I can't wait to get one for freshwater and saltwater. I fish the Texas coast all the time and I need a reel that won't corrode and this is the one. Great job 13 Fishing. Keep up the great work.
Y'all were right! So worth the wait !! So hyped for these reels in my boat . Most likely going to get a General Lee paint job on em because of the awesome color !
you guys have outdone yourselves im a big shimono fan and almost use nothing but shimono for everyfishing application but since 13 fishing came about and i bought a few rods i love em deffinalty gonna use more 13 fishing products you need to come out with a spinning reel like this with no ball berings
Been very happy with mine so far! not sure what all the fuss is about it being a noisy and unstable reeL! Casts great...reels em in solid! Nothing out of the ordinary, as far as being noisy! Great drag, also!
Ok I'm completely in on the idea but what happens if something does happen to it. With the new technology no repair shop will be able to fix it or will parts be sold aftermarket
Whats crazy is that i work for visual 6 and we make signs either for u guys or a person u might be sponsoring because i love fishing i recognized the the sign u guys use and we make them for a crew called new gen for fishing and we had a list of the places of were the competitions are gonna take place its great i wish i had one of those bait-casters
Yes, we are sponsors for NewJen Bass Tournament Series. The Concept Z Reels are on schedule to be available early 2018! If you get a chance to use one, we'd love to hear what you think!
Is there a specific time this reel comes out? I have the concept C and it is my all time favorite reel. Will definitely be buying this when it hits the market.
We will have all sizes of CZB bearings available for all of our Concept casting reels immediately on launch early next year. We expect many anglers will want to upgrade to the CZB technology.
We are always accepting applications for our pro-staff. If you are interested, please submit your application on NationalProstaff.com. You can find our brand on the following link: www.nationalprostaff.com/team/13fishing Thanks for supporting the 13 brand!
Hello, We recently decided to change how we manage the 13 Pro Staff application process. Please submit your resume to fishingteam@13fishing.com. Some things you will want to include are: • Brief bio about your fishing career • Links to social media pages, website or blogs • Noteworthy fishing accomplishments • Images of you fishing • List of current sponsors • List of events and seminars given Thanks for supporting the 13 brand!
Start there...We are not putting their email address in a UA-cam comment because they will be swamped with requests and we won't be able to make awesome products like the Concept Z.
Will you make bearings of many different sizes to fit other reels or for just 13 Fishing? Just saying I have all Daiwa reels and most are new so buying a new reel doesn't make sense. But I'd be willing to try out the bearings in one of my Daiwa. Can open up an extra market for you....sorry but I like my Daiwa reels and like I said they are new. I do have a few 13 Fishing rods and they have been great.
We will have all sizes of CZB bearings available immediately on launch. At this time, hey are specifically designed to only fit our line of Concept Reels. But we will continue to develop this new CZB technology and we hope to make it more available to all reel types in the future.
Not for the Concept Z Reel, but we will have all sizes of CZB bearings available for any of our Concept reels immediately on launch. We expect many anglers will want to upgrade to the CZB technology.
If you check out the post pinned to the top of our Facebook page, we are giving away the very first Concept Z production reel to one of our fans. All you have to do is Like, Comment, or Share the post. Check it out!
Ok I like that concept of no ball barring but say you have these reel on the deck all day then you put the back in the rod locker for next time how long would that piece of plastic last before they start to crack from the temputure changed cause the average temperature during summer here In California is like 100 degree.
13 Fishing Concept Zero Bearings are engineered with proprietary blends of polymers for fishing reel specific application, such as casting, spool and gear shaft load, and harsh fishing environments. The polymers are compounded to meet temperature, environment, load, speed and frictional requirement goals to increase mechanical performance.
The new Concept Z reel is our longest casting reel to date. Its also the quietest operating reel we have ever seen. The Concept Z out performs ball bearing reels with all categories of lures. It throws unweighted/lightweight baits better, it throws medium and heavier baits better. They are effortless to cast. It's significant, and it's obvious. They also require zero maintenance since they have no moving parts. They are a special engineered blend of polymers that are engineered to work in our reels.
So far I love the one I purchased.. But 13, you guys need to make more gear ratios in left hand retrieve. A 5.3:1 gear ratio is a MUST for deep diving cranking..
