Putting The Most Expensive Cyber Fishing Reels To The Test (SHIMANO Vs DAIWA) 

FYI, the Limit Breaker sits at $640 on Amazon Japan... based on the current conversion rate

We need another mtb slam video it’s been to long

The reason why the IMZ Daiwa reel cost more is because it also has Bluetooth technology built in the reel. It’s just not available to use in the US as of now. Daiwa has an entire app to measure all types of information from your reel to use in conjunction with your smartphone. It’s just not been released in the United States as of now.

Personal I will never buy a fishing reel that I have to remember to charge 😂

New reels are like fast cars, you don’t need them but damn are they nice to use 😂

Very well done Jon. Excellent display of the mechanics and functionality of those reels. You are an awesome teacher and I would love to see more instructional videos like this from you. Take care and again, very well done.

I love these gear comparisons! Great video!!

Always a good day when Jon uploads

Man this was a sweet video jojobarz. Really enjoyed it

This is actually a sick vid. The cinematography, the narration/presentation, the dope gear. You did well on this one Jon 🍻

I think the better way to test the braking is standing on high point then roll the dumbells back with hanging. Awesome vid!

Thanks for the Gong Lei recommendation, some solid content.

Thank you for this video JB I been waiting on someone to do a video on the imz

Jon your videos do so much for me 👌🏻 finding my peace through fishing

Great video Jon!

Ok you got me.... The tech in these bait casters is on another level! You want to send me one? 👀

Love the production, edit, style and topic of this video. Very engaging. Good job

Absolutely LOVE this video Jon! I've been watching your DC JDM gear reviews and showcases since you started doing them! It is so cool to see two amazing products go head to head like this and I love that you are showing your followers just how cool fishing reels can be! As a gear head myself I just wanted to point out one thing in case some of the viewers had more questions or might be unaware to this. When it comes to SHIMANO DC technology, not all DC reels are created equal, far from it actually. There are various levels of the DC system (IDC4, IDC5, 4x8 DC & 4x8 DC MD), and they are included on various quality levels of reels (Slx, curado, metanium, antares etc...).The Antares DC MD has the 4x8 MD (monster drive) tune DC braking system, whereas something like the Antares DC (non MD) has the standard 4x8 DC braking system. The 4x8 braking system allows for up to 32 different possibilities when it comes to adjusting your DC brakes. The Antares MD like you stated perfectly in your video is designed for bigger fish and therefore bigger baits so the adjustments are more (beefed up) I guess you could say. Then there are reels on the north american market like the Metanium DC 2024 that has the IDC5 technology, which is definitely more finesse oriented or in our case (bass oriented). I believe that the IDC5 has like 15 or 16 settings with one of them being considered an automatic mode. Then there is the absolute most basic of the bunch the IDC4 which could be found in the SLX and Curado and Ive seen that braking system, although being the most basic, cast 1/2oz frogs up to 45-50yds. I am excited to see where the Daiwa Intelligent Magforce brake system Technology goes and I think that regardless of which brand anyone choses that most would be blown away with how great these products are. Once again great video, loved every second of it! KFNS 😎🙏🏼

I was waiting for this video as soon as the imz came out. Epic video as always!

I'm a sucker for JDM shimano's. Hard to get any of the high end DC reels here in Australia. Recently have got my hands on a Calcutta Conquest DC 200. Been an amazing reel for Barramundi fishing.

it’s been so long since i’ve watched this channel but im getting back into it now

hey jon hope you see this youre the reason i started fishing thanks man you da goat

Awesome video man 🎣🎣

Love this style, reminds me of when he opened up that first metanium DC

I like when you do reel reviews so enjoyable to watch

Very cool filming! Love this style of content @Jon B

Thanks for your videos and your good friend Rob aka Lunker. Life is not the best right now but your videos really help take me away. Thank you.

Nice one! I was burning up Largemouth Bass today using a Wacky Worm after watching you guys slay them on Lunker Logs. I personally prefer Daiwa but I just picked up a Lews Speed Spool LFS to do a budget review!

Great vid. First time watching one of your videos and I loved it. I will definitely subscribe

I just bought a Shimano Antares non-DC last year it’s easily the greatest reel I’ve ever used.

