NEW Flight Feather BFS reel: Lightest in the World?
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- Опубликовано: 17 июл 2024
- Hey everyone, in today's video, I'm diving deep into the world of bait finesse fishing gear to bring you an honest first impression of the NEW Flight Feather Kingfisher BFS reel. You've probably heard the buzz about this reel being the lightest BFS (Bait Finesse System) reel on the market, and I'm here to put it to the test and share my thoughts!
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Join me as I unbox the FF01, the very first reel from Flight Feather. Just a quick heads-up, this video isn't sponsored, but Nako did send me this reel for free to try out and share my unbiased opinions.
Get the Flight Feather Reel from Nako here: nakoshop.com/products/flight-...
We'll take a close look at the reel's design, featuring some unique feather details that certainly make it stand out. From the distinctive ring around the shaft to the button adorned with feather patterns, Flight Feather has clearly aimed for attention-grabbing aesthetics.
But design isn't the only factor. We'll get technical, discussing the impressive 8.2:1 gear ratio, the removable magnetic brakes that offer precise control, the titanium shaft contributing to its lightweight, and the magnesium frame that adds strength without sacrificing weight.
I'll share my thoughts on the feel of the reel, the smoothness of the drag adjustment, and even examine the spool, which is touted as the lightest production spool available. We'll compare it to similar models in the market, and I'll walk you through the key features that make the Flight Feather Kingfisher unique.
Of course, we won't just talk specs; I'll take this beauty out on the water and put it through its paces. We'll see how it performs with various lures, including a cool floating dragonfly lure, and test its casting distance and accuracy.
In the end, I'll provide my honest first impressions and let you know if this reel lives up to the hype. So, whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, join me on this journey of exploration as we uncover whether the Flight Feather Kingfisher truly earns its title as the lightest BFS reel on the planet.
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Oh and I love the hat! Best looking hat I’ve seen you in yet😜
Yeah, I like it too!
Nice video! Im overall pretty impressed with this reel. Ive used mine for the past couple of months and its quite impressive once you get everything figured out. The more i fish with it the greater my affection for it grows especially how light it is. Hope your fishing season has been good.
Thanks, yeah - been a good year. Weather's been crazy, so not as good as last year, but still fun. Looking forward to spending more time with this reel.
Man 4 camera’s! You are not messing around. Lol. The dynamic of this video is amazing. GREAT job. Love watchin ur vids no matter what ur talkin about or doin.
Thanks John! Appreciate your long-time support. Can't wait to meet in person and hit the water some day.
If nothing else, it sure is a pretty reel. Hope you can get back out there soon and catch a few on it to give it a little better test
I'll definitely be fishing it a bit to get a good feel for it. it's striking, that's for sure. Remind me to bring it next time we hit the water. :P Appreciate your consistent support.
Awesome video, what line do you typically throw on your bfs setups?
I've been using Daiwa J-braid most of this year. Anything from 6# to 10# has been awesome. I usually throw 6# or 8#. amzn.to/3QHpbs3
The new version (Cormorant) has the drag clicker and upgraded main gear. They increast the price substantially tho.
Yep - they are marketing them as different reels for sure. Just other options I'd pick first at that higher price point. This one has been a good reel though.
@@AaronHuntFishing I agree with you on that. Your fondness of the Daiwa Mountain Stream, Silver Creek AIR TW, Stream Custom, 8.5L has me intrigued. It fits the profile of the type of fishing I will be doing this year here in Japan. Trout in super small streams with very dense overgrowth. The ironic thing is that the reel is like half the price if I ordered it in the states. Bloody Amazon US will not ship it to FPO AP however.
@@justinkayce9811 I was surprised at how good the prices have been on Amazon US lately! I'll probably take that combo out tomorrow scouting for some wild suburban trout. I'm expecting a very low probability of success. :) But hopefully I catch a few chubs or something while I'm searching. February fishing is rough here in PA.
@@AaronHuntFishing I finally broke down and got one. I gotta say, it's one sexy reel
C'mon, tell the truth. You bought it 'cause it matches your speed boat. Just kidding, I think it looks cool, but I made a vow...no more new gear until I learn my Skagit-Casting fly rod setup. Oh, and thanks for not ratting out one of my favorite spots...yes it is a test lake, but love it anyway.
i still go there often! It's close, and even a day of no catching beats not getting out! ;P And like I said - those colors do go together, for sure.
I totally agree that they got rid of the drag clicker and perhaps the clicking spool tensioner to save weight. Not sure how many g they would save...maybe 3? So they did that just to be the loghtest and have that as their selling point.
