New TenderShoot Budget BFS Reel: a Conquest Killer?

[@tomyoung2273]

Really enjoy your reviews and sense of humour. Your review convinced me to purchase this reel. I had to replace a couple of the factory bearings - might of just been unlucky - but now it performs well and while it’s not in the same league as my Calcutta Conquest BFS reel, for the money it is excellent value. I always take this reel with me when I’m targeting Australian Bass. Thank you!

[@AaronHuntFishing]

Awesome to hear. Enjoy it. I'm still fishing it, and it's not one I've considered selling. :P

[@wirinharwirjawan6422]

thanks for great info and looking forward to seeing ur next review on this reel.

[@AaronHuntFishing]

It will see some action on some trips before the final review for sure.

[@wirinharwirjawan6422]

@@AaronHuntFishing Thank you, Sir.

[@EddieLindsay681]

Not sure how much you have fished this reel but I have fished mine a lot and I’m still loving it, for the money it’s a awesome reel if you like round reels. I throw baits from 3 to 10 grams and it casts a mile without adjusting the brakes unless I’m casting into a strong wind. Again a very nice reel and I would still purchase it even if it was priced over $200.

[@AaronHuntFishing]

I've been very happy with mine as well.

[@yep.fishing]

definitely my next BFS reel purchase, something different from what I have. I don't think any of the other CDM reels are providing too much over say the DWU when you consider the prices of say the Arise Air and the Flight Feather.

[@AaronHuntFishing]

Haven;t tried the Arise (yet). :P The Flight Feather is definitely better than the DWU, but is it twice as good? And doesn;t have the drag clicker. I'm really enjoying the Tendershoot though so far.

[@hafish-yd1]

but in Indonesia there are still people selling it. I see you don't like this product, sir? whether recommended or not 

[@johnthemachine]

Right hand has been out of stock for a while on aliexpress. I heard this is because they had to recall the entire production line for some issue and that the availability of right handed models would be delayed significantly. I'm ambidextrous so it doesnt matter to me, but it certainly isnt a good sign.

[@AaronHuntFishing]

Interesting. Hadn't heard that.

[@patrickhartman6818]

Have you heard or tryed the seasir mansory carbon expert, W ceramic bearings. Just recieved mine today and it feels really nice. Very good feeling brakes also.

[@AaronHuntFishing]

Heard of but haven't tried. Still debating if I'll be adding any new reels this winter or not. :) It's near the top of the list if I do....

[@patrickhartman6818]

@@AaronHuntFishingcomes with grease packed brgs. Lol not a good thing for ceramics

[@GaryBrady-dw9rx]

Have you tried the Loongze reel yet?

[@AaronHuntFishing]

No I haven't.

[@joepicasso69]

Hi, does the Tender Shoot have a drag clicker? How does it compare size wise with the 2023 Conquest BFS?

[@AaronHuntFishing]

Yes it does (mentioned in the video), and they are very similar size. the CQ BFS feels smaller in my hand. I haven;t don;t an in-depth side-by-side yet to quantify how much smaller or larger it is that the Shimano.

[@DennZZZZ]

Any idea where can I et one? Ali is not selling those Items to germany.

[@AaronHuntFishing]

I got mine from Dankung: www.dankung.com/product/ifishband-2023-tender-shoot-round-reel-spool_3545 Be aware their communication on shipping is horrible, but they are a well-known and reputable company.

[@yep.fishing]

It might be 5.2g spool if the bearing was dry? doesn't look that greased up though

[@AaronHuntFishing]

close enough for me. :P

[@nathanjones7599]

Did yours not come with 2 tsurinoya bfs jerkbaits? My tender shoot came in today and had 2 baits in the box with it lol I figured it was just how the came

[@AaronHuntFishing]

No, but mine came from Dankung. Sounds like yours came from AliExpress maybe? Enjoy it. I was just using mine again on Monday.

[@EddieLindsay681]

For the money it’s an awesome reel, I enjoy it alot it’s my only non Japanese made reel I have purchased in years and that says alot I think.

[@AaronHuntFishing]

Agree - so far I think it's a great value.

[@joepicasso69]

Hi, the reel handle; do you know if the shaft handle diameter is 8X5 or 7X4, please? I have one on order and I want to change out the handle.

[@AaronHuntFishing]

It's 8x5mm. Enjoy!

[@timothythompson6549]

I'll be interested in how easy it is to adjust the brakes when it's on a rod. Looks like a PITA.

[@AaronHuntFishing]

Even easier on a rod. and the brakes work pretty well so far.

[@EddieLindsay681]

It’s not the easiest obviously but it’s much easier than the Millionaire and not much more annoying than Shimano’s little fingernail breaker they put on theirs

[@ericpettyfishing]

Thanks bro. Have one ordered off bfs empire after watching this.

[@AaronHuntFishing]

Cool! Glad they got them back in stock!

[@bullerbenade2342]

If the line capacity is true its a massive plus for me we fish in rivers with big catfish and strom Yellowfish and getting spooled is a real threat 😅 greetings from South Africa!

[@AaronHuntFishing]

I'll try to figure out how close it is. Maybe I'll order a cheap spool of braid and see how much fits...

[@shmellyhandsprod]

Bearings are smoother yes you need to flush them I changed my clamber 2.0 handle and knobs to a carbon swept handle longer by an inch and threw my Stock Engetsu knobs with gomexus spare knob bearings it's a huge difference

[@AaronHuntFishing]

Good tip!

[@theo.7970]

is there an alternative? it is actually sold out

[@AaronHuntFishing]

For aliexpress, there's a handful of stores that are selling them: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFvYqVR Do your due diligence. Dankung also has them (it's where I bought mine on release): www.dankung.com/product/ifishband-2023-tender-shoot-round-reel-spool_3545

[@theo.7970]

@@AaronHuntFishing to bad they dont deliver it to germany

[@hafish-yd1]

Hai Mr. Recommended or not ?

[@AaronHuntFishing]

I've had no issues with it. I hear they might be out of production, so long-term maintenance might be an issue.

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[@AaronHuntFishing]

Thank you - much appreciated.

[@letufamily]

I’m not going to follow you anymore 😅 I just ordered one 🤣🙈

[@AaronHuntFishing]

I am so sorry! 😂😂😂 Hope you love it!

[@letufamily]

@@AaronHuntFishing let you know 😉

[@garyjones4321]

not a bad reel, but certainly no conquest killer.not even in the same league for quality.

[@AaronHuntFishing]

I agree - but just this week I saw another post of a guy saying it's the best reel at any price. I don't see it. It's a great budget round reel.