A throwback review vid I love it

Awesome video man, even though ill prolly never own either of these reels its still a cool ass video to watch, very well done

I just got the 2024 metanium DC it's incredible 🙌 I used the anteres and I wasn't blown away considering it's 250$ more

Nice comparison review, love it

We need more pond updates!!!

I am a fan of Daiwa because they have a good customer service in Europe they replace my reel , he was making weird noises and the handle was not spinning free ,with the new and improved version of the reel !! Now it's my favourite carp fishing reels these babies can cast crazy far away !!100 grams lead for 100 metres without pushing the rod to much !!

Loved how you tried to save the Daiwa by making the Antares backlash then pulling slower on the Daiwa to give it an edge

I got the Slx dc and it is an AMAISING reel!!!

You forgot the most important test weightless wacky rig distance if I'm not hucking the rig 1/4 mile I don't want it

More videos like this!!

Thanks for the lekka vid Jon B. Another banger as always. I'm a Shimano fanboy but that Daiwa looks awesome! My only concern is having to charge the reel. I do fishing/camping trips for a week at a time in places where there is no electricity. Is that reel going to shut off after a day or two and then just sit there looking pretty?

which reel survives being dunked in the water with those computer chips inside?

You should do Shimano vs diawa spinning reel video next

I bought a Japanese model Shimano scorpion a few years ago, it broke and the repair cost was right at the price of a brand new one. I fixed it myself with a lew's spring. 🤫

Hilarious timing, looking into one of the Shimano Scorpion DC’s, no better timing for a DC reel video lmao

This right here is awesome. Jon breaking shit down for people like me to understand. ❤️ ( still can’t afford one of those but would love to try it)

Jon B is the best fishing RU-vidr hands down, also love the stache bro

That Daiwa Limit Breaker is sick! Absolutely badass and the technology of the future. You have to use it on your next Trip to South America or wherever you go for huge fish. 👍🏼

please keep doing product reviews!! they are the best on youtube no doubt

Love your videos

Been too long since we had a JB gear review/spotlite. It's how I found your channel in 2016

Ive been waiting for this video to come out! I knew JB was gonna get the Limitbreaker at some point. I think the Limitbreaker is the better reel for the coolness factor and what it means for shaking up the DC reel game.

Great video!

I have one Shimano reel that I use for musky fishing, the Tranx 400 or 4000 it's called that I have never backlashed it. I use 80 pound Power Pro line on it and big heavy lures.

Nice man

I know it’s not your style but Loongze has a UL BFS casting reel that’s very similar to both Shimano DC and Daiwas LB. It has different color lights with certain kind of braking but also have an app for a multitude of fine tuning the braking. I’ve seen posts that you fine tune a certain lure and save it as a file when you want to cast that same lure again at a later time.

Also Daiwa has released another IMZ called the IMZ 200 a more all around type reel vs just a “big bait model”

Great video jon

Awesome video 🔥

Banger as always

How do they do skipping a jig ? Would love to see that. Would really show the quality of the breaking system skipping around some docks if they can backlash that will show it.

Jon u should go to Cali

I'm not good with charging my reel before I go fishing since I usually go at the drop of a hat. 🤣🤣🤣

I own that Antares dc and it is the chefs kiss, love that reel

I'm sorry I can't justify spending that much on a fishing reel especially when I'm a budget angler like most people but If I had to choose I would go with the simpler older reel plus the fact I don't have to charge my fishing gear 😅

Ill be honest with you. I have a curado dc and a slx dc I never get tired of hearing them sing. But I always find myself going back to my lews hyper mag just because of how light it is, how comfortable it is in the hands, how far it casts and just how smooth it runs 👌🏽.

Kastking just released a digital control reel this year at icast

I think both of these reels do DC in a way that already reflects what each brand prioritizes in their design. Limitbreaker is a true evolution of Daiwa’s analog braking system philosophies. The Magforce Z and SV systems in Daiwa reels offer spool speed dependent and immediate mechanical rotor braking (respectively) that make them feel a lot less susceptible to backlash when a wind randomly picks up or you throw a different lure weight. My experience with shimano has been that of needing to spend a little more time dialing something in/committing to a setting, but you really do get max distance. I love Daiwa but the Antares DC MD seems to also be an INCREDIBLE reel.

both amazing reels. watching the Jon B test center lab now but last week i ordered 2 of the limit breakers for barra n murray cod casting 3 to 5 oz swimbaits for the up coming winter murray cod n spring/summer barra. for both reels 2200 bucks, aussieland dollars.

