🪶FEATHER LIGHT FISHING???🤯KINGFISHER(QING YU) FF01
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- Опубликовано: 8 авг 2023
- Hey guys!
In this video, we’re going to be unboxing and taking a quick look at a new reel called the KingFisher(QingYu) FF01. This reel was provided “free for unbiased review” and endorsed by Nakoshop.com. This reel will be available for purchase when the reels are back in stock on 8/13 and I’ve released this video ahead of their restock with their permission. They have requested that I provide a tracking link if you’d like to check out the reel but I will also provide a non tracking link as well which you can find below.
Also, as mentioned my good friend @FishingDiscoveries released a very in depth and well produced review of the reel that you can find here:
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Im digging the reel. I did my video without watching anyones video so that my opinion on it wont be the thrown off. But i will definitely link you and paul in my video because they are totally different.
Hey earl! Much appreciated my friend! I’ll keep a look out for your video to also share as well! I know you’ve got something in the works that aligns with what I will be doing but it’s always always good to see things from multiple perspectives to get a better overall view of what’s going on. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL the clicking drag is critical in bfs reels you are absolutely right.
@@The_Multi-species_Angler haha I agree! I think it would have been a great idea to have at least included a clicker option for those who want them. The non clicker drag really confused me back when the reel was announced and launched. Look forward to your video earl! Cheers my friend!!!
Brooooo, perfect timing. I needed something good to watch
Hey yep! Haha you are too kind… Hope you’re having a good one! Can’t wait to see more of your awesome videos as well! Cheers my friend!
In Australia they do have a tackle specific expo (2023 was last weekend called AFTA). But each state has its own fishing type expos that we refer to as "boat shows".
@@yep.fishing hey yep! Haha very odd imho but I guess because it’s water related? Pretty cool to have in hand a reel that I was intrigued about months ago. It does feel like a well polished product. Not quite made in Japan level but it’s quite good. Feels very light due to the mag frame, adjustable and tunable brakes, and oddly the paint job has been very durable. Other reels would have had scratches by this time but I am not seeing any on this. My biggest gripe is the lack of a clicker drag and that price tag haha. Anywho, cheers my friend thanks for sharing that bit of info!
Been using this one for a couple months now. I'm not too much into BFS, used it for Crappie and trout, not bad IMO. But the appearance is not something everyone would appreciate...That sharp beak lol
Hey bass! Haha yes a lot of people didn’t like the appearance of the reel but it’s so unique that I kind of like it 😆. Nakoshop has imported the ff01 cormorant which is a version that is jet black, incorporates a drag clicker, and is much much smoother than the kingfisher. It’s fast become my favorite reel to use and I actually prefer it to the Aldebaran bfs and my daiwa SS air tw. Ffftackle has done a great job with updating and improving on the reel. Thanks for stopping by and cheers my friend!
Good one Pete... looking forward to the teardown.
Hey Chris! Thank you sir! I’m looking forward to seeing what the internals are like as well and installing a clicker in the reel! Cheers my friend!
Thanks for sharing.
Glad finally you got one...in my opinion my friend its selling point is a about its lightness and the spool ( and unless you like blue and orange combination). Maybebe this is their start up reel and maybe their next reel has drag clicker and so on...market strategy...cheers my friend you realy doin great what you were doin...👍🏻😁👍🏻
Hey Irvin! I can totally agree with you on that. The reel feels quite light and yet very sturdy and is pleasing to hold in the hand. Their marketing material has some info on the crystalline structure of the magnesium alloy that they use and a whole bunch of fancy information on even the paint process. It does feel different from other reels and hasn’t scratched yet. I do hope to see more products from this company as this first reel, from what I see so far, is a solid product. Anywho, thanks so much for chiming in and sharing your thoughts and for the kind words! Cheers my friend!
Thank you for always checking the handle and handle knob tolerances. It's often overlooked. Very impressive spool weight at 3.45 grams for the trout magnet folks.
