Hey Patrick! Haha yea… I mean I was fortunate enough to fight the fish. The least I can do is try to return it unharmed… Anywho, I am sure the fish will be ok as the hook is quite small and the line was cut at the microsnap. Hopefully someone else will get to catch it and remove the hook =). Cheers my friend!
Hey jeohvany! Exactly! I’ll be looking at a handful of these longer rods as I think they’ll be useful for lake and pond anglers as well as anyone fishing salt as that is what they are intended for. Thanks for watching and cheers my friend!
I recently saw a video about bass head shacking as you're grabbing the line. When you grab the line it takes the rod's tension and reel's drag out of the equation. The head shake can shock the leader line exceeding it's break strength, sometimes breaking at the knot. I'm guilty of the same thing. Where I've lost fish grabbing the line because they head shake spitting out the hook. I think the best thing to do when you see them going for a head shake is release most of the tension on the line. Then release the line completely. Wear them out some more with your rod, then try grabbing the lip while most of their body is still underwater.
Hey Pac-Man! Yea I think it was definitely my mistake for keeping tension on the line there. I think my reasoning is that I’m unsure how secure the hook is in the mouth and I don’t want the fish to shake the hook. That said, I think cutting the line like that fish did under tension is probably more of a risk than is the fish shaking the hook. Appreciate the explanation! Thanks as always for stopping by and cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNELI found your channel. Good content. In the situation you are describing here, try sweep setting when the fish is not jumping. I do this 2 or even 3 times when I’m unsure the hooks are embedded where they need to be and the fish is fighting hard. I’ve yet to pull the bait away doing this and also haven’t lost one since doing this practice. Got this tip from a local tournament angler.
@@RCLefty027 hey rc! Thanks for suggesting the tip! Yea I think in most cases when I get into a larger fish I am not super worried that the fish will spit the hook but in this case the fish’s mouth actually braided and cut my line lol. I don’t think I’ve ever had that happen to me but it’s a good lesson when trying to pick up the fish. I should probably let it calm down a bit more and not keep too much tension on the line. Or… just carry a net haha 😅. Thanks again for the tip and cheers my friend!
Hey Ricardo! Haha I understand why noodle rods are appreciated I just have never really enjoyed them as they require such a defined casting stroke. The mifine will get reviewed at some point and I’ll probably focus on showing that it is a usable rod but at the same time how ridiculous the spinning guides are on it. I need to get a chance to get into some fish with it to see if it can handle some larger fish 😅. We shall see… in the meantime, this has become one of my favorite rods but I do wish there was an UL version with a few more guides and a bit lighter weight. It’s a fantastic rod either way and I think a lot of folks will be happy using it. Cheers my friend!
The drag clicker sound is reminiscent of the drag clicker sound on the Ark Gravity BFS reel. I'd describe the drag clicker sound as hollow sounding. Not a bad sound and I like the sound cuz it's not soft sounding. Very good review and catches, I'll be looking a the Pure Lure Zero rod. Thanks Bruddah!
Hey Joe! Yea you’re absolutely right. The clicker is extremely similar sounding to the arise air/gravity bfs perhaps a bit lower hertz though. It’s an interesting sound and it’s due to the design of the clicker where it uses a leaf style spring as opposed to a metal pin with spring style that Shimano and Daiwa use. Anywho, thanks so much for the kind words and cheers my friend!
Very good video, loved the voiceovers. I can't wait to start using this combo again. I might switch out the varivas line for the green TSU line just to change it up. Also I'm still looking for some green knobs that I like for it
Hey Jacob! Haha the VO part was a bit awkward. I think I need to mess with the volume a bit more or something… Also, I think I was a bit more subdued than normal as I managed to get sick again lol. Kid must’ve brought something home… Anyways look forward to seeing the green machine wombo combo!!! Cheers my friend!
I decided to go with the spinning version of the zero. It is even longer and and it seems like fishing is more enjoyable compared to the baitcast version.
Hey dubai! Right on! Thanks for sharing that info! Unfortunately, my channel and preferred style of fishing is BFS related. I hope they can expand the casting rods for this line up as there is a lot of potential here with this product line imho! Would be great to see equivalents for the casting to all of the spinning versions imho. Anywho, thanks so much for sharing that info and glad you are enjoying your zero! Cheers my friend!
Hey Maurice! I would love to see purelure expand this line as it’s quite surprised me. I was a bit skeptical of solid tipped rods but I gotta say that they really did a great job with this one. I tested another solid tipped ajing rod the next day and it wasn’t nearly as sensitive. I know they do have a 63 casting version of this rod and I wonder how that rod would perform. Maybe something to look into in the future. Thanks as always for stopping by and cheers my friend!
Great video man! I like that you got to see the blank in action during practical fishing. Have been eyeing this rod, and if I had to replace my Ajing Elf today I think this would be it. Have seen that there is a shorter 6.3 foot version as well, but haven't seen much about it, not many in the BFS group have tested it I think.
Hey kalle! Haha yea while it’s not always feasible to get into fish I’ll definitely show it when I can =). I don’t know that this rod will replace the elf for me but it’ll def be a great companion to it. Imho, they each suit their power ratings well and can handle decent sized fish. If you need a bit more power then this would definitely be a great rod to consider. As far as the 632 size, I have been looking at that as well and may pick that up in the future. I’ve really enjoyed this rod and it’s kind of opened my eyes as to how good a solid tipped rod can be. I do think it needs a few more guides though lol 😅. Not the end of the world but doesn’t hurt to have more guides haha. Thanks for stopping by and cheers my friend!