The distance casting was interesting yes the shimano casted fsrther but it seemed like the Daiwa was more consistent

i wish you put a mic up to the diawa reel, im curious to hear the difference in sound. ive always wanted to use a dc reel, might buy the slx since its relatively cheap.

Just bought my shimano Antares MD and it’s the Cadillac of reels

I run a reel repair business and would be glad to dissect the two and compare internal components

Do it with a crank bait.. and you should do a Shimano SLX DC just as a baseline.

It’s been awhile since Jon did a reel review lol

Antares no contest. Price..plus I have seen some say the diawa didn't last 4 hrs before needing to be charged.

Makes sense for distance casting. The Daiwa holds more line so it prob have a deeper spool

Jon, love the video. If you were looking to purchase a DC nicer than the Curado do you think you would go the extra mile and get the Antares or do you think the scorpion or the metanium are on a similar level of upgrade from the curado?

Unfortunately, the software is only designed for Japan with Daiwa. You can't actually get the software, which is a rough pill to swallow after almost $1,000 reel. For this reason, i can't consider the Daiwa, and I'm a "fanboy" of their reels. The Antares DC MD is a sweet reel, I wouldn't feel unhappy buying one over the IMZ.

Hi i recently caught some baby bass and i would like to know how yours are doing from 2 yeard ago! Also i hear that you are a legend and i think that is very cool! ❤

What model of costa glasses does he wear? Those are clean

Bro come fish with us in utah! Got a ton of reat trout out here and it would be a dream to fish with you!

I remember the first time I I’ve seen a dc reel was from lfg. I’ve wanted one ever since but those prices 😬 maybe for Xmas

might have to cop that daiwa one day

For the average fisherman, Shimano is going to win. Yes that Daiwa was able to pull more weight, but....at almost double the cost? Not worth the money. It might also depend on where you primarily fish. Jon grew up in Illinois, which is where I am. You are not going to need that kind of power here. A big bass here is like 5lbs. I caught my largest pike oddly enough in this state and my SLX DC handled it just fine. Now if you are pulling in double digit bass through heavy grass in Texas? Ya, maybe. That cost 100% factors in though.

Gotta try those reel with some giant snakehead

Your Reason why I started making fishing videos 🙂

What do you think about the curado dc? Is that safe for some salt water fishing without destroying my reel?

These two reels vs a Googan reel though???

That DC sound never gets old.

One reel you can get parts if it brakes, the other reel you throw in the trash when it brakes. I’ll stick with shimano.

Are they supposed to eliminate the chance of backlash? Can you force a backlash or do they catch it every time?

only off by 9 kg there jon 😂

I feel like he should’ve had the diawa on max cast mode for that distance test it is a mode for a reason

I bought a 50 dollar h2ox low profile Baitcaster combo and caught a 20 pound channel catfish and somehow the drag didn’t slip at all so you don’t need expensive reels to catch big fish

Slx dc on a good medium light or medium rod with 30lb braid will send a 3/16 spinnerbait 80 yards. Fixing to test 20lb and 15lb to see if I can get 100 yards. Pretty amazing for a 150 reel to send 3/16 that far trouble free.

I guess it just boils down to personal preference and what is more important to you and if the difference in capabilities justifies the price tag. Personally I’m a Shimano fan boy about 85% of my arsenal is Shimano. But I will say in recent times Daiwa has caught my attention for example comparing the Shimano Stradic cI4 vs the Daiwa Tatula MQ LT. on paper the Tatula is better in basically every way but only slightly

Although this was cool to watch it would be interesting to compare reels that are in the budget range of most anglers. Maybe 0-250 range?

I want to se how the Swedish reel Svivlo Genisys 1 compare to this digital controlled casting.

my favorite part is when he says "you and I can afford"