13Fishing for sure!! I’ll be doing a more in-depth review of the reel once I use it and put it through the elements. Looking forward to seeing what this reel holds up to!
Looking forward to the review. We loved watching the collaboration with you and Alex a few days ago. It's nice to see a genuine no "fanboy/hater" review for a change. We truly appreciate being put up against the giant of the industry so early in our existence, and we love seeing good guys like the two of you getting out there. Keep the good vibes going, you've got the right attitude to last in this industry!
13Fishing for sure! Thanks for the kind words! I try my best to give our viewers the best “no fanboy/hater” review on any product I test and talk about. I just recently switched all my other reels to 13 for 2018. You guys are doing great things over there 👍.
The hardest part is weeding through it all. Just remember keeping a positive attitude is key. Regardless of love or hate for a product (or even person as some reviewers do), the industry is small and lordy is it easy to alienate yourself. You guys are doing it right. Positive vibes, clean view, easy to follow...all good things. And we appreciate your kind words, it's quite the task being the "new kids" and pushing the evenelope. But little do some know, we are basically you, we love what we do and we thrive off the chance to make a difference.
I have 2 concept z and both didnt make it very long. One got repaired and one was replaced by the store it was bought. Both are now again locked up. I won a txz and it did the same thing but only made it a month. Is rinsing not enough? Or are we to completely break this reel down every use to clean it?
Like how you guys respond to comment's, do you guys plan on making anymore saltwater rods if so could you guys make a more a ford able one if so It would be awesome,it would also be awesome if you guys made one to match this reels can't wait to try this on specs
Thanks Frank! We are always working on developing innovative and affordable gear. We appreciate hearing what anglers are looking for. We do have our Fate Green Series, which will be saltwater specific, that is due to come out in 2018, and you never know what we might be working on in the 13 labs!
if this reel as good as you say I hope you make slower reel speed reels an I will only fish this reel from now on but not only slower one super fast for flipping I like the faster reel they make for this
The Concept Z should not make much noise on the cast. If it is, there may be an issue that needs to be addressed. You can send us the reel and we will get this issue resolved as quickly as possible for you. Please fill out the repair form on our website and make sure to include a note detailing any issues you would like addressed. Here is a link to the form www.13fishing.com/warranty/. Ship your package to: Attention: Repair 13 Fishing Factory Warranty/Service Center 1310 N. Hercules Ave. Unit B, Clearwater, Fl 33765 When your repair is complete you will receive tracking information and a digital packing slip with details about the repair. If your reel(s) is/are under Warranty, please include a dated sales receipt inside the box. If you qualify for Warranty repair you will not be charged for parts, labor, or return shipping.
Anytime, My big question is what kind of braking system does it have? I'm biased against the pins, but notice almost if not all of your reels use pins as a braking system.
We can not predict what the future holds, but we do know that we will have all sizes of CZB bearings available for any of our Concept reels immediately on launch. We expect many anglers will want to upgrade their Concept Reels to the new CZB technology.
However, we will have all sizes of CZB bearings available for ALL of our casting reels immediately on launch. We expect many anglers will want to upgrade to the CZB technology.
13 Fishing Concept Zero Bearings are engineered with proprietary blends of polymers for fishing reel specific application, such as casting, spool and gear shaft load, and harsh fishing environments. The polymers are compounded to meet temperature, environment, load, speed and frictional requirement goals to increase mechanical performance. We will have all sizes of CZB bearings available for ALL of our casting reels immediately on launch. We expect many anglers will want to upgrade to the CZB technology.
@@Channel13Fishing I really have had no problems with the internal specs of the reel, but the paint chips really easily with mine, and I'm handling it like I do with my other reels, could you please let me know where I can get that paint?👍
@@Channel13Fishing thanks for the reply! (I like the reel, but it's just a shame that the paint chiped!) if I serviced it to y'all, would you be able to fix the paint? I tried going on your website, and it looks like I would have to call your staff? (Just wanna make sure!😉)👍
this reel smooth an cast like you say I will throw all the line off the reel an I will make video an put on youtube to promote this reel an im going to buy my girl one of these reels see if she can win the bass master champion with her first baitcaster like I did with my 40 year old reel
More just marketing bull... If this was better than ball bearings the reel would be priced higher. Want to give us something great? Put ceramic bearings in your reels.
