The NEW VISSER: I'm EMBARRASSED for this company! They failed worse than imaginable!

[@shroomhealth8496]

It's the unbaised reviews of equipment that makes this channel so great.

[@miamiwax5504]

Making friends 1 tackle company at a time 🤣

[@Distantttt]

i love how you apologize for “nitpicking”, but in all honesty, if you’re paying/reviewing a $700 reel, it better be work, especially getting it back after a service!! this is why you’re the go-to before i buy reels!

[@lostonlongisland6845]

didn't even premier and already a dislike, must be the guy that "fixed" the reels

[@0riginall337]

Probably the reel test

[@jadeolin8514]

@@0riginall337 why would he care? Just curious

[@hammer9856]

A very fair and impartial review... willing to cut the company some slack when it's realistic (i.e. we don't live in a perfect world and things go wrong even with the best companies and their intentions, and talking about their quick turn around times when contacted with a problem), but also lets us know what is completely unacceptable when you send things in to be serviced and they don't do their job. Visser should send you a thank you for helping them identify their quality control issues in their service department so they can fix them PDQ (likely someone is going to get fired and replaced!)...

[@paulheron2199]

We need Tackle advisors back. Does anyone know did they start a new channel?

[@mikemelina7395]

This video undressing absolutely lived up to the hype Sir. Hopefully it lights a fire under Visser, because at this point, I'm not buying one and since every reel I've bought in the last three years was bought on your recommendation, Visser better take this video to heart. Word gets around.

[@kennylove188]

Really great review; clear, concise, honest, and to the point description of the reel’s hardware diagnosis, the failures in the initial manufacturing process, and the Diawa Depot technician’s deficiencies. I would be BEYOND LIVID with Diawa.

[@Disco_Fish1985]

I mean holy shit I’m literally speechless at what I watched. Visser reels have Material issues, QC issues, performance issues, service issues, dishonesty issues! I’m not touching this reel with a 10ft Lami haha. Maybe I’ll check back in 2 years.

[@watchman316ly]

Warning- Reel Companies and Service Departments, if you want to stay on top of your game and continue to make a name for yourselves- don't end up like this where your stuff ends up on Tackle Advisors' bench and be put to shame! End of story!!! Thank you Tackle Advisors for your keen observations and keeping us up to date on sorry equipment and services out there. I live in North Carolina and had a bad situation with a certified Shimano service center in Goldsboro. I sent my Twin Power to them to get the "Higher End" service to it due to the class of reel that it was. When I got my reel back it was obvious that they didn't even touch it. All dust and small sand particles were still on it. I called them up and made the complaint. They paid for the shipping to send it back in. On the second round- it was no different. At that time- I've come to realize that you cannot trust people anymore and it is definitely hard to find good quality service these days.

[@gary3692]

"Hope you guys enjoyed this. I didn't" hahahah

[@TackleAdvisors]

I was dreading this video... I was glad to have been done... Time to revel in the backlash... Oh look.. An email from visser.... Yaaaay

[@tamalpias]

@@TackleAdvisors so what was the threat from visser?

[@jakewaters-maciel6259]

@@TackleAdvisors Can you share what Visser's response to this video was?

[@troynjpoolplayer6604]

@@TackleAdvisors Have they replied to this latest review? I hope they sort this stuff out because the reel is pretty badass.

[@jameswasilchen7903]

You're right: If it's a sealed reel, regardless of price, it should not have any contaminants to the insides. $500 and there should be no questions.

[@garyburchett9060]

They need to send him a brand new reel!! Also a Hugh apology.

[@CapeCodCanalFishing]

Real eye opener, hope they get it together because there’s a lot of interested in this reel. Wonder if Visser has seen this video yet 😬 and what there thinking right now..

