BASSDASH Alien Ultra Lightweight Carbon Spinning Fishing Reel, BlueMagic Reel with Aluminum Body and Carbon Rotor, Stainless Steel Bearings and Carbon Fiber Drag, in 5 Sizes review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	BASSDASH
Material	Aluminum Body and Side Plate give the gears the support they need to perform brilliantly under pressure; Lightweight Carbon Fiber Rotor mitigates against fatigue and ensure complete fishing comfort
Color	BlueMagic 5000
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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Aluminum Body and Side Plate give the gears the support they need to perform brilliantly under pressure; Lightweight Carbon Fiber Rotor mitigates against fatigue and ensure complete fishing comfort
9+1 Stainless Steel Bearings on size 2000 / 10+1 bearings on size 3000, 4000 and 5000 provide velvety smooth performance and compliment the rigidity of the body for a smooth operation one expects in more expensive reels
A Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel based Drag System provides both smooth and powerful drag control, giving you access to fish that will see it punching well above its weight; A machined Aluminum Spool that is fully anodized to protect it from the harsh saltwater environment
The main support Shaft for the spool of the BlueMagic reel is made from special high-strength Stainless Steel and a Triple-Bearing Support System added so that gear alignment and balance would not be compromised even under extreme pressure
Solid Screw-in Aluminum Handle provides zero movement or play between the main gear and handle arm, and this lack of movement offers the angler both confidence and control when rotating the handle; The EVA Knob provides excellent fishing comfort and ergonomics; (KINDLY PLEASE NOTE: we suggest rinsing the reel with fresh water after use BEFORE reeling off the handle to prevent the sand to go into the reel body)
Designed to dominate all aspects of lake, river, bay estuary and other light inshore applications in the 2000 and 3000 size or heavy inshore applications or light to medium offshore fishing applications in the 4000 or 5000 size BlueMagic, the reel is perfect for the saltwater and freshwater

Product Description

The Bassdash business model is designed to eliminate the middleman and the Bassdash BlueMagic Spinning Fishing Reel series are the types of reels that will turn those anglers that have been immovably brand loyal to the direct manufacturer and the reason is simple - we’re making better reels at far more affordable prices.

Bassdash BlueMagic Spinning Reel

Lightweight & Rigidity Design

The Bassdash BlueMagic reels offer the perfect balance, providing the sensitivity you need for smaller fish in the inshore waters, while giving plenty of reserve power for when monsters take you by surprise. The four sizes cover most open water situations from distance to precision casting. The drag system is progressive and precise allowing for fine tuning to suit different hook lengths. The line lay is smooth every time again essential for consistent casting. These reels are light, smooth, silent and technologically perfect for both bait fishers and lure casters alike.

Technical Specifications

Aluminum body / frame, side cover; Carbon rotor
Carbon fiber drag system
Water resistant frame; Machined aluminum spool
Screw-in aluminum handle with EVA knob
9+1 stainless steel bearings on size 2000; 10+1 stainless steel bearings on size 3000, 4000 and 5000
Infinite anti reverse with no more failed anti reverse springs
Stainless steel main shaft; Zinc alloy drive gears and brass pinion gear
Stainless steel screws



Weight (oz.)	7.51	9.34	9.87	12.94
Ball Beariings	9+1	10+1	10+1	10+1
Gear Ratio	5.4:1	6.0:1	6.0:1	5.7:1
Inches Per Turn (IPT)	27	30	32	33
Max Drag (lbs)	16	18	20	22
Retrieve	Left/Right	Left/Right	Left/Right	Left/Right
Mono Line Capacity (lb/yds)	4/255, 6/165, 8/130	6/175, 8/135, 10/120	8/190, 10/170, 12/125	10/190, 12/140, 14/110
Braid Line Capacity (lb/yds)	22/260, 30/150, 40/130	30/160, 40/135, 46/130	40/190, 46/170, 60/110	46/190, 60/125, 70/110