Wireline .Cables why over charge people to fish? 200$ is a great price point for the reel for what it offers. I have a lot of 13 fishing reels and rods and they are great and out perform most of my other reels
I'm really interested in this reel. This is the most impressive 13 Fishing reel I have seen yet.
Had mine for 2 seasons now and it has held up amazingly well. Time to buy a couple more!
You guys have literally outdone yourself!! PHENOMENAL.
Thank you!
I can't wait to get one for freshwater and saltwater. I fish the Texas coast all the time and I need a reel that won't corrode and this is the one. Great job 13 Fishing. Keep up the great work.
Thank you! We can not wait to hear what you think!
I bought 2 in the spring to check and test them out. I now own 8. They are out performing my mid line Lew's Speed Spools.
Right on! Thank you!
Ordered my Z3. All my baitcasters are now from 13 Fishing as they simply are awesome. Rock on bros 👍
Right on! We appreciate the high praise!
Y'all were right! So worth the wait !! So hyped for these reels in my boat . Most likely going to get a General Lee paint job on em because of the awesome color !
you guys have outdone yourselves im a big shimono fan and almost use nothing but shimono for everyfishing application but since 13 fishing came about and i bought a few rods i love em deffinalty gonna use more 13 fishing products you need to come out with a spinning reel like this with no ball berings
This is the future of fishing
And it's already Bass University orange!
Mine is in its way, can’t wait
Right on! Can't wait to hear what you think!
I just got it today, I love it
@@tylerkirby1060 Glad to hear it!
Awesome looking reel
Amazing work team, this reel is gonna be the spotlight for this year's icast!!!
Pretty legit how 13 is actually commenting back
2 Legit 2 Quit
Been very happy with mine so far! not sure what all the fuss is about it being a noisy and unstable reeL! Casts great...reels em in solid! Nothing out of the ordinary, as far as being noisy! Great drag, also!
Right on! Keep on making your own luck out there!
Well mine is on its way! I can't wait
Right on! Can't wait to hear what you think!
Good job guys, 13 fishing top product !
I havent tried any of the 13 fishing reels or rods but I have heard they are great and this reel sounds crazy good
I can't wait to buy one!
Good job guys.I have in my Arsenal the top 100!!! Tested in Russia !!!
Right on! That's what we like to hear!
no more bearing changes and maintenance !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! love from malaysia
I love the fact that. We can use this for both. Fresh and salt water
Yes!
Are you guys going to be able to support the supply and demand at launch or should i go ahead and pre-order asap?
Ok I'm completely in on the idea but what happens if something does happen to it. With the new technology no repair shop will be able to fix it or will parts be sold aftermarket
You will be able to order the polymer bearings from 13 fishing.. Everything else about the reel is completely normal
If something should happen to the CZB bearing, it is a quick, simple, and fast change out of the CZB bearing.
Whats crazy is that i work for visual 6 and we make signs either for u guys or a person u might be sponsoring because i love fishing i recognized the the sign u guys use and we make them for a crew called new gen for fishing and we had a list of the places of were the competitions are gonna take place its great i wish i had one of those bait-casters
Yes, we are sponsors for NewJen Bass Tournament Series. The Concept Z Reels are on schedule to be available early 2018! If you get a chance to use one, we'd love to hear what you think!
I will definitely get one for sure and i will make a video when i use it
Can't wait to see it!
really looking forward to getting one of these. ..
Nice! Can't wait to hear what you think!
Just waiting until I can have all my set ups with this reel
What about gears?? Brass? Aluminum?
Man, you guys wading around with the bull sharks?
Is there a specific time this reel comes out? I have the concept C and it is my all time favorite reel. Will definitely be buying this when it hits the market.
Thanks Dustin! It is scheduled to hit the shelves early 2018!
Do you have the specs of the reel or are you waiting to launch it officially at ICAST 2017?
Yes, we will release the specs after ICAST.
Awesome, I'm dying for this reel. Thank god Christmas is soon
Riley Doner doesn't come out till February
Frank Tribble liar I know people who already have it
Is it possible to replace the ball bearings in other bait casters with your guys new polymer material?
