Putting The Most Expensive Cyber Fishing Reels To The Test (SHIMANO Vs DAIWA)

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0:00 Digital Fishing Reels?
2:50 Daiwa VS Shimano Stats
5:08 Big Lure Casting Test
9:54 Small Lure Casting Test
14:17 What Makes These Reels Special?
17:20 Does Daiwa Have Better Brakes?
18:30 Mega Strength Test
25:56 Fishing With Both Reels
35:07 Closing Thoughts
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[@josephbeuning7186]

We need another mtb slam video it’s been to long

[@redrumx8214]

Agreed. MTB videos were something different. You hardly see those anymore from bigger channels

[@misterjustice995]

Yesssss I was just watching old ones I need a new

[@SawyerAlexander-gn7dq]

yesss

[@redoakoutdoors3936]

Googan and mtb are pretty much a thing of the past

[@jacobenglish3741]

No

[@lukediep3889]

FYI, the Limit Breaker sits at $640 on Amazon Japan... based on the current conversion rate

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

The reason why the IMZ Daiwa reel cost more is because it also has Bluetooth technology built in the reel. It’s just not available to use in the US as of now. Daiwa has an entire app to measure all types of information from your reel to use in conjunction with your smartphone. It’s just not been released in the United States as of now.

[@theINQBS]

Blutooth modules are DIRT CHEAP these days so that "shouldn't be the reason the IMZ is so expensive. I'd wager Daiwa is just doing Daiwa things and decided they should try and maximize profit on this thing as much as they think suckers are wiling to pay for it.

[@TerpsItsWhatsForDinner]

@@theINQBS ehi mean yeah but in general imo shimano tends to do that more (i still prefer my shimanos bc of how they feel but my zillion out performs all of my shimano reels

[@aurelianobuendia5360]

@@theINQBS module itself is cheap but whole development i dont think so

[@andrewsliz9156]

@@theINQBSDaiwas just better Pick up a steez and be quit fuck this reel

[@Xx0ME0xX]

@@aurelianobuendia5360 Thats true, they are new to it as far as i'm aware, so they might be charging more to help develop the technology even further and cover the costs so far. It wouldn't surprise me to see it getting cheaper and getting put into less expensive reels later on when their system is more mature. Like in the $200 range like the Shimano SLX DC, after all, that should be their goal, to compete with those premium yet affordable reels for the average person

[@LSOutdoors-zg9cb]

Always a good day when Jon uploads

[@michaelp.139]

This!!!

[@shanellstrehlow7110]

Very well done Jon. Excellent display of the mechanics and functionality of those reels. You are an awesome teacher and I would love to see more instructional videos like this from you. Take care and again, very well done.

[@TTony_Fishing]

New reels are like fast cars, you don’t need them but damn are they nice to use 😂

[@NessieTheCatt]

We work hard we deserve to treat ourselves, in my opinion using nice gear just adds to the good experience. Did I need to spend 500$ on a reel ? Probably not but does it bring me a great deal of enjoyment hell yea it does. I haven't been able to put it down all week. I just picked up the 2024 metanium dc the day before yesterday and it's a work of art ! Sad part is i haven't even gotten to fish with it yet

[@joshuamann30]

Didn’t start using baitcasters until I got older and could afford to buy them myself, bought my first shimano this year and man does it feel life changing

[@theINQBS]

@@joshuamann30 I'd bet you're experiencing the Placebo Effect at work. You THINK, therefore it must be, but it likely isn't. I'd wager I'd hand you one of my perfectly dialed setups and place a blindfold and earplugs on you and you wouldn't be able to tell the difference, and in fact, you might just pick my setup over your Shimano setup.

