JOHNCOO Ultra Light BFS Baitcasting Fishing Reel for UL Fishing 6.5:1 Smooth Casting Reel Drag 8kg review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	JOHNCOO
Material	Brass
Hand Orientation	Left Hand
Color	Left Hand
Item Weight	155 Grams

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1.Drag Power: 8KG/17.5LB; Gear Ratio: 6.5:1; Ball Bearings: 5+1; Weight: 155g; Brake System: Magnetic Brake
2.Super lightweight polymer frame and side plate make the casting reel much more durable and harder, maximize your baitcast reel life and performance, but the lightweight makes the reel more flexible.
3.Exquisite Appearance, the corrosion resistant components of baitcasting reel could be used for both freshwater and saltwater.
4.Precise machined brass gear and brake system will provide greater strength, water resistance, reliable operation, and quiet, steady-speed retrievals.
5.Smooth performance without overpaying, is great fishing tackle for bass, trout, pike fishing or other fishes.

Product Description

High quality, great performation and max drag make JOHNCOO Baitcasting Reel the better choice for fishing enthusiast!


Swept aluminum handle with EVA knobs Perfect free casting system Precision magnetic braking system	Super lightweight A7006 aluminum alloy spool	Super lightweight polymer frame and side plate Quick release design Infinite Anti-Reverse

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Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 22, 2020
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ JOHNCOO
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08932Q6MQ

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Questions about JOHNCOO Ultra Light BFS Baitcasting Fishing Reel for UL Fishing 6.5:1 Smooth Casting Reel Drag 8kg

what size rod does this go well with?

Answer: I put mine on a 6ft light casting rod with a fast action tip.

Will this reel work with 4lb line and 1/16th oz jigs?

Answer: The reel can physically cast it but the 4 lb line will get caught between the frame and spool. There is a substantial gap between the frame and spool

How do you change out the spools? I got no instructions and all I can see is to remove a lot of little screws. There's got to be an easier way!

Answer: There is a thumb screw on the handle side just above the drag star. Loosen the that screw all the way(it does not come out) that will loosen the side plats then the side plate will twist to in lock it then pull it off to access the spool.

Answer: Did not like it! Check it out and was not pleased with it. Through back in the box it is still setting where I toss it.

Product reviews of JOHNCOO Ultra Light BFS Baitcasting Fishing Reel for UL Fishing 6.5:1 Smooth Casting Reel Drag 8kg

Adam Mihara : Not a BFS Reel

As the cheapest "BFS" reel on Amazon I didn't have high hopes for this reel. When it arrived I was happy with the packaging and look of the reel. The frame is plastic which flexes and feels cheap. It is extremely light in the hand and on the rod. The bearings are fairly smooth and it came well lubricated. My major issue is with casting. Tossing light crankbaits causes a backlash every 5 casts or so and any line thinner than 10lb test mono will slip between the spool and the frame. This causes VISIBLE DAMAGE to the line. Can I cast a 1/16oz bait? Yes. Will it destroy your line in the process? Also yes. As a BFS offering, I cannot endorse or support the purchase of this reel. If you need a bottom dollar option for thick line fishing, it will work fine.

John taylor : Great reel

Holds up well. Used it for catfish and it performed well.

pat a. : ok for the money

its ok for 40$. you get what you pay for. fit and finish not super but 40$ worth. Drag is a bit wacky. 4lbs floro gets stuck between spool and reel when an overrun happens, so pick it all out or risk the line.

Gizmoluv : Don't do it!!

Not a good reel! Not being able to use small diameter line makes it useless. You simply cannot cast it without a backlash! The breaks are extremely weak, there is too much space between the spool and side plate.

As much as I want to find a budget BFS reel that doesn't cost several hundred dollars and imported I'll just have to wait. I want to enjoy fishing not spend my trip dealing with this thing!

Joy Andrews : Didn’t work for me

I have a few bait casting reels and I don’t like this one. It constantly bird nests even if I adjust it correctly and drop my line to the correct speed, no matter what it bird nests and I don’t know why. It looks nice but you can’t keep wasting line and wasting time.

Gizmoluv : Don't do it!!

Home&GardenGoods : Great reel for the money

Excellent reel for the money! Used this to get a 17.5 inch large mouth in Michigan a few weeks ago. Love how smooth it is!

Joy Andrews : Didn’t work for me

Laura : pretty nice reel

Nice smooth basic reel with adjustable mag casting drag and a spare or alternate spool.

The bearings feel pretty good. It casts well but for me had a learning curve to get nice long casts without backlash. The line drag for fighting fish is pretty smooth and consistent. If it holds up through the summer it gets my vote.

John Boyd : Reel

Terrible reel

MR : Compares to most baitcasters in its price range probably even better

Get it

Home&GardenGoods : Great reel for the money

Excellent reel for the money! Used this to get a 17.5 inch large mouth in Michigan a few weeks ago. Love how smooth it is!

G. F. : Great price

I like this reel very much it’s lite weight but feels quality made. Only caught one fish on it a bowfin so far held up well. Haven’t had any issues with it and very affordable. It was on sale when I bought very happy with purchase.

John Boyd : Reel

Terrible reel

Bill : Terrible reel

It's really sucks always have lines trap into the side of the spool,take it apart reline my spool few cast it happens again ,I'm getting sick and tired of this reel about to throw it to the trash........

AnglerP : Overall is good

I wasn't expecting much, but how wrong I was! Solid build, smooth retrieve, reliable controls. Used one day whole day. Haven't found any issue yet. Impressed by the smooth casting feel. Quality beats the price!

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