a good balance between power and accuracy! The band is made from high-quality materials that provide durability and resistance to wear and tear.
I used it from 2019!
The ergonomics are fantastic. Definitely in my top three, probs second only to the X-6 shining in terms of accuracy, although I prefer A Happy Live Fox fork design, if the would make a mashup of the two I believe perfection would be achieved!
The size, shape, and ergonomics are amazing. I feared that they were overstated and I would be let down. I like the lack of grooves, I find the tubes settle quicker and more consistently than with my models with grooves. By far the top of my favorite 3 models, after this it’s a tie between the Happy live Fox and Orangutan! But the X6 is bob more accurate and as comfortable without being wrapped as the others are while wrapped. additionally the rise at the center of the fork is a surprisingly effective reference point for aiming!
As an old glass rod user, I can attest to the fact that these rods have enough backbone to handle some seriously good-sized fish. When I'm out on the water targeting trout in the US, I know that my glass rod is up to the task of reeling in fish in the 12 to 20 inch range. There's something truly satisfying about feeling the bend in the rod as I hook into a big fish and start to bring it in. Don't get me wrong, this rod also perform very well in fishing small fishes.
Of course, having enough backbone is just one part of the equation. This rod is well balanced with other important properties, such as sensitivity and responsiveness.
I think I have got a glass rod that strikes the perfect balance for my needs and ensures that I have an enjoyable and successful time out on the water of stream.
This is Hands Down the best spinning rod I own. I have some JDM carbon rods, costing up to around $400. Yes, they are very different animals than this, with their very light weight and their amazing sensitivity. But they are Not as fun as this rod. The taper is ideal. I have two other excellent UL glass (one JDM and one custom rod from the US) but both are stiffer in the tip than this rod, so less fun to cast super-light baits. With high-end 5-lb JDM braid, the tiny tungsten jigs that I tie cast beautifully. Because of this rod's light tip, it's just easier to cast hyperlight baits with this rod than with the stiff-tipped carbon rods, even my UL ones. The rod as a casting tool is So forgiving.
Where this rod really shines is in fish-fighting. With this rod, I landed a carp of approximately 10 pounds in Kentucky a couple of years ago that I foul hooked In The Tail, using 3-lb JDM braid = not much fun for the angler or the fish. The rod handled it amazingly well. As with virtually any glass rod, you don't have to worry about breaking it, even on very heavy fish. No, I don't recommend this rod for anything but smaller fish, but it Will handle a monster if you are patient.
I'm a professional fly-casting instructor, and am simply not swayed by what my rods look like, but this rod is very nice to look at. The un-tinted glass kind of glows.
I confess to initially being skeptical that the CDM could design a truly great rod. Boy, was I wrong about that! This rod is a remarkable achievement. If DanKung starts making comparable rods that are stouter in power, sign me up. (And, no, I have no relationship with DanKung.)
I am impressed by Pixiu Slingshot's comfort grip. The designers have clearly prioritized ergonomics, as the slingshot fits perfectly in the hand, providing a secure and comfortable grip. This is crucial for maintaining accuracy and control during use. What's more, I love the cool appearance of Dark color
Weather is not so nice here in New Jersey, it's cold in these days.
I have found 0.8 sheshou is faster with an easier draw than the 3rd gen .8 Precise and Sumeike.
It is interesting and exciting shooting result, sheshou cut 19x10 sends 9mm steel balls go straight threw coke cans at 27 meters, on a flat trajectory.
I use light pouches and tie the pouches with small solid band, Sheshou will be the band I use for all shooting in 2023!
I received it after 12 days of payment. The Premium 1745 band has more of a light yellowish tone than the darker yellow color regular 1745 tubing.
I ran the 10 metres of Amber Premium tubing through my fingers and didn't find any bulges, rough spots, or damaging disfigurations.
it seems very good qulity and very consistent.
The velocity is obvious faster than other regular 1745 band (I have 210 fps to 215fps with the regular 1745 with 3/8" steel),
the same setup made with this premium1745 has average 245fps ,the 30fps velocity gain is so sweet!
Aside from the slight visual imperfections I do very much appreciate the rod. I think it is perfect for accurate shorter range casts with around 2-4g lures. With 5g lure it seems the rod lacks stiffness to control the lure. The rod is very sensitive in my opinion for a fiberglass rod and might even be more sensitive than some of my carbon rods. I was able to catch some very small largemouth bass on it the other day.
