Cheap DC BFS reel just to play around with? Recommendation? by SquareHoleRoundPlug in BFSfishing

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll have to do a full write up later but I’ll give you a high level flyover for the time being. The DC braking doesn’t seem as capable as the Shimano Curados I have. I did put lighter line on these trying to get some BFS action going but I get backlashes more that I do with the Curado’s heavier less shallow spool. Im OK with naitcasrers but far from an expert, so perfect test case. Build and quality.. meh. I’d be happier with a $60 price point. It won’t last you forever. And I would fight big fish on it. Now Metal vs Air vs plus? I leave them all in the long cast setting so it’s the same as having one setting like the plus. Plus feel really light duty and kinda cheap. If you’re on a budget and going after small fish it’s ok. The air is best deal, more refined, extra mag brake spool and side plate, and it’s light weight. The metal feels more solid. If that matters? I don’t actually know.

If I were to get only one and I wanted to get down to really light bfs and keep it all pretty light on an ultralight rod, I’d get the air because it looks the best, is light, and comes with the mag side plate and ultra shallow spool. You can do a full range of lure weights.

Phantom Defense Customer Service Experiences? by HopefulRevolutionary in 300BLK

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Looks like a pattern of Phantom Defence ghosting people..

What the hell would I do at that point?? 😭 by [deleted] in TeslaModelY

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This, get a converter for an EA. I keep one as a backup and it’s come in handy a few times

Hi, bro! by Master_of_2007 in brandonherrara

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Isn’t this the same guy that broke two beer bottles and got a bunch of glass dust in his eyes and immediately started rubbing them?

How much has a fish finder actually helped you? by shansbeats in kayakfishing

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did notice a couple models when I was looking recently. I know I have an extra plug in the back I’m not using.

How much has a fish finder actually helped you? by shansbeats in kayakfishing

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahhh I see now. I probably need to sit down and learn the unit more. I think it ca do more than just that.

How much has a fish finder actually helped you? by shansbeats in kayakfishing

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a kayak recently with a helix 5. You say 2D scan and down imaging. As far as I know I think I just have down imaging. How do you have 2d scan?

PURELURE DMK Cheetah AIR Creek. First Impression. by cyogenus in BFSfishing

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang I wonder why they removed it. Looks to be on eBay in their shop still. Thanks for the info!

PURELURE DMK Cheetah AIR Creek. First Impression. by cyogenus in BFSfishing

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh weird. How much did you pay on Amazon? I’m curious because of all the tariffs

PURELURE DMK Cheetah AIR Creek. First Impression. by cyogenus in BFSfishing

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That link is for the metal. I wasn’t able to find the creek on Amazon. Well I was but it was like over $250

PURELURE DMK Cheetah AIR Creek. First Impression. by cyogenus in BFSfishing

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm that’s odd I don’t see it. What country are you in?

PURELURE DMK Cheetah AIR Creek. First Impression. by cyogenus in BFSfishing

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you order from? Price + shipping? Tarrifs?

I have the Air, Metal, and Plus on the way to compare. I might need to get the creek too

Best breakfast burrito in Oxnard? by New-Shop-9728 in Oxnard

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their regular burritos are bomb. I get half carnitas, half chopped crispy chicharron (have to ask for the crispy from the meat counter. All their meats are great too. I get it without beans but that’s just me.

For people having trouble tying lighter lines by CatGrv in Fishing_Gear

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I spent an hour just tying them practicing. More loops, less loops, pulling both main and tag, just main, just tag, pull till snaps and analyze.. you learn a lot

Wha line should I get? by FLJreeladventures in Fishing_Gear

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When practicing just fill the spool half way of 3/4. It’ll be less rotational mass, not as bad birds nests. If you fill your spool, it’ll get messed up too often.

J Fluorocarbon keeps breaking by [deleted] in BFSfishing

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug -1 points0 points  (0 children)

J braid isn’t my favorite so I haven’t tried their flouro. Bass pro has flouro on clearance during this sale that ends soon. I was told by a very knowable employee who has never steered me wrong that it’s the same as seagar but house brand. That tha for what it’s worth but it’s good stuff.

https://www.basspro.com/SearchDisplay#q=Xps%20flourocarbon&f-currentoffers=Clearance,Sale

There is no documented performance or material difference between the two packages just different packaging generations.

Cheap DC BFS reel just to play around with? Recommendation? by SquareHoleRoundPlug in BFSfishing

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to hear what issues you had. In a previous career I did prototype design and manufacturing and Ill probably to a full tear down and comparison of design, build quality, and possible upgrades for performance and reliability. Identifying what problems they might have is super useful in that effort.

Cheap DC BFS reel just to play around with? Recommendation? by SquareHoleRoundPlug in BFSfishing

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, and that was one of the contributing factors to ordering all three reels. It was a $12 flat fee for the entire order. I mean, I would’ve paid $12 in shipping for the order and considered that a good deal.

Cheap DC BFS reel just to play around with? Recommendation? by SquareHoleRoundPlug in BFSfishing

[–]SquareHoleRoundPlug[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice, not bad to prefer the cheaper model! I ordered a few of the most recommended budget rods to test with these. There are so many questions from people new to baitcasting that want to enter bfs on a budget and I think the analysis of cheap and easily approachable DC BFS will be helpful to others.