Junk or Gold? $12 Budget Fishing Reel (SURPRISING RESULTS!)
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- čas přidán 22. 04. 2020
- There’s no need to spend tons of money on expensive fishing gear when you can get a nice reel at an affordable price. I have found the best budget fishing reel. When I use this reel, I don’t have to worry about losing fish. It does a great job and feels sturdy at the same time. Please note that I am not sponsored by Shimano in any way. I am sharing my honest opinion to help you find the best affordable fishing gear
Today, we are using this reel to target white perch. White perch is one of my favorite fishes to eat, so I’m hoping to stock up on them in order to have fresh fish meat during this quarantine. Wow! That was such a crazy fun day of fishing
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That reel is underrated. Mine is over 20 years old and still working. My kids uses it now and then. The trigger makes teaching how to cast a spinning reel easier.
Good to hear about this great reel 👍🏼👍🏼 I’m sure we will keep using ours for about that long as well
The trigger is called autocast
It's the second reel I ever bought, and it is still going very strong. It must be around 20 years old! So much abuse, so many very hard runs by big carp.
I have had mine for 8 years and it’s on a 25$ rod
@@kenaaronbabbit9987 on early stradic reels it’s called quick fire.
On mine it’s quick fire 2, printed right on the trigger.
The anti reverse is just fine. It always reverses to the top right where you want it so you can grab the line and lever so you can cast.
That’s exactly what I was gonna say! How would the Quickfire system work if it didn’t line up where you need it to every time 🤦🏻♂️😂
I was gonna post this, can’t believe he didn’t figure it out
Have you had problem where the anti reverse doesn't lock right away? It takes a few turns before it finally locks
Great reel. Have one for over 20 years now. Still works great and my grandson has been fishing with it. Keep the videos coming guys great job!
That “ anti-verse “ that you were talking about , is actually a feature built into that reel , being a quick fire , it’s suppose to make it so the trigger bail is set back to the ready to cast position .
Of course in my experience , over time the bail seem to fail and pre maturely close on you during your cast , which can cause break off .
But it could just be my experience
Reel Fishing You are correct, it repositions the bail so the Quickfire trigger is in proper place to access with one’s index finger. The downside to this is that it can allow too much slack in the line to get a nice tight line with a lure or a hook on the rod’s hook retainer or secured on an eyelet support.
I have not encountered any problems with my several Shimano IX series reels that I have owned for at least six years.
From my use of the 2000 and 4000 the bail closing mid cast is from the line snagging the "trigger" mid cast. I've removed the trigger from mine an eliminated this issue. My wife has figuered out a casting method that gets rid of the issue. I didnt have the desire to learn it as I hated the trigger
I didn’t know this! Learn something new everyday… I wondered on this for a while but just thought cause it’s a lower end reel it just had a larger wind section.
Love your videos. I've had the IX2000 for over15 years! It holds it own compared to my higher end reels.
I’m a Shimano Guy myself. I’ve had my Sonora 4000 for years and hasn’t let me down, now I have the Sienna 2500 & 4000 line and the Nexave 3000 & 4000 line. Moving on into their bait casting reels now.
Another cool vid! That reel brings back a lot of good memories. I had a few of those in a 3000 or 4000 size back in the 80s as a kid. We caught a ton of fish with them. Everything from jacks to surgeon fish to baby hammerhead sharks. Good times! Thanks for the memories!
We have been using that reel for 30 years now at least in one form or another. It was the FX when I was younger and it was our goto reel for bay fishing in Southern Cal. They just don't die. If your on a budget and /or need something reliable there you go. Good video as usual and thanks for giving an overlooked reel it's dues. Look forward to your next one!
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They have been making those for decades too. My dad bought me the combo back in 1983. Fished until the reel fell apart in 2008. Kept the fiberglass 2pc Shimano rod and was shocked to find the same reel at Bass Pro for $20! Still going strong! It my bluegill rod or shaky head. Definitely a Shimano bang for the buck!!
Shimano budget reels have never let me down. I think it’s a good brand.
Since I started watching your channel on binge, lol, I decided to grab my pops old rods. I've found 20 so far and plan on rigging the all up with your videos. Appreciate your info and the fact you enjoy the sport and see what it's meant and can be. Fun and responsible at all times.
Thank you so much. It is nice to hear that you can get into this as much as we can:)
There is so many fish in your place... Love your vid man it always amaze me... Keep it coming man... tnxs...