This manufacturer makes high quality products, even if they are made in China. I recently bought a rod called DERES MEBARU762, probably the JOHNCOO rod you were talking about. But I was a little shocked to see TSURINOYA ELF back in stock yesterday, ELF seems to be more expensive than before, or maybe it's because of the weak yen now. The JOHNCOO rod was hard to cast because the EVA of the grip was too short. I plan to customize the grips later.
Hey mile! You hit the nail on the head! I recently acquired the Johncoo Deres as well! At half the price of the zero I thought it would be worth looking at. You are correct that the elf is back in stock and it does seem to be slightly higher in price but as Tsurinoya is a CDM brand I’m not sure the yen has much to do with it? I’m not sure… The johncoo has pros and cons that I’ll go over in my video review on that but I also have the ag venom 703 and the tsurinoya dexterity 1 as well. I am really finding that there 7’+ rods are super versatile and typically cover a pretty wide lure weight range and fun to fight fish on. Anywho, thanks so much for sharing your findings and cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL I have a TSURINOYA DEXTERITY II C722UL rod, which was very easy to handle, and the JOHNCOO rod has a lot of power, so I was able to catch a 65 cm seabass. But it was a little difficult to throw something light with extra fast. This is unthinkable in Japan, but it is probably because JOHNCOO rods have the same blank and taper as spinning models.
@mile1609m hey mile! Interesting! I noticed a similar experience with the johncoo vs the zero. I feel like I am able to cast lighter lures a bit easier with the zero vs the johncoo. It’s very odd as the johncoo has a thinner tip as well as thinner solid blank portion. I was able to cast the same lures but I had to drastically slow down my casts similar to when using a very slow XUL rod. Maybe it’s due to the fact that the tip does not recover very quickly but is also quite slow compared to the zero’s tip section which is comparatively much thicker and faster. One other observation is that I believe the johncoo is actually slightly lighter in power vs the zero. The zero seems to have a much more substantial butt section and I felt could handle larger fish. That said, I have not gotten into anything large on the johncoo. I only managed to get into one semi decent bass and a few dinks the day I took it out. Anywho, thanks so much for sharing your experiences! Cheers my friend!
Hey Jeff! Haha yea it’s definitely louder than most drag clickers for sure. It’s a very similar sound to what you get out of the Haibo arise air and the Ark gravity bfs but it also might sound a tad louder than it actually is because my camera mic is right next to the reel. In any case, a very unique sound that sounds like a cross between a spinning reel clicker and a normal baitcasting reel clicker. Kind of that hollow, metallic click of the spinning reel combined with the frequency of a baitcasting reel clicker imho. Anywho, thanks so much for watching and commenting! Cheers my friend!
Hey pejal! It really is a very well done rod. Makes small fish fun but also has enough backbone for larger fish as well. Thanks for watching and cheers my friend!
Hey Mikey! Haha yea I think it is… I’ve been resisting for so long because I just don’t want to carry another piece of kit. My “lightweight” sling pack just keeps getting stuff added and getting heavier and heavier lol… Ooc do you know if any lightweight nets? I’m kinda considering one of those collapsible/folding trout nets but not set on anything yet… cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL i use a small aluminum net (18x14?) off ali with a leash and magnet. it hangs on the left side of my bag and it completely out the way and not even a second thought. best investment to have honestly. we all have a different set ups and preferences but i would definitely brainstorm off of fly fishermen. net retractors or leashes with magnets is pretty clutch.
Oh yeah, down here in my neck of the woods we have an invasive species of Cichlid known as an "Atomic Sunfish" it's real name is a Mayan Cichlid I think, but man those thinks fight and pull more than a 5-6lb Bass I swear!!!
Hey Abel! Yea I’ve heard that cichlids can really put up a good fight! I guess that’s why Oscars and peacock bass are so sought after as gamefish species haha. Would love to get into some of those invasive cichlid species but I am glad that southern California hasn’t been invaded yet… we’ve got other invasive species to worry about I suppose… I’m gonna have to pay a visit to Florida to find some of those invasive someday! Thanks as always for watching and commenting and supporting the channel Abel! Cheers my friend!
I don’t really have any need for a 7.5’ rod. From what I’ve seen on YEP!’s channel it looks really solid though. Good looking rod too. Great video as always 👍 quick question on your silver feather. Are you able to buy those knobs for it or did you have to take them off a handle set? From the looks I assume they are gomexus knobs and I haven’t seen those specific knobs for purchase without buying the full assembly.
Hey Christian! Thanks so much for commenting and sharing your thoughts! I used to think that 7’+ rods didn’t have a place in my lineup because they are just so long but if you think about what they’re meant for they definitely have a place imho. Nowadays, I fish either sub 6’ rods for more control and lighter weights or I go 7’+ so I can get some extra reach for my lures. Anywho, regarding your question about the gomexus knobs. Good eye!!! They are indeed gomexus knobs. I didn’t “choose” these per se as they were the style that fit the handle knob shaft on the original SF handle. I wanted to use the SF handle as it’s so well made. The original handle has a super tight CF weave, doesn’t twist and has chamfered edges and is just extremely well made. Anywho, I don’t think that gomexus has these knobs being sold separately sadly… I know their clear/opaque silicone knobs are though but iirc those don’t quite fit this handle… anywho hope that helps and cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL 7’+ rods definitely have their place. Generally I’m on the bank fishing close or I’m in a kayak so I’m usually in the 5’3” to 6’8” range. I do have a 7’ bfs for saltwater when I’m going after speckled trout and redfish up to 33”. I agree with you on the silver feather handle. I have it and it’s really well made. Might even be better than the cormorants handle. I don’t hate the knobs on the silver feather. Just looking at what’s out there.