BFS reels don't really benefit from weight reduction of magnesium and rigidity of metal frames. Kastking did the same thing with their Kestrel reel. I wish these CDM manufacturers used graphite instead to keep cost down. I could justify $170 price tag if the reel had a dynamic braking system that can compete with Shimano's FTB. But maybe that 3.45 g world's lightest spool with mag-track brakes is already on par with the FTB brakes. If I'm not mistaken this reel is the new king of light weight spools.
Thanks again for reviewing these CDM reels. It helps them get the word out about their new products.
Hey Pacman! My pleasure! A sign of good manufacturing practices is definitely good tolerances which this reel seems to have. I do agree with you that they could have and still can probably manufacture a graphite version of this reel with the same internals and have a very strong product on their hands. I guess they wanted to start off their company with a big bang so to speak and so went with the more exotic frame material. I won’t lie it does feel nice and compared to say the kestrel much nicer in hand. It’s odd as it doesn’t quite feel cold to the touch which might be due to their new fangled painting process. In regards to the brakes, to be completely honest with I actually quite like the magtrax system. IME dynamic braking systems like ftb can be very “finicky”, if not tuned correctly, meaning that they require a very specific casting stroke. Proportional brakes like magtrax seem to give the angler a lot more leeway in casting stroke style. In any case this reel has a lot going for it and some things that are very love or hate. Personally I was not planning on looking at or reviewing this reel but I am glad nakoshop actually reached out. I do hope they’ll consider lowering their price as I think it will help coerce people who are on the fence about this relatively unknown reel. Anyhow, thanks for chiming in and for the kind words! Cheers my friend!
Looking forward to a tear down and initial impressions. For me the lack of a drag clicker and brake clicker (as picky as that sounds) is enough to turn me off spending 150 USD on this reel. The aesthetics im OK with, though i dont have a rod in mind i would paid it with. Perhaps the mavllos plume.
Hey yep! Yep haha I’m right there with you. That being said it’s been hard not to be impressed with the reel. They just need to fine tune the price and add a clicker imho… I paired it with the Tsurinoya ajing elf and was super pleased with its performance. Felt like I was lobbing 3-5g lures into oblivion haha, technically true as I launched a few so hard that they really did fly off into oblivion 😂. Cheers my friend!
great video
Hey doc! Much appreciated! Cheers my friend!
Good video Pete,
Drag clicker kinda disappoints me. But the colour scheme is definitely in the face!
Be good too see the tear down!
Hey Liam! Yea… I think by now, and according to the community poll, it’s apparent that people want clickers. Hopefully, QingYu will listen and offer a clicker version in the future. If they could manage to get a clicker version at or under the current asking price I think they would have a contender for bfs reel of 2023. Considering the specs and what you get for the price it’s a very strong contender and performer. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL drag clicker would easily make it a viable option for me in my arsenal that’s for sure.
@@liammorrow3117 hey Liam! Haha yeap! Can’t do wrong with exciting da da da da sound! 😆 cheers mate!
Why oh why would they not put a drag clicker along with tension knob clicker. I was really wanting to give that reel a go but I have to have noise, lol. Anyway, another fantastic assessment Peter, keep them coming
Hey frank! I hear you. I was also a bit mystified as to why no drag clicker was added… I am not sure but I have suggested that they consider adding one and I am looking for aftermarket options to add one myself and will share in an upcoming video. As far as the spool tension knob goes I am actually in the camp for no clickers for spool tension and on the fence for brake adjustments. The reason is that with spool tension you want very fine tune adjustments to be made. With a clicker the mechanism of the clicker adds just a tiny bit of resistance that can cause you to not be able to make a very fine tune adjustment as easily as without one. It is a similar story for brake adjustments but I also understand the desire to have clicks to get that tactile and audible indication of different setting adjustments. In any case, the reel feels quite premium and I am looking forward to long term testing and sharing the teardown with all of you fine folks. Cheers frank!!!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Yeah, looking forward to the teardown and field testing, It really has me curious even with the strange color design
@@frankbenvenuto7499 hey frank! Yea… I totally hear you haha. Its not my first choice for a colorway for a reel lol but I feel like it’s so well made that it’ll have a place in the stable. Just needs a tweak, clicker cough cough, and then it’s solid. The price is a bit high I think for people to commit to but if people do decide to indulge their curiosity and get the reel I don’t think they’ll be displeased one bit. This $100-$200 price range is starting to get a number of entries that have pros and cons that will suit a lot of different anglers for sure. It’s a very interesting time to be in the bfs world! Cheers my friend!