Cam Kary yes it is but they haven't come out with them yet. They said you will be able to buy them from their pro shop for like 10$
We will have all sizes of CZB bearings available for all of our Concept casting reels immediately on launch early next year. We expect many anglers will want to upgrade to the CZB technology.
sL Joker okay epic thanks
Incredible.
You guys gotta bring them back
Okay so what rod can I put this on for redfish, spotted trout, maybe black drum? What lbs of braid would y'all recommend?
How can I get one to show to my audience?
We are always accepting applications for our pro-staff. If you are interested, please submit your application on NationalProstaff.com.
You can find our brand on the following link: www.nationalprostaff.com/team/13fishing
Thanks for supporting the 13 brand!
Indicates you all aren't accepting new sponsors currently.
Hello,
We recently decided to change how we manage the 13 Pro Staff application process.
Please submit your resume to fishingteam@13fishing.com.
Some things you will want to include are:
• Brief bio about your fishing career
• Links to social media pages, website or blogs
• Noteworthy fishing accomplishments
• Images of you fishing
• List of current sponsors
• List of events and seminars given
Thanks for supporting the 13 brand!
Start there...We are not putting their email address in a UA-cam comment because they will be swamped with requests and we won't be able to make awesome products like the Concept Z.
Will you make bearings of many different sizes to fit other reels or for just 13 Fishing? Just saying I have all Daiwa reels and most are new so buying a new reel doesn't make sense. But I'd be willing to try out the bearings in one of my Daiwa. Can open up an extra market for you....sorry but I like my Daiwa reels and like I said they are new. I do have a few 13 Fishing rods and they have been great.
We will have all sizes of CZB bearings available immediately on launch. At this time, hey are specifically designed to only fit our line of Concept Reels. But we will continue to develop this new CZB technology and we hope to make it more available to all reel types in the future.
psyched!
Felt like I was watching some sad medical documentary with that music. I want to try the reels though.
We'll have to remember that for our future medical documentaries...
This looks awesome, what about the cost?
Hey thanks! It will retail for $200.
13Fishing also any other colors?
Not for the Concept Z Reel, but we will have all sizes of CZB bearings available for any of our Concept reels immediately on launch. We expect many anglers will want to upgrade to the CZB technology.
13Fishing thanks alot
Hey 13 fishing what is the max drag going to be on this reel
We will have the specs available soon.
livetheoutdoors 101 bassfan.com/reviews_article.asp?id=243#.WWWm3YFMFnF
22lbs. according to this article.
Excellent super sleuthing skills!
13Fishing thanks do I get a prize?
If you check out the post pinned to the top of our Facebook page, we are giving away the very first Concept Z production reel to one of our fans. All you have to do is Like, Comment, or Share the post. Check it out!
I had one. Gave it to my nephew because I stopped fishing. Now its hard to find one new. Wish I kept it 😅
This might replace my curado for reds and specks 👀
Ok I like that concept of no ball barring but say you have these reel on the deck all day then you put the back in the rod locker for next time how long would that piece of plastic last before they start to crack from the temputure changed cause the average temperature during summer here In California is like 100 degree.
13 Fishing Concept Zero Bearings are engineered with proprietary blends of polymers for fishing reel specific application, such as casting, spool and gear shaft load, and harsh fishing environments. The polymers are compounded to meet temperature, environment, load, speed and frictional requirement goals to increase mechanical performance.
Great video and great real I love them but there expensive!!!!!!!!
We work hard to make quality gear as affordable as we can. We also sell the CZB kits to upgrade some of the other reels in our lineup.
They're cheaper now!😉👍
I'm with him how much are you going to gouge the weekend warriors on this one?
unseenoutdoors s 200
unseenoutdoors s 200! Great price for what you're getting
The Concept Z will retail for $200.
Later on this fall.
Thanks! We can not wait to hear what you think!
when will it be available and what's the price
They will be hitting the shelves early 2018 and retail for $200. Pre-ordering should be available soon.
Will there be a left handed version?
Yes there will be.
What's the advantage to the polymer bearings over a ceramic bearing??
The new Concept Z reel is our longest casting reel to date. Its also the quietest operating reel we have ever seen. The Concept Z out performs ball bearing reels with all categories of lures. It throws unweighted/lightweight baits better, it throws medium and heavier baits better. They are effortless to cast. It's significant, and it's obvious.
