Thanks for the video! Very informative for someone who doesn’t do BFS fishing, but is interested and not many people may say this, but I appreciate that the music wasn’t too loud or obtrusive. It was just just right.
Been watching all your videos gathering as much info as I can and it’s really helping me learn and choose my future reels that I buy! Thankyou very much for all your reviews
What a great video, I've never used a baitcaster before and just bought this reel, I've seen a rmfew video's saying the brakes could be better upgraded but I must say I went out for a few casts today and whether is beginners luck but didn't get any birds nests. I'm using 12lb braid until I feel I can downsize and had a 5 gram jighead on. I try lighter lures next time but I'm very happy with my purchase after thinking I'd waisted my money.
Bought half a year dark wolf H (7.1:1) but I can't fishing without drag sound. Now this Ultra generation has drag sound, lighter body and spool, cool charcoal color. But the retrieve speed KF-50 per handle 55 cm (according Tsurinoya advertisment) while dark wolf DF-50H 63 cm, probably due compact size. My main trout fishing is upstream. So retrieve speed is the main reason to buy or not this reel
Regarding the magnet arm pivoting points; I have a Black Knight 2 left handed model and in my testing with an identical rod, lure and line it gives exactly the same casting distance as the accurately measured distance in Bass'n Bonzai's test. So it may be that even if they are reversed, the magnet pivot point does not actually effect the performance.
hi, i'm french very good test i like watch your video !!! did you prefer the LINGL, black knight 2 or the Dark Wolf Ultra KF-50S ? what is the best in ultra light fishing if i do all spool with ceramic/hybrid bearing ? nicolas.
The question is do they reverse the magnet arm pivot points for the lefty model, like Shimano FTB? I don't think any of the CDM reels have done this to date.
Dark Wolf 1 left model has different magnet pivot points compared to my Aldebaran bfs left model. It seems DW Ultra still has this issue. Lefty model users should be aware. I don't use my DW1 that often but I had to modify the brake to make it a bit stronger ( no more dynamic but making it static ).
Unsure, but does it make a difference? magnetic current isnt uni directional is it? I think the problem with the 1st gen Black knight was it had a bigger spool but used the same diameter brake hub as the smaller spool GH100. So the gap between the spool and magnets was wider. I could be wrong though on the rh/lh thing. Maybe someone will buy one of each and test it for us
One more question and I’ll stop bugging you lol I’m buying a couple of the soloking Acura pros for sure but if you had the extra money would you get a dark wolf ultra? I know the Acura is a clone of that reel just wanted to know from someone who has both?
Hi, thanks for the review! Could you please share what are the dimensions of the both bearings on the spool? Do you think replacing them for micro bearings would make sense and would it makes a noticeable difference in the performance?
I bought this reel about a week after the dark knight 2 and like it a lot better. I have taken it trout fishing a few times using trout magnets and it seems to throw them good even on my 1-5 gram telescopic rod. My thumb bar has developed a little rattle to it though
@@THEREELTEST the heaviest I went was adding a float to the trout magnet, so a total of 1.8 grams I think and it handled it well. I have been using my Lingl for anything over two grams and my rods are telescopic (easier to carry on a wheelchair) so I am sure with a better rod it will fish better, I am getting around 35' without the float and maybe 60' with on my 5' 1-5 gram rod. I can say I really like the dark wolf ultra but it has developed a little rattle in the thumb bar after the last trip.
When I changed the knobs of my BK2 to the Gomexus ones, I found that the bearings is missing. In place was plastic bushings. I now have put in the Gomexus bearings. So my BK2 now has 13 bearings... 😂😂😂😂
Theres been a few out for years now, check out the Haibo Mirage, The Haibo Smart, Kingdom Speedshot. Stay away from the Haibo Steed though, the magnets are way too weak
Hi, I just bought Dark Wolf and somehow winding the handle to get into gear is very clunky and need a bit of grunt. Same with opening the side plate, I gotta put some decent effort. Is it normal? Or possibly there's a defect in mine?
Sounds good in the video and I would like to try something like this for finesse casting. How much of what pound line does it hold? The stuff I could find online didn’t make sense for a finesse reel??
I never had the original Dark Wolf but Its basically what the Black Knight 2 is to the original Black Knight. Smaller, lighter, a much smaller and lighter spool
Mas mau tanya...tentang kayuhannya...apa ngak trasa gigi gearnya...soalnya yang kluran pertama saiz agak besar tpu kayuhannya lembut, ngak terasa gearnya...