[@joshuamann30]

@@theINQBS I don’t disagree, I still use the hell out of my non shimano setups with no issues at all but every time I pick up that st croix with the shimano on it I feel like a little kid of Christmas morning. Been a budget fisherman my whole life and still am to my core but nothing wrong with doing something for yourself from time to time lol

[@Xx0ME0xX]

@@theINQBS Eh, i dunno about that. I've used a few different baitcasters, from cheap $20 ones that are near impossible to cast without a lot weight, to average reels around $60-$80, as well as diawa tatulas and a shimano slx dc, and i can say down that the one i would choose for distance and ease of use would be the slx dc. It isn't placebo, they aren't even my reels, but i've used a bunch of different reels and that was the best. Less birdnests, further and more effortless casts, etc. Sure, you can use any reel pretty well when it's dialed in properly, but quality makes a difference and gives more margin for user error. A shakespeare walmart combo won't come close to the performance of a good daiwa or shimano on a decent rod, not to mention better build quality most of the time.

[@timb8970]

I love these gear comparisons! Great video!!

[@Foxbody460]

Jon your videos do so much for me 👌🏻 finding my peace through fishing

[@Cjdklh]

Thanks for the Gong Lei recommendation, some solid content.

[@FishingOD_OFFICIAL]

Absolutely LOVE this video Jon! I've been watching your DC JDM gear reviews and showcases since you started doing them! It is so cool to see two amazing products go head to head like this and I love that you are showing your followers just how cool fishing reels can be! As a gear head myself I just wanted to point out one thing in case some of the viewers had more questions or might be unaware to this. When it comes to SHIMANO DC technology, not all DC reels are created equal, far from it actually. There are various levels of the DC system (IDC4, IDC5, 4x8 DC & 4x8 DC MD), and they are included on various quality levels of reels (Slx, curado, metanium, antares etc...).The Antares DC MD has the 4x8 MD (monster drive) tune DC braking system, whereas something like the Antares DC (non MD) has the standard 4x8 DC braking system. The 4x8 braking system allows for up to 32 different possibilities when it comes to adjusting your DC brakes. The Antares MD like you stated perfectly in your video is designed for bigger fish and therefore bigger baits so the adjustments are more (beefed up) I guess you could say. Then there are reels on the north american market like the Metanium DC 2024 that has the IDC5 technology, which is definitely more finesse oriented or in our case (bass oriented). I believe that the IDC5 has like 15 or 16 settings with one of them being considered an automatic mode. Then there is the absolute most basic of the bunch the IDC4 which could be found in the SLX and Curado and Ive seen that braking system, although being the most basic, cast 1/2oz frogs up to 45-50yds. I am excited to see where the Daiwa Intelligent Magforce brake system Technology goes and I think that regardless of which brand anyone choses that most would be blown away with how great these products are. Once again great video, loved every second of it! KFNS 😎🙏🏼

[@skeeterjohn200]

Thank you for this video JB I been waiting on someone to do a video on the imz

[@fishingtherapy5959]

Love the production, edit, style and topic of this video. Very engaging. Good job

[@madmax3169]

Personal I will never buy a fishing reel that I have to remember to charge 😂

[@ChronicTom23]

I have a few DC reels...I don't have to charge them

[@madmax3169]

@ChronicTom23 Yes, so do I, my point was that the Daiwa needs charging.

[@ChronicTom23]

@@madmax3169 That sucks...although,it did look dope

[@michaels5809]

I was waiting for this video as soon as the imz came out. Epic video as always!

[@LakeProTackle]

Great video Jon!

[@nathanrajevski]

Very cool filming! Love this style of content @Jon B

[@mutingzhou8308]

I think the better way to test the braking is standing on high point then roll the dumbells back with hanging. Awesome vid!

[@DWSOutdoors]

Ok you got me.... The tech in these bait casters is on another level! You want to send me one? 👀

[@geoffbohartfishing]

Nice one! I was burning up Largemouth Bass today using a Wacky Worm after watching you guys slay them on Lunker Logs. I personally prefer Daiwa but I just picked up a Lews Speed Spool LFS to do a budget review!

[@user-nr7rk5lc1r]

Great vid. First time watching one of your videos and I loved it. I will definitely subscribe

[@CHM_Fishing]

Nice comparison review, love it

[@_Mr.Giraffe]

This is actually a sick vid. The cinematography, the narration/presentation, the dope gear. You did well on this one Jon 🍻

[@stubbysfishing9557]

I'm a sucker for JDM shimano's. Hard to get any of the high end DC reels here in Australia. Recently have got my hands on a Calcutta Conquest DC 200. Been an amazing reel for Barramundi fishing.

