The Ultimate BFS Reel Battle in the World

I put the Best BFS Reels in the World to a head to head battle. I am forced to pick a winner. This is the best BFS reel review you will ever watch because I actually show you catching big monster fish and proving my point on the water. NO B.S! NO MAKING UP LIES. It's just me and my kayak, and 4 BFS reels catching Big Fish. No sitting at home and talking in front of a camera. This is absolutely real world tests, on the saltwater!
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Intro: 00:10
Line up: 00:41
Rules of the Competition: 01:15
Shimano Curado BFS: 02:28
Daiwa Alphas Air TW: 09:29
Daiwa GekkaBijin Air TW PE: 13:18
Shimano Aldebaran BFS 2022: 16:40
Winner: 21:10
Everybody Says BFS is TRASH! I Prove You All Wrong with the Ultimate BFS Battle
ULTIMATE INSANE Battle of the BEST BFS REELS in the World | Catching Monster Fish!
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[@AP_Thailand]

I bought the Gekkabijin few minutes ago but i'm that kind of guy who buys on a whim and then thinks... thank you for your video which comforts me afterwards for my impulse purchase!

[@clintonbruning]

I need to look into getting a higher dollar one, but my budget ones have been slaying big bass in Texas all year!

[@Baksan_Dog1988]

@@clintonbruning what’s your set up matey if you don’t mind me asking specially the reel your using?? cheers

[@clintonbruning]

@@Baksan_Dog1988 I love the dobyns sierras I have the 701C, 700C, and 740C. I have a TSU Legend rod I like alot too. Reels I have 2 TSU Dark Wolf's and 2 KastKing Zephyrs and 1 TSU Hurricane. I love them all.

[@andrewalexander2416]

Thanks for the review and showing use how those reels worked helped a lot im trying to get into bfs fishing but only thing ik of we call it a skate in are area and they like chasing bait fish but im not sure

[@allmyfishing1055]

Great video, thanks so much! I do have Daiwa Gekkabijin, Daiwa Air TW and Curado BFS and as you, I think Gekkabijin is the best!

[@clintonbruning]

I need to look into these nice daiwa reels. I’ve been tearing up big bass in Texas all year on my budget reels.

[@supdude.1294]

“That’s a big red…HOBIE.” Haha made me laugh

[@ianholder3028]

Awesome video. I need to get into the bfs game like you.

[@RXAngler]

🤘

[@shmellyhandsprod]

I'm loving this shimano scorpion bfs and am also using a built engetsu BB not necessarily bfs but it performs well I'm excited to get my ARK GRAVITY BFS I'll be getting that late October or November 🤷🏽‍♂️🤙🏽 I love watching you have a blast I'm working on starting mines up

[@mattmain237]

I have a couple Haibo Arise Air reels and can't wait compare as they are basically the same reel

[@charlesgurnea2004]

Aren't worried spooling out

[@ianknight5851]

Pretty sure that was a cow nose ray, kinda similar to a manta ray

[@OffdayTherapy]

Man those things were scaring us lol

[@jonquinones964]

Excellent reel.

[@ETuss713]

Good stuff. After a great experience buying my metanium, zillion, and verivas 8 from digi, I'm looking at the GekkaBijin. I almost struggle to find a need for it though. Both the zillion and metanium throw 1/16th trout thumper or jig heads just fine.

[@RXAngler]

You need one.

[@BigDirtDawg]

which do you like better zillion or metanium?

[@ETuss713]