@ChristianLDworske hey Christian! Right on! Yea use what works for you no doubt. I’ve been really enjoying these 7+ footers for the super light stuff 1g and under but they also lob higher weight lures. I need to get out and do some more jetty and beach fishing for sure as the ajing rod lineup is growing. Anywho, yea the SF handle is better than the cormorant handle. It’s kind of crazy tbh haha I’m not sure why they put so much effort into the handle but it’s pretty darn awesome imho. I’d love to smack some daiwa I shaped TPR knobs on it but I don’t really want to spend $25 on 1 handle knob… cheers my friend!
Great video as always. I’m considering a longer rod for a few ponds that I go to. Would you consider this rod over the Elf Ajing? And what distance do you think you were getting? Tight lines Peter. 🎣
Hey Dominic! I think both rods are different and kind of have their best use cases. The zero is definitely a higher power rod with a L designation compared to the UL of the elf. So if you want to get into larger fish then I’d say the zero might be the rod to go with whereas the elf is still a great rod but you’ll have to let bigger fish take more drag for a longer period of time and you might not be able to direct fish during a fight as well. Tbh I really have enjoyed both rods 😅. With the zero I never cast higher weights than 1g and with that and the 0.56g lure I was using I was getting 30-35ft casts. I’m sure with heavier weights you’ll be able to get very respectable distances that compare to the elf 752. The elf surprised me with a nearly 150 ft cast using a 5g minijig and the loongze dc reel. I nearly ran out of line lol. Hope that info helps and cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL thanks man. I can always really depend on a truthful answer from you every time I got a question for ya. I think that made up my mind for me. I only cast up to a gram in my local ponds, down to about .65-.70 grams. Pure lure zero may just be what I need.
@@Darkmk7 hey Dominic! Appreciate the kind words my friend! I think you’ll really enjoy the sensitivity that this solid tipped rod has but also that the rod does have a self hookset quality to it. The only really major downsides I see the rod having are the number of guides and also the weight. I wish the rod had 12 or 13 guides and it comes in at around 100g which does kind of add up over time. However, it’s a super versatile rod and while you’ll enjoy it for the pond you can always take it salt fishing as well. Cheers Dominic!
I order the purelure bfs telescopic travel rod (high end one which cost 100 USD) rod which came in damage with a crack reel seat, so I message them, and they sent me a replacement (cost 5 USD) also, came in damaged by the wrap of the eyes. I then ask for refund and got denied due to receiving items already.
Hey txiv! Hm that sounds like an unfortunate event =\. I would probably request that aliexpress look into this issue as they might be able to help out with this sort of situation? Let us know if you’re able to get the situation resolved! Cheers my friend!
@@mangajack hey manga! Yep rod is spined correctly. It’s just that there’s not enough guides on the upper half of the blank and so when the solid tip bends the line will crossover from one side of the blank to the other when your fish and rod directions change. You get a nice “ping” sound lol. That said, the blank is epoxied and smooth so no serious damage will happen to the line as the fish were fighting aren’t huge. I recently got the 632 version of the zero to test and it had the same problem but the ping isn’t nearly as loud. Wish they would just add some more guides… ah well. Great rod aside from that. The action and the solid tip sensitivity as amazing. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL more guides = more line resistance in the cast....spiral wrap and you have less guides and far less tip wraps with the extra light braid
@mangajack hey manga! Hm I don’t really know much about spiral wrap but I am not really convinced that it is superior, for bfs applications at least. My brain makes me think that as you force the line to wrap around the blank with the guides that you 100% guarantee a point of contact and are introducing some tension which will cause friction. Whereas, if you have a straight line of guides there is no line tension from the line being forced to wrap around the blank. Additionally, introducing two extra guides, imho, wouldn’t add that much line resistance. Case in point, I have an abu Garcia Eradicator Baitfinesse with something like 13 guides and I am able to cast farther with it vs the zero rods. I’m sure that resistance is a factor that impedes casting performance but again everything is a balance and how much it actually affects casting performance is something that can’t really be known unless you sit down and do an actual test, imho. Also, I haven’t really gotten that many tip wraps at all with the traditional guide layout. Anywho, that all being said I think it would be interesting to try out a spiral wrapped rod as they’re really not common at all. I only know of one, maybe two(?), that are being made for bfs applications. Very interesting topic and I appreciate you bringing this up! Cheers my friend!
Hey Tim! Yea… more rods needs more guides haha 😆. It’s not the end of the world but it definitely would be nicer to see I dunno 13 maybe 14 guides on a 7.5 foot rod. Outside of this though, the rod is quite nice and quite enjoyable to use. Thanks for commenting and cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Yeah sorry about that, i cant tell you what happened There 🙄 but i just asked what solid Tips are good for and if you‘d recommend the purelure Zero. if not which rod then???
