The best electric reel? & how to use it (Kaigen Banax 1000)

[@SaltyPirate71]

You remind me of John Maxwell. He's got a Harley Davidson mechanic/motorcycle gear and bikes channel and his tag line is, "I'm a highly trained unprofessional." He has the same off-hand delivery and dry humor that makes you feel like you're sitting in the shop having a brew and shooting the shit. That's the kind of thing that makes people look forward to long-form videos. The videos where you want to inform or teach something are always short. I don't know if you do that on purpose or not, but it is absolutely perfect. As a former professional video producer for television, I am impressed by your style. It is subtle and I suspect you put more research into it than one might think.

[@PecheAventure]

I watched the whole video and I’m not even into buying this kind of reel😂 you are good at this! Keep up the good work👍🏽

[@bionicsjw]

You have come so far since you started and for reference I was one of your first 300 subs when you used to be this guy who failed more often than not. Now you your abilities have increased to the point that you actually are a a person to listen too.

[@bionicsjw]

Ps. please excuse the grammar as it's late.

[@mloew1]

Thanks for the great video. I just got back from Alaska and we used the 1000 everyday. We pulled up 40-100 pound Halibut for days on end. On the biggest Halibut it struggled a bit and did get hot but it preformed like a pro. The only thing I did not like was it measured in meters instead of feet. Not sure if that can be changed or not. My guide told me he pays around $600 for them with his guide discount. Seems like a steal even for $650. We also used the Daiwa Tanacom 1000 a few times, but everyone in our group liked the BK-1000 the best. Another thing, I was amazed at how light this reel is. I have a few Miya Epoch reels that are literally 5 times or more heavier.

[@AliciaBlakely1117]

Awesome video! Totally buying my hubby one for Christmas! Love to see y’all using the cups I made and sent ya !! 🤙🏼🍻

[@shanettwaite7046]

Great video. Question, have you used the high speed setting? And if yes, what is your take on it?

[@teamdilligafffishing4058]

Heiko you inspired me to buy the Tanacom 1000 about a year ago. I love it and have not had a single issue with it. If I decide to purchase a second electric it will most likely be a Banex 1000. I love your videos and trust your opinion. I live up in Jax and deep drop territory is about a 100 to 120 mile ride one way. I have been pulling my boat to Lantana / Boynton to deep drop. It would be wonderful if you could do a technical video on the deep drop process. Most videos dont show more than fish floating up. Thanks for you and Caitlins vids!!! Be healthy and more please.

[@THARTT]

Hey, so have you got tht e1500 yet? hard to find any reviews about it.....you going to drop a 1500 review ?

[@otisbrumfield5293]

You can't beat the Banax for quality, price and service. There other more expensive reels on the market but if you are deep dropping for snappers, tile fish, Amberjacks, they can handle them. I have 5 on my boat, won't leave home without them 🎉

[@Lavadx]

Great video, thank you for sharing... The Kaigen guys should be getting you something, I bought mine from your link.

[@floridabound2325]

Great timing! I just bought two of them a couple of weeks ago!! I'm looking forward to using them and I appreciate your tips and hints!!

[@davidschwandt847]

I've been looking at electric reels. Bass Pro only has a Shimano on line, and only 1! I was about to pull the trigger. It is almost 2x the cost. So good news I'll look at the banax. Big help , great info. Thanks as always. Ever think of one of those long range trips out to Pulley Ridge?

[@coastal_addiction]

Great video. How well do you like your Banax 1000 now 2 years later?

[@Doodad2]

I think I was the one that told you about that rod and reel combo. Frigate Sales, Great to do business with. A really nice reel. What knot did you use to connect your top shot to your main ling? I have had great success with the FG knot. I hung up on a wreck once. I pulled a 27' Gradywhite around with that combo thinking a had a large grouper on. I finally had to wrap the line around a cleat to try to break it. Well, the FG knot held. A dropper loop broke. We also caught a white marlin with this combo!

[@mayasoutdoorsfishing3773]

I can't say more than your video was super amazing and helpful in thinking of buying an electric reel thank you so much for your time god bless

[@Pescaceuta]

Buen video amigo , es un buen carrete. Una pregunta , hay alguna solución para cuando suba no se quede en 6 metros la linea y después hay que subirla Manualmente. gracias

[@tommarchant5105]

Good to see you are feeling better

[@YeYBae07]

Very good vdeo for all new biginner for deepsea bottom gme full of motivation forbelectric reel👍👍👍

[@DarronSmithBahamianMillionaire]

Is this reel better than the Daiwa Tanacom 1000 in your opinion? Awesome video and thanks for the review!

