Ali-Express 2024

MartinTheFisherman reply :

Hello, has anybody here bought any lures from Ali-Express? And if you have how are they?

[If you don't know what AliExpress is:] Aliexpress is basically a company in China that sells everything, they sell a ton of fishing lures and equipment at very low prices.

Tight Lines,

Martin S

MN Fisher reply :

Part of a review of AliExpress https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/safe-shop-aliexpress/

"Unlike Amazon, all of the sellers on AliExpress are a third party: AliExpress itself does not sell anything. They just provide the marketplace."

"The second possibility for an item being extremely cheap is that its either counterfeit or fraudulent (or semi-fraudulent, as in the case of the GooPhone I5). China is known as a hotbed of counterfeit production, and AliExpress is no exception."

I'd rather buy from TW, TD, FishUSA, or Amazon and pay a bit more and insure what I'm getting is the real thing rather than a 'mislabled' knockoff.

Choporoz reply :

Never bought from them, but funny thing...I was looking at them just last night for the first time...I had an image in my head of a certain soft bait that I'd never seen. After googling for a while, I came across these on Ali and then couldn't find anything remotely similar from US mfrs or retailers.

So, I guess, @MN Fisher, there may be reasons to shop there beyond buying cheaper knockoffs.

But I'd prefer to buy American if anyone knows of a source.

fishwizzard reply :

Aliexpress is a reasonable and safe site so long as you use some common sense. Don't by name brand stuff for pennies on the dollar and have realistic expectations about what you are going to get for your money. There is some the amazing fishing stuff available on there, the Kuying Teton line of of UL/SUL rod are insanity good for the money and Aliexpress is the cheapest place to buy the various DIY/Ray's Studio spools and other reel parts.

Bluebasser86 reply :

I buy lure making supplies from them and have never have any issues.

ike8120 reply :

I bought a reel, took some time to get. But it was the real deal.

Vilas15 reply :

On 5/6/2019 at 9:48 PM, Choporoz said:

Never bought from them, but funny thing...I was looking at them just last night for the first time...I had an image in my head of a certain soft bait that I'd never seen. After googling for a while, I came across these on Ali and then couldn't find anything remotely similar from US mfrs or retailers.

So, I guess, @MN Fisher, there may be reasons to shop there beyond buying cheaper knockoffs.

But I'd prefer to buy American if anyone knows of a source.

If that's what you're looking for then check out the Kalins Sizmic Toad, available on TW.

Choporoz reply :

Thanks, @Vilas15. I've heard of them, but never seen one. I always assumed they were a topwater toad. I'll look into them.

Vilas15 reply :

On 5/6/2019 at 11:44 PM, Choporoz said:

Thanks, @Vilas15. I've heard of them, but never seen one. I always assumed they were a topwater toad. I'll look into them.

Product description says they are, but with a slow sink if you pause it. I only know them from seeing Joe Bucher use it as a swim jig trailer on TV. If it does what you want then it really doesn't matter. Adding a second paddle tail on a swimbait doesn't make a topwater in my eyes ????

fishwizzard reply :

On 5/6/2019 at 9:48 PM, Choporoz said:

I wanna say that there is a panfish plastic sold in the US with that profile. What is the size on those?

Choporoz reply :

On 5/7/2019 at 12:02 AM, Vilas15 said:

Product description says they are, but with a slow sink if you pause it. I only know them from seeing Joe Bucher use it as a swim jig trailer on TV. If it does what you want then it really doesn't matter. Adding a second paddle tail on a swimbait doesn't make a topwater in my eyes ????

I get that. I don't care what its called, or what it is marketed to do. But, I am not certain that a 4.5 inch bulky plastic is what I was envisioning. It may work, though. I'm picturing maybe 3 inches long on a darter head or weighted hook....maybe a shakey head. (Admittedly, also thinking it would be killer for walleyes, too.)

NittyGrittyBoy reply :

Buy Merican' ????????

Vilas15 reply :

On 5/7/2019 at 12:15 AM, NittyGrittyBoy said:

Buy Merican' ????????

I only buy my japanese-branded korean-made reels and chinese-made crankbaits on auction sites headquartered in the US ????

NYWayfarer reply :

I have purchased various fishing items from Aliexpress. Other than the wait time I got everything I purchased and it was as advertised.

I used to like purchasing Kastking goods from them that are not available in the states yet.

The Fisher reply :

I’ve bought some unique Crappie jig heads, a TSURINOYA XF-50 Baitcasting Reel, some Meredith Larva lures, and a KUYING Teton L 1.98m 6'6'' Baitcasting rod. Takes a while to get the stuff but it all came through as described....and very inexpensive for the quality. Also bought some mini. Crankbaits

Fishin Dad reply :

On 5/7/2019 at 12:03 AM, fishwizzard said:

I wanna say that there is a panfish plastic sold in the US with that profile. What is the size on those?

If you guys know of a panfish bait smaller in profile, I would appreciate it. I saw that the Kalins on TW were 3”.

Do1982 reply :

Look up Kalins Crappie Scrubs. That may not be the exact name since I'm going from memory but I believe that's it. It has a similar profile as the picture.

Not sure about buying them online, i got mine from the local Farm and Fleet.