@@theo.7970 hey Theo! Solid tips are good for soft plastics fishing where you don’t want the fish to feel much in the way of resistance when they pick up your lure. You don’t need to impart as much action/control as you do with a hard lure typically. While you typically don’t have as much bite sensitivity with solid tipped rods I have to say that the zero is extremely sensitive. Not quite sure how they accomplished that but the zero is a very sensitive rod for a solid tipped rod. Anywho, what type of fishing are you doing? What type of lures, waters, and fish are you going for? Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Very Rich in infortmations i Must say! And i usually fish for european Perch so i use mostly soft pl. and sometimes throw Twitchbaits/jerkb., finesse rigs Like the free rig etc.
@@theo.7970 hey Theo! I think this rod would suit your fishing style well if you need a longer rod. Alternatively, if you want a solid tipped rod that is longer the Tsurinoya elf ajing is another great rod to look at but if I’m not mistaken it may be sold out currently. Hope that helps and thank you for the kind words! Cheers my friend!
That drag sound is hollow sounding. I'm not really picky on drag sound though. I just like one on all my bfs reels. BTW, the banks of your pond looks nice and clean. Every pond bank in Cali around this time of year is nothing but piles of goose poop. Nice vid. Looking forward to your next review. I like the fishing clips added to the review too.
Hey drink! Yea the silver feather clicker sound is actually quite similar to the Haibo arise air/Ark gravity sound. It’s got a very high number of clicks that are very metallic, staccato and have a tiny bit of resonance or hollowness. As to my lake shores, I think a lot of water fowl don’t like it because there is a constant current with the reclamation plant at the inlet and there being two outlets. That said, I have noticed more and more lately and goose poop is definitely something to look out for… not nearly as bad as some other socal park lakes lol. Anywho, thanks for the comment on the fishing portion! I’ll definitely try to add some here and there but I also have other ideas to help give a better picture of the rods I am reviewing. Definitely a learning process but I am glad to hear you enjoyed that portion =). Thanks as always for watching my friend and cheers!
Hey joel! I have links to where the rod can be found in the video description! I believe the going price is about $129. I would consider waiting for a sale as the price can go down a bit when a decent aliexpress sale is on. Hope that helps and cheers my friend!
Hey Eric! None as of yet =(. Too many other things to do… Would love to try and maybe squeeze a trip in but I dunno sadly… How about yourself? Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL No trips for me. Just like you, too many things to do. Guess I'll get my fix by watching more youtube videos of other guys having fun.
@@zankyou101 hey Eric! Haha yea… I might have to continue pursuing closer fishing expeditions. Still really keen on trying the LA river but I think I need to prep a bit for that haha. Cheers my friend!
Hey apaa! I actually purchased the Seasir m1 and it’s not a reel I will review. I urge you to avoid it at all costs. Hope that helps! Cheers my friend!
@apaaja5248 hey apa! Where do we begin… the Seasir m1 has terrible tolerances, has a plastic “skin” over a thin metal frame that feels quite cheap, has a drag clicker that sounds terrible, a drag that is not smooth, a handle that twists extremely easily, and cheap feeling handle knobs. Imho, you can do much better for the same money. Hope that helps! Cheers my friend!
Hey ahmedo! Hm… probably not as you’d likely want a tubular tipped rod for dropshotting. It would also depend on the weight you plan on casting as well. What’s your lure weight range? Cheers my friend!
Hey ahmedo! You probably want a tubular tipped rod in that case. I suggest look at the Tsurinoya elf ajing c752UL or Tsurinoya has some slightly heavier and or shorter rods that are similar in specification. Let me know if you want more help choosing a rod! Cheers my friend!
Yes please im having a really hard time finding the right rod for me😅. Im looking for a dropshot rod that is sensitive so i can feel the smallest bite. I use 5-14 grams weights on lure.@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL
Hey real! Thanks for the question! Since I didn’t quite cover the lure weight range casting in this video I just ran out to the backyard to see how loaded the rod gets with a 13g and 16g practice weight. At 13g which is just over the limit the rod feels very composed and not whippy at all. The tip is loaded, as it’s a solid tip, but does not get overloaded and there is a good amount of flex in the mid section to help load the rod for casting. At 16g, I experienced a bit more of the same but the tip does seem to be getting overloaded a bit. You can definitely still cast 16g though as I am fairly sure the tip can handle the flex due to the solid construction. The last practice weight I threw on was a 7g and it was handled with ease. The rod is not whippy at all and very well controlled. Let me know if that helps or if you have other questions! Thanks so much for watching and your comment and cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Im a huge fan of the zana rod by pure, was just thinking it would be more like a noodle that the kast king zepher rod was like. yikes what a horrible rod that was felt like a toy
Nice silver feather lol you are a good man Peter, worried about the fish.
Hey Patrick! Haha yea… I mean I was fortunate enough to fight the fish. The least I can do is try to return it unharmed… Anywho, I am sure the fish will be ok as the hook is quite small and the line was cut at the microsnap. Hopefully someone else will get to catch it and remove the hook =). Cheers my friend!
Finally a longer rod for us pond anglers 😮
Hey jeohvany! Exactly! I’ll be looking at a handful of these longer rods as I think they’ll be useful for lake and pond anglers as well as anyone fishing salt as that is what they are intended for. Thanks for watching and cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL review seasir m1?...
I recently saw a video about bass head shacking as you're grabbing the line. When you grab the line it takes the rod's tension and reel's drag out of the equation. The head shake can shock the leader line exceeding it's break strength, sometimes breaking at the knot. I'm guilty of the same thing. Where I've lost fish grabbing the line because they head shake spitting out the hook. I think the best thing to do when you see them going for a head shake is release most of the tension on the line. Then release the line completely. Wear them out some more with your rod, then try grabbing the lip while most of their body is still underwater.
