BFS as a category is a very specialised form of fishing originated from Japan. It requires tools that are specifically designed to
deliver 3 things:
- Positive control during casting
- Low spool startup inertia
- High sensitivity so you feel "connected" with small lures
It was born on the mountain brooks of Japan, and was the result of their need to differentiate and specialise when it came to their presentation.
Japanese really had many innovations, now the finesse techniques are fast developing outside Japan too. In Taiwan, China mainlant, Thailand, Korea...many anglers in Asia coutries join 'finesse fishing' sports.
"Ajing" is fishing for Aji,Yes, there is ton of fun of Ajiing fishing. In China, there is fish very simialar to Aji, that's Gui fish. Chinese fishmen developed its own GUI fish stills based on Japanese finesse fishing techniques .Gui fish often hides between rocks and snap the lure then instant spit out or swim back rocks. Angler must feel the very light bite and set the hook instantly, otherwise Gui fish escapes or getting wedges between rocks.
one of Japanese finesse fishing techniques is Ajing fishing.
"Ajing" is fishing for Aji, or Horse Mackerel, which are a common Japanese salt water fish that are generally about 8-10". The Japanese often fish for them at night with very light jigs, using very fast action, very sensitive ultralight spinning rods, and very light lines to be able to feel the strikes. Not only do anglers have to feel when a fish takes the jig and stops or turns, they have to feel when a fish takes the jig and continues swimming towards them. They have to be able to feel the weight and resistance of the jig - and when they no longer feel it, set the hook. That is a big challenge to rod and angler's skill.
frequent questionso of PW100
1: buy upgrade editon or not?
yes, upgraded edition. at Dankung, only upgraded(plus) edition is sold. Fishband has phased out old edition gradually.
The pw100 is definitely the reel i recommend from CDM if you're wanting a small lightweight capable reel..
2:How long will it last having a plastic frame?
No idea I've only had mine since for almost 1 year.
3: Does it defeat alphas, aldebaran or revo JDM bfs reels ?
NO.
But it's not far off and a very capable reel even with the stock spool. Many anglers said fishband new product Clamber reel is better than PW100, I will try it and then tell you my review.
hope that help.
PW100 now has the 'advanced or upgrade or plus' edition, I would recommend the pw100 advanced to all of you, the pw100 advanced cast about 5.5 feet Further than the first generation, I use 3 gram lure
I have 4 finesse reels,
The Fishband GH100 uses the same FTB braking system like the shimano, this fishband PW100 uses the typical magnetic brake system. They are good for their price. in my fishing, they both works better than Shimanoo Curado bfs, but not as good as CQ BFS which is $350 dollars. Fishband pw100 can load on more lines.
thank you for info. Any others have you tried? I have a Tsurinoya Dark wolf which works ok. Just wondering if the pw100 is significantly better enough for me to get new one.
An interested term is 'JDM', i.e Japanese Domestic Market. In fact, JDM is not always Made in Japan. Some products are made in Japan, but many of them are also made outside Japan. Among JDM tackle, in 2018, only few products, mostly high-end products are Made in Japan. Among Daiwa and Shimano proucts, MSRP$300-400 or higher products are Made in Japan. Products sold at lower are
mostly made at factories outside Japan, like China, Thailand, Malaysia and etc. Take the reel products for example, I think for the reels below $200, Chinese brand products are better than Japanese products, while with lower price.
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