The cork grips are very comfortable, and the hook keeper makes getting your rods ready to move quick and painless. You will hear a little noise on the cast, this is normal. Making this reel Trick Shop compatible enables anglers to choose their look by customizing the colors of various components. This is a great feature as you do not have to worry about dropping the sideplate in the water, which is an expensive and all too common error made with many baitcasting reels. Gear Review: AFTCO Women’s Hydronaut Jacket, Gear Review: ZMan ChatterBait JackHammer Stealth Blade. The Concept Z is a brightly colored (Tequila Sunrise officially) reel from 13 Fishing that weighs in at 6.4 ounces for the model we tested, a 6.6:1 ratioed, right-handed reel.
The largest fish I caught was a Jack Crevalle at around 8 lbs. I was casting a variety of jerk baits such as paddle tails with both weighted Owner twistlock hooks and with 1/8 oz & 1/4 oz Z Man Trout Eye jigs as well as a variety of crankbaits. Let’s take a look at what each is best for. I first saw the Concept Z in person at a local tackle shop, Tightlines PFT in Killeen, last week. 13 Fishing Concept A. 3+3+1 Stainless/Anti-Corrosion High Spin Bearings – This is a smooth reel thanks to the quality anti-corrosion stainless steel high-speed bearings.

I fish on a paddleboard so my casts are over hand, sidearm , backhand you name it the control I get with these reels is fantastic. This is often used when fishing in heavy cover or around a lot of structure and you need to get in and out quickly. This yields the sturdy, double-tough guts that make this reel a true beast master, while the Bull Drag System rocks 30 pounds of straight-up stopping power. I still always seal my cork handles with something like U-40 Cork Sealant to assure longevity of the cork. of drag that it offers to move fish where you want them. Also, the CZB bearings are available to retrofit all current 13 Fishing baitcast reels.
I HAD THE CONCPT K IN RED WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT IT WAS 4OO DOLLARS MINE HAD CERAMIC BEARING WHEN I FIST GOT THE REEL IT WAS PERFECT UNTIL I OILED SOME GOT ON THE CERMAIC FIRST IT STARTED WHIRRLING THEN IT SOUNDED LIKE A BOTTLE ROCKET ON THE THE 4TH OF JULY IT IS DRY KNOW BUT NEVER CASTED THE SAME THAT WAS THE RED KP MODEL FROM ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO GRAT LOOKING REEL BULLDAWG DRAG ONLY WEIGHTS 5 OUNCES SOUNDS LIKE A OIL PROBLEM MYSELF AND MY FRIENDS WOULD SAY DO NOT BRING IT THE NEXT TIME WE FISF BUT ITOLD MY STORY TO OTHER PEOPLE THEY SAID NEVER HEARD OF THAT IN ANYONE REEL YOUR THE FIRST PERSON THAT TOLD MEYOURS TO MINE GOT PROGRESSIVLY WORSE WHIRRLIND THEN THR BOTTLE SOUND WHICH WAS 10 TIMES LOUDER. I don’t know about the noise. I lean more towards those types of applications with this line of rods. Most of my reels, including my 13 Fishing Inception, don’t make that noise. (Photo: 13 Fishing Fate Black (Green) Rod / Jason Sealock) The 13 Fishing Fate Black rods were some of the more hotly anticipated new rods announced last year. For fighting a fish, the Concept Z boasts a 22-pound Bulldog drag and Japanese Hamai cut gearing, while the brilliant red finish adds stylish flair. It exceeds performance in many areas as well. The casting was very easy. Concept Cork Knobs – The Concept A comes standard with high-quality cork knobs. I love em, I can pitch farther and more consistently with the z than my other reels. I think the words I used immediately were, “That sucks. I love how solid the reel feels – the handle spins smooth and free but does not feel sloppy or loose like some free spinning reels can. (a little more lubricant on one ball, or a piece of debris as small as sand can keep that from being consistent), REVIEW: 13 Fishing Concept Z Baitcasting Reel, a local tackle shop, Tightlines PFT in Killeen, https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.197/252.e47.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Concept-Z.mp4, REVIEW: 13 Fishing Inception Baitcasting Reel, REVIEW: The Kayak Kushion for Kayak Comfort, Daiwa Launches New Kage LT MQ Spinning Reels, Legendary Iron Maiden Guitarist Adrian Smith Releases New Fishing Book. The Concept Z I had cast a mile but it seemed really loud on the cast. JOIN TODAY! If you find a lower price on 13 Fishing Rods somewhere else, we'll match it with our Best Price Guarantee. You invest in a nice reel, love it for the first year or so (depending on use level), but then you see a noticeable decline in casting distance, noise level and overall performance — typically the result of worn bearings. Utterly disappointed here….After a 4 month wait and having to see what all the hype is about…..I too have one and this reel whines like a high speed blender when casting. Arrowhead Line Guide System – The arrowhead line guide system does a great job of making sure that the line lays evenly on the spool when retrieving which is very important as it makes sure that there are no lumps or tangles when it comes time to cast.