Hey Pac-Man! Yea I think it was definitely my mistake for keeping tension on the line there. I think my reasoning is that I’m unsure how secure the hook is in the mouth and I don’t want the fish to shake the hook. That said, I think cutting the line like that fish did under tension is probably more of a risk than is the fish shaking the hook. Appreciate the explanation! Thanks as always for stopping by and cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNELI found your channel. Good content. In the situation you are describing here, try sweep setting when the fish is not jumping. I do this 2 or even 3 times when I’m unsure the hooks are embedded where they need to be and the fish is fighting hard. I’ve yet to pull the bait away doing this and also haven’t lost one since doing this practice. Got this tip from a local tournament angler.
@@RCLefty027 hey rc! Thanks for suggesting the tip! Yea I think in most cases when I get into a larger fish I am not super worried that the fish will spit the hook but in this case the fish’s mouth actually braided and cut my line lol. I don’t think I’ve ever had that happen to me but it’s a good lesson when trying to pick up the fish. I should probably let it calm down a bit more and not keep too much tension on the line. Or… just carry a net haha 😅. Thanks again for the tip and cheers my friend!
As I fish lighter and lighter wire hooks, I find myself hooking fish with line tension. Now you understand the love for Mifine noodles.
Hey Ricardo! Haha I understand why noodle rods are appreciated I just have never really enjoyed them as they require such a defined casting stroke. The mifine will get reviewed at some point and I’ll probably focus on showing that it is a usable rod but at the same time how ridiculous the spinning guides are on it. I need to get a chance to get into some fish with it to see if it can handle some larger fish 😅. We shall see… in the meantime, this has become one of my favorite rods but I do wish there was an UL version with a few more guides and a bit lighter weight. It’s a fantastic rod either way and I think a lot of folks will be happy using it. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Glad to hear, I don't yet have a use for such a long rod, but it's on the list
Peter fixed my conquest BFS via facebook group posts. YOU THE MAN!!
Hey Jonathan! Haha I don’t know about fixing it but I did enjoy helping to troubleshoot! Cheers my friend!
The drag clicker sound is reminiscent of the drag clicker sound on the Ark Gravity BFS reel. I'd describe the drag clicker sound as hollow sounding. Not a bad sound and I like the sound cuz it's not soft sounding. Very good review and catches, I'll be looking a the Pure Lure Zero rod. Thanks Bruddah!
Hey Joe! Yea you’re absolutely right. The clicker is extremely similar sounding to the arise air/gravity bfs perhaps a bit lower hertz though. It’s an interesting sound and it’s due to the design of the clicker where it uses a leaf style spring as opposed to a metal pin with spring style that Shimano and Daiwa use. Anywho, thanks so much for the kind words and cheers my friend!
Very good video, loved the voiceovers. I can't wait to start using this combo again. I might switch out the varivas line for the green TSU line just to change it up. Also I'm still looking for some green knobs that I like for it
Hey Jacob! Haha the VO part was a bit awkward. I think I need to mess with the volume a bit more or something… Also, I think I was a bit more subdued than normal as I managed to get sick again lol. Kid must’ve brought something home… Anyways look forward to seeing the green machine wombo combo!!! Cheers my friend!
I decided to go with the spinning version of the zero. It is even longer and and it seems like fishing is more enjoyable compared to the baitcast version.
Hey dubai! Right on! Thanks for sharing that info! Unfortunately, my channel and preferred style of fishing is BFS related. I hope they can expand the casting rods for this line up as there is a lot of potential here with this product line imho! Would be great to see equivalents for the casting to all of the spinning versions imho. Anywho, thanks so much for sharing that info and glad you are enjoying your zero! Cheers my friend!
Nice video bruh 0n0 !
I wish they release a travel version for the casting models
Cool fish.
Cheers🎉
Hey Maurice! I would love to see purelure expand this line as it’s quite surprised me. I was a bit skeptical of solid tipped rods but I gotta say that they really did a great job with this one. I tested another solid tipped ajing rod the next day and it wasn’t nearly as sensitive. I know they do have a 63 casting version of this rod and I wonder how that rod would perform. Maybe something to look into in the future. Thanks as always for stopping by and cheers my friend!
Very nice... 😊 Pure Lure seems to be very well made.
Hey Chris! Yea purelure did a good job with the feel and action of the rod. It’s quite a fun and versatile rod to use imho. Cheers my friend!
Great video man! I like that you got to see the blank in action during practical fishing. Have been eyeing this rod, and if I had to replace my Ajing Elf today I think this would be it. Have seen that there is a shorter 6.3 foot version as well, but haven't seen much about it, not many in the BFS group have tested it I think.
Hey kalle! Haha yea while it’s not always feasible to get into fish I’ll definitely show it when I can =). I don’t know that this rod will replace the elf for me but it’ll def be a great companion to it. Imho, they each suit their power ratings well and can handle decent sized fish. If you need a bit more power then this would definitely be a great rod to consider. As far as the 632 size, I have been looking at that as well and may pick that up in the future. I’ve really enjoyed this rod and it’s kind of opened my eyes as to how good a solid tipped rod can be. I do think it needs a few more guides though lol 😅. Not the end of the world but doesn’t hurt to have more guides haha. Thanks for stopping by and cheers my friend!