Heloo. Can you tell me what.dimensions are the bearings from dark wolf ultra? can you give me a recommendation between Dark Wolf Ultra and Soloking Acura? Thanks
My Tsurynoya Dark Wolf ultra has a fix magnetic brake …. ! my Darknight II is much better the packaging of tsuryoya for Rod is bad… kuying is very best
Thanks for the video! Very informative for someone who doesn’t do BFS fishing, but is interested and not many people may say this, but I appreciate that the music wasn’t too loud or obtrusive. It was just just right.
Been watching all your videos gathering as much info as I can and it’s really helping me learn and choose my future reels that I buy! Thankyou very much for all your reviews
What a great video, I've never used a baitcaster before and just bought this reel, I've seen a rmfew video's saying the brakes could be better upgraded but I must say I went out for a few casts today and whether is beginners luck but didn't get any birds nests. I'm using 12lb braid until I feel I can downsize and had a 5 gram jighead on. I try lighter lures next time but I'm very happy with my purchase after thinking I'd waisted my money.
I love this reel over my Antares DC. Its by far knocks the shimano chronarch mgl out of the park.
Really?
Bought half a year dark wolf H (7.1:1) but I can't fishing without drag sound. Now this Ultra generation has drag sound, lighter body and spool, cool charcoal color. But the retrieve speed KF-50 per handle 55 cm (according Tsurinoya advertisment) while dark wolf DF-50H 63 cm, probably due compact size. My main trout fishing is upstream. So retrieve speed is the main reason to buy or not this reel
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Regarding the magnet arm pivoting points; I have a Black Knight 2 left handed model and in my testing with an identical rod, lure and line it gives exactly the same casting distance as the accurately measured distance in Bass'n Bonzai's test. So it may be that even if they are reversed, the magnet pivot point does not actually effect the performance.
good to know, alot of people are thinking the LH reels dont work as good as the RH due to that
Thanks so much for these high end reviews.
I wish these boxes had the “inches per turn” mentioned.
It's the best budget BFS reel on the market right now! I have a video of this reel, casts like a butter
ok... the big 3, kastking zephyr, dark wolf ultra or black knight 2... which would you chose in the long run?
hi, i'm french very good test i like watch your video !!! did you prefer the LINGL, black knight 2 or the Dark Wolf Ultra KF-50S ? what is the best in ultra light fishing if i do all spool with ceramic/hybrid bearing ?
nicolas.
I will wait your casting test.
The question is do they reverse the magnet arm pivot points for the lefty model, like Shimano FTB? I don't think any of the CDM reels have done this to date.
I saw on aliexpress that people said the left hand reels still have the right handed brake system. It’s not reversed
Dark Wolf 1 left model has different magnet pivot points compared to my Aldebaran bfs left model. It seems DW Ultra still has this issue. Lefty model users should be aware. I don't use my DW1 that often but I had to modify the brake to make it a bit stronger ( no more dynamic but making it static ).
Unsure, but does it make a difference? magnetic current isnt uni directional is it? I think the problem with the 1st gen Black knight was it had a bigger spool but used the same diameter brake hub as the smaller spool GH100. So the gap between the spool and magnets was wider. I could be wrong though on the rh/lh thing. Maybe someone will buy one of each and test it for us
@@THEREELTEST I can't figure out if it matters either but then why did Shimano do it? We'll probably never know.
One more question and I’ll stop bugging you lol I’m buying a couple of the soloking Acura pros for sure but if you had the extra money would you get a dark wolf ultra? I know the Acura is a clone of that reel just wanted to know from someone who has both?
good day sir. can you discuss about lure pro baitcasting reel. 7.2.1. thank you and god bless
Hi, thanks for the review!
Could you please share what are the dimensions of the both bearings on the spool? Do you think replacing them for micro bearings would make sense and would it makes a noticeable difference in the performance?
Yes makes alot difference. Roro bearings got them for that reel. Sets performance like night and day.
Finally!!
Been waiting for few months now for the review. Decided to get and received like a week ago. Now just to wait for the time to try it
I want the dark walf so bad but I don’t see a right or left hand on the website
Could you do video on using different types of line on bfs reels?
Chinesium reels particularly Sougayilang, never have the correct bearing count. Piscifun, KK, TSU, and several others are honest and first class.
