking the bank and this is a good practice candidate.

[@mckmh07167]

"Spin the handle" too funny! It's crazy how your own confidence in a bait will make or break a day. $15 seems to be a good number for you. Listening to you go off about the frog was great, it made my day. Great video

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks F.L.A.C!

[@bigjoe3287]

Finally someone who has the same opinion as me about frogs. Never caught anything on a frog. Awesome video as always

[@RealisticFishing]

I rarely catch anything on a frog 😂

[@HuckRock13]

Hey there, great video. I laughed my ass off at the missed bleeped moments and you trying to bleep out poop. Absolutely hilarious. Nice catches there.

[@bigfivelo]

I caught my PB on that reel and tons of other fish on it. It is SO good!

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice!

[@chrisgonzalez6377]

I've bought 5 of them over the past year and I honestly like them better then all my higher end reels

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats impressive 👍

[@aaronismailyan4313]

Looks like i just found my new favorite fishing youtuber

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Aaron, I keep it realistic 👍

[@dgarcia556]

Thanks for keeping it real, I'm new to this channel and I can attest to watching others videos and feel like higher end equipment is needed to catching bass. As a beginner to bass fishing it's great to see someone who can remind you that you don't need a 300 dollar rod and or reel to catch a fish.

[@RealisticFishing]

Learn to fish first. Thats my motto 👍

[@dansingletary7891]

I've got two of these reels and caught big fish on both, they work great. Still a few at some Academy stores but not many. Can't beat the price.

[@RealisticFishing]

I think they are great for the price 👍

[@andrewgarcia8190]

Dude you are hilarious when fishing with the frog! I couldn't stop laughing! Your videos are great! I just subscribed!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Andrew

[@TheOlderlander]

Would definitely recommend using that frog when its not so windy, also sunrise and sunset in summer i've found are best times. Great vid man!

[@themaskedyaker602]

Great channel brother. Really enjoyed your video. This is about as "realistic" as you can get. I dig it. Got my sub.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks RKF!

[@stanp6383]

A sixteen minute video, I can't even count that high. Keep em coming !

[@RealisticFishing]

16 minutes to show ya that its possible to pick up a new reel, crack it open, string it up, and be catching fish an hour later. Probably sooner if you don't use a frog. 😂

[@stanp6383]

Realistic Fishing should of used the helicopter lure. Roland Martin would be so proud

[@RealisticFishing]

I have some 👊

[@stanp6383]

Realistic Fishing that could be a good series. A tv marketed lure competition. Each week fish one of the lures....I'm on to something. 😀

[@RealisticFishing]

I have a few TV lures.

[@bglass616]

Love that you are using a $15 reel, won't find that on any other youtube channel unless it is a challenge video.

[@RealisticFishing]

In my previous series I was using a $15 spinning combo. Very successful!

[@lsmftwitchell1939]

Great video. I love your KZbin videos. Talk about using old equipment. I'm still using a Fenwick Goldwing and a Shimano Bantam 100 that I purchased 40 years ago. Switched the reel over to a 7 foot rod. It's still my favorite reel for a Texas rigged worm. It's a small reel with nothing fancy on it. The rod has an inexpensive Shimano on it, now. It is a stiff six-footer that I use for heavy lures like one of the biggest broken back jitterbugs available for topwater fishing early mornings and late evenings. Haven't done anything special to keep the rod in good shape but it is. Just clean and lubricate the reel every spring.

[@RealisticFishing]

The older reels are real workhorses. As the saying goes, they sure don't build em like they used to. 🙂

[@NFATV]

I literally stop watching the googins because your videos are more relative to my experience. I just dont understand how they catch big fish every cast. And I am over here hooking LMB that are 1/2 pound to 2 pounds average

[@RealisticFishing]

It's called realistic fishing for a reason 👊

[@huntercroak2643]

N.F.A. TV the googan squad actually fishes?? Lol

[@NFATV]

Hunter Croak lmfao.. Who knows man. I stopped watching them after they split with one rod. I watch one rod once in a long while, but watch our guy here realistic. I had to stop making videos and gonna start again but do it the right way..