Available Sizes	2000, 3000, 4000, 5000	1000, 2000, 3000, 4000	2000, 3000, 4000
Frame & Cover Material	Aluminum	Carbon fiber	66% nylon + 45% glass fiber
Rotor Material	Carbon fiber	Carbon fiber	66% nylon + 45% glass fiber
Drag Material	Carbon fiber	Carbon fiber	Carbon fiber
Weight (oz.)	7.51 - 12.94	6.66 - 9.14	9.4 - 10.8
Ball Bearings	9+1 / 10+1	9+1 / 10+1	9+1
Gear Ratio	5.4:1 / 6.0:1 / 5.7:1	5.4:1 / 6.0:1	5.1:1
Inches Per Turn	27 - 33	27 - 32	28 - 33
Max Drag (lbs)	16 - 22	12 - 15	9 - 20
Retrieve	Left/Right	Left/Right	Left/Right

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product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 2, 2018
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ BASSDASH
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07F6ZPCWS

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Questions about BASSDASH Alien Ultra Lightweight Carbon Spinning Fishing Reel, BlueMagic Reel with Aluminum Body and Carbon Rotor, Stainless Steel Bearings and Carbon Fiber Drag, in 5 Sizes

Is it smooth on the retrieve? after some time of use?

Answer: It's decently smooth on the retrieve, it casts well and nothing about this reel indicates that it costs around $50

Anyone bought the 5000 size of this reel? The size chart has size 5000 but it seems to be unavailable at present?

What is the length of the reel, front to back (inches)? I bought a very light, 4'6" rod. I am looking for something compact such as the shimano Siena

Answer: When reeling the ALIEN to its shortest length：

Where is this made?

Answer: China. This reel is a smooth operating reel. I have used it many times with no issues. It has a very smooth drag. I don’t know how long it will last but for now I’m very satisfied.

Answer: Made in China

Is the braided line capacity the minimum the reel will accomadate?

Answer: I'm thinking its the max its designed for

Answer: Definitely no. Thinner line like 8lb line can also be applied to the reel.

Answer: No it's not the capacity or the minimum capacity that will hold but when it comes to open face reels you do not want to fill them up past the minimum capacity cuz if you put too much line on Gable tangle when you try to cast them

What's the difference between their Alien and Bluemagic besides the reel body material?

Answer: Most features of the two reels are the same but the rotor and body of ALIEN reel are all carbon fiber so it is super lightweight, meanwhile the body of BlueMagic is aluminum and its rotor is still carbon fiber, it is a combination of durability and lightweight. In addition, the max drag of the BlueMagic spin reel is larger than ALIEN reel; and the BlueMagic reel will have size 5000 available soon.

Answer: The reel is advertised as Carbon body(ALIEN), not carbon fiber. The Alien is too heavy for carbon fiber. Remember graphite is carbon. Perhaps there is a small amount of fiber in it but I doubt it

Answer: I think they only differ in body material, one carbon and the other one aluminum. Oh yes they have different outlooks and I prefer the look of my bluemagic!

Is it too much for 12lb braided line?

Answer: The reel won't be too much for 12lb braided line. We even applied 8lb line on the reel.

Answer: It will probably handle 12lb braid .I have my reel on a 5' rod and 6lb mono its a good reel I havent had any issues

I would like to have extra spools for alien 4000, how much for two spools?

Answer: Hi Mr/Ms, we do not have extra spools for the ALIEN 4000 at present, but we will make some in July and kindly please contact us at that time via messages in your order. *^^*

can 1000 use for ice fishing ?

Answer: Yes, the ALIEN 1000 can be used for ice fishing. It is super lightweight and only 6.66 oz. And it is a dedicated finesse model. Its suggested mono is 2-4lb and suggested braid is 4-8lb which also suits for ice fishing.

Answer: The 1000 would be a good size for ice fishing. You could even go up to the 2000. I'd probably choose the 2000 just for more liner taken up with each spin of the handle

Will spare parts be available for the reels if some part like srping is lost or broken?

Answer: Yes, we can provide spare parts for free if that case happens, and there is a parts diagram on the reel package for you to refer to.

Can this be used for saltwater fishing?

Answer: Yes, remember to rinse it with freshwater after every use.

I use 12-15lb braided line. Can it handle a lesser pound line?

Answer: Yes some of us use 10 to 8 lbs I all so use 30 to 60lb braided line

Answer: It should handle a lighter line with no problems

For bluemagic 5000 the line capacity for 12 lb line is only 110 yards. is this information correct? this is surprisingly low capacity.