[@billmahoney9920]

Great Video!!!! Im looking to buy an electric reel that won’t break the bank, are you still enjoying your banax 1000 reels? Thanks

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Yea I love em!

[@brianflood641]

Great video. Very informative. How long does the battery last?

[@megamattoutdoors7648]

Great video man. I was expecting the price to be a lot more. Pleasantly surprised.

[@ggwp5199]

Thanks for the review! I'm thinking of buying an electric reel for my old man and I have been considering the Banax. The old fellow and his mates go fishing regularly (3-4 days week) and target the big (50-70 lbs) wreckfish, do you think this can handle the job regularly?

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Yea I love the Banax, should put in the work!

[@skillfulactor09]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel what can’t you catch with electric reel is there something to watch out for. Mainly fishing in Southern California

[@baronkeithprevostjr6810]

Hey I want to know do you still use the Penn Reel 209 when you go fishing on your boat

[@roniler7960]

Just 1 more quick question. On the battery could it be used with like a 12v 9amp battery instead of bigger battery like yours? Thanks in advance sir.

[@rg2483]

Great video with real information. If the battery is dead or you've over heated...how much line is retrieved per crank? Have not seen this one piece of info anywhere? Looks like I might be trading in some reels.

[@jerrywalden9971]

I own 1 and have used it for 4 years no issues so far.

[@marcopugliese5946]

As much as I love the banax, the greatest electric reel is an lp1200, we used them for green stick tuna fishing and they are absolute tanks, but the price is borderline insane

[@randybeltran6607]

Of course no one can debate that but it’s not made for the same thing LPs are for bigger fish these are made for snapper and grouper and tilefish.

[@Swanny383]

$ 599.00 is a steal, I just set myself up this year with a new Lexa 400 lefty that was over $300.00 , and its just Musky reel without line , Just sayen, That's a lot of reel for the price, Hopefully someday I will have a couple for some deep dropping.

[@239peytonn7]

What model lexa did you get that was 300 my 400 wn was 250

[@Swanny383]

@@239peytonn7 was the 400 lefty 6.3 ratio I think

[@leehunter5632]

This video was great 👍 you had great information

[@PetClipdog]

What is you Opinion about BANEX 1500 TM for Swordfish? Does pay the Price? Thank you

[@greg123168]

thanks for the video, because of right now I am price shopping for an electric reel, oh and do you use the lee melting pot, I was thinking about getting one to make my own weights, Is it worth it?

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Hi Cote, just to let you know never use your thumb to guide the wind down to the bottom just simply loosen up on the drag until the weed starts flowing at a decent rate. That is the way to do it. There is a new real out the day Iowa 1000 check that one out baby is the best thing that ever hit the market and I also want to know about that real you said it was experimental with a battery screwed into the bottom of the real. Please get back to me and let me know I’ll buy a couple of them without a doubt thank you.

[@JoseDiaz-yl9sh]

Guys that's great but keep them up n keep them lubed up. They are good. I use commercial teals n they are bigger take up a lot space. Bandit reels but these are good. Good video Heiko.

[@jmvmike]

Thank you for great videos! Keep up the great work

[@jimcole5387]

Great review and video! I am ready to get mine.

[@icarus1611]

I've owned and used banax 1000, shimano force master 9000, shimano sls6000, shimano 4000hp, shimano tm3000h , electramate 620xp,precision (de-hooker) high torque version, daiwa tanacom 750,daiwa seaborg 12000j , and miya epoch command 4c-5sc My go to reel out of all the above is the shimano force master 9000 , a lot of power, a lot of smooth drag, quiet, fast , big line capacity, pulled about 10-11' shark from 700' deep, no issues. The banax 1000 is my next choice, half the price of the FM 9000 , big line capacity, smooth drag , not as quiet and fast as the FM 9000 , the rest are fine with the tanacom 1000 being the worst I've seen, the electric cord on all of them is a weak point, the question is not if the cord will fail, it is when it's going to fail. About $80-90 for the shimano cord, $ 45-55 for the banax , I suggest you buy an extra power cord when you buy a new reel, good luck fishing !

[@volkantorunoglu3057]

Hi, i need help pls.my kaigen power cable lost.so which cable suitable witg kaigen 1000.daiwa or shimano.u have lot of machine.could you answer me pls?