[@WickedDealer]

It's called Selective Editing.

[@honkeykong85]

N.F.A. TV they definitely did one rod dirty. He’s a solid guy who chose love over fame and got flak for it. His channel is damn near dead at this point. That’s definitely not keeping it realistic.

[@renatoa9640]

Awesome job Realistic!!..tight lines brother!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Renato 👍

[@motomav238]

I think it's funny the way you cast your baitcaster!! Keep up the good work and nice deal on the baitcaster.👍

[@RealisticFishing]

I am right handed but I also reel with my right hand, crazy.

[@austindanson1]

God, I love this guy’s content. Keep up the good work!

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@redfishross]

I have 3 of them I have been using for 2 years and have had no issues at all.

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice!

[@bryanmoore1009]

Ironically my 2017 pb was caught on a Stanley ribbet frog LMAO. Love these videos. Your a cool dude. 😎

[@Goku_is_my_spotter]

Thanks for keepin it real! Do baby brush hogs work for other fish besides Bass?

[@RealisticFishing]

I have only caught bass on them.

[@gorbs999]

Dude I just found your channel, and it is by far my favorite fishing channel. Keep up the good work. :)

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks! I really appreciate this comment!

[@DrewPWeiner21]

Nice video. I enjoy the budget videos as I'm teaching my sons to fish. The less money I spend the happier I am.

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@austinpronk4029]

Have that rod and reel combo. For only $30 for the combo, it was definitely worth it and has not failed me yet.

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice!

[@TheSplinter69]

good day of fishing there ive never used a baitcaster but planning on buying one and try to practice with it this winter

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck. Its great once you get the hang of it. 👍

[@onebadbass9524]

Great view!!! Nice to know it's not the equipment but the skill of the operator.

[@RealisticFishing]

Skill is FIRST in importance anyway 👍

[@vaporang217]

I used to think the same way about frogs crankbaits and poppers, thought flukes and senkos were the best, but slowly I have started to catch bass on those baits

[@RealisticFishing]

I have caught more on cranks for sure. Maybe one day I will figure it out. 👍

[@octaviofuentes7781]

all right now we are talking casting reel and baby brush hog I knew you got this realistic fishing all day

[@RealisticFishing]

👊 Thanks

[@carnufiasfishing8444]

Once again fishing on a budget. Reel awesome Bro, keep'em coming.

[@clarkfishingco4309]

Great video goes to show you don't need expensive gear to have good gear. I dropped a like keep the vids going 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks GP! Thats what I am going for 👍

[@clarkfishingco4309]

Realistic Fishing 👍well your doing good

[@backintofishing6716]

Seems like the reel is a good value. Good luck with it, hope to see it in more videos.

[@RealisticFishing]

It will be there 😉

[@LocalBassCast]

That’s a nice $15 baitcaster! May need to look into it now.

[@RealisticFishing]

Academy always has good stuff on sale.

[@PinetreeLine]

Awesome budget option for a reel. Love your honest thoughts on the frog lol

[@RealisticFishing]

HA! Damn frog 😂

[@Brandon-oh3wq]

thats honestly probably the only 15 dollar baitcaster reel that doesnt look like absolute shet

[@Trout2TrailOutdoors]

Enjoyed the video as always. I always have trouble fishing a frog personally and refuse to work them after 8 in the morning. I find that they lose success more and more as the day goes on. Liked the switch to the brush hog. It is always easier to find success with a Lure you are confident in

[@RealisticFishing]

I only fish them in the morning or at night, and still don't catch many. 😂

[@Trout2TrailOutdoors]

frog fishing is tough. That's what I appreciate about your channel is you are real with it. Some guys will make a video of them catching like 20 fish on a frog and that is obscene to me haha

[@RealisticFishing]

I discovered that very soon after I started watching fishing videos. 😂

[@Trout2TrailOutdoors]

agree. Just seems too good to be true. No normal weekend angler can do a lot of what is out there for sure

[@DogDudeDrone]

Coming from a newbie youtuber and complete newb fisherman, its nice to see a realistic side of fishing...I get skunked 90% of my videos, its ridiculous! Still at it though!