I ordered just such a coil :)
P.S. The coil is the bomb! I am comfortable throwing 1 gram or even 0.7 gram.
Nice video. How does it compare to the LINGL BFS? If only buying one, which would you choose? Prices are almost identical.
I was waiting for you to get one so I can order one
I bought this reel about a week after the dark knight 2 and like it a lot better. I have taken it trout fishing a few times using trout magnets and it seems to throw them good even on my 1-5 gram telescopic rod. My thumb bar has developed a little rattle to it though
have you fished it with regular weight bfs lures?
@@THEREELTEST the heaviest I went was adding a float to the trout magnet, so a total of 1.8 grams I think and it handled it well. I have been using my Lingl for anything over two grams and my rods are telescopic (easier to carry on a wheelchair) so I am sure with a better rod it will fish better, I am getting around 35' without the float and maybe 60' with on my 5' 1-5 gram rod. I can say I really like the dark wolf ultra but it has developed a little rattle in the thumb bar after the last trip.
When I changed the knobs of my BK2 to the Gomexus ones, I found that the bearings is missing. In place was plastic bushings. I now have put in the Gomexus bearings. So my BK2 now has 13 bearings... 😂😂😂😂
People have been telling me that the bearing count on the BK2 is false lol. Still acceptably smooth though
Nice video, llike.
What rod/reel would you recommend for someone who wants to try bfs without spending a lot of money (
Did they finally fixed issue with left handed issues? In previos dark wolf 50L was spool stuff was not working correctlu
I wish some of these good quality Chinese BFS reels had aluminum frames. They would be very hard to beat.
iFishband Clamber Hyper Micro 😉
Check out Piscifun's Alloy M. I bet it would BFS pretty well if you only spooled it with 100 yds of 10-lbs braid to minimize overall spool weight.
Theres been a few out for years now, check out the Haibo Mirage, The Haibo Smart, Kingdom Speedshot. Stay away from the Haibo Steed though, the magnets are way too weak
Hola consulta usted sabe las medidas del los rodamientos de la bobina esque quiero cambiar los rodamientos por cerámica
Hi,
I just bought Dark Wolf and somehow winding the handle to get into gear is very clunky and need a bit of grunt. Same with opening the side plate, I gotta put some decent effort. Is it normal? Or possibly there's a defect in mine?
Is this reel better than kyorim black knight II or fishband clamber hyper micro or sheng he lingl or seahawk finesse?
Please
Sounds good in the video and I would like to try something like this for finesse casting. How much of what pound line does it hold? The stuff I could find online didn’t make sense for a finesse reel??
At 12:45 you can read the line capacities printed on the spool.
What rod would yall recommend using with this?
I'm very new to baitcasting
What line to recommend on this reel? Awesome 👍 btw
I use straight flourocarbon due to visibility
Are you going to get the new Daiwa Silver Creek Airt TW Stream Custom when it come out?
No, Im not into fixed inductor Daiwas lol. Im 1000% sure Hobie Wan Kenobi will get one though
@@THEREELTEST sadly they (Daiwa) didn’t went with the green, but yet again this is called the Silver Creek not Alphas anymore
How does it compare to the dark wolf? Would you consider it an upgrade if you own the dark wolf or is it not worth the money as an “upgrade”?
I never had the original Dark Wolf but Its basically what the Black Knight 2 is to the original Black Knight. Smaller, lighter, a much smaller and lighter spool
Watching this channel is expensive $$
The black spool has more holes in the "spoke" are as well.
Histar aurora air or dark wolf ultra
Podríais comentar en español gracias un saludo desde Córdoba
saya sudah punya poko nya mantap
Mas mau tanya...tentang kayuhannya...apa ngak trasa gigi gearnya...soalnya yang kluran pertama saiz agak besar tpu kayuhannya lembut, ngak terasa gearnya...
kayuhanya smut sekali...dan longkes dan sagt mudah untuk di pake
No links on where to buy either reel?
just look up Dark Wolf Ultra on Aliexpress, there are several places to buy it
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Looks like a tatula
under 5gr... interesting
Heloo. Can you tell me what.dimensions are the bearings from dark wolf ultra? can you give me a recommendation between Dark Wolf Ultra and Soloking Acura? Thanks
My Tsurynoya Dark Wolf ultra has a fix magnetic brake …. ! my Darknight II is much better
the packaging of tsuryoya for Rod is bad… kuying is very best
Do you believe in flat earth?
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