[@raymondlaporte6807]

I just got Japanese reel shimano 3000 manual in Japanese what a bad mistake. Will the 1000 pull a 100 pound butt fishing 400 ft.

[@michaelcelotto6743]

Great tutorial on electric reels HEIKO ✌️😃need something positive with all the chaos here in Philly

[@artkitzmiller957]

Heiko, I could see the rod and reel combo just fine. Now your mug was in the shadows but who cares about that! ;)

[@adnanbegic7754]

Can we get a more recent update on how the banax is holding up? Trying to get an electric reel that i can deep drop and possibly fish for swords with, but dont want to go broke doing it. Was looking at the 1000 and the 1500

[@PeterRanieriII]

Heiko this reel can’t bring in a swordfish? Is this because of the max drag or the engine’s power?

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I mean in theory it probably could but if you spend a few trips dropping 12lb lead down 1700 ft that's a lot of strain on the drag and engine always pulling it back up

[@PeterRanieriII]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel I see. Thanks for the reply!

[@m1686]

Nice review. . the studio lights didn't make a lot of difference in the end. Good job.

[@donaldreagan3491]

Very informative I'm going out to pulley Ridge I'm going to buy one of those reels thanks

[@thegreatgreennorth9983]

Great demo 👍 ppl just dont get what its like trying to crank that much weight. I here ppl say c-mon hand crank it like a man🤣🤣 i like ok there Arnold calm down im here to fish not workout my biceps 💪 🤣🤣.

[@robc361]

Thanks Heiko and Caitlyn, excellent job. You could do these on all your rods. I probably would like to see a Penn vs Shimano grouper reel & rod comparison . Got my but kicked on some Hogfish with my Penn 5000 last weekend, lol.

[@kenberan4875]

hay does catlyn still work at hooters , have nots sen her a while ?

[@stevenfischer5392]

Great video on the reel.. lets see some coconut crusted snowys now. Cheers 🍻

[@kenberan4875]

nice snowing in the largo 24/7 fishing now

[@georgeniebergall7074]

I really like this one it was very educational you should take the time to show how to tie the rigs like you just did in this video rather than on a boat and just doing it I like your videos I think you and your girl are awesome

[@georgeniebergall7074]

You should try to flea markets I know the flea market in New Jersey on route 33 has some really great prices on electric grills you could have bought combos for like $200 it's worth it to check out flea markets

[@Veranamo]

I know this is an old video but interested if a 12v Jetski battery would power this? Tka

[@ChasingDreamsLivingLife]

Great Review Heiko..

[@HighSpeedPursuit1]

Have 3 of them, have put them to use and caught some nice fish.

[@larryfrancis3660]

Just bought one with your link 990$. Thanks

[@volkantorunoglu3057]

My kaigen 1000 cable is lost.which cable suitable - daiwa or shimano?

[@Amicaner]

LOL, cool video as always. Like the reviews you do!

[@Steve-Jody]

Will the Abyss Battery “Thermos” style work with it?

[@joee.fuytinck2465]

Can you show us beginners how to read a fish finder and or plotters I can’t seem to get any one to do that. I want to rig my new boat right but don’t know for sure what I’m looking for

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Yea I'll put something together for that

[@kenberan4875]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel nice rekio high five

[@roniler7960]

Joe sir. You should be able to get instructional video on company/brand finder/plotter I would think.

[@joee.fuytinck2465]

Thank you Ron Lier I went straight to simrad and ordered I hope I got it right

[@roniler7960]

Yvmw sir. I personally would 1st tried to get website,then a number,called that way make sure what you need. Hope it works out for you. Best of luck & tight lines.

[@roniler7960]

Very nice/imformative video Heiko sir,Thanks. Just a thought maybe have Ms. Caitlyn reel with motor & with out while you film. Happy Thanksgiving,Hope You both & yours had a good one & a fun,good,safe,fishing as well as everyday. Am curious with your rod can you get it straight without the bend in it?? As well as with the mounts that come with the reel,Can it be attached to like a freshwater trolling rod or only certain rods?? Thanks in advance. Thanks as well for the little tip on battery as well.

[@lepoope9537]

Why am I watching this with my $25 dollar reel 💀

[@pauldeen3805]

Power Cord Question: since you have owned a Daiwa Tanacom and a Banax: does the Daiwa power cord/cable work on the Banax?