[@user-nx8vp5sy5d]

The gears haven’t been heat treated properly reason for deformation of the alloy gear and the rust on the stainless (would be stainless) if done right

[@rook4536]

I’m about to return mine as defective. I’m having ridiculous line lay issues

[@ShorrockPaul]

Nice channel. Will you be doing a teardown of the new Van Staal VSX2 series ? Am hearing conflicting reports on them

[@ena-heraki-minio]

Am I the only one who enjoys just listening to this guy regardless of what he is talking about?

[@dongalow]

True. Great background noise when the wife is talking 🤣 JK.

[@henryschmidt636]

Thank you for reminding me why I consider spinning reels useless and anything younger than a 1950's Ambassadeur to be technology for marketing's sake.

[@jpapa967]

When you're in the premium line business - whether it's cars, watches, electronics, or fishing tackle...reputation is EVERYTHING. Yes sure, your products may be hand-made with the most expensive materials...but if word gets out that your product or service is subpar - bye bye profits. The fact of the matter is, people can buy cheaper products than yours that will likely get the job they need done just as well or almost as well, but they chose your product because they expected the premium "experience", which includes performance, reliability, and in case something goes wrong - premium service. Not a good start for the boys at Visser. Props to you for calling it like it is. I know you're not out here just trying to rip into companies and ruin them...but the truth is the truth. This $700 reel they cheaped out on when it came to repairing it will likely end up costing them 100 fold in the long run. Already several people on this video posting about how they were just about to buy one for the holidays but now they're not.

[@danbolton3180]

I've worked in manufacturing over 40 years, and this looks like the type of attention to detail that most employees put into the job; NONE! The prevaling attitude of the majority of production workers is to shrug their shoulders and say "So what? I'm getting paid." Too bad because I was really interested in a bombproof saltwater reel for fishing multiple species on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

[@moddkilla]

This is one case study, I wouldn’t say it reflects the company as a whole.

[@moddkilla]

I bought one, of the limited edition blue no4. Getting it in 2 months.

[@anthonycolbourne4206]

38:51 and who would have suspected something could be assembled "incorrectly" so easily and still almost work properly? Not an easy thing to spot for sure.

[@thevernonposse]

If that reel came back fixed and fresh he would have been singing this companies praises all over the inter webs

[@Onewayto2024]

I had a very old VS100 serviced by (name withheld). It took almost the whole year to get it back. When it finally got to me the shop initially sent it to my former address (I had moved in the interim) even though I spoke with someone and gave them my NEW address. When I called about it’s whereabouts everybody denied speaking to me. Whatever. After numerous calls to USPS it finally arrived. As soon as I took it out of the box I IMMEDIATELY noticed the handle kept turning if you cupped the rotor. I called the owner and he said “I never check for that, I just assume that it would work.” I flipped out and after numerous regrettable comments from me he agreed to take it back on his dime. It came back about a week later working. The moral of this story is this: reel repair guys are rushed, they don’t pay attention to what they’re doing or they just don’t GAF. What happened here with this reel was it probably got mixed up with someone else’s and a reel mechanic “thought” he repaired it when he actually didn’t even crack it open.

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

Not even like their techs have tons of reels they're doing

[@leftmono1016]

Reels of this price are sold to catch anglers, not fish. I've got an old Shimano 5010 baitrunner that's been used on rivers, canals and off the rocks in West Scotland, never been serviced or cleaned (rain takes care of that) and still works like new. It's at least 15 years old, maybe cost me £60 or so, can't remember!

[@Rodentfisherman]

I completely agree, these reels suck 😂

[@risenflame]

Honesty is the best policy. Thank you

[@stevenberg1903]

“Prototype reel” not ready for production or support.

[@jasonbourne6531]

Man.. this makes Kastking reels doesn't sound bad. Atleast it wont cost $700

[@just.joeking0255]

You should try the kastking sharky, had it for 2 years now, no issues at all and works perfectly fine.

[@nomaddamon670]

Thanks man. Between your videos and the SOL commentary, this reel has at least a year before I look again. $700 gained for a couple less expensive spinners and some pluggage.