This manufacturer makes high quality products, even if they are made in China.
I recently bought a rod called DERES MEBARU762, probably the JOHNCOO rod you were talking about.
But I was a little shocked to see TSURINOYA ELF back in stock yesterday, ELF seems to be more expensive than before, or maybe it's because of the weak yen now.
The JOHNCOO rod was hard to cast because the EVA of the grip was too short.
I plan to customize the grips later.
Hey mile! You hit the nail on the head! I recently acquired the Johncoo Deres as well! At half the price of the zero I thought it would be worth looking at. You are correct that the elf is back in stock and it does seem to be slightly higher in price but as Tsurinoya is a CDM brand I’m not sure the yen has much to do with it? I’m not sure… The johncoo has pros and cons that I’ll go over in my video review on that but I also have the ag venom 703 and the tsurinoya dexterity 1 as well. I am really finding that there 7’+ rods are super versatile and typically cover a pretty wide lure weight range and fun to fight fish on. Anywho, thanks so much for sharing your findings and cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL I have a TSURINOYA DEXTERITY II C722UL rod, which was very easy to handle, and the JOHNCOO rod has a lot of power, so I was able to catch a 65 cm seabass. But it was a little difficult to throw something light with extra fast. This is unthinkable in Japan, but it is probably because JOHNCOO rods have the same blank and taper as spinning models.
@mile1609m hey mile! Interesting! I noticed a similar experience with the johncoo vs the zero. I feel like I am able to cast lighter lures a bit easier with the zero vs the johncoo. It’s very odd as the johncoo has a thinner tip as well as thinner solid blank portion. I was able to cast the same lures but I had to drastically slow down my casts similar to when using a very slow XUL rod. Maybe it’s due to the fact that the tip does not recover very quickly but is also quite slow compared to the zero’s tip section which is comparatively much thicker and faster. One other observation is that I believe the johncoo is actually slightly lighter in power vs the zero. The zero seems to have a much more substantial butt section and I felt could handle larger fish. That said, I have not gotten into anything large on the johncoo. I only managed to get into one semi decent bass and a few dinks the day I took it out. Anywho, thanks so much for sharing your experiences! Cheers my friend!
The drag clicker is kind of loud. Great video. that's why I use a net on all my fish. Some good info on the rod as well.
Hey Jeff! Haha yea it’s definitely louder than most drag clickers for sure. It’s a very similar sound to what you get out of the Haibo arise air and the Ark gravity bfs but it also might sound a tad louder than it actually is because my camera mic is right next to the reel. In any case, a very unique sound that sounds like a cross between a spinning reel clicker and a normal baitcasting reel clicker. Kind of that hollow, metallic click of the spinning reel combined with the frequency of a baitcasting reel clicker imho. Anywho, thanks so much for watching and commenting! Cheers my friend!
Nice rod
Hey pejal! It really is a very well done rod. Makes small fish fun but also has enough backbone for larger fish as well. Thanks for watching and cheers my friend!
Big bluegills can fight as good as a bass
Hey Patrick! Yea that bg really surprised me! Tiniest mouth ever and yet still destroyed that lure lol. Cheers my friend!
time to get a net!
Hey Mikey! Haha yea I think it is… I’ve been resisting for so long because I just don’t want to carry another piece of kit. My “lightweight” sling pack just keeps getting stuff added and getting heavier and heavier lol… Ooc do you know if any lightweight nets? I’m kinda considering one of those collapsible/folding trout nets but not set on anything yet… cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL i use a small aluminum net (18x14?) off ali with a leash and magnet. it hangs on the left side of my bag and it completely out the way and not even a second thought. best investment to have honestly. we all have a different set ups and preferences but i would definitely brainstorm off of fly fishermen.
net retractors or leashes with magnets is pretty clutch.
Oh yeah, down here in my neck of the woods we have an invasive species of Cichlid known as an "Atomic Sunfish" it's real name is a Mayan Cichlid I think, but man those thinks fight and pull more than a 5-6lb Bass I swear!!!
Hey Abel! Yea I’ve heard that cichlids can really put up a good fight! I guess that’s why Oscars and peacock bass are so sought after as gamefish species haha. Would love to get into some of those invasive cichlid species but I am glad that southern California hasn’t been invaded yet… we’ve got other invasive species to worry about I suppose… I’m gonna have to pay a visit to Florida to find some of those invasive someday! Thanks as always for watching and commenting and supporting the channel Abel! Cheers my friend!
I don’t really have any need for a 7.5’ rod. From what I’ve seen on YEP!’s channel it looks really solid though. Good looking rod too. Great video as always 👍 quick question on your silver feather. Are you able to buy those knobs for it or did you have to take them off a handle set? From the looks I assume they are gomexus knobs and I haven’t seen those specific knobs for purchase without buying the full assembly.
Hey Christian! Thanks so much for commenting and sharing your thoughts! I used to think that 7’+ rods didn’t have a place in my lineup because they are just so long but if you think about what they’re meant for they definitely have a place imho. Nowadays, I fish either sub 6’ rods for more control and lighter weights or I go 7’+ so I can get some extra reach for my lures. Anywho, regarding your question about the gomexus knobs. Good eye!!! They are indeed gomexus knobs. I didn’t “choose” these per se as they were the style that fit the handle knob shaft on the original SF handle. I wanted to use the SF handle as it’s so well made. The original handle has a super tight CF weave, doesn’t twist and has chamfered edges and is just extremely well made. Anywho, I don’t think that gomexus has these knobs being sold separately sadly… I know their clear/opaque silicone knobs are though but iirc those don’t quite fit this handle… anywho hope that helps and cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL 7’+ rods definitely have their place. Generally I’m on the bank fishing close or I’m in a kayak so I’m usually in the 5’3” to 6’8” range. I do have a 7’ bfs for saltwater when I’m going after speckled trout and redfish up to 33”. I agree with you on the silver feather handle. I have it and it’s really well made. Might even be better than the cormorants handle. I don’t hate the knobs on the silver feather. Just looking at what’s out there.