I had wanted to pick one of these up and am still debating it, but the lack of a drag clicker is a let down. I also am not a fan of no tactile feedback on drag adjustments. I like to be able to give it a click or two onr direction or the other on the fly without having to stop what I'm doing to look. I usually even do so right after I reengage the spool after a cast.
Hey Tim! Just to clarify since I think there might be a misunderstanding but the ff01 does have a star drag clicker. When you adjust the star drag there are audible and tactile clicks from the adjustments. However, this reel does not have a normal drag clicker. As the spool slips along the drag washers there is no audible or tactile click from that… That being said, there is a new version of this reel that comes in an all black colorway they’re calling the “cormorant”. This will come with a drag clicker in the reel and a stronger main gear through a hardened coating on the aluminum main gear. Hope that helps clarify things a bit! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and opinions my friend! Cheers!!!
@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL I was not clear. I mean an audible click when line is pulled.
@@TimHaunFishing hey Tim! Ah ok gotcha. Yea oddly this does not have that… you can add an aftermarket drag clicker kit but imho I would prefer to see a factory installed version. The “cormorant” version of the ff01 should be released relatively soon by nakoshop. Price is still not yet determined. Hope that helps and cheers my friend!
@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL It definitely does. Thanks man. Got subscribed
@@TimHaunFishing hey Tim! Appreciate it my friend! Cheers!!!
Wow man, keep up with those good contents. My friend have one of this reel, he uses it for creek fishing and panfish and I think he got it for around 100$, he absolutely loves it, keeps telling me how good the spool is, I just can't get the color lol.
Hey Fanta! Wow $100??? How did they manage that? It would be an absolute steal for that price haha. The color is definitely a love it or hate it affair but if you can get over the aesthetics and the lack of the drag clicker then it’s an amazing reel no doubt. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL Bro, I wonder if you still own that curado bfs, if so I want to send you some nice ceramic bearings for it as gift. Those work really well and it only fits curado bfs, scorpion bfs and 16 alderbaran bfs.
Hey Fanta! No =\ unfortunately it just didn’t fit for how I like to fish. I would have had to do significant upgrades to make it a reel that would cast super light lures that I enjoy casting sometimes. Also, the reel was quite heavy and it just didn’t feel very refined for the asking price. I am not the biggest fan of the lower end Japanese branded reels as I feel that the value for dollar ratio is much lower than compared to CDM brands. On the flip side, if I want something super refined and premium then no doubt the upper end Japanese reels are the place to go but there to the value to dollar ratio is quite abysmal. Quality, refinement and performance is amazing no doubt but I think you get what I’m trying to say haha. Anyhow, thank you so much for your generous offer my friend! It is greatly appreciated!!! cheers!!!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL same man, that's why I sold mine right after I got my arise air. That curado bfs just can't compete with it. Guess I will sell those bearings instead. Have a nice one bro.
@@MsFantafreak hey Fanta! If you can recoup some money please by all means do so! I do greatly appreciate the gesture though. Very kind of you my friend and I share your thoughts on the Curado =). That being said, it’s not a bad reel by any means! Cheers my friend!
I like this reel colour scheme and knob..but the price is keep going up...i dont realise about the magnesium oxidised when exposed to element..thank you for sharing😊
Hey Nankai! Haha it is definitely a unique and striking color way for a reel! I do agree the price is high… on one hand I do realize that you are getting very good value for money but on the other hand it is hard to part with that much money when it comes to a company that no one knows much about… I am glad that I do not have to make those choices and instead can just share with everyone the reel itself 😅. Finally, pertaining to magnesium yes it is a very expensive material that has amazing strength to weight ratios but it does oxidize when exposed to oxygen. If you have a mag frame reel try not to scratch it! =) cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL but channel like you that make a different in fishing community..and for me not all china brand are junk its just people mentality that set the bar high...if it come from china its garbage..if its cheap it not gonna last..if we buy china stuff we support communism and so on...but believe me that every house has atleast 60% made in china item....but this just from my point of view..and can you think about how i can stop the magnesium from becoming worse..i just check some of my reel and theres a pin hole in almost all my reel with magnesium frame maybe from boat rash or something
I'm going to wait and see since I have an Aldaberan. In a year we'll know which reels are worth investing in.