[@kevinwest4488]

educational.. if i pay 700 bones for an spinning reel, id expect Quality... obviously visser does not stand by an warranty.. where do you think water intrusion happened?

[@kevinwest4488]

after watching this, im suspecting it came through the top of the spool.

[@vsonic86]

OMG and thank you for your recommendation. I was considering this for my Christmas and now I found my answer. Can you video about okumar makiara

[@DrJanLindberg]

Try to spell right: Okuma Makaira

[@thebayoudiaries8389]

@@DrJanLindberg Wow, who pissed you off?

[@greatwhitesfishingadventur2273]

@Tackle Advisors Thankfully , someone like you can bring these faults to light .. Some of these new reel companies should pay you for fault design quality control ..

[@hammer9856]

Exactly!!!

[@allanbradshaw1169]

This reel is from the same person that made van staal and zeebass reels

[@lukegarcia684]

Video should be sent to the manufacturer of the reel!!!! This is awful. I think twice about buying a $700 reel. This info is GREAT! Thanks...

[@NashYT01]

ilove the looks of reel but so scared to buy high price but has a issue maybe the seller or delivery is making ghost on it and steal the original gear on it damn it im thinking only go with peen lowprice i dont know damn it sad to see that happen

[@000scubasteve]

You just need to make the commitment and get a van Staal

[@lawsonrusso5355]

So true I swear these are all van staal knockoffs

[@wayned3137]

Was gonna go buy the new van staal tomorrow but Im glad I found this channel today, I’m gonna wait around for a bit before I pull the trigger. Hopefully you can review one soon.

[@sanity114]

I wont purchase any products from that company....i live in FLORIDA and i showed this to several friends just a few days after debating on buying from that company...THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME FROM MAKING A BAD DECISION

[@DanTheFireman]

That must be the new Chinese stainmore steel.

[@thisislargemouth5566]

This is why I line shimano and Abu. I always had amazing luck with customer service even on my old Calcuttas and Revos.

[@tannertj2185]

Compare 50 dollar budget spinning reels like the penn pursuit iii

[@AsianAnglingAddict]

Thanks for the video! I was going to buy one to add to my gear addiction, but not no more.

[@MarcosMVlures]

Hey! One year without videos. Are you ok?

[@stripervince1]

I'm wanting another new high dollar reel but have heard nothing good about visser. Probably getting a daiwa dogfight

[@GhettoSuguru]

Thank you for making this video helps people to be aware

[@gabrielfishing8651]

I just sent my visser no5 to service it. Around mid october the reel started to lock up every couple cranks and today it just decided to lock up and it wont crank anymore. Going to buy a van staal vr 175 now

[@hothmobile100]

Yeah this is sad. I fished my Van Staal VSB many times cranking it submerged all year and it's just as smooth as the day I got it without a service so far.

[@hothmobile100]

@James Colman but the drag is not sealed on that, right? You can't really dunk that reel and expect the drag to work afterwards unless I don't know that reel is fully sealed.

[@thebayoudiaries8389]

@James Colman Where are you fishing in Louisiana? I mainly fish the SE portion of the state.

[@911blackadder]

Even fish is embarrassed if they were caught with this reel...

[@frankcoccimiglio6258]

Had to throw hate on Staten Island

[@dherman0001]

The most glaring thing is that Visser hasnt left any comments on this video. They are either embarrassed or horribly out of touch with customers, or both.

[@anthonycolbourne4206]

32:20 looks like that bearing should be a sealed stainless thing, even if it is within the protected interior of the reel.

[@yllib2012]

I'm glad I found this video. I was considering buying one but no more. Possibly this is a one-off situation or possibly this new design has some issues. Great example of why it sometimes doesn't pay to be first in line to buy a new product. I do hope you do a follow-up on this. I'm curious how Visser handles this. Anything short of a free replacement in this case would be disappointing.

[@BerserkingGator]

Has Visser publicly addressed the issues so far?