@ChristianLDworske hey Christian! Right on! Yea use what works for you no doubt. I’ve been really enjoying these 7+ footers for the super light stuff 1g and under but they also lob higher weight lures. I need to get out and do some more jetty and beach fishing for sure as the ajing rod lineup is growing. Anywho, yea the SF handle is better than the cormorant handle. It’s kind of crazy tbh haha I’m not sure why they put so much effort into the handle but it’s pretty darn awesome imho. I’d love to smack some daiwa I shaped TPR knobs on it but I don’t really want to spend $25 on 1 handle knob… cheers my friend!
Great video as always. I’m considering a longer rod for a few ponds that I go to. Would you consider this rod over the Elf Ajing? And what distance do you think you were getting? Tight lines Peter. 🎣
Hey Dominic! I think both rods are different and kind of have their best use cases. The zero is definitely a higher power rod with a L designation compared to the UL of the elf. So if you want to get into larger fish then I’d say the zero might be the rod to go with whereas the elf is still a great rod but you’ll have to let bigger fish take more drag for a longer period of time and you might not be able to direct fish during a fight as well. Tbh I really have enjoyed both rods 😅. With the zero I never cast higher weights than 1g and with that and the 0.56g lure I was using I was getting 30-35ft casts. I’m sure with heavier weights you’ll be able to get very respectable distances that compare to the elf 752. The elf surprised me with a nearly 150 ft cast using a 5g minijig and the loongze dc reel. I nearly ran out of line lol. Hope that info helps and cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL thanks man. I can always really depend on a truthful answer from you every time I got a question for ya. I think that made up my mind for me. I only cast up to a gram in my local ponds, down to about .65-.70 grams. Pure lure zero may just be what I need.
@@Darkmk7 hey Dominic! Appreciate the kind words my friend! I think you’ll really enjoy the sensitivity that this solid tipped rod has but also that the rod does have a self hookset quality to it. The only really major downsides I see the rod having are the number of guides and also the weight. I wish the rod had 12 or 13 guides and it comes in at around 100g which does kind of add up over time. However, it’s a super versatile rod and while you’ll enjoy it for the pond you can always take it salt fishing as well. Cheers Dominic!
I order the purelure bfs telescopic travel rod (high end one which cost 100 USD) rod which came in damage with a crack reel seat, so I message them, and they sent me a replacement (cost 5 USD) also, came in damaged by the wrap of the eyes. I then ask for refund and got denied due to receiving items already.
Hey txiv! Hm that sounds like an unfortunate event =\. I would probably request that aliexpress look into this issue as they might be able to help out with this sort of situation? Let us know if you’re able to get the situation resolved! Cheers my friend!
It would be nice if they did a spiral wrap version of this rod. This removes the line crossover problem.
Was the rod spined correctly?
@@mangajack hey manga! Yep rod is spined correctly. It’s just that there’s not enough guides on the upper half of the blank and so when the solid tip bends the line will crossover from one side of the blank to the other when your fish and rod directions change. You get a nice “ping” sound lol. That said, the blank is epoxied and smooth so no serious damage will happen to the line as the fish were fighting aren’t huge. I recently got the 632 version of the zero to test and it had the same problem but the ping isn’t nearly as loud. Wish they would just add some more guides… ah well. Great rod aside from that. The action and the solid tip sensitivity as amazing. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL more guides = more line resistance in the cast....spiral wrap and you have less guides and far less tip wraps with the extra light braid
@mangajack hey manga! Hm I don’t really know much about spiral wrap but I am not really convinced that it is superior, for bfs applications at least. My brain makes me think that as you force the line to wrap around the blank with the guides that you 100% guarantee a point of contact and are introducing some tension which will cause friction. Whereas, if you have a straight line of guides there is no line tension from the line being forced to wrap around the blank. Additionally, introducing two extra guides, imho, wouldn’t add that much line resistance. Case in point, I have an abu Garcia Eradicator Baitfinesse with something like 13 guides and I am able to cast farther with it vs the zero rods. I’m sure that resistance is a factor that impedes casting performance but again everything is a balance and how much it actually affects casting performance is something that can’t really be known unless you sit down and do an actual test, imho. Also, I haven’t really gotten that many tip wraps at all with the traditional guide layout. Anywho, that all being said I think it would be interesting to try out a spiral wrapped rod as they’re really not common at all. I only know of one, maybe two(?), that are being made for bfs applications. Very interesting topic and I appreciate you bringing this up! Cheers my friend!
More guides please…..
Hey Tim! Yea… more rods needs more guides haha 😆. It’s not the end of the world but it definitely would be nicer to see I dunno 13 maybe 14 guides on a 7.5 foot rod. Outside of this though, the rod is quite nice and quite enjoyable to use. Thanks for commenting and cheers my friend!