[@LawsonLindseyFishing]

Man this was a sweet video jojobarz. Really enjoyed it

[@jamessontankersley2255]

A throwback review vid I love it

[@FishingFanatic]

Thanks for the lekka vid Jon B. Another banger as always. I'm a Shimano fanboy but that Daiwa looks awesome! My only concern is having to charge the reel. I do fishing/camping trips for a week at a time in places where there is no electricity. Is that reel going to shut off after a day or two and then just sit there looking pretty?

[@zachturner3443]

Awesome video man 🎣🎣

[@kmcdonald3766]

Thanks for your videos and your good friend Rob aka Lunker. Life is not the best right now but your videos really help take me away. Thank you.

[@KelvinShiFTZ]

I like when you do reel reviews so enjoyable to watch

[@LPFishing239]

Jon B is the best fishing KZbinr hands down, also love the stache bro

[@bryanmallison3967]

I’m a Jon b fan, but being from northern Michigan, Adventure Chasing is the best in my opinion lol

[@witchdoctor813]

I just bought a Shimano Antares non-DC last year it’s easily the greatest reel I’ve ever used.

[@wileyreynolds1587]

Love this style, reminds me of when he opened up that first metanium DC

[@troychishow1902]

Awesome video 🔥

[@NessieTheCatt]

I just got the 2024 metanium DC it's incredible 🙌 I used the anteres and I wasn't blown away considering it's 250$ more

[@newera_tb7294]

Eh Japan Lure Shop they’re roughly $115 dollar difference. If you’re buying from Tackle Warehouse your gettin ripped😂

[@nichollsboy11]

Awesome video man, even though ill prolly never own either of these reels its still a cool ass video to watch, very well done

[@sandrayanni5487]

Banger as always

[@holtoutdoors6496]

You should do Shimano vs diawa spinning reel video next

[@tylorcousins8212]

You forgot the most important test weightless wacky rig distance if I'm not hucking the rig 1/4 mile I don't want it

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Both these reel are for larger bait applications. You want to chuck senkos all day buy an shimano Aldebaran 50.

[@tylorcousins8212]

@@The_Bass_Stunters buddy you're getting skunked because you can't even catch a joke also my Shimano scorpion 300md witch is one of the best large bait reels out there can still chuck a senko

[@avocato2829]

@@tylorcousins8212yea, except a senko doesn’t weigh 1/4 oz.

[@tylorcousins8212]

@@avocato2829 where did you get a 1/4 oz out of a 1/4 mile lmfao read🤣

[@avocato2829]

@@tylorcousins8212 Misread, but still, a “weightless” wacky isn’t very light anyway.

[@JohnAllen-po5wd]

Great video!

[@smallmouthcity]

We need more pond updates!!!

[@Job0121]

PLease ! and shave that stache Jonny

[@mitchellwest174]

Love your videos

[@princevegeta3431]

Great video jon

[@theregularguy44]

Ive been waiting for this video to come out! I knew JB was gonna get the Limitbreaker at some point. I think the Limitbreaker is the better reel for the coolness factor and what it means for shaking up the DC reel game.

[@colbyduplechin9399]

More videos like this!!

[@coltonerwinmeyer]

it’s been so long since i’ve watched this channel but im getting back into it now

[@magagaming2382]

hey jon hope you see this youre the reason i started fishing thanks man you da goat

[@BigFishBros]

I got the Slx dc and it is an AMAISING reel!!!

[@wolfepackfishing]

This right here is awesome. Jon breaking shit down for people like me to understand. ❤️ ( still can’t afford one of those but would love to try it)

[@jasonhutcherson6224]

Sorry even if Im Loaded im NOT spending 600 dollars on a reel. And from everyone ive seen use these 2 companies. Im choosing Shimano.

[@ericnagui5416]

I am a fan of Daiwa because they have a good customer service in Europe they replace my reel , he was making weird noises and the handle was not spinning free ,with the new and improved version of the reel !! Now it's my favourite carp fishing reels these babies can cast crazy far away !!100 grams lead for 100 metres without pushing the rod to much !!