[@quanloikid1]

Saw the premier--so when is your Vanford tear down coming?

[@Machster10]

It seems like it's still in a prototype testing phase and that anglers are doing the guinea pig field testing for Visser. I could be wrong.

[@mcl560]

its hard to be a good guy. it takes a big heart.

[@riccardocarbo2479]

As a Staten Islander, I liked your accent Scoob,.. pretty good. "Garbage." --a commonly used adjective on SI. That olive colored grease looks very "aluminum oxidized green grease that looked unaffected where it was sticking to the side-plate. I have seen many aluminum gears completely oxidize a white grease to gray in one minute of handle cranking. What's clear to me, is that they simply applied fresh grease to the old. Tool tip: under low torque this doesn't matter but you want to turn the wrench "over" from how you had it, to loosen the nut--less likely to pull away/slip off a greasy nut in that orientation. You probably know anyway. That does indeed look like rust. Some salt got in? Stainless doesn't mean stain-free, it just stains less, with rust or corrosion. The problem with stainless steel is that it can chew up brass and aluminum. That add lash space between the teeth and it gets geary. Penn used bronze which has much better sliding wear-resistance than brass. Bronze is copper and tin (fairly harder than zinc which is in brass, so it won't agree with stainless. What's rusting that gear, made that bearing crunchy. And is that gap at the rotor still wide open to water? That pinion may be pseudo brass they use to make hose nozzles now. So, the materials are "garbage" for $700. The reel, to me, is a $100 reel. That clicker spring is backward, yeah, unless it's to give you a choice of more/less tension for preference. I doubt that! And, "Pentium Brake" sounds so 1990s, like "Intel Inside" chips. They may be quick to respond but given the quality of service, this Visser eviscerates your wallet for old school technology of design and materials (except the shaft?), let alone service. Gobbage! It reeks of gimickry. There's a sucker market out there for high end junk if you knkow nothing about materials/design and have to trust the exortionary price to convince you it must be superb. Eggs are eggs no matter who scrambles them. The Visser folks lay rotten ones. How dare they sell eggs for 700 bucks!

[@lakrabid]

Maybe your second dream job could be redesigning reels for Visser???

[@wayned3137]

Had my Stella sw6000 fished for years surf, boat rocks, had it wet and submerged a few times, raised it afterwards, lubed it up a few times. Still smooth like butter.

[@jackfulton6696]

I cant believe they want you to sign an nda, they should take this video with a grain of salt and look forward to any future videos you do on them since you provide really useful information, that they can use to improve thier company. If I were them, I would try to address the issues you brought up and then send you a newer model to try and get a better review out of you, because I know your reviews influence alot of ppl on thier purchases. (My self included)

[@tonykomer2997]

What good is a review on a cherry picked reel when it comes to anything but design and tge quality of parts. The issues with Visser is they seem to have employees techs with the lowest pride in their work and no procedures are in place for accountability and tracking of tech to reel associations. The design is awesome. The overall quality of the parts is good to excellent [a bit of room for improvement]. But the overwhelmingly piss-poor area that puts them below reels on the open shelf at Walmart is assembley and service. You could open 100 $30-50 reels and not find a defect in assembly. With Visser I would not be surprised if 25% had some defect.

[@gregktm]

So update? Any improvements with this company? I want to like it.

[@TackleAdvisors]

For 300$ more apparently smh

[@ronmb81]

If Fyre Festival was a reel..

[@Mike-ew9zn]

American made is the problem?

[@snipergene]

If you ever get the chance, test out an IRT reel. They seem to be really well made.

[@brandont3675]

Yes i see people use them all the time but you wont see anything about irt reels on youtube

[@nomaddamon670]

Are the IRTs fully sealed? Their site says the 300 has four seals. The Shield has 13. And it’s junk.

[@snipergene]

@@nomaddamon670 Not fully sealed. Probably more like Saragosa level sealing.