@@BigDirtDawg this will be long... depends on what Im doing with it. Currently I have my metanium on a 6'5" Sarge Wingman rod (Med power). I use that rod for topwaters, corkies, and some bigger twitch baits or soft plastics. The reason for that is it cast the 1/4 oz and up stuff amazing. Very little to no adjustment is needed with heavier lures. Not the case with lighter stuff. When I drop down to 1/16 oz or 1/8 oz jig head or lure it requires much more tuning and still doesn't do as well as it does with heavier lures. I have the zillion on a L action 7' old 18 suppressor rod. The zillion is great at throwing 1/8 oz spoons, 1/16 jigs heads or weightless plastics. I can also throw heavier lures without having to make many adjustments. With the zillion on the Sarge Med power rod it throws the heavier lures almost as well as the metanium. So the Zillion is better casting lighter lures, almost as good at heavier lures, very smooth drag, smooth reeling feel, but not as comfortable in hand as the metanium. The metanium is better with heavier lures, finicky when adjusting to throw lighter lures, smooth drag, very refined reeling feel, feels better in hand. A reel that I would put in consideration with those 2, the Curado 150mgl. It throws light lures as good as the zillion. It throws heavy lures almost as good as the metanium. Drag is smooth. Feels very similar to the metanium in hand. It reels very smooth. It doesn't feel as perfectly refined as the metanium or have a drag clicker like the zillion, but it has more breaking than the metanium and is only a few 10th of an oz heavier than either other reel. I have the curado 150 mgl on my Laguna Trident and that is my goto, not leaving home with out combo.

[@BigDirtDawg]

@@ETuss713 zillion it is. Thank you, i just want to fish from light to heavy without making a 1000 BS adjustments. I’ve heard several times now the zillion is better reel for that. I throw a lot of lighter texas rigs here in florida. I like to throw weightless soft plastic like that

[@ETuss713]

@@BigDirtDawg I suggest adding in some verivas 8 1.5 or 2. There's also some really nice other lines, leader lines, and lures for very cheap you can add on your order and not pay shipping, taxes, and get at deep discounts due to currency exchange.

[@trinacria1956]

Got to love a reel with a name like that!! Gekkabijin Japanese for Queen of the night

[@azikiwezig]

Great videos as always I’m a fan and my question is How thick is 1.2 pe JDM LINE compared to American market 8 strand braids like berkley x9?

[@WereBettaThanU]

1.2 PE is .185mm equivalent to 30lb X9, but Japanese market measures by diameter rather than breaking strength.

[@sinkorswim8258]

Down south! Great video.

[@RXAngler]

Thanks dude

[@rougaroux2359]

RX I am wondering what bfs reel you would choose if you were going to use one for panfish. I have been thinking about the Alphas Air TW to replace my Zephyr.

[@Pond_King_Fishing]

I just subscribed to your channel. I have been using bfs for a little over a year now. I had caught my pb plus many more. It is so much nor fun than using traditional gear. I emotes enjoyed the video and will be watching. I bet catching a big snook or red would be amazing! Have you tried the shimano 21 slx? I am curious to see your opinion on it. Thanks brother, tight lines🤙

[@RXAngler]

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[@reelsmokeanglers3132]

I’ve had the Gekkabijin paired with an Old18 Auerius UL rod sold it now I have a 22 Alde XG Left paired with a Dobyns Sierra 740 I am currently looking at Old18 Buoyancy UL the dark blue & gold with the light blue & swap some parts off the alde to gold & oooof sexy combo 🤙🏽

[@RXAngler]

That’s an excellent choice.

[@martywilhelm9700]

What is the lightest and heaviest weight lures you can throw on the Gekkabijin,I want to use it for finesse bass fishing.

[@genemichaely1439]

Thanks! Does Aldebaran fit to salt water?

[@azikiwezig]

What weight lures you cast in your bfs reels in the saltwater?

[@arnemueller2112]

The Curado BFS is a decent caster indeed, but it’s bearings lack quality. I dropped it accidentally into the water (fresh water) and since that the bearings became noisy (I assume they became a bit rusty, need to do some maintenance next winter).

[@TCampbell1990]

The bfs game looks like a blast but we consistently catch 30+” reds around docks and make long cast over flats. Do you ever deal with those situations? Or is it just marsh areas

[@clintonbruning]

I don’t know about 30” reds but I’ve handled 2 bass over 8 lbs and multiple fish over 6 around cover…. But a redfish is a different beast 😂. Mine were on 6lb fluoro

[@TxHornyToad]

I was afraid that “snap” was the Suppressor breaking the way it was doubled over.

[@RXAngler]

This video is proof that the Old 18 BFS rods are stout and can take a beating.

[@zandermercury1758]

I just want to ask a question before I buy my first BFS reel.. what is your opinion on the Aldebaran 22 model compared to the 16 model... and what will you recommend?..