[@RealisticFishing]

Its a grind, not a fairy tale 👊

[@dnacash]

confidence level minus 3 lol been there! watermelon seed brush hog for the win! new reel looks awesome but I do miss the ring of the old reel! Good job Alex!

[@dnacash]

also I like braid on my baitcasters too!

[@RealisticFishing]

ringy dingy 😂

[@BassRangerOutdoors]

Great way to break in the new reel!! Also great way to improve your confidence by changing up to a bait you know can catch fish!! Great job!

[@RealisticFishing]

When you hate the bait, time to change it up 😂

[@toddhutchinson3400]

I never had any luck with any frogs

[@meatticus992]

Frogs are good lures they are just very situational. They are most effective in the early morning but that doesn't mean you're guaranteed a fish. I have yet to catch a bass on one yet.

[@CodySeeberFishing]

nice job switching it up to the brush hog! the reel looks like its doing pretty good!

[@RealisticFishing]

Learning about going for that tank... but then catching anything when its crunch time. 🤔

[@vince_am3622]

Those are some solid hooksets! Alway enjoy your videos!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Vincent, gotta swing with that stretchy mono! 👍

[@kensoutdoors7178]

Man i hadn't looked at ur subs in awhile u have 7k lol its funny I've just been watching g ur videos and that's it lol been here since way back when also i love the longer video

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Ken. I remember watching your channel when I first started mine.

[@OmegaAlpha13]

Dang couldn't find it on their website. Guess I have to start visiting my sport stores on the daily to find these killer deals! Great videos. Keep them coming.

[@RealisticFishing]

I am always looking for good deals. 😲

[@mattb7030]

Great idea using the rod holder to spool the baitcaster!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Works well on the fly 👍

[@James-oj6ck]

Another great video. Great find!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks James!

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

Nice deal for $15 I like your 15 year old AllStar Rod. I have one that’s about half it’s age and still going strong.

[@RealisticFishing]

I like them old All Stars 👍

[@dynasty4851]

Lol I like you. Your honest and real! I'm so subscribing to your channel!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@tony2800]

My bait caster spends more time as a catfish pole than a bass rod. I just never get up early to go bass fishing and never seem to have luck during the day. But I'm going to try ur fave craws and fish them around boat docks and see if I cant catch some

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck!

[@timzajac]

Baby brush hogs for the win! Thanks for the info on the bait caster.

[@RealisticFishing]

I think they are sold out by now. Always gotta be looking for deals 😲

[@ilevelbrands4300]

Absolutely love your vids. This is the Seinfeld of you tube fishing. Always makes me chuckle. What lake are you fishing?

[@RealisticFishing]

Old Hickory

[@tickb7990]

awesome videos man. I love the simplicity yet genius of the idea you got going on. I think you'll keep just getting bigger and bigger on here as long as you stay true.. if you're ever in Richmond Va shoot me a message.. got alot of good fishing holes around man

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks J! 👍

[@brianford6486]

Great video as always. Been looking for a cheap baitcaster to start out.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks. But, people are saying its sold out 🤔

[@utahfishing3917]

Awesome budget video man!! I got my first shaksphere agility baitcaster given to me, and I hated it! broke so fast! keep the videos coming man! I love them!!!!👍👍👍👍

[@RealisticFishing]

I have a broken shakespeare or two laying around.

[@TheMasterCaster]

For $15 dollars that reel sure gets the job done. Like the others, time will reveal its secrets.