What are solid Tips Good for/ for what they are and would you recommend it and if Not Which one then?😅
@@theo.7970 hey Theo! Sorry I’m not sure I quite understand your question. Any chance you could clarify what you’re asking? Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Yeah sorry about that, i cant tell you what happened There 🙄 but i just asked what solid Tips are good for and if you‘d recommend the purelure Zero. if not which rod then???
@@theo.7970 hey Theo! Solid tips are good for soft plastics fishing where you don’t want the fish to feel much in the way of resistance when they pick up your lure. You don’t need to impart as much action/control as you do with a hard lure typically. While you typically don’t have as much bite sensitivity with solid tipped rods I have to say that the zero is extremely sensitive. Not quite sure how they accomplished that but the zero is a very sensitive rod for a solid tipped rod. Anywho, what type of fishing are you doing? What type of lures, waters, and fish are you going for? Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Very Rich in infortmations i Must say! And i usually fish for european Perch so i use mostly soft pl. and sometimes throw Twitchbaits/jerkb., finesse rigs Like the free rig etc.
@@theo.7970 hey Theo! I think this rod would suit your fishing style well if you need a longer rod. Alternatively, if you want a solid tipped rod that is longer the Tsurinoya elf ajing is another great rod to look at but if I’m not mistaken it may be sold out currently. Hope that helps and thank you for the kind words! Cheers my friend!
That drag sound is hollow sounding. I'm not really picky on drag sound though. I just like one on all my bfs reels. BTW, the banks of your pond looks nice and clean. Every pond bank in Cali around this time of year is nothing but piles of goose poop. Nice vid. Looking forward to your next review. I like the fishing clips added to the review too.
Hey drink! Yea the silver feather clicker sound is actually quite similar to the Haibo arise air/Ark gravity sound. It’s got a very high number of clicks that are very metallic, staccato and have a tiny bit of resonance or hollowness. As to my lake shores, I think a lot of water fowl don’t like it because there is a constant current with the reclamation plant at the inlet and there being two outlets. That said, I have noticed more and more lately and goose poop is definitely something to look out for… not nearly as bad as some other socal park lakes lol. Anywho, thanks for the comment on the fishing portion! I’ll definitely try to add some here and there but I also have other ideas to help give a better picture of the rods I am reviewing. Definitely a learning process but I am glad to hear you enjoyed that portion =). Thanks as always for watching my friend and cheers!
Where did you find this rod at and what's the cost of this rod I would appreciate that info as well my friend.
Hey joel! I have links to where the rod can be found in the video description! I believe the going price is about $129. I would consider waiting for a sale as the price can go down a bit when a decent aliexpress sale is on. Hope that helps and cheers my friend!
Any trout trips planned this season to the High Sierras?
Hey Eric! None as of yet =(. Too many other things to do… Would love to try and maybe squeeze a trip in but I dunno sadly… How about yourself? Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL No trips for me. Just like you, too many things to do. Guess I'll get my fix by watching more youtube videos of other guys having fun.
@@zankyou101 hey Eric! Haha yea… I might have to continue pursuing closer fishing expeditions. Still really keen on trying the LA river but I think I need to prep a bit for that haha. Cheers my friend!
Review seasir m1?..
Hey apaa! I actually purchased the Seasir m1 and it’s not a reel I will review. I urge you to avoid it at all costs. Hope that helps! Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL emang kenapa. Itu kan produk bagus?...
@apaaja5248 hey apa! Where do we begin… the Seasir m1 has terrible tolerances, has a plastic “skin” over a thin metal frame that feels quite cheap, has a drag clicker that sounds terrible, a drag that is not smooth, a handle that twists extremely easily, and cheap feeling handle knobs. Imho, you can do much better for the same money. Hope that helps! Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL oke! thank you. I froom Indonesia 🇮🇩
Im doing alot of dropshot fishing, do you consider this a great dropshot rod?
Hey ahmedo! Hm… probably not as you’d likely want a tubular tipped rod for dropshotting. It would also depend on the weight you plan on casting as well. What’s your lure weight range? Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL i usually go for 5-7 grams, but sometimes i use 10 grams when its windy.
Hey ahmedo! You probably want a tubular tipped rod in that case. I suggest look at the Tsurinoya elf ajing c752UL or Tsurinoya has some slightly heavier and or shorter rods that are similar in specification. Let me know if you want more help choosing a rod! Cheers my friend!
Yes please im having a really hard time finding the right rod for me😅. Im looking for a dropshot rod that is sensitive so i can feel the smallest bite. I use 5-14 grams weights on lure.@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL
how whippy is this rod when it casts above 5 grams
Hey real! Thanks for the question! Since I didn’t quite cover the lure weight range casting in this video I just ran out to the backyard to see how loaded the rod gets with a 13g and 16g practice weight. At 13g which is just over the limit the rod feels very composed and not whippy at all. The tip is loaded, as it’s a solid tip, but does not get overloaded and there is a good amount of flex in the mid section to help load the rod for casting. At 16g, I experienced a bit more of the same but the tip does seem to be getting overloaded a bit. You can definitely still cast 16g though as I am fairly sure the tip can handle the flex due to the solid construction. The last practice weight I threw on was a 7g and it was handled with ease. The rod is not whippy at all and very well controlled. Let me know if that helps or if you have other questions! Thanks so much for watching and your comment and cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Im a huge fan of the zana rod by pure, was just thinking it would be more like a noodle that the kast king zepher rod was like. yikes what a horrible rod that was felt like a toy