The Ming Yang with carved pattern is a beautiful piece of kit I absolutely love it and casting that reel is so easy is almost like is not there yet it perform like a champ
I have bought some other brands of glas fishing rods in the past but and a big one at that is the glasfin rod, gentleman's this is a serious rod at an affordable price, it feels like a carbon rod but is so good for flick casting that is like an extension of your hand i absolutely love it
It's a very good lure. I switch between fast retrieve (wide tail movements) and slow twitch (similar to walk the dog movement). It works with bass, and I think it will work with trouts too. Nevertheless the overall structure doesn't seem so solid
This is really the best reel in my hand. I don't have the very expensive Daiwa or Shimano ones, but, even reading other reviews, this reel can bear the comparison without trouble. Smoothness, workmanship, weight, castability, brake force, drag... all very astonishing. In my opinion, Ifishband is the best company so far, all their products are very good in term of performance. This reel is superior even in terms of quality, not only performance. I really trust Ifishband and buy/use their products with confidence!! Thanks, continue in this way
This is an excellent reel, with a very high ratio between price and performance. With quite low brake setting, I can throw lures under 3 gr, down to nearly 2 gr. With other reels, I need a stronger brake setting. It misses sound on drag and it can have few tiny visual defects on workmanship. Overall, I'm very happy and even impressed!!
This reel is magnificent on several features (spool weight, easiness of use, handling, drag sound, dimension and weight). It easy throws ultra light lures. The worst aspect is that brakes are not strong enough. The dynamic system is really very effective, but the magnets are quite weak. It's required to use thumb and to cast in a very soft way.
The control lever (to adjust the magnetic brake force) is quite hard to rotate. You should use nails, hence it cannot be straightforward if you wear gloves. Apart from this and sometime not so accurate workmanship, I'm extremely satisfied.
I love XF50, for several reasons. It's been my first Bfs reel: previously, as a total beginner, I was trying Bfs with a definitely not Bfs reel, with frustrating results (to be honest, now my skill has improved, and with that non Bfs reel I can now cast quite accurately 4 grams).
With XF50 I immediately noted better results and, thanks to this, I didn't give up with casting.
Brakes are really strong in my opinion, very rarely I exceeded half of the brake scale. The spool is not definitely light, but it doesn't seem to prevent from throwing light lures, even below 3 grams. It's advisable to load the spool at half (or only a little bit more) of its capacity, and results get even better. There is no sound on drag and the reel is not light weight, but they are not so big troubles. Nowadays better reels are available in terms of construction, weights, castability... but XF50 remains something special, considering its price too. I love it
Great for my 9mm balls, I also shoot other size balls occasionally (range from 6mm to 11 mm)
This is abolutely a versatile and dependable band.
a good balance between power and accuracy! The band is made from high-quality materials that provide durability and resistance to wear and tear.
I used it from 2019!
Great Little Slingshot. Feels pretty good in hands. Heavy and thats fine for accuracy. Many thanks.
The ergonomics are fantastic. Definitely in my top three, probs second only to the X-6 shining in terms of accuracy, although I prefer A Happy Live Fox fork design, if the would make a mashup of the two I believe perfection would be achieved!
The size, shape, and ergonomics are amazing. I feared that they were overstated and I would be let down. I like the lack of grooves, I find the tubes settle quicker and more consistently than with my models with grooves. By far the top of my favorite 3 models, after this it’s a tie between the Happy live Fox and Orangutan! But the X6 is bob more accurate and as comfortable without being wrapped as the others are while wrapped. additionally the rise at the center of the fork is a surprisingly effective reference point for aiming!
As an old glass rod user, I can attest to the fact that these rods have enough backbone to handle some seriously good-sized fish. When I'm out on the water targeting trout in the US, I know that my glass rod is up to the task of reeling in fish in the 12 to 20 inch range. There's something truly satisfying about feeling the bend in the rod as I hook into a big fish and start to bring it in. Don't get me wrong, this rod also perform very well in fishing small fishes.
Of course, having enough backbone is just one part of the equation. This rod is well balanced with other important properties, such as sensitivity and responsiveness.
I think I have got a glass rod that strikes the perfect balance for my needs and ensures that I have an enjoyable and successful time out on the water of stream.
This is Hands Down the best spinning rod I own. I have some JDM carbon rods, costing up to around $400. Yes, they are very different animals than this, with their very light weight and their amazing sensitivity. But they are Not as fun as this rod. The taper is ideal. I have two other excellent UL glass (one JDM and one custom rod from the US) but both are stiffer in the tip than this rod, so less fun to cast super-light baits. With high-end 5-lb JDM braid, the tiny tungsten jigs that I tie cast beautifully. Because of this rod's light tip, it's just easier to cast hyperlight baits with this rod than with the stiff-tipped carbon rods, even my UL ones. The rod as a casting tool is So forgiving.
Where this rod really shines is in fish-fighting. With this rod, I landed a carp of approximately 10 pounds in Kentucky a couple of years ago that I foul hooked In The Tail, using 3-lb JDM braid = not much fun for the angler or the fish. The rod handled it amazingly well. As with virtually any glass rod, you don't have to worry about breaking it, even on very heavy fish. No, I don't recommend this rod for anything but smaller fish, but it Will handle a monster if you are patient.