I have had this exact reel for 10 years and it is a beautiful and elegant workhorse
Absolutely agree! The 4000 size is good for inshore fishing, too, with decent drag power.
Awesome!
Great reel, I use the 4000 model for my travel/beater rod. It has bushings not bearings making it much less worry some if it gets a bit of salt water in it. The reel is about 15-20 years old now and works just as well as it did when it was new.
I bought that in the 4000 size and I’ve been surprised at how well it’s performed. It’s one of my choice reels.
It’s a great budget reel!
I have had an IX 1000 and a couple of IX 2000's for more than 20 years now, they still work great and look great. I have even used the 2000's for light rock fishing for small Jacks, Queenfish and tarpon. A shark took one of my catches, and spooled me out - but the reel is still in great condition. Great Reels! Very underrated. (BTW, that anti-reverse problem you mentioned, that is the quick cast bail re-set - it is to position the bail "automatically" so you can use the quick fire feature. - it does take a little getting used to). Cheers
I really like vblogger like you sir. Your content is not for entertainment but also for education sir. Many of us here in Philippines following your channel. Thanks
I think this is the best shimano ix 4000r review video I have seen out of all today! I got this reel today and wanted to understand how to use some of its features. Thanks guys! 🎉
1st time to your channel. Love it. I just ordered 2 of these today. Can't wait to start fishing with my dad again...been way to long.
I have a 25 year old Shimano JHX 3000 combo, works as well now as when it was new. Great rod and reel for the money. Caught a personal best 8.5 lb. largemouth, many others, as well as many catfish, pike, and a 42 inch muskie. Got it on sale for $15.00 at the Seattle sportsman's show in 1995. Great setup.
Thanks for the review. Great job.
I have more than a dozen of the Shimano R4000 reels paired with Ugly Stiks. I love the rear drag and they are super reliable. For $15, I was expecting to get one or two seasons from them, but I've used most of them for 8 years now. I have lots of other reels at all price ranges, but I keep coming back to these, totally my favorite. As much as you raved about them, you didn't give them enough credit.
I have several of these in the 4000 size. The rear drag and self centering are great features for lure fishermen. The trigger is a plus too once you get used to it. You can get repeated casts off fast.
Glad I found your channel.
You're interesting and informative.
Really enjoyed this vid.
Subbed.
Love those reels ive had quite a few of them over the years
Been using those reel over 30 years now love them
this reel was fitted with my rex hunt shimano 6' combo back in 1995, i received it for my 13th birthday. it was the FX2000 series. but related internals to the IX.
i still use it today, unbeatable design and when looked after lasts decades.
I have 2 AX2000R's that are from 1996. I thinks it's the best reel I've ever owned. Smoothest retrieve of any reel and handles 6-8 lbs. test like a boss. I love them. I caught fish on one today.
I have the 2000 and 4000 sizes of these reels. Grew up using the comparable Daiwa models. Love these graphite’s!
Just bought one of these off Facebook market for $8. Putting it on my panfish rod. Glad to see I didn’t waste money on trash!
I have owned two of these reels for about six years, and owned a predecessor for over 20 years that only died when subjected to too much abuse, i.e. too many dunks in the water. These are a terrific value and while not quite as smooth as my more expensive Shimano, Daiwa or Lews reels, catch the fish every bit as well.
The reason it takes a bit to anti reverse is so that the trigger can return to the proper position.
Would love to see you fish with more old stuff.
I had pretty much one of those back in the 1990s. It had the fighting drag on the back and the regular drag on the front with the quick fire. My dad got me that reel and a brand new rod in 9th grade for a backpacking trip.
I just recently acquired a TX120Q which I believe is from 1991. Hoping to learn how to fish with it.
I have 4-5 Shimano quick fire reels and I love them....over 20 years of using them
You’re def one of my favorite fishermen to watch.
Thank you so much, it is great to hear that!
Just bought the 1000 for my UL rod. One thing to get used to is that the brake doesn't activate until the lever is at 12 o clock
I love this reel. Bought one months ago a threw 10 lb braid on it.
Love that reel. First reel I had since I was a kid. It was good to me for years.