[@deebz22]

There is not much of a difference unless u really want to cast a trout minnow. If u have one u don't need the other

[@Jjwalways70]

Hey Nick love your channel , if you could only have 2 casting rods and reels for your type of fishing what would they be rod model and action and reel model. ?

[@RXAngler]

Hands down, Old 18 Suppressor ultra light and Buoyancy light action. Use my discount code RXANGLER20 for 20% off. Reel would be Shimano Metanium and Shimano Aldebaran BFS.

[@Jjwalways70]

@@RXAngler i was thinking , ultralight buoyancy /gekabidjin, light buoyancy / alderberan , medium light suppressor, / metanium dc or anteres dc would you agree , ?

[@rdo075]

Cow nose ray👍great video

[@RXAngler]

Thanks man. Cownose ray makes absolute sense.

[@M.Redsky]

what line test and type (braid etc) are you using? what rod as well for these finesse reels, ultralights?

[@RXAngler]

I like using Varivas 1.2 guage PEx8 braid line. For the rod, Old 18 Suppressor BFS. Use my discount code RXANGLER20 for the rod and RXANGLER10 for the fishing line. Links in description box.

[@paularredondo8893]

What makes a baitcast reel better than a spinning reel or what makes a spinning reel better than a baitcast reel how do you choose what is better

[@RXAngler]

Baitcast is more accurate, faster and more convenient. Spinning casts further, easier to use, and more versatile.

[@jonsmith7808]

Loved the battle. What is your opinion on the kastking bfs reel?

[@RXAngler]

It’s a descent reel for the money.

[@ETuss713]

@@RXAngler thru got the new kestrel coming out. It's a magnesium framed, 5 oz, slick looking reel.

[@williamjonson6845]

Lews speed spool lite. Best value all around. Have had them for years. Never one problem

[@ETuss713]

@@williamjonson6845 that's not a bfs reel. The lews tournament pro SP works for bfs really well plus it went on a deep sale for $111 at academy over father's day. The tournament pro went from 200 to 111 also. That's a great buy, so I got a couple.

[@clintonbruning]

I’ve caught monster bass in Texas on the zephyr and 6 lb fluoro. I’ve used it heavily all year and it’s still super smooth. I love mine. And only 69-75 bucks

[@simonemidy4259]

Ok, Nick? I have an Old 18 Aeurias Ultra Light baitcast rod with a Lews Custom Light reel. Not a true BFS i know, but? What line do you recommend for it? I asked for it to be lined with 8-10lb braid, He said the 20lb braid would cast just as far because the diameters were the same, so, trusting him, i said ok. im not happy with it, What would you suggest for line? thank you.

[@RXAngler]

Varivas 1.5 guage braided line. Use my discount code.

[@simonemidy4259]

@@RXAngler Just ordered. Thank you Nick,

[@simonemidy4259]

Nick, night and day difference casting this compared to the last. thank you again.

[@blicky308]

Alphas air tw is sitting at 243 on asian portal , 295 for the gekkabijin . Seems like the gekkas the way to go ?

[@RXAngler]

Smaller profile, lighter spool, drag clicker, more ball bearings….I think so

[@blicky308]

Ok I'm sold 👍 👌 thank you sir 🙏

[@Sanotsuke]

Sound like ceramic on the curado

[@joeliason1003]

smooth Butterfly Ray

[@codycantrell2780]

Can the Alphas handle a bit heavier lures say 1/4 oz paddle tails?

[@RXAngler]

Yes it can. But, it may feel somewhat off since it’s designed for smaller lures.

[@codycantrell2780]

@@RXAngler is there a Bfs reel you’d recommend to multitask on my jerkbait rod?

[@raymondjohnson6496]

I am going with the Curado bfs reel

[@RXAngler]

That’s an excellent choice

[@AverageAngler512]

I have the older model aldeberan bfs

[@paularredondo8893]

I just bought my first kayak. Old Town topwater 106. If you ever come down to south Padre Island to come fish. Give me a call you can stay at our house then we go fishing. Working on my kayak set up won't start fishing till end of July.

[@RXAngler]

Thanks dude.

[@paularredondo8893]

Wr BBQ on weekends and love to go fishing. Have plenty of room in our house. And love to fish. Have a friend with a big boat also. My wife and I love fishing.