I'm a professional fly-casting instructor, and am simply not swayed by what my rods look like, but this rod is very nice to look at. The un-tinted glass kind of glows.
I confess to initially being skeptical that the CDM could design a truly great rod. Boy, was I wrong about that! This rod is a remarkable achievement. If DanKung starts making comparable rods that are stouter in power, sign me up. (And, no, I have no relationship with DanKung.)
I am impressed by Pixiu Slingshot's comfort grip. The designers have clearly prioritized ergonomics, as the slingshot fits perfectly in the hand, providing a secure and comfortable grip. This is crucial for maintaining accuracy and control during use. What's more, I love the cool appearance of Dark color
Weather is not so nice here in New Jersey, it's cold in these days.
I have found 0.8 sheshou is faster with an easier draw than the 3rd gen .8 Precise and Sumeike.
It is interesting and exciting shooting result, sheshou cut 19x10 sends 9mm steel balls go straight threw coke cans at 27 meters, on a flat trajectory.
I use light pouches and tie the pouches with small solid band, Sheshou will be the band I use for all shooting in 2023!
I received it after 12 days of payment. The Premium 1745 band has more of a light yellowish tone than the darker yellow color regular 1745 tubing.
I ran the 10 metres of Amber Premium tubing through my fingers and didn't find any bulges, rough spots, or damaging disfigurations.
it seems very good qulity and very consistent.
The velocity is obvious faster than other regular 1745 band (I have 210 fps to 215fps with the regular 1745 with 3/8" steel),
the same setup made with this premium1745 has average 245fps ,the 30fps velocity gain is so sweet!
Aside from the slight visual imperfections I do very much appreciate the rod. I think it is perfect for accurate shorter range casts with around 2-4g lures. With 5g lure it seems the rod lacks stiffness to control the lure. The rod is very sensitive in my opinion for a fiberglass rod and might even be more sensitive than some of my carbon rods. I was able to catch some very small largemouth bass on it the other day.
The Ming Yang with carved pattern is a beautiful piece of kit I absolutely love it and casting that reel is so easy is almost like is not there yet it perform like a champ
I have bought some other brands of glas fishing rods in the past but and a big one at that is the glasfin rod, gentleman's this is a serious rod at an affordable price, it feels like a carbon rod but is so good for flick casting that is like an extension of your hand i absolutely love it
It's a very good lure. I switch between fast retrieve (wide tail movements) and slow twitch (similar to walk the dog movement). It works with bass, and I think it will work with trouts too. Nevertheless the overall structure doesn't seem so solid
Smooth, lightweight, easy to use, very suitable for finesse fishing. I would recommend it, for its price the performance and quality are good
This is really the best reel in my hand. I don't have the very expensive Daiwa or Shimano ones, but, even reading other reviews, this reel can bear the comparison without trouble. Smoothness, workmanship, weight, castability, brake force, drag... all very astonishing. In my opinion, Ifishband is the best company so far, all their products are very good in term of performance. This reel is superior even in terms of quality, not only performance. I really trust Ifishband and buy/use their products with confidence!! Thanks, continue in this way
This is an excellent reel, with a very high ratio between price and performance. With quite low brake setting, I can throw lures under 3 gr, down to nearly 2 gr. With other reels, I need a stronger brake setting. It misses sound on drag and it can have few tiny visual defects on workmanship. Overall, I'm very happy and even impressed!!
This reel is magnificent on several features (spool weight, easiness of use, handling, drag sound, dimension and weight). It easy throws ultra light lures. The worst aspect is that brakes are not strong enough. The dynamic system is really very effective, but the magnets are quite weak. It's required to use thumb and to cast in a very soft way.
The control lever (to adjust the magnetic brake force) is quite hard to rotate. You should use nails, hence it cannot be straightforward if you wear gloves. Apart from this and sometime not so accurate workmanship, I'm extremely satisfied.
I love XF50, for several reasons. It's been my first Bfs reel: previously, as a total beginner, I was trying Bfs with a definitely not Bfs reel, with frustrating results (to be honest, now my skill has improved, and with that non Bfs reel I can now cast quite accurately 4 grams).
With XF50 I immediately noted better results and, thanks to this, I didn't give up with casting.
Brakes are really strong in my opinion, very rarely I exceeded half of the brake scale. The spool is not definitely light, but it doesn't seem to prevent from throwing light lures, even below 3 grams. It's advisable to load the spool at half (or only a little bit more) of its capacity, and results get even better. There is no sound on drag and the reel is not light weight, but they are not so big troubles. Nowadays better reels are available in terms of construction, weights, castability... but XF50 remains something special, considering its price too. I love it
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