It’s an awesome one
Really into vintage tackle and reels if you could do more vids on vintage tackle I think I might survive the lock down cabin fever here in the UK theirs NO FISHING
in Manitoba Canada where I live, fishing season is closed in spawning time, this allows the fish to reproduce freely, is conservation, you can catch them after, but at least they laid their eyes already. It makes a lot of sense for me.
I wore one of those reels out. I fished with it on my ultra light for years. I list the quick fire first then the whole reel. It lasted about fine years.
These are the best I have 8. 2 1000 2 2000 and 4 4000. Great for casting. I use them for trout, pan fish and bass. Great for surf fishing too. Use them for halibut and surf perch. Don't have to worry to much about the salt water since its mostly plastic. Have had my Oldest for 6 years. Used it for surf fishing.
I used that reel years ago in the 1980 s, it was a great reel I had the ultralight model for panfish and it was great for the money.
i had one as a kid to i had the quick fire reel to on a 6 foot 6 eagle claw rod but i used mine in salt water a bit to much and it took like a year for it to crap out on me but before it went out on me i cot tuns of red fish snook and bass and cat fish on it i beat it up i used it for my go to reel for hard fishing for a year i am with you on this its a good little cheap reel if i used it in only fresh water it probably would have lasted me longer but i did catch a lot of big bass on mine and Suwanee small mouth and rock bass and brim blue gill that reel its a fish geter loved the video
One of My favorite reels for bass jigging , Texas rig, Carolina rig , I can go on. lol can’t go wrong with that reel 👍🏼 plus the veil trigger, the rear drag . Love it . All around solid reel !
You got that right! that's a great testimony for this reel.
Awesome video just ordered some Squidy Bits this morning to use around Maryland
That’s awesome, use it like I am in this video for white perch. What part of Maryland are you in?
@@HeySkipper I live in Pikesville but I fish all over Maryland
Excellent reel I’ve used for 20 years in fresh and salt water without a problem
kinda nice to find a good budget reel and the quality is just amazing. shimano still produces a good quality reel at an amazing price
Yes! Love it!
Love these vids were you test tackle 👍 try find something really rediculous again 😂👍 fish on be safes
Just bought an ix2000r. Had to do some sanding because the drag clicker was crunchy. Also the one way mechanism took some polishing and greasw because it was grinding. Still makes an audible click when the one way pawl engages every rotation.
Not a fan of the plastic spool lip. I can see that getting burrs and grabbing on casts. Also not a fan of rear drag because tightening the line against the hook holder requires turning the spool backwards since the quickfire system prevents instant anti reverse which can unscrew the spool of drag is tight.
Still a decent value and an upgrade for a Walmart combo. I do prefer the Shimano syncopate though
I’ve been using an FX200 on a Berkeley Mirage for 25 years now. Never failed.
Great reels shimano 👍. By the way in the UK we have a closed season with no fishing from march 14th to June 16th for coarse fishing on rivers so the fish are left to spawn in peace. Coarse fisherman always practice catch & release all season.
Nice catch skipper
I have the same but the 4000! Bit of a bigger reel but gets the job done!
good reel I have a set of 8 of them for crappie spider rigging, but the only problem i have with the reel is when the hook is the loop/ hook keeper above handle after a day of fishing, and you want to take up slack line on your furled rod if you twist the spool taking up line it does not click or take up line it spins back
One of my first reels.. Works amazing
I just received a gift from my neighbor. It’s a shimano 100 q ax bio grip. It runs as smooth as silk. It’s amazing he takes very good care of his things. I love it! What kind if rod do you have that paired with? Nice video !
I have 2 of these reels the anti-reverse is designed to put that quick fire trigger back into casting position
Ahhhh ok
The IX Series are great, inexpensive reels that I've used for at least 20 years. Not the best for jigging due to the Quickfire anti-reverse casting system, but great for casting and still fishing. I use the 4000 for surf and saltwater and the 2000 for bass and pike. The rear drag is awesome and the reel is light and well balanced. Only downside is the 4:1 gear ratio, that's a little slow but you can compensate with a faster retrieve. I've noticed lately this series is out of stock most everywhere, I hope it won't be discontinued. I did find two 2000's that I bought for future use. Great video, thanks for sharing.
@@Jigmaster55 I rinse them off with the hose when I get home and I have several that have lasted many years. Rinse, spin and leave in the Sun to air dry. I am also generous with the oil. Best bang for the buck IMHO.
My dad has one of them they're one of the originals it lasted him for years until now.