They also require zero maintenance since they have no moving parts. They are a special engineered blend of polymers that are engineered to work in our reels.
So far I love the one I purchased.. But 13, you guys need to make more gear ratios in left hand retrieve. A 5.3:1 gear ratio is a MUST for deep diving cranking..
Thank you for the feedback! We appreciate it. We know this is just the beginning for the Concept Z.
13Fishing for sure!! I’ll be doing a more in-depth review of the reel once I use it and put it through the elements. Looking forward to seeing what this reel holds up to!
Looking forward to the review. We loved watching the collaboration with you and Alex a few days ago. It's nice to see a genuine no "fanboy/hater" review for a change. We truly appreciate being put up against the giant of the industry so early in our existence, and we love seeing good guys like the two of you getting out there. Keep the good vibes going, you've got the right attitude to last in this industry!
13Fishing for sure! Thanks for the kind words! I try my best to give our viewers the best “no fanboy/hater” review on any product I test and talk about. I just recently switched all my other reels to 13 for 2018. You guys are doing great things over there 👍.
The hardest part is weeding through it all. Just remember keeping a positive attitude is key. Regardless of love or hate for a product (or even person as some reviewers do), the industry is small and lordy is it easy to alienate yourself. You guys are doing it right. Positive vibes, clean view, easy to follow...all good things. And we appreciate your kind words, it's quite the task being the "new kids" and pushing the evenelope. But little do some know, we are basically you, we love what we do and we thrive off the chance to make a difference.
I have 2 concept z and both didnt make it very long. One got repaired and one was replaced by the store it was bought. Both are now again locked up. I won a txz and it did the same thing but only made it a month. Is rinsing not enough? Or are we to completely break this reel down every use to clean it?
Hey Ronin, That is not common. We would recommend reaching out to info@13fishing.com and seeing what they say.
Saltwater rated?
Yes, the Concept Z is approved for saltwater usage.
Love you guys, but can you make a z4??? I’d buy 3 lol
You never know what we have in the works!
I know you guys like different brighter colors but could we get a black or gray color
Hey Braydon! Thanks for the feedback. We appreciate hearing what our anglers are looking for.
#MYOL
SWEET!
when will it be available for purchase
Early 2018
"Early 2018"
"It will be out in fall"
Make up your mind
The Concept Z Reel will be out early 2018. The Fate Black Rods, the new Trick Shop Components, and the plastics will out later on this fall.
Like how you guys respond to comment's, do you guys plan on making anymore saltwater rods if so could you guys make a more a ford able one if so It would be awesome,it would also be awesome if you guys made one to match this reels can't wait to try this on specs
Thanks Frank! We are always working on developing innovative and affordable gear. We appreciate hearing what anglers are looking for. We do have our Fate Green Series, which will be saltwater specific, that is due to come out in 2018, and you never know what we might be working on in the 13 labs!
if this reel as good as you say I hope you make slower reel speed reels an I will only fish this reel from now on but not only slower one super fast for flipping I like the faster reel they make for this
I smell an I cast Reel of the year. anybody?
Kieran M chnopee shimano takes it
Kieran M it's nothing more than a bushing.
is it going to be $600?
No, it will retail for $200.
I want one!
the spacers will wear out, IMHO
Well your wrong imho...lol time will tell all spacers wear out but no rusted bearings is one less problem
available when?
milton Cade Spring 2018
Yes, that is correct. Early on next spring.
Is there anyway to decrease the loudness on cast?
The Concept Z should not make much noise on the cast. If it is, there may be an issue that needs to be addressed. You can send us the reel and we will get this issue resolved as quickly as possible for you.
Please fill out the repair form on our website and make sure to include a note detailing any issues you would like addressed. Here is a link to the form www.13fishing.com/warranty/.
Ship your package to:
Attention: Repair
13 Fishing Factory Warranty/Service Center
1310 N. Hercules Ave. Unit B, Clearwater, Fl 33765
When your repair is complete you will receive tracking information and a digital packing slip with details about the repair.
If your reel(s) is/are under Warranty, please include a dated sales receipt inside the box. If you qualify for Warranty repair you will not be charged for parts, labor, or return shipping.
how much is it gonna be for a reel?