Edit: read the post a little better. The picture does look like a Kalins Crappie Scrub but I dont recall seeing 3" or large enough to fish on a shakey head etc. Then again I've never really looked either.

Choporoz reply :

On 5/6/2019 at 11:39 PM, Vilas15 said:

If that's what you're looking for then check out the Kalins Sizmic Toad, available on TW.

On 5/7/2019 at 11:11 PM, Do1982 said:

Look up Kalins Crappie Scrubs.

Now, we're talking. Kalins Scrubs. 3" long and almost same look as the Ali tails above.

They look outstanding. Thanks, all.

CrankFate reply :

It depends on what you buy. Bootleg stuff is not usually as good as the real thing. But there’s a lot of good discount items there. I like the copper T-Rig weights and DIY finesse spools. The carbon fiber reel handles are one of the Best Buy’s on earth. It’s totally hit or miss, though, but can be addictive because it’s only $2.31 for this and $1.74 for that. All I’m going to say is, they don’t make everything in China because China doesn’t know how to make things.

waymont reply :

I've been buying Crankbaits for years. I found some incredible baits too. A few clunkers, but at $1.50 ea or less it's no problem. These I have pictured are all amazing from .65ea to $1.75ea. All of them are incredible fish catchers.

Some sellers give you a good discount if you buy more than 2 or 3 too. Only thing is you have to allow about 4-6 weeks for delivery. I've also had great luck getting tungsten Neko and bullet weights.

Also the Kuying Teton 6'6" rod for $60.00 is probably the best light/ultra light rod you can get.Fetching info...

I have two!

microotter reply :

Is there a helpful resource in identifying what spool size/model a reel takes? I have a Daiwa Tatula 100h that I bought in 2015. Was looking to see if there was a cheap extra spool on AliExpress.

Arcs&sparks reply :

Been eying the Kuying Tornado (round reel) from Ali for well over a year now, anyone try it?

bayvalle reply :

I've bought metal spoons, square bill cranks, jig skirts, and a reel from Ali and have been very happy with the quality of the lures but not the reel. Piscifun Phanthom reel had problems so they refunded my money and let me keep the reel.

BassinCNY reply :

On 5/7/2019 at 10:43 AM, Fishin Dad said:

If you guys know of a panfish bait smaller in profile, I would appreciate it. I saw that the Kalins on TW were 3”.

Check out the Creme Frisky Frogs, they're 1.5".

Fishin Dad reply :

On 5/11/2019 at 1:52 AM, BassinCNY said:

Check out the Creme Frisky Frogs, they're 1.5".

Awesome BassinCNY! I am going to check those out. Thanks!

CrankFate reply :

On 5/11/2019 at 12:20 AM, bayvalle said:

I've bought metal spoons, square bill cranks, jig skirts, and a reel from Ali and have been very happy with the quality of the lures but not the reel. Piscifun Phanthom reel had problems so they refunded my money and let me keep the reel.

Get one of these:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Exbert-AF103-Fishing-Reel-10-1-BB-High-Speed-Left-Hand-Right-Hand-Baitcasting-Reels/32805357582.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.104.2a362567qXz9aW&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_8_10065_10130_10068_10890_10547_319_10546_317_10548_10545_10696_453_10084_454_10083_10618_10307_537_536_10059_10884_10887_321_322_10103,searchweb201603_52,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=c718e224-99b1-43a4-9153-7baea1202c98-13&algo_pvid=c718e224-99b1-43a4-9153-7baea1202c98

just don’t expect to throw finesse with it, unless you upgrade the spool bearings.

HenryPF reply :

I have about 70 orders I have placed and have gotten every one of them. Takes a lot of time for shipping - sometimes up to 2 months but the orders always come. I usually buy unique looking stuff there and super cheap whopper ploppers I give away

I see alot of knockoff dark sleepers, ploppers there but if you are looking for small baits (like for panfish) I have never their selection can't be beat.

As for unique items I like their swim jigs (the hook is on a split ring) like this one:

Some new topwater wake bait?

BassWhole! reply :

On 5/6/2019 at 9:48 PM, Choporoz said:

Never bought from them, but funny thing...I was looking at them just last night for the first time...I had an image in my head of a certain soft bait that I'd never seen. After googling for a while, I came across these on Ali and then couldn't find anything remotely similar from US mfrs or retailers.

So, I guess, @MN Fisher, there may be reasons to shop there beyond buying cheaper knockoffs.

But I'd prefer to buy American if anyone knows of a source.

Kalin's Scrub.

fin reply :

On 5/16/2019 at 11:43 AM, HenryPF said:

Some new topwater wake bait?

Looks like a Mikey copy. $18 bait that looks great swimming, makes an interesting noise. Never caught anything on it though.

Dogface reply :

On 5/6/2019 at 9:48 PM, Choporoz said:

Never bought from them, but funny thing...I was looking at them just last night for the first time...I had an image in my head of a certain soft bait that I'd never seen. After googling for a while, I came across these on Ali and then couldn't find anything remotely similar from US mfrs or retailers.

So, I guess, @MN Fisher, there may be reasons to shop there beyond buying cheaper knockoffs.

But I'd prefer to buy American if anyone knows of a source.

Z-Man makes something like that. It is in the latest BP catalog.

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