WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – The newly released Genius (8.0:1 Gear Ratio) and Elf (6.4:1 Gear Ratio) Bait Finesse Reels are an updated design of the highly popular Tsurinoya Dark Wolf Ultra reel. The Genius Bait Finesse Reel features a revised braking system, an updated spool, and two retrieve speed options.
Built on an all-new carbon frame design, the Genius Bait Finesse Reel features a sleek design, is easy to palm, and weighs only 135g (4.7oz). Featuring an ultra-lightweight spool at only 6.5g (including bearing) and a ceramic cone-shaped line guide, the Genius Bait Finesse Reel is capable of casting as low as 1g weights right out of the box when paired with a thin diameter finesse line. The 30-point externally adjustable magnetic braking system allows for precise and fine adjustment, allowing for controlled and accurate casting. 10+1 stainless steel bearings and precision-cut aircraft-grade aluminum main gear make the Genius Bait Finesse Reel an extremely smooth reel on both the cast and retrieve. Ultra-light handle knobs, a compact carbon handle, a clicking drag star, a clicking tension knob, and an audible drag clicker all add to the list of quality features of the TSU Genius Bait Finesse Reel.
SamB (verified owner) –
I purchased the slower gear ratio and it’s great. Haven’t pushed the envelope yet as far as going down to the super light stuff, but a 1/64oz jig with a 1.6” plastic, can be cast well.
Darren frey (verified owner) –
I just go the genius and I love it. Super tight out the box, cast like a dream. I was able to throw a 5 gram crack bait, a 1/8 oz jig and a heavy fly right out the box. I’d say I have a new found love.
8bitmantis (verified owner) –
I got the genius and for a first BFS reel I love it did have a bit of a learning curve but I’m throwing 3g top waters and 2g jig after a bit of practice
Nate R. (verified owner) –
This reel is a fantastic starter for BFS. Out of the box, this thing can handle 1/32oz and cast about 35-40 feet once dialed in.
I upgraded the bearings to Roro ceramics, and I’m able to cast 1/64oz mule jigs about 25 feet accurately.
Perfect for Maryland mountain creeks and streams.
jbeee (verified owner) –
Grat first BFS reel.. really enjoy it and still use it.
bchbernard1979 (verified owner) –
Great reel for the price. Bought this to throw small cranks but does the job for lots of applications. Definitely a good rod for those getting into BFS.
EZE (verified owner) –
I had my doubts that anything this cheap would be worth a crap. I have plenty of Shimano and Daiwa reels ranging into the $300 range. This thing is silly good for the price. I rigged it with 10 lb Berkley braid and a 7lb Seaguar Fluro leader on a GLoomis CBR 7′ Medium. If I thumbed it right (slightly letting up letting the spin begin on the upward motion of an overhead cast) I could throw a 1/16 ounce pony jig easily 50 ft. Landed a 20″ Walleye on it with no issues as the drag was surprisingly smooth. Does it feel like a chunk of plastic crap? Yeah. Does it do the job? For me I’ll say yes and I’m a hard sell. If you want to try out this new fangled Bait Finesse $h!t, I mean Sytem this is an affordable way in for sure!
Blake Thorne (verified owner) –
I bought the genius for creek fishing spooled it up with 10 lb braid and it handled the 1/32 swim bait like a dream. I bought a 24″ gar on it reeled it in with zero problems. I love that everything has a tactile click when making adjustments
Mfish (verified owner) –
Great reel for sure I own a decent amount of high end reels and this is so far a fantastic reel for the money. I ordered the Roro bearing upgrade kit for it and wow are those bearings smooth! My one and only complaint about the reel is the drag clicker isn’t as loud as I had hoped other than that great buy!