Vincent Khounborin 200
That is correct, $200.
i need this reel
Got me interested... But I can chuck a 1/2-5/8oz just as far as these guys are.... Still interested, just make a 6.6 Lefty.
Thanks for the interest and the feedback!
Anytime, My big question is what kind of braking system does it have? I'm biased against the pins, but notice almost if not all of your reels use pins as a braking system.
It is a six-way centrifugal system which is the same breaking system that is in our other Concept Reels.
A set of 30 weight ball bearings is where its at.
Does this mean some of your other reels will be cheaper? Like video games, if they have sequels the original games price drops.
We can not predict what the future holds, but we do know that we will have all sizes of CZB bearings available for any of our Concept reels immediately on launch. We expect many anglers will want to upgrade their Concept Reels to the new CZB technology.
I bought one, and it's paint chipped really easily! Where can I get that paint!? *Please help!*
Hey Chase, Reach out to info@13fishing.com and they will be able to help.
@@Channel13Fishing okey! Thanks!😉
(I do really like the reel though!)👍
@@stellerate Thanks Chase! We appreciate it.
@@Channel13Fishing Thanks! Keep up the good reels!👍
@@stellerate Thank you! Will do!
😍😍😍
Meu sonho
Is that the only color they come in
At this time, yes.
However, we will have all sizes of CZB bearings available for ALL of our casting reels immediately on launch. We expect many anglers will want to upgrade to the CZB technology.
Would they be sold in Europe?
We hope to have this new technology available all over the world. We do not have a timeline on that at this point.
Thanks you! I hope you'll have luck with it!
Thank you! We do too.
I would probably buy one of these reels if I could know that they were durable. And maybe came in some different colors
13 Fishing Concept Zero Bearings are engineered with proprietary blends of polymers for fishing reel specific application, such as casting, spool and gear shaft load, and harsh fishing environments. The polymers are compounded to meet temperature, environment, load, speed and frictional requirement goals to increase mechanical performance.
We will have all sizes of CZB bearings available for ALL of our casting reels immediately on launch. We expect many anglers will want to upgrade to the CZB technology.
@@Channel13Fishing I really have had no problems with the internal specs of the reel, but the paint chips really easily with mine, and I'm handling it like I do with my other reels, could you please let me know where I can get that paint?👍
@@stellerate Reach out to our support team at info@13fishing.com and they will be able to help.
@@Channel13Fishing thanks for the reply! (I like the reel, but it's just a shame that the paint chiped!) if I serviced it to y'all, would you be able to fix the paint? I tried going on your website, and it looks like I would have to call your staff? (Just wanna make sure!😉)👍
@@stellerate Yes, give them a call or send an email and they will be able to let you know.
How much are they
$200
I wish "the pros" had to pay for their rods and reels , and there were no rod and reel sponsorships , that would be a game changer.
this reel smooth an cast like you say I will throw all the line off the reel an I will make video an put on youtube to promote this reel an im going to buy my girl one of these reels see if she can win the bass master champion with her first baitcaster like I did with my 40 year old reel
I ended up buying a boat from this video instead of the reel
That is quite an upsell! Congrats on the boat!
Inspiration? Dragon Ball Z? Lol the Z, the color orange, CBZ. lol don't tell me it only crossed my mind
I’m pretty pissed off about this reel. I CASTED ALL MY LINE OFF!!!
Sorry ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Sorry guys. I return it. It gets loose too easy.
But that one time will cost me 200 bucks
More just marketing bull... If this was better than ball bearings the reel would be priced higher. Want to give us something great? Put ceramic bearings in your reels.
i agree 100%. if it was that great it would be $400
Wireline .Cables why over charge people to fish? 200$ is a great price point for the reel for what it offers. I have a lot of 13 fishing reels and rods and they are great and out perform most of my other reels
The only bull in this reel is the 22 lbs bulldog drag. Don’t hate on this technology until you cast it.
13Fishing i agree i love y'alls reels and rods
Thanks so much! We appreciate it.
Interesting... a copy of a product that already has been on the European market for at least 6 years.
We are intrigued. What product?
when will it be available and what's the price
Available early 2018 for $200.