I’m anxious to give it a try. I use a $10 Zebco reel. Caught 100 bass, put it away and bought a new one for $14 a year later.
Reminds me of a great crappie day
That's my favorite combo, if you want a slight upgrade you can go up to a Berkeley lightning for 30 if I remember, I'm actually about to go buy one today if I can find those two, I gave a lot of my fishing stuff to friends that needed them, now I gotta get my budget creek combo again, I'm using and old zebco rod and speed master reel, however my line is getting frayed, so I think it has a bad eye or something.
i have the same reel its a 4000 and iv had it for 10 years now still works to this very day
I love the Shimano trigger reels, and the IX line is FANTASTIC!
I fish for those fish that are typically less than 5 lbs. Sunfish in the lakes, trout and flounder, whiting, pompano in the salt.
These reels have really good drag and work like Government mules.
When they break down after a few years, recycle them for parts like the spools and handles, and get a new one.
Right now, I think I have 8 reels on rods....2000's on Ugly Stick Dock Runners for fishing for everything from Crappie with jigs, pinfish with FISHGUM, and trout and sheeps with shrimp. I have a few 4000's on some rods I got at ACADEMY SPORTS that are called ROUGHNECK rods, and they catch everything up to keeper size Redfish.
Seriously, if it has SHIMANO on it, it isnt junk.
ALl the IX series are the same price....1000-2000-4000. I get them on sale for $9.99 from my favorite store.
I think one of my favorite small reels is the Shimano AX 2500FB. Its very smooth and a great deal for the price.
I agree, I have one of those too and it’s great for my kids. They catch plenty of panfish and bass on it.
You've lost weight bro. Looking good. Keep up the great vids
Catching fish is a really great thing
I just bought 2 4000s and 2 1000 from scheels for 12.99 each. Feeling good about my purchase. Good video!
Those reels are fun I found one when I was treasure hunting with my grandma and I fixed it up and it's a great reel I use it for trout
That’s awesome carter!
Thank you caption skipper because of you in a weird way I persuaded my grandma to start fishing . What suck is in Arizona if your 10 you need a license but lucky it's 5 bucks so thank you for making great vids and inspiring.e to do a lot of things I do today I even made the best lure so far from watching you lure making vid
Had this reel growing up and loved it! but it got stolen and just found one for sale for $16 so I picked up the 4000 and can’t wait to get out with it
+1 Great reel!
I always just try to look for deals on good stuff. At the beginning of 2019 I was able to get me a Lews MS1SH baitcast reel for 35$(retail 99$ at that time) along with a Duckett Ghost 7ft med/hvy casting rod for 25$(retail 99$ at that time). I broke the rod, but Duckett replaced it with the Silverado model for the cost of shipping. Not sure if you will get that kind of service with a truly cheap reel or rod.
I use it this morning. 5.3.2020
I cought a 20in Striper..... like you said can't beat the price.
Cool video which line and rod and bait were you using
I’d check out the brand new FX. At $20 it actually has some of Shimano updates that are found in some of their newer models.
You teach me so much!
Thanks for watching! If you have any requests for future videos just let us know 😁
FYI: Those reels are budget versions of Shimano's made in Japan premium reels of the 80s & 90s. It functions almost as good but without special features and premium titanium internals, and is made in China or Taiwan rather than Japan.
I have 4 different versions & sizes iI bought in the 80s. Adjusted for inflation, the made in Japan Custom X Speedmaster QuickFire versions price was the equivalent of $120 retail today, compared to that $12 made in Taiwan model.
It's not a janky anti-reverse. It lines up the QuickFire with your forefinger.
Fishes don't want you to share the secret information as it will bring their end 😂.
Still have an old one that has a fighting drag lever on the back
I purchased the 4000 2 days ago in melb AU's $20 killer reel I think l will go back tomorrow and get a 2000 or 1000 weren't many left.Thanks for the advice cheers.
I didn't know they were still making them I have mine from the early nineties
The quick fire system is why the reverse doesn’t lock right away so it always locks with it at the top only so it’s ready to use. I realized this on a different shimano reel I had and I just couldn’t get used to it so I went back to one without the quick fire.
Ahh I see. Thanks for the info! Maybe knowing that will change how I feel about it idk 😅
I still ordered one of the 4000 size though after your review 😂 I think for the price I can get over the anti reverse being a little loose, I gotta give it another chance
Can you do a video on how you carry your fishing gear and filming gear to the surf
Erin does everything #1 Wow you're a lucky guy....