[@dk-bassing3549]

Jon, love the video. If you were looking to purchase a DC nicer than the Curado do you think you would go the extra mile and get the Antares or do you think the scorpion or the metanium are on a similar level of upgrade from the curado?

[@Brody-fe7fo]

Nice man

[@AlexBascue]

How do they do skipping a jig ? Would love to see that. Would really show the quality of the breaking system skipping around some docks if they can backlash that will show it.

[@daviddarlingauthor]

which reel survives being dunked in the water with those computer chips inside?

[@MichaelRomero]

That Daiwa Limit Breaker is sick! Absolutely badass and the technology of the future. You have to use it on your next Trip to South America or wherever you go for huge fish. 👍🏼

[@outdoorssmith5454]

I own that Antares dc and it is the chefs kiss, love that reel

[@airnorden16]

What model of costa glasses does he wear? Those are clean

[@DefinitelyProFisherman]

Jon u should go to Cali

[@xNevlosx]

Lol I think he's already made "WE GOT ROBBED IMMEDIATELY (MONSTER BASS CAUGHT)"

[@BrockOfBodom]

Hilarious timing, looking into one of the Shimano Scorpion DC’s, no better timing for a DC reel video lmao

[@dominicbrown804]

I know it’s not your style but Loongze has a UL BFS casting reel that’s very similar to both Shimano DC and Daiwas LB. It has different color lights with certain kind of braking but also have an app for a multitude of fine tuning the braking. I’ve seen posts that you fine tune a certain lure and save it as a file when you want to cast that same lure again at a later time.

[@maxmuskie]

please keep doing product reviews!! they are the best on youtube no doubt

[@highthai7]

These two reels vs a Googan reel though???

[@jgray9781]

Really? lol 😂

[@dirtybayadventures9563]

Antares no contest. Price..plus I have seen some say the diawa didn't last 4 hrs before needing to be charged.

[@stephenlatimer1428]

both amazing reels. watching the Jon B test center lab now but last week i ordered 2 of the limit breakers for barra n murray cod casting 3 to 5 oz swimbaits for the up coming winter murray cod n spring/summer barra. for both reels 2200 bucks, aussieland dollars.

[@user-lp9lr9ol8x]

only off by 9 kg there jon 😂

[@LeviDavis-vk1im]

Only😂

[@survivalguy69]

I was gonna comment about the kg thing as well lol

[@alexr7147]

Are they supposed to eliminate the chance of backlash? Can you force a backlash or do they catch it every time?

[@opinionatedviewer7730]

I bought a Japanese model Shimano scorpion a few years ago, it broke and the repair cost was right at the price of a brand new one. I fixed it myself with a lew's spring. 🤫

[@creedbratton4409]

Loved how you tried to save the Daiwa by making the Antares backlash then pulling slower on the Daiwa to give it an edge

[@johnterrence9746]

Ill be honest with you. I have a curado dc and a slx dc I never get tired of hearing them sing. But I always find myself going back to my lews hyper mag just because of how light it is, how comfortable it is in the hands, how far it casts and just how smooth it runs 👌🏽.

[@strydershadow391]

I'm not good with charging my reel before I go fishing since I usually go at the drop of a hat. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Precisionreelworks]

I run a reel repair business and would be glad to dissect the two and compare internal components

[@slimsqde7397]

id love to see that

[@NewSparky97]

Been too long since we had a JB gear review/spotlite. It's how I found your channel in 2016

[@GetTheNetProductions2020]

Bro come fish with us in utah! Got a ton of reat trout out here and it would be a dream to fish with you!

[@crazykids2004]

I'm sorry I can't justify spending that much on a fishing reel especially when I'm a budget angler like most people but If I had to choose I would go with the simpler older reel plus the fact I don't have to charge my fishing gear 😅

[@t2evride867]

I want to se how the Swedish reel Svivlo Genisys 1 compare to this digital controlled casting.