Answer: It broke after my first fishing trip gears locked up.

does the reel come in right handed reeling

Answer: The reel is left or right hand retrieved.

What is the best rod to match this reel for crappie and bass?

Answer: 7 foot medium heavy. Will give you the lenth to cast the lighter crappie jigs and the strength to pull a bass out of a little bit of cover of needed

Answer: If your target more crappie get the medium light if you target bass more get medium just make sure it has good flex soft tip.

Is the braided line capacity the minimum the reel will accomadate?

Answer: I'm thinking its the max its designed for

Answer: Definitely no. Thinner line like 8lb line can also be applied to the reel.

Is your line capacity smaller than other brands? your bluemagic 5000 has line capacity only ~ 120 yards for 12 lbs line. this is smaller than others

Answer: Doesn't matter cause it's not a good product.

Is the reel corrosion resistant?

Answer: Yes, all the accessories of the reel including the bearings, the drag washers, main shaft, gears, screws are corrosion resistant, and for the longevity of the reel we suggest rinse the reel with fresh water after each time of use in saltwater.

I use 12-15lb braided line. Can it handle a lesser pound line?

Answer: Yes some of us use 10 to 8 lbs I all so use 30 to 60lb braided line

Answer: It should handle a lighter line with no problems

Does the reel feel smooth?

Answer: I just receive mine and yes it feels as smooth as my Shimano nasci 4000 and it has really well machine components and feels good.

Product reviews of BASSDASH Alien Ultra Lightweight Carbon Spinning Fishing Reel, BlueMagic Reel with Aluminum Body and Carbon Rotor, Stainless Steel Bearings and Carbon Fiber Drag, in 5 Sizes

Robin Eslinger : Nice

Great reel.

txump : line

dont know if im putting to much line on the reel but it seams to bird nest on me a lot.

Bethany ann ramos : Awesome

Fantastic I love it. Great castability

andrew d. : Amazing reel for the price!

I put this reel on an ultralight setup and its performance is wonderful. Smooth drag system and very light weight. It's my go-to setup now for Creek fishing and ultralight fishing. 1000 size reel.

Andrew : Broke pretty easily

Antireverse already broke, didn't even make it through 3 days of fishing

Elaine : My husband likes it....

My husband likes it....the weight and the size.

Eric : Lovely reel nice color very sturdy

Good value to quality reel exactly as been described do the job easily and effectively great pleasure to use. I recommend this reel for anybody looking for upgrade, heavy catch and excitement.

Kindle Customer : Great reel for a good price

This is a great reel. It cast and reels smooth. No backlash and the drag worked well. It’s great for an all day fishing reel.

Amazon Customer : I like the light weight of this reel.

All my expectations were met.

Mike : Great value for exceptional quality!

Great price, light weight, good heigh quality function, and over all appearance is beautiful! Love the functionality of this real along with the looks it's just classy!

txump : line

dont know if im putting to much line on the reel but it seams to bird nest on me a lot.

Denis : Flawless.

Exceeded all expectations I had. Works flawlessly.

Etienne Hamelin : the gears in the reel are cheap

gears are cheap they make you skip or stuck when you reel in

Matt Poplin : Great entry level reel at an affordable price!

I've put this reel through some heavy usage over the last few months. I used it primarily as a finesse setup and paired with a 7' Light Daiwa Aird-x rod. I used 8lb monofilament. The reel itself is very sturdy and lightweight. The drag works just as well as my Abu Garcia spinning reels. The screw-in handle was a unique feature and took some time getting used to, but overall the performance was fine. Be careful not to over-tighten.

I loved the feel

Wanchai : Amazing alien reels

I love my Bassdash alien rod , smooth reel and very durable, very affordable, caught a lot of fish with it , highly recommend getting one

Denis : Flawless.

Exceeded all expectations I had. Works flawlessly.

Amazon Customer : Cheaply made

So today was my first time out with my new Bassdash real. I was looking forward to see the action on this reel. Unfortunately it broke while I was setting the hook to reel one in. Very disappointed !

Derryl Curry : Worst investment thus far

Went fishing 2 times. The 2nd time it broke.