[@jandhtackle]

It’s yucky. How’s that for a review?

[@snipergene]

@@jandhtackle Yucky for what reasons?

[@tamalpias]

My favorite subscribed to youtuber does not disappoint.

[@davidprice1339]

@tackleadvisors what’s your opinion on the van staal vsx reels? I am considering purchasing a 275 instead of a zeebaas zx27 and I would like to hear your opinion on the quality of the van staal. I purchased a zeebaas reel about 8 months ago and it’s had problems with the main gear with machining defects on the drive side of 3 gear teeth on the main gear. Ron replaced the gear set mentioning that the gears were functional but replaced at customer request. For a $900 plus dollar reel supposedly made in the USA the gears should be functional and of high quality. The second set of gears were also very poorly made and were abnormally rough and would bind at different parts of the handle rotation. They have now had my reel for 3 months and it’s a battle to get anyone to look at it and get it fixed. I try to support American made products but was shocked at the poor quality gears placed in the reel. Makes me wonder if the gears were made in China or perhaps were made in the US by someone who obviously doesn’t care. This is why I am actually considering a van staal vsx for once.

[@TackleAdvisors]

I'm sorry zeebaas hasn't taken care of you. Last time I spoke to Ron they moved to be closer to where all the parts are manufactured... And last I was aware... Gears were made stateside. I could reach out to him if you want on your behalf... If ya want just email me at [e-mail].... They both should be as tanky and with the edge going to ZB for drag and refinement.

[@davidprice1339]

@tackleadvisors thanks for getting back to me. Appreciate your feedback. No need to contact him. He does eventually get back to me. He just seems very very busy and not well organized.

[@mercertevyn]

Love your content. Please keep posting!! What's your thoughts on Shimano Calcutta conquest? Love mine, but I'm curious what you think about the gearing in that thing.

[@ObiWanShinobi1]

I think the bevels are called "Chamfering" - I'd need a machinist to back me on that- but you can see it in the relief holes in the main gear - holes are drilled and chamfered. - not even sure I'm spelling it right.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Correct

[@gaspertringale3446]

Hi - What happened? Wondering of you plan to continue this channel in the future?

[@stuartsosa3312]

How can I get rid of the squeaky noise ?

[@Janotes]

Wow Love the Staten Island dig. Is that how I sound?

[@TackleAdvisors]

LOL...If ya have to ask :)

[@predrag1988]

Shimano is better than Daiwa Fight start in 3.2.1.... 😂😂😂 Good video m8!

[@fadelover123]

penn better than both, now what?

[@Distantttt]

i see no lies here

[@UserUser-zm3fo]

Spinning reels? Then yes.

[@DrJanLindberg]

Haha! Nothing beats Daiwa 20 Saltiga! I have used all Stellas and VS and SB.

[@rdo075]

Staten Island / New York accent at 7 minutes into the video, Hilarious!!! I was born in NYC moved to Brooklyn then SI, and I do not sound like that lol. Retired NYPD, Great Video as ALWAYS... Just bought a Alderbaran 51 baitcaster to fish, some what finesse in Sarasota Florida Saltwater(Trout). I know its Magnesium , Big mistake or not? I take care of my gear, no dunking,wading or sand. I strictly fish from land. Thumbs up or Down? I was going to buy the BFS version but was unsure if it could handle an occasional snook or red(Line Capacity)... its the GULF, anything is possible lol. I bought a old 18 suppressor ul 7ft to compliment it. My normal set up is a GLoomis e6x inshore 7'6" extra fast rod paired to a Shimano FL 2500, What a fun sweet setup.Keep up the great work, very informative.

[@Janotes]

That reel would've fallen apart fighting those beasts at Glover Street SI. NY. In the old days heh? Ha Ha

[@rdo075]

@@Janotes true 🤣

[@floridasurffishingjcaprice3077]

Not for Nothin', I was born and raised on Staten Island. But, I'll be nice. Living in Florida is Sunshine Prozac therapy! That whole assembly should be stainless steel and bronze. Good Video. Thanks!