[@TheBeefSlayer]

BFS???? In the army this would mean Bull Fn Sht often followed by sir or seargent,1st sgt, or even CSM. Hey I worked in the TOC🤷‍♂️

[@TheBeefSlayer]

What does BFS mean?

[@getitdunnoutdoors8584]

That was definitely a cownose ray

[@MichaelRomero]

Gekkabijin FTW! #Daiwa 👏🏼

[@warefisher]

I don’t believe you’ve used one yet but wonder how you think the Daiwa Tatula sv tw 70 would fit into the lineup. What have you heard?

[@RXAngler]

I have tried one. But, anything Daiwa and the initials “SV TW” is going to be high quality.

[@destro1989]

@@RXAngler Agree the zillion is sick

[@EdgarGarcia-fx2wo]

Looking at all this gear makes me want to try out baitcasters. I have so much to learn when it comes to fishing but all I know is I have fun with my spinner setups and try my best to find fish. Great vid Nick!!

[@BigDirtDawg]

once you get a baitcaster and learn how to use it you hardly ever pick up another spinning reel accept for very specific situations

[@EdgarGarcia-fx2wo]

@@BigDirtDawg man, I’ve since picked it up. I can cast 30 yards with no birds nest but the finesse Precise cast still evades me. Gotta keep practicing and flipping

[@operatorspectre7428]

​@Edgar Garcia keep it up and you will become proficient. I mean its been 7 moths since that comment so you probably have gotten alot better 😂

[@EdgarGarcia-fx2wo]

@@operatorspectre7428 lmao dude I have 😂 I’ve caught plenty of bass and specs on it in the lower Laguna madre here in south texas. I still get backlashes but nothing I can’t handle much anymore

[@operatorspectre7428]

@Edgar Garcia awesome! Been baitcasting for years now and absolutely destroy the local trout with my bfs gear. Still get backlashes every now and again. All part of the game

[@hzporpo2652]

hi old man. i love aldebaran bfs. I want to use 3-6gram lure with 4lb braid. playing at landbase saltwater. can you give the selection of the appropriate rod??

[@RXAngler]

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[@hzporpo2652]

@@RXAngler thanks man..

[@ETuss713]

I really wish old 18 would make some shorter rods. I'd love a 6'4" to 6'6" ML or M suppressor.

[@RXAngler]

Give them a call and see if they can go custom for you.

[@ETuss713]

@@RXAngler I've never been able to get someone to answer the phone. I understand they are very busy though. I also wish they had a storefront. Driving to Anglers Anonymous today to checkout some laguna, sarge, waterloo, or maybe still old 18 today.

[@TxHornyToad]

@@ETuss713 They have a storefront in Magnolia along with Buggs lures.

[@ETuss713]

@@TxHornyToad last I knew they didn't and ypu couldn't pick up orders in person. Guess it's changed. I went to Anglers and picked up some other manufacturers. I love my old 18 but these others are as good or better. We are truly blessed to have such great rod makers like old 18, laguna, sarge, and others locally.

[@mariorodriguez8734]

It was a cownose stingray

[@RXAngler]

Yes sir!

[@kriskirkwood4173]

Cownose ray

[@RXAngler]

That makes sense.

[@user-qq1vo2so2r]

มาชมครับ+1ครับ

[@cowan_c15]

First also awesome video maybe pin?

[@RXAngler]

Thanks bro 😎

[@donaldnelson2792]

Ill take a American made penn or irt over this junk you are pushing

[@Hammarlux]

How many bfs reels do Penn make? Let me guess...None! 😂

[@JHang697]

What is your line set up from braided to mono/fluro leader?

[@JHang697]

Nvm I heard your line set up xD

[@JHang697]

Great videos Always come to your vids when looking into BFS

[@oxfordlureangler9592]

Would the gekka cast say 3/16 jig heads ok?, plus lure prob looking at 8-10 gs. Awesome video very informative 👍 I own the scorpion bfs and it's a good reel think it's same as curado bfs pretty much. Big ups from 🇬🇧

[@RXAngler]

Yes, no problem.

[@clintonbruning]

A lot of that is on the rod too. I throw 3/16 and even 3/8 oz sometimes no problem on all my setups. You should be good 🤙🏽