[@RealisticFishing]

The secret is that everyone is getting ripped off by marketing. 😆

[@TheMasterCaster]

Realistic Fishing haha yeah

[@ianp2009]

I’ve been using this reel since spring. Casts good and here lately I’ve been flipping jigs with it since my kast king broke last month. Didn’t realize they were in sale but will be buying 2 or 3 more to put in the closet

[@robertchillcott7669]

When they mark something 50% off, their still not losing any money?....... enjoyed the video.

[@jameshutcheson4910]

Just found your channel. The dry commentary is great. Liked and subbed. 🤙🏽

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks James

[@FoReelFishin]

Dam man brush hog killing it! Nice reel makes me feel more confident in my $30 baitcaster combo i got from wallhell!

[@RealisticFishing]

The fish don't know how much it costs 😉

[@FoReelFishin]

Good point man. Never used a baitcaster before thing scares the hell outta me but eh thats what youtube is for 😆

[@papabeepbeep2727]

After watching your last video with roboworms my 3 year old fishing buddy insisted we go buy a package at Walmart. No joy there or at Dick's so I ordered them online. The package arrived today and when I opened it up she screamed Roboworms! at the top of her lungs. You are her inspiration. I might give this frog a pass though. I don't need any additional help not catching fish. We enjoy your videos.

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck with those Roboworms!

[@jaxonwelchel8621]

I loved when u set the hook, that bass wasn't going no where

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@snowboardman420]

I actually like that cheap Zebco line. I haven’t lost a fish from the line breaking yet and have caught dozens of bass with it. I use 6lb test most of the time.

[@RealisticFishing]

I agree, its great, especially for the price 👍

[@CrappieCraze]

Very good find on that reel. Enjoyed watching.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@austingaskin984]

I’ve noticed you use worm hooks compared to EWG. Is that preference, sleeker presentation, or better hookup ratio?

[@RealisticFishing]

I use both. Just been trying these worm hooks lately. 👍

[@scotthull2141]

you had me cracking up LoL...loving the black frog

[@RealisticFishing]

😂 damn frog

[@scotthull2141]

that is one ugly frog

[@juniorh8859]

as always some damn good angling action!! 🤘👌 Tight Lines 💯

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@joehall7869]

Great video. Long day at work and your video put a smile on my face. Thanks big guy. I bet that guy that didn't like you cursing is having fits. I don't have a bait caster but I will buy a cheap one.

[@RealisticFishing]

I hope he isn't watching... unless he had a change of heart. 🤔

[@DinsmoreOutdoors]

couldnt kill the lews so now on to the baitcaster! Wish you could have got one on the frog but good thing you had a back up brush hawg ;)

[@RealisticFishing]

The lews survived and made its way into my go-to arsenal. 👍

[@lesterfishforfun9217]

That seems like a nice reel I was thinking about getting a baitcaster I just use spinning reels maybe I should try one nice video Alex

[@RealisticFishing]

Try a cheapie and see if you like it. Its takes a while to get the hang of it.

[@Unkled_fishing]

Holy shit man I laughed my Fucking ass off! Between your confidence level at negative 3, patience level with the frog going to shit and almost putting your rod and reel in goose shit I was tears man! Please keep this shit up! Oh and I like the cursing it's about as real as it gets!! 👍🏼💪🏼

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Eddie 😂

[@kolefosher1031]

love the rod man! i’ve got a few of those old all star rods, best rods i own.

[@RealisticFishing]

I have 2, they are nice 👍

[@joecastillo1983]

Nice vid! I bought a five dollar bait caster at a flea market and all it was was trouble kept on getting Birdsnest after Birdsnest

[@RealisticFishing]

Sounds like you need to set it up correctly.

[@oscarvelasquez1981]

This was actually my first bait caster and I love it!

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice!

[@Brian.Turner873]

Ive never had a fish comment on my fishing reel after I take them off the hook......keep it up!

[@RealisticFishing]

Only humans care about such things 😉

[@Brian.Turner873]

Realistic Fishing True! I have a couple videos on my channel feel free to check them out!