If it weren’t for the noise on the cast, I’d be all about it but it bugs me. I’m not a fan of the orange known as Tequila Sunrise. This won’t happen with your ball bearing reels because you can’t consistently get all the balls to start up movement consistently. Tackle type: Reel. Beetle Wing Rapid Access System – The Beetle wing rapid access system allows the sideplate to pop open and move to the side easily so you can access the braking pins for adjustment. That way, I can stop when I'm out and about and make a few casts if I come up on some good looking water. The 13 Fishing Concept A is a good value and is available HERE. I like the silver, black, and even white reels. They feature 30-ton Japanese HTC3 blanks, Evolve seamless reel seats, tangle-free guides, and Portugese cork handles. The Curado 70 is going to be the closer of these two when it comes to weight but only offers 10 lbs of drag, the Curado I weighs .6 oz more and still only offers 12 lbs. The line snapped, no drag slippage, beast. Weighing 6.1 ounces, this reel is available in right hand models with 6.6:1, 7.3:1 and 8.1:1 gear rations; or a 7.3:1 left hand version.

This is the slowest of the ratios and is typically going to be used for most crankbait applications.

It is small and compact, but the handle is larger than would be expected for a reel of this size and the large cork paddles are easy to locate and provide plenty of torque for larger fish. Email me at paynefish@gmail.com. I appreciate his feedback and taking the time to add some more to the discussion. I should also say, I don’t ever fish with my drag all the way down but if you needed to, you should beef up your tensile strength for the Concept Z. Shop 13 Fishing Rods at DICK'S Sporting Goods. Reviewer: Zander. From a bad shop experience to an impressive casting distance it just didn’t line up.

Your email address will not be published. I have fished the Fate Black rods in a variety of techniques. The reel only rolls forward. Introduction: 13 Fishing started as a rod maker and in the span of just a few years has transformed into a vertically integrated fishing tackle brand, adding components, reels, and lures to their lineup. One of the nice things about the Daiwa is that it does offer the Magforce magnetic braking system which in my opinion has a finer adjustment than the 13 Fishing braking system. In fact, Zander from Tackle Tour said something pretty profound about the whole free spool vs CZB performance conundrum. That’s why you might want (or need) 22#. Its certainly possible that yours makes a “whirring noise” louder than normal, but I can’t tell that from the video and would be happy to take a look to confirm. Manufacturer: 13 Fishing. So loosen up the cap and set your brakes to 1-2 and let her rip!!! I am guessing that is the CZB doing its thing but I don’t know. You can hear it whirring and it was concerning at first. © 2017-2020 Salted Angler Holdings, LLC - All Rights Reserved. Places where I might get into skinny water and have trees around and above me while I fish. So a more durable rod for that is welcome. I wish the Inception had it. DetailsLooking for a beautifully sleek design that is lightweight and near perfectly balanced? The best news of all is that the spool test doesn’t work on this reel. At 6.8 oz, this is lightweight but not the lightest in its class. The Z did not impress. section: | slug: 13-fishing-fate-black-gen-2-rod-review | route: article_single | I’m not disputing your hearing a “whirring noise”, just disputing how loud it is. guess I’ll be the odd ball and say I really like the concept Z! What sets it apart? 13 Fishing constructed the blanks from Japanese 30-Ton HTC3 Low resin materials and covered them in a radioactive green paint. The CZBs are completely different, not something you are used to using, and not something you have ever experienced. 13 Fishing Fate Black Gen 2 Rod Review. There is nothing worse than swinging a rod into a tree branch and hearing that crack thinking you cost yourself a rod. I was able to cast a good distance accurately and only experienced a few small backlashes but that was user error and could have easily been avoided by keeping the braking system adjusted slightly tighter. The Beetle Wing is a much-needed addition to this reel. However, due to the small form factor, this reel feels like a finesse reel but with the power to bring in big fish without stressing the reel. The Concept Z features 13 Tech EVA handle knobs, a 6-way centrifugal braking system, arrowhead line guide, beetle wing rapid access side plate, dead stop anti-reverse and Ocean Armor 2 Saltwater Protection, which means it’ll stand up to the harshest environments.