Hey sonoran! I hear you and this was a big concern of mine in that it’s hard to discern long term reliability in new reels but also that there’s very little known about the kingfisher brand. I really like your idea of long term reviews and so may start going back to so long term follow up reviews for some of the reels I tested way back at the start of the channel. I look forward to continuing to test and show the ff01 to you all and seeing what it can do! Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL I almost pulled the trigger on the FF01, but just bought an Aldaberan instead from Digitaka. The non clicking drag was kind of a big deal for me and Shimano's & Daiwa's are reliable long term. When it came to actually buying a reel it was between the JDM Daiwa's and Shimano's. I started my baitcasting journey on cheap Lews and Kast King reels. I quickly learned that it's better to invest upfront in your equipment than having to replace it every year, because in the long run you're not really saving money. I'll most likely get a decade of hard use out of the BFS Aldaberan, which is totally worth it.
Hey Sonoran! I think this is the main issue that a lot of new companies will face. No one knows their long term reliability and even less about the company themselves. I agree that we can’t necessarily test for that without… long term testing lol. I think you made a good solid choice with your decision but I do also think that this brand has a serious entry and am very interested in seeing how it performs long term. Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts my friend and cheers!
Hi,thanks for nice review! Ordered reel in Nakoshop 9 days ago,still no answer when will be sent. They're not respond on email too.Looks weird for me.
Hey Vand! That is odd… They should respond to you. Out of curiosity, are you within the US or outside of the US. I’d keep sending them emails if you’ve already ordered the reel from them and they haven’t responded to you. I’m curious to know what happens with your situation. Keep us informed, I do hope they respond soon, and cheers my friend!
What’s your favorite best bang for buck bfs rod/reel combo?
Hey Dave! Awesome question but I need some parameters haha. What’s your price range, are you comfortable with ordering from aliexpress, target species and lure weights, what types of water do you plan on fishing? Sorry for answering your question with more questions but gives me a better idea of what to suggest. Cheers my friend!
@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL thank you for the quick reply and apologies for not adding more detail, now that I think about it that was such a broad question. I primarily fish ponds and lakes! So the main target species is Bass and panfish. I have no problem ordering from aliexpress! In your opinion, what combos do you think is the best bang for buck in the following price ranges: 150, 250, 350+? Do you think there’s a huge difference between those ranges or is there one combo in the middle that you just love! Thank you again for the reply and for the incredible content! Cheers!
@@davebonham798 hey Dave! Haha no worries at all. Thanks for answering as it really helps narrow things down a bit for sure. I think you ask a good question and imho I find that budget tackle works very well and will perform for you. What you get when you start spending more is build quality and a more polished and premium feel. Nowadays, I think you’re getting diminishing returns on performance when you start getting into the higher priced gear but ofc it’s not an end all be all statement as some higher priced gear outshines budget gear in some areas. If you’re not looking to break the bank but get good performance I’d look at any of the dark wolf ultra variants for reels with the Soloking Acura being the smoothest of the bunch imho. It comes in around $50-60 and can be had with a double spool option. As for rods, I’d look at a Tsurinoya Dexterity 2 or Tsurinoya Dragon 2. If you want to save a bit you can go more budget and look at the Acehawk CU Double or Acehawk AG Venom rods. If you want some distance and don’t mind a 7.5’ rod I highly recommend checking out the Tsurinoya elf ajing. Just picked one up and I am super impressed and pleased with the purchase. Anyhow hope those recommendations help out! PS if you want to ask more questions come check out the Facebook group in the video description. Very good group with awesome people who like to help and talk bfs. Cheers my friend!