[@donnyspiker2827]

Thoughts on Florida fishing products carbon edition reels? Please

[@TackleAdvisors]

Don't know anything about them or anyone that uses their product. They look pretty...

[@hookzsettv4842]

I despise Daiwa...they are break down faster than any reel ordering parts from them is a nightmare usually weeks on back order. The customer service is terrible..schimano might not make bulletproof reels and I hate their stock drag. But when something breaks I go online click the schematic and order the part and have it on my door 3 days later.

[@maxmarcus9002]

Thoughts on the new penn baitcasters?

[@84landon]

I would never be able to put that back together after taking it apart haha

[@TackleAdvisors]

I get that alot lol

[@lazyakers]

This is about as embarrassing for the company as that Fin Fanatic braided line review where the line had what almost looked like a wind knot in the spool.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Nah man... They added moths to the weave for better casting lmao

[@thevernonposse]

1 week for a fake service isn't bad

[@SneakersAnonymousMatt]

actually that pawl in spool looked like it ground down cause it has like a sharp angle to it like it was grinding down slowly which sucks

[@tripledelight8104]

$700 door stop 🤣🤣🤣

[@david-iam]

Companies pay lots of money to consultants for dissection and troubleshooting that you just did for free. How they move forward will determine what type of company Visser is. You gotta work harder than the established companies like VS if you wanna play in their sand box.

[@lurkingarachnid7475]

They used a gear designed from the Early age penn spinsfisher

[@jessecooper9795]

Was thinking the same thing

[@alf3071]

do people use these reels underwater?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Yes and they don't work so well for that

[@streetbob101]

I bought the 4 last week will work it hard for a year in the back bay and we can compare notes. I caught two stripers on top waters the day I purchased it worked great however it's still hasn't been submerged. I tried to put it under warranty using the link provided on the website got an email back from visser saying I used the wrong link. Went back to the website again same path to the link I used.. Fired off three more emails asking if they received it.. Still waiting for a response.. I love my VS and my saltx hopefully this reel will cut the mustard and be a future winner.. Great tear down on your part

[@moddkilla]

Any update on fishing the Visser 4?

[@streetbob101]

@@moddkilla yeah great back bay reel for Bass still smooth well into triple digits of fish caught biggest 38inches most avg high 20s only negative I'm hearing haven't experienced yet is customer service is rough

[@StevenDrexler84]

Would the clicker problem be the same reason why the VR50 is so quiet? Mine is barley noticeable when pulling line.

[@felixliao5801]

LOL excellent new yorker demonstration

[@Waterboy516]

Hey tackle advisors love the videos! I’ve been wanting to buy a new reel but it seems the only fully sealed real is a van staal which I and most people probably wouldn’t want to dish out 700 bucks for a reel, what reel would you recommend? Should I just go with something like a battle 3? And if I have issues it’s not a big deal since it’s 120 bucks? What are you’re thoughts or do you think spending a few hundred more for a spin fisher/ sarragossa is worth it? Thanks so much and keep up the good work

[@shaunshankar876]

what is that dark blue braid?

[@danieldawkins156]

Got mine from service because of some issues now I’m worried 😭

[@INLUVWITASTRIPER]

Vissar should pay you for this breakdown and analysis.

[@budoggie808]

Can you do a video of the tearing down of Shimanos Talica 2 speed?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Yup... Just have to film the reassembly

[@Luke-do1ek]

less drama with a salt x LOL

[@ajnyc8898]

Very honest Review i like it thanks for this kind a video...

[@smoovefishing]

That’s a crying shame they send that reel back like that! I am going to bet they didn’t check anything just add new grease to the old grease and sent it back!

[@Chomps-118]

this guy should get his money back

[@jameswasilchen7903]

To make certain that I would be a satisfied customer, they'd have to replace everything inside.