HICC50 136g Ultralight Baitcaster Reels BFS Reel Baitcasting Fishing 7.1/8.1 Gear Ratio 10+1BB 4KG Power Baitcaster Full Carbon High Compact

I bought this as my higher end bfs reel. I have other cheap ones and they just weren't cutting it, and I saw some video reviews on this and decided to give this one a shot.I'm thoroughly impressed with the quality of this reel.It's super smooth. I think it's smoother than my Abu Garcia Revo stx, which cost me double when it was on sale.There's barely any play on the reel handle knobs, spool housing, side plates, etc. For this price point I would expect some but it's really well built.The drag clicks are really nice. It's audible but not annoying like some other reels I've used.It casts great. I can cast a trout magnet about 30ft with this. It can cast as well as my ultra lite shimano spinning combo.On the normal spool, I can cast a 8th oz jig with a curly grub out 100ft easily. Haven't tried a half or a football yet but I have a feeling it's not going to have any issues.The magnetic brakes are really good on this thing. I was casting the jig and caught grass behind me as I was launching the rod forward. I heard that dreaded zip from the drag clicker and I knew what had happened instantly. I looked down and saw a huge bird's nest but the spool stopped as quickly as I was able to look down. I've seen bird's nest as bad as this before and it usually ends up with me just cutting the line off. Well, I took a chance and slowly pulled on the line and it just came off all the way without any hesitation. Not once did it tangle where I had to reel forward to untangle. I've had plenty of bad backlash before and I've never experienced anything like this.This reel is just well built. My only gripe is that it has a bit of a weak drag with only upto about 10lbs but since it's geared toward bfs it's adequate.Absolutely recommended, which is rare to say about a higher priced reel directly from China.

I have just come back from using this reel for the first time. I recently dislocated my shoulder so not able to fly fish yet, so I thought I'd try BFS (Bait Finesse System) that this reel is designed for. I can actually cast most of my flies with this reel and the BFS rod I bought. So I can still fly fish!....Major win!

I’ve had the HICC50 for 6 months now, and honestly, I’m impressed. I didn’t expect much at this price point, but this little reel has proven itself over and over. It’s super lightweight and compact, which makes it perfect for long days of casting without wearing out your wrist.The performance is where it really surprised me. Smooth retrieve, strong drag for its size, and the magnetic brake system keeps backlashes to a minimum—even for someone like me who isn’t a baitcaster pro. I’ve used it in both freshwater and light saltwater (with a quick rinse after), and it’s still buttery smooth with no signs of corrosion or wear.The dual spools are a great bonus. I keep one rigged for heavier line and the other for finesse setups—swapping them out is easy and keeps this reel super versatile.Pros:✅ Lightweight but solid feel✅ Smooth retrieve and reliable drag✅ Magnetic brake makes it beginner-friendly✅ Dual spools add a lot of valueCons:🔸 Compact size might feel small for guys with big hands🔸 Not built for monster fish, but perfect for bass, trout, and inshore targetsAfter 6 months of regular use, it’s holding up better than I expected. For the price, this reel is an absolute steal.

I am just learning how to use a bait caster this year, and this reel has really worked well. I am running the deep spool with 6 lb monofilament. Yes, I had quite a few backlashes at first, but I am picking it up very quickly, and this little reel makes it easy. I mostly fish the same 7gm (1/4 oz.) spoon, or a minnow lure of about the same weight because it is easier to learn with a consistent weight on the end of the line. I set the spool tensioner to where there is no play and little to no friction, then set the brakes to about 4 (out of 5). If there is no wind, I might back it down to 3.5. As I get better, I will practice with backing the brakes off more, as well as using lighter lures, and will try the shallow spool with lighter line (probably won't go lighter than 5 lb, though). I really like everything about this reel, even the color scheme. It has understated good looks.I am using mine with a 7' Daiwa Spinmatic D light action trolling/casting rod designed for 2-6 lb line, and 1/32 to 1/4 oz. lures. It has only been about a month and I am casting just about as far as I could with my spinning gear, maybe not quite as far, but pretty close, and it is fun to learn a new fishing style. I've found that I do just fine so long as I pay attention and "cast with a heavy thumb" meaning feather that spool with your thumb and be ready to apply smooth, solid stopping power just before the lure hits the water or encounters wind.UPDATE: This reel continues to perform well. I switched to the shallow (bfs) spool for a while, but went back to the deeper spool, because I needed the extra capacity. With the shallow spool, I would almost empty the spool on long casts. If I was fishing small streams or thinner line, then I would use the bfs spool, but the deep spool casts well, too, and holds a lot of extra line.

Not bad. Throw down to 1/8 easy. 1/16th is ok with the right rod but not true BFS.