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

yes it does. Not as good but it will work in a pinch

[@n6yun]

What is the amperage of that battery you used it looks like it's 80 amps and what is the draw of the real in amperage my guess it is 12 volts battery

[@dn9463]

Heiko, first off, your lights were great never really needed the studio lights. Second, that is really cheap for that reel. great buy.. but its still out of my price range. I'll put it on my 2022 xmas list. Now what i like to see if you put a extra 50 lb weight for the fish and then reel it up. is there a difference.? As always, great material and videos..

[@ShotgunSsergio]

Love that banax..been using mine for a couple years. Keep rocking that shit good sir Heiko. Have a couple videos on my page using it for tiles about 1100ft down.

[@ivanfishingspots]

Thank you for this video.

[@lohsiuhoe6723]

Heiko one advice please don’t let the line past the line guide it messes up your line alignment and it will tear up your line guide spiral gears

[@greg123168]

is that the only plug they use on the cord, or can you get the 12 volt outlet plug?

[@donaldmaltby3128]

Great video . Thank u. We are looking at an electric reel and set up for planer fishing and would appreciate your insight .

[@anonymous4390]

Dude I love your vids. You honestly and aspirations and hope all is well. God Bless you guys and you guys are honestly the best. Maybe one day we can go on a fishing trip.

[@leonardboyette7549]

Dont be so disappointed when you fuck up...ITS AN IMPERFECT WORLD...SCREWS FALL OUT. yer awesome bud.

[@mincraftkiller786]

Hey man idk if you’ll read this but Stuart butts are way better and they are made locally and they fit I’m pretty sure all other company’s Ferrals

[@donaldreagan3491]

Hey where do you order up the banex x1000 with the line already on it

[@MrMackch613]

When you show yourself hand cranking from behind looking out towards the water, i thought your boat sunk lol. Scared me bro lol

[@westtexan2263]

I bought two of them to put on my crappie rods!

[@coralheads]

Looks like I am going shopping :-)

[@lb7wade518]

Hope yall made it through the storm ok!!

[@Captainpaulbtyhtr]

What knot do you find strongest for joining braid to topshot ?

[@eddierack]

Would this be good to get multiple 20 to 30 pound snowies in 800 foot?

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Heck yea!

[@kenberan4875]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel hay reiko can i buy ur largo snow , what up

[@dyuan3298]

Nice video. Excellent content. Just subscribed to your channel...

[@adambacker8178]

would prefer to see those reels with lever drag instead of star drag.

[@davids4640]

What’s the link to order the package reel / rod / line

[@jean-yveslefebvre6446]

nice video Heiko , are you going to have one like this in your next giveaway??? Keep up the good work!

[@edgu8774]

Dude I'm ready to move to Florida!!!!!

[@stephenhusak6098]

Anyone have a Banax 7000 BM. Got one when i bought a whole garage full of tackle. I cant find anything on it or what size fish its good for.

[@williamellison8932]

If you want to try the 1500, maybe we can set something up. I’m based out of boca

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Have you tried swordfishing with the 1500?

[@kenberan4875]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel reiko boca columbia nice

[@scary_scat3924]

Have you even tried them swordfishing

[@cheechakoinalaskaeveridge]

Sweet rig

[@jasonlampione1835]

You need Kevlar line for that bad boy!

[@michaelgibsongibson7729]

I love the video want to know about banax kaigen 1500

[@ibyisabeast]

is this the same as banax 7000cp

[@davidkelley6986]

Great video!

[@ssflh68ify]

You best vent that lead pot!

[@eliseopolanco2059]

hi , how much for one

[@marcosborja496]

I've been watching your show for some time those things are pretty expensive they should come with like a warranty or something

[@br18od]

Can you use the Banax1000 as a kite reel?

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

yup!

[@br18od]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel Thanks for the reply

[@br18od]

Can a swivel go through the line guide ?

[@sctowey5]

I caught a 220 pound swordfish On my Banax 1000. I got a video up on it. I did burn out the washers though. KZbin: Solo Texas Swordfish 80 miles offshore

[@fishhubbd]

Excellent Content!!!

[@derinmarmara4856]

Thanks.. 🤗

[@williewilliams6163]

Can you change it from meters to feet??

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I think there might be a way in the newer models but not sure

[@williamellison8932]

Gotta try the 1500

[@johnthekiwi1601]

Seaborg MJ1200 end of. Unless you go full LP.

[@CamsWoodcrafting]

you ever sell your old rigs?

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Not currently

[@kenberan4875]

hay reiko cat lady told me she likes it thick too other day , nice job

[@anthonynassaur5554]

The Banax 1500 is suitable for swordfish. I think it's around $1300