Casting Impression of KastKing Kestrel Elite MFS (Micro Finesse System)

[@Yojimbocatfish]

Came for the Kestrel, left with the the Micro wormz, can’t wait to try them out!

[@rawrfishing]

@@Yojimbocatfish good choice lol!

[@dnullify100]

Off topic but have you looked into the daiwa silver wolf rods? I cant find much english info on them, but they have fast solid tips, and are longer. Chinning rods, as i understand, are optimized around getting distance with lightweight single hook rigs (free rigs) and sensitivity. I have never owned a solid tip rod but i imagine the 83ml model would be good for the surg

[@rawrfishing]

I briefly did, looks like we have the same understanding of the rods. Unfortunately my salt season coming to the end so I won't be getting one. But I do wanna try!

[@PhotoBob]

The OG is amazing for bass fisherman or inshore. The brakes are absolutely fine for that application. Most bass fisherman dont care if it can throw a trout magnet. I agree it's overbraked for panfish

[@rawrfishing]

The OG is over braked, so throwing heavier lures would work better than lighter. a small diameter spool is not made for heavier lures. So u will still run into shorter casting distance, especially with the OG one due to over braked issue. I would use the zephyr for heavier finesse lures!

[@justgregnow]

I own the kestrel OG with the Kestrel 6’9” bfs rod. I also have the Kestrel regular paired with the 6’7” Perigee ML, hands down my favorite thing about these reels is the size! They are small and yet still pack 12 to 13 pounds of drag. Don’t make me buy the updated Kestrel Elite 😆

[@rawrfishing]

U would love this over that over braked reel. BTW, u should use a larger bfs reel for ML rods. Like the zephyr. It will be much smoother and cast further :) I asked tate for a zephyr elite bfs BTW! Wink wink

[@justgregnow]

@@rawrfishing bro I love the size of the Kestrel reel on the Perigee ML and you’re telling me to pair a bigger reel with it. It’s all about comfort and comfort makes this combo have form which leads into function! Let’s step away from the specs for a moment. I know you have this rod and reel. String the kestrel up with 8lbs or 6lbs fluorocarbon and it cast super nice. Ok I’m picking up on what you’re putting down with that zephyr elite 😳🙏🏼

[@rawrfishing]

As long as u enjoy the reel! But yes... Tate expressed his interest in it. So maybe?

[@BFS_Fishing]

Is the frame still Magnesium?

[@rawrfishing]

@@BFS_Fishing yes, did not change. Only a few things changed. U can find the Unboxing video with details at the end of the video

[@spotlightinspect5540]

Do you have a link for the rod?

[@rawrfishing]

@@spotlightinspect5540 got it from bait finesse empire. This model is sold out atm, but there are UL ones and they are great rods! It would be cool if KastKing makes rods this quality and style as some of their offerings! baitfinesseempire.com/product/kuying-teton/

[@Cherryberry020]

How does this reel compare to the Haibo arise ultra air (2024) or shimano curado bfs? 😁

[@rawrfishing]

I don't have experience with the latest reels from Haibo, but after they have adopted designs from Ark, their reels seems to be pretty good. But again, I haven't played with any and I don't plan on for the time being as they are not within my budget. Curado BFS reel is a different size spool reel. While the new KSE-MFS can cast lighter and better than Curado BFS, the Curado BFS will be better for L and ML power rods for larger/heavier bait finesse lures. Quality wise, shimano is likely going to last longer, but we will have to find out since i just have gotten this reel from KK. The best reel I can compare to the KK-KSE-MFS would be the Ark Gravity BFS reel. Same size spool and the reel can throw lighter lures out of the box and plus, it's priced extremely well for what it can do

[@Cherryberry020]

@@rawrfishing thanks! How does the ark compare to the kastking 😁 im trying to find a good reel for light lures ( 1-5grams )

[@rawrfishing]

I have just updated my comment to the answer of your question. Cheers

[@Cherryberry020]

@@rawrfishing you are the best thanks !

[@rawrfishing]

u bet! if want to simply do 1 gram to 5, this reel can do it, but it's not out yet. If u need to get a reel now, Ark is going to be ur best choice that I can personally recommend. The fish don't wait!

[@mustacheandbeard5665]

Would you sell me an old bfs setup you don’t use anymore some entry level stuff 😅

[@rawrfishing]

@@mustacheandbeard5665 If ur local, perhaps! Shipping is too expensive and not worth my time for budget stuff