[@TheRossMadness]

Any time you want to upload an hour long video of just casts with these reels, feel free. I can for sure use that ASMR while I work.

[@apperenticeplayergraal8648]

what rod ur using

[@RynoFishing]

One reel you can get parts if it brakes, the other reel you throw in the trash when it brakes. I’ll stick with shimano.

[@arkreb1968]

What did you step on?

[@thatbrokebenz5303]

okay but which ones side fell off? i couldnt tell but thatll determine which id buy

[@PykeGriffin]

Do they prevent back lash ?

[@RonaldoTan-zb5rr]

Gotta try those reel with some giant snakehead

[@Catchtembass]

I would get the reel to test it but one concern i have is like am fishing a tournament am like my reel just died or i forgot to charge my reel

[@madtownangler]

I have one Shimano reel that I use for musky fishing, the Tranx 400 or 4000 it's called that I have never backlashed it. I use 80 pound Power Pro line on it and big heavy lures.

[@neilrobinson4895]

Make sure you check the drag every few hundred casts because it loosens up on that reel.

[@fabianghost89]

Just bought my shimano Antares MD and it’s the Cadillac of reels

[@Mespana757]

I guess it just boils down to personal preference and what is more important to you and if the difference in capabilities justifies the price tag. Personally I’m a Shimano fan boy about 85% of my arsenal is Shimano. But I will say in recent times Daiwa has caught my attention for example comparing the Shimano Stradic cI4 vs the Daiwa Tatula MQ LT. on paper the Tatula is better in basically every way but only slightly

[@goldeen9923]

Hi i recently caught some baby bass and i would like to know how yours are doing from 2 yeard ago! Also i hear that you are a legend and i think that is very cool! ❤

[@o12i84]

Test seahawk hypebass sw reel please

[@Jifnei]

Are they both only rated for freshwater fishing or are they anti-corrosive?

[@GReese722]

Kastking just released a digital control reel this year at icast

[@ProKr3w]

Do it with a crank bait.. and you should do a Shimano SLX DC just as a baseline.

[@cali-_vibes-_530]

I feel like this video is an excuse for the wife to spend 1600 on 2 reels alone

[@Clayz-Casting]

Your Reason why I started making fishing videos 🙂

[@fuekongyang3144]

It’s been awhile since Jon did a reel review lol

[@chasegaming2262]

might have to cop that daiwa one day

[@jeremycarlson1189]

For the average fisherman, Shimano is going to win. Yes that Daiwa was able to pull more weight, but....at almost double the cost? Not worth the money. It might also depend on where you primarily fish. Jon grew up in Illinois, which is where I am. You are not going to need that kind of power here. A big bass here is like 5lbs. I caught my largest pike oddly enough in this state and my SLX DC handled it just fine. Now if you are pulling in double digit bass through heavy grass in Texas? Ya, maybe. That cost 100% factors in though.

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

He did a pretty foul job of representing the IMZ reel. I personally own 2 of each of these reels. They’re both incredible! The IMZ has a better braking system IMO just wish you didn’t have to charge it up after a few months. Also the IMZ has a bad ass Bluetooth app that doesn’t work yet in the US.

[@Skeeter4890]

The distance casting was interesting yes the shimano casted fsrther but it seemed like the Daiwa was more consistent

[@FishingBassNC]

Although this was cool to watch it would be interesting to compare reels that are in the budget range of most anglers. Maybe 0-250 range?

[@Job0121]

does googan still make a spinning reel in that price range ?

[@2873lonewolf]

Unfortunately, the software is only designed for Japan with Daiwa. You can't actually get the software, which is a rough pill to swallow after almost $1,000 reel. For this reason, i can't consider the Daiwa, and I'm a "fanboy" of their reels. The Antares DC MD is a sweet reel, I wouldn't feel unhappy buying one over the IMZ.

[@slimsqde7397]

no way they dont make it available in the us

[@2873lonewolf]

@slimsqde7397 They made another model after this one. The new one is IM Z 200. I hope they release one in USA, but it might be a few years.

[@Cubuffssportsfanacount]

Can you do a casting concrete colorado