I´ve got one..it´s a fantastic reel.
I have a real similar to that it’s made by Shimano and it’s called the Magnumlight GR-X
Bro no lie!! I started fishing with this reel! I still have it.
Shimano came out with that in the 80s. Around 86 I think it was. Or 85. It was called the quickfire FX100. Later down the road I remember the fx1000 quick-fire ll. And then they just kept going I kept jumping around with numbers but yes there are more or less that's a time there were like $29. Cuz I remember that's what I used when they came out. And I stayed using them for bass fishing believe it or not I've got some pretty big northern pike catfish and Muskie on them. Of course after while o and big carp. After a while you had to take a minute to get repaired because they have nylon washers that wear out pretty easily when you fight big fish. But if you don't and you'll get a couple years anywhere from probably 2 to 4 years fighting average fish. And again. All determines how many you catch how often you go and how big fish are. So for that $12 you are correct the FX models or the I-X I think might be there but any of those models that you're using are good reels for the price as a matter of fact I've got one in the garage. I love them. You can't go wrong with them but of course when the washers need replace by the time you pay for the washers how to repair bill it's always cheaper just to get a new real. Unless you do the work yourself then you're good. So remember that. Academy carries them Karen Texas. And I think almost any stores you could check Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops which are both the same now because Cabela's bought Bass Pro which is unbelievable. So I would highly recommend getting one and using it. 5 use as much as 10 lb test on it sing that I'm from Ohio I always try to put the smallest diameter 10 pound test I can get on there. Now you have braids so you could always do a Top Shot of 20 ft was Bono if you want cuz mono is lighter than braids. So it's just a choice. Back then we didn't have braid. And we used to have what they called Magnuson Berkeley Magnuson which was almost like braid in a monofilament. Because 10 lb test equals out to be like 6 lb test diameter. I wish I'd bring that back again that was awesome stuff. I loved it the casting on it was great everything about that that's great in that fishing line. So but all in all for the money you can't go wrong. By three of them could you sell some inexpensive rods like good ugly sticks and there you go. And a skipper said you can get them all different sizes and they do make them bigger depending on what you're going to go for have 3 of them wanted to frame sizes if you got kids turn excellent real to get them up on. Or for yourself same thing yam in different sizes and they will work wonders. I've caught steelhead on them. Steelhead is a good hard fighting fish along with carp. and I love to drag system in the back like Skipper says cuz it's easier to set when you're fighting a fish could hold a ride one hand and put your hand behind it and tighten it up verses on top. and the drag is like a click drag. Every time you turn the knob you hear a little click. And you can feel it so you're not guessing it how far are you with it like the ones on top you just got to keep screwing and playing with it until you get it there.
I use Shakespeare. Just want to point out that it can also be a great budget brand. Low cost combos and very hard to break their products.
Love the perch catches! I love to eat those too!!!
my friend got hooked up on a jack in two seconds the reel broke (before the line and rod)
Their ATS 30 is a nice reel for the price but I have seen the drag stripped out hooking into the wrong fish
Shimano ix right? Love it I use them for crappie and trout
I have caught more fish on my budget micro setup than any other gear I have. It's the most cost effective way to enjoy fishing, IMO.
Thanksssss!!!! ❤❤❤
next question guys kastking sharky 3 baitfeeder or okuma avenger baitfeeder. which one is the better buy
That was my first rod and reel combo from Walmart. Like $25. Too bad I dropped it from the kayak. The only downside to that reel is that bail gadget is plastic and tends to degrade but I just removed it and kept the reel
I love white perch fishing. So much fun...For just a few dollars more you can pick up a shimano AX Series reel...$15-$20 gets you a spool mounted drag system. That IX reel gets the job done though,,.shimano has been making that style rear drag reel for a very long time.
I know I'll get flamed for saying this but I really don't see the point on spending less than $60 in a reel.
Oh I’ll look into the ax series! Thanks for your insight
I got the Shimano FX1000. I wonder if it's the same combo renamed or different?
New to fishing. Interested in Shimano Sahara Rear Drag. Reviews are pretty good. But not too sure.
i found the same reel in my shed. it was my dads this thing has a quarter inch of dust on it im going to clean it grease it and use it for bass