[@RealisticFishing]

sure

[@rbishop12399]

As always , great videos

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@sfvegasdad7949]

nice baitcaster man. great informative video! I just bought my 1st baitcaster (bass pro megacast combo) im fairly new to this style of fishing.

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck out there , and stick with it if you get frustrated 👍

[@MGk-Farmer]

that was my first baitcaster it worked great for two years. but now the reel bolt keeps loosening easy fix. but i love it better than some of my new more pricey reels.

[@RealisticFishing]

For $15 this thing is amazing. 👍

[@Andys_Toy_Adventure]

So with the early success of this baitcaster have we seen the last of the speed stick and bell ringing of the spinning reel when you get a fish? Always a fan of your videos.

[@RealisticFishing]

Nope, that Lews spinning reel has earned its way into my arsenal. It will be my go to for light weight finesse stuff 👍

[@Excalibur1790]

Love the video. I have an older baitcaster that I am still trying to learn. I think my rod might be a little too heavy. What power was that rod you were using? Light /medium? Medium? Also, how heavy a sinker are you using. Looked like maybe a quarter oz but wasn't sure. Thanks

[@RealisticFishing]

medium /heavy with a 1/4 oz lead sinker

[@Excalibur1790]

Realistic Fishing Thanks man. Keep on with the great videos!

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

Dope flicks as always keep GRINDIN!💯💪👊LETS GO!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Grinding for sure 👊

[@Flurgh]

Why have I not thought to use my rod holder to spool line like that?! Man that is simple yet game changing. Thanks for showing that. I’ve never gotten a bite on a frog either. Feel the same way about it. :/

[@RealisticFishing]

Damn frogs 😆

[@Flurgh]

SERIOUSLY. I’ve been frog fishing this place with crazy lily pads and I’ve only ever enticed an actual frog to go after it.

[@kcox9945]

Was thinking the same thing when spooling

[@jeffmattocks7081]

I have bought my first baitcastet. You used 12 lb test. Would you use something else. Like braid.

[@RealisticFishing]

Nope. You will get tangles and snarls and waste and cut off lots line. Use the cheap stuff until you know what you are doing. $1.79 12 lb test mono.

[@angleratlarge6787]

Great videos! Do you fish the same lake all the time?

[@RealisticFishing]

Usually. It's 22,000 acres.

[@rawrfishing]

amen, not everyone can afford expensive stuff and these works too. some may not last as long but i think r plenty of out there that would last at least few season if properly maintained and at an affordable price. try dunking it in water one time and dry to see if the performance suffers. accident happens but some of my more expensive stuff they can survive a few dunk before i need to crack it open for some relubing lol

[@RealisticFishing]

Ha, not dunking it just to see if it breaks. That defeats the whole premise 😂

[@rawrfishing]

Based on your statement, i am making the assumption that you will try to use this reel as long as possible with "no hiccups" and see how well it performs? So i am a kayak fisherman, sometimes i dunk my reel by accident or what if a kayak flips over etc? So i was just curious how would it with stand a dunk, love to see a simulation, but if you don't intend on doing one, it's all good ^_^

[@RealisticFishing]

Nope. You are asking me to create a situation I won't be in for your gain. Unreasonable... 🤔

[@RealisticFishing]

And making assumptions is not a wise thing to do anyway 😉

[@134rwa]

That's a good reel for someone just starting to use baitcasters, once they master it, then they can always upgrade as they need more performance from the reel, after all, you don't give someone just learning to drive a high powered fast car, that's a recipe for disaster.

[@RealisticFishing]

Yep, master the fishing first. Then upgrade the gear. 👍

[@raulruiz3924]

You have very cool videos. Keep it Realistic!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Raul!

[@austinls6425]

You have the most beastly hookset I've ever seen. I'm surprised the fish still had lips bro!

[@RealisticFishing]

Fishing mono, you gotta 👍