DBiggs : Pay close attention to the sizes

Bought this reel with the belief it could hold a 160yards of 30lbs braid as described in the photos of the product to find when it arrived that it hold 160yards of 0.30lbs which I have no use for will be returning promptly
The reel is drop dead Gorgeous and is an absolute shame I can’t use it

Magnum G. : Decent Reel

Reel is not as smooth as I thought it would be but it gets the job done.

Mike Post : Light waight and stong

I have the 3000 I Bass fish with it the 6:1 is really nice it's light waight all around good reel very happy with it

Justin Phillippi : Light and smooth

I got my alien reel yesterday and took it to the trout stream this morning, it did exceptionally well and blew all expectations I had out of the water, such a light and smooth reel with a smooth drag.

Eve Ray : Redfish Machine

The reel paired up nicely with my 7' ugly stick. I have to say it performed very well up against the South Texas redfish. The dragged was very smooth and the reel was very smooth while i was working my lures. I will be buying at least another Blue Magic to add to my arsenal of reels.

Derryl Curry : Worst investment thus far

Went fishing 2 times. The 2nd time it broke.

Larry : Smooth casting

Very good real for the money smooth and well built

Heavy10mm : I LOVE the Bassdash Alien!

Great reel! I got the Alien 2000 yesterday and took it out on the lake this morning. I was lucky enough to get into some very nice Cutthroats, and I was amazed at how well this reel fought them in.

The reel is very smooth, very attractive, and the drag is accurate and smooth. The EVA on the handle feels premium, too. I've bought reels for $20 more than this that didn't work half as well.

This is a great Reel, and I won't hesitate to buy another (3000 next time) for some other fishing I do. These are fantastic!

GM Demetrius : Worth the money one of the better reels on Amazon.

This reel is duel BB supported pinion and is truly 6.8 oz for 2000 size. Even line lay with thin washer added. Smooth spinning as any brand name same price range.

Amazon Customer : Cheaply made

So today was my first time out with my new Bassdash real. I was looking forward to see the action on this reel. Unfortunately it broke while I was setting the hook to reel one in. Very disappointed !

yoland parent : how hits work

hi did note like hit at hall to havy

Shane : Smooth

Smooth reeling, durable and cool green color!

Jake wilson : Great reel

Great reel. Strong drag and lightweight. Highly recommended

Jill R : Cheap Quality

The neck that attaches to the pole broke on the very first time out fishing. Cheap quality.

G. B. : Great product and company

This is an outstanding reel and the company was incredibly helpful answering questions I had for them. I would strongly recommend the product & company. Very impressive. Five + stars!!

Amazon Customer : Hard to tell quality online sometimes.

After first trip to the lake about half way through the day the retrieve mechanism started sizing up. Had to put that rig down and use an other. Not happy.

Justin Phillippi : Light and smooth

James Meyer : The perfect reel

The Bassdash Alien is a fisherman must have ..this is a very light weight, sturdy,and durable reel.. it can definitely handle whatever you put it through.. I highly recomend everyone own at least one..

Jeff : Great bang for your buck

Very slick real, very impressed with the performance

Hlee Xiong : Aite

Not a fan of screw on handles. The knob is ok. Works great overall. Love the color

nick j. : Great Reel.

Great Reel for the price, outstanding quality! Smooth action retrieval and casting. Have already put it to the test handled weight nicely.

Jonathan W. : its ok

when you have a fish or tension on the line it binds somewhere in the reel. making it much harder to reel. not impossible but hard. otherwise its fine the drag is good the retrieve is fine unless there is tension. the bail flips and recovers fine. next time i will get another shimano though.

Amazon Customer : Cheaply made

So today was my first time out with my new Bassdash real. I was looking forward to see the action on this reel. Unfortunately it broke while I was setting the hook to reel one in. Very disappointed !

Amazon Customer : #BLUEMAGIC #BASSDASH

BLUE MAGIC 2000 SERIES is a awesome reel great casting smooth all around . Recomend highly to have in your fishing gear line up .

nick j. : Quality Reel with an Affordable Price

This is a solid manufactured reel. Smooth cast and retrieval. Definitely glad to have this in the arsenal! Thanks Bassdash!

Robin Eslinger : Nice

Great reel.

Etienne Hamelin : the gears in the reel are cheap

gears are cheap they make you skip or stuck when you reel in

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