Yeah - i think there was probably a few grams there, a couple on the spool, and maybe even a few from that cut-out by the drive gear. The performance is pretty good so far though, so it's not just a gimmick to be light. They seem to have done it right.
@@AaronHuntFishing I personally would never buy a reel without a drag clicker...does the clicking noise add that much to my fishing experience? Probably not but it's more of a thing that would just bug me not having.
Hey brother are any of the bfs reels you talk about saltwater rated??
Absolutely. Daiwa Gekkabijin, Most of the Shimanos off the top of my head. I don't often talk about it because it's not top of mind for me here in Pennsylvania!
It looks decent but I agree I prefer a drag clicker included. I would take the Aldebaran all day, I'd take my Curado BFS or any in it's family if I was offered either for free. We all appreciate your thoughts and opinions please keep up the good work, thanks.
LMAO at the blow up sound effect!
Appreciate the comment and support.
Glad you found it funny too. 😄
If I buy one will it levitate?
Nope, but I was thinking about a BTS on that one for a short. ;P
Lightest baitcasting reel in the world is from Histar. Aurora.. 115g. Just bought it
I'd need a link - every Hi-star Aurora I'm familiar with is 172g plus. Seems odd to name a new reel the same as an existing reel ... but some companies are strange. Plus, HiStar puleld some shady bait and switch tricks during the 11.11 sale - so not really a company I'm going to highlight even if they do have a 115g reel. Purelure did release a new reel that 119 grams - and it's on it's way.
@@AaronHuntFishing sorry i to put the link few times. RUclips automatically remove it
@@AaronHuntFishing check it out at taobao
@@AaronHuntFishingthe pure lure silver feather. Just ordered mine. The Cormorant is next.
Free-range chicken just checking in from Vegas. I heard it is raining in Pittsburgh today my daughter lives there.
Rain stopped south. Hoping the creeks settle down overnight so i can go hit a new stretch tomorrow.
@@AaronHuntFishing I'll pray for you. But I do know how Pennsylvania weather is LOL
Another kastking kestral one a be reel.
Stick with the aldebaran 22 and daiwa silver creek for bfs they just work.
So far it's better than the Kestrel. not overbraked Agree those are better, but not always in everyone's budget. I do think a head to head with the alde is worth considering to try to define the differences.
I heard the aldenaran is good, top tier. Have you tried the Alphas Air? I heard the air is the best no matter what the price was. I have a few budget but wanted one top tier.
@@noobpyrotech9991 I have. IMO, the Alphas Air isn;t in the same league as the Aldebaran. At least 1 tier, maybe 2 apart. the Alphas Air was the first BFS reel I decided to sell.
@@AaronHuntFishing Thanks for your opinion on the Air. Other anglers have said the Air was the best of the best, but I like to take in as much information as I can. I will look at some more Aldebaran reviews as will. I already got an TSU Elf, and KK Zephyr as my trunk beater set ups. The funny this is I am such a cheap skate I might just end up getting a Diawa Salamundura and say that is my best BFS reel...🤣
@@noobpyrotech9991 Agree - everyone was so high on the ATW - it was my first BFS reel. If I were;t for the Dark Wolf Ultra I may have gone back to spinning and conventional. That's how unimpressed I was with the AATW. Most Daiwa's are really easy to dial in, so it has that going for it. But otherwise, it was lacking IMO.
This was going to be next on my list after the conquest, but the glitter in the paint scheme is turning me off. I may try the new round fishband or the latest lngle next. I've caught fish on that moondog dragonfly.
The new Fishboand is Inbound... :P I will catch a fish on that dragonfly soon!
@@AaronHuntFishing cool, I get to see your review before i pull the trigger on that fishband.
First of all the reels look plastic. Would it be a good purchase?
So far I'd say yes. It seems to be a good perormer with a lot of light-weight casting ability for it's price.
I wish they could send me one :(😢😢😢😢
Well, start making fishing videos, grow your channel and maybe in a year or two you'll be in that position. It's the hard work that gets you the "free" stuff.
The boat behind you looks like to be the same color
pretty close! Like I said - they work together! Just kinda loud on this reel. But it's pretty good from a branding perspective.
Let's forget it due to its color and shape. Palm is uncomfortable
your choice. some folks have actually liked it because of the color.
I hate that size of the spool, why companies put shallow spool, really stupid, would never buy this reel
Virtually ALL BFS reels have shallow spools. It's to permit casting of very light lures - it reduces the initial force needed to make the spool spin. That's why they do it. Probably safe to say you'd never buy ANY BFS reel. Appreciate the irony of your comment.