Daiwa SS AIR TW: Initial Impressions and Suggested Uses (BFS Fishing)

In this video, Daiwa SS AIR TW: Initial Impressions and Suggested Uses (BFS Fishing), Hobie-Wan Kenobi discusses the new Daiwa SS AIR TW and gauges interest to see if you want to see the Daiwa SS AIR fishing for trout in streams or, on a lake for bass.
Link to SS AIR TW (Digitaka Discount Code K63):
www.digitaka.com/items/4/4/2/...
Be sure to comment if you would like to see the SS AIR TW lake fishing or stream fishing. Also, the types of lures you would like to see tested in those videos.
From Daiwa Japan:
The compact body inherits the fearless appearance of black × red and is equipped with the brake system "SS MAGFORCE" born from a completely new idea and DAIWA technology, which has been well received in recent years. After 10 years of evolution, the revolutionary machine of the DAIWA Bait Finesse Reel was born here.
There are two main points of evolution. The newly developed brake system "SS MAGFORCE" provides unprecedented castability, and the standard installation of TWS and Hyperdrive DESIGN raises the level of basic performance.
The new braking system not only improves stability but also contributes to the downsizing of the body. The body design and brake settings were designed by Yukihiro Sawamura, K.T.F., the father of Bait Finesse. It achieves a high level of both pitching and casting, which is the most important in fishing grounds that practice bait finesse. Of particular note is the extremely stress-free and stable castability emitted from the compact form. It can be said that this is a new frontier reached by the synergistic effect of DAIWA, which has been refining its magnet brakes for many years, and Mr. Sawamura, who looks at the frontline sites every day.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

How would you like me to test the SS AIR TW?

[@oslo7457]

i would like to see side plate from ss air put on steez ct and test new steez ct/air 2024 🤣 it is compatible , saw in Japanese video

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I don't have my Steez CT anymore. That's odd because the CT is a 30mm spool and this SS AIR TW is a 28mm spool.

[@denaswangin1]

I’d like to see distance comparison on this vs aldebaran 22 and conquest 23 I have aldebaran 22 I’m trying to figure out. Do I buy another aldebaran or the conquest or the reel you have in this video I want to buy by this weekend, so please let me know😊

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@denaswangin1 😂 I will try

[@IceAce150]

I'd like to see compare this with the Shimano Aldebaran.Having owned the Aldebaran for several months, I plan to replace it with the SS Air due to a perceived design flaw. On occasion, I experience a startling sound like a breaking rod during casting and the button jams midway, hindering the reel in or line release. I noticed a KZbinr shared a similar experience.

[@MrLarrypad]

I want to see bass fishing. Your actual fishing videos are your best.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

The bass have been behind schedule with the late ice and cold nights. Should be good coming up.

[@hafizanzahari159]

wa wa wee wa, great content as always man 👍👍

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Appreciate it!

[@hafizanzahari159]

@@HobieWanKenobi welcome man

[@abelabner]

LIP BLADE strikes again!!! Nice intro...I would like to see small paddle tails on small ball head jigs. Keep up the good work!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I have a few 3in paddletails I can toss.

[@MichaelRomero]

The SS Air is definitely the BFS reel I'm looking forward to getting this year. Just waiting for it to be available in the right hand version.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Right hand is in stock now at Digitaka. Discount Code 9J7 worked as of a few hours ago. www.digitaka.com/item/4/4/2/4550133160332

[@MichaelRomero]

@@HobieWanKenobi Awesome! thank very much for the info and the code 👍🏼 Also for letting me know about the new Phenix BFS rod. I have a couple of Elixir spinning rods and absolutely love them. So I'm definitely interested in getting my hands on one.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@MichaelRomero No problem, here to help. The Phenix Classic BFS has been great to use. I have "unfortunately" mostly been using it for big bluegill but, plan to get it out for more traditional finesse bass fishing.

[@Lqviolin2]

I'm new to bfs fishing. i bought a dobyns sierra ultra finesse casting 700c rod. also a kistler hunt bfs 3x-ultra-lite 6'8" rod. i have the curado bfs xg reel. I want a second bfs reel. What would u suggest? I fish at Lake Taneycomo for trout, and Busch wildlife ponds for bass. Very pressured at Busch.

[@garylake998]

I want to see it being used more for bass and larger pan fish.Also some comparison to Shimano products I also would like to see you doing more shore fishing for other spices rather than trout with BFS gear. Thanks

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I plan to get out and do some walleye from shore here soon.

[@MrCG-mg3uk]

Doesnt matter, i like all of your content

[@HobieWanKenobi]

That's good to hear 😂

[@1970prapor]

This is a very interesting design of the reels, I think they will soon release other models with the same braking system. It is interesting that they started with a fairly expensive model. Personally, I would be interested to see how far and consistently it casts compared to other BFS reels 🤔.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I do not care too much about maximum distance. Casting accuracy and consistency is my focus.

[@jason-sealock]

Micro jigs with small craws … Keitech Mono Spin, also a bait like GC JC70. Im also interested in say 4-8 pound mono and fluoro performance. Open water with casting to targets and roaming fish and being able to lure big bass away from cover in clear water.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

😂...just did most of that today. 7lb fluorocarbon pulling bass away from cover in clear water. Sun was beaming and them bass were hiding under docks and in brush piles.

[@finelinefishing]

Great content man! I think that that reel looks absolutely beautiful, and will probably end up putting it on a Bass BFS rod. And speaking of rods, what are your thoughts on the Graywolf Customs 411 glass BFS rod? I'm looking at maybe getting one.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I think from the prototypes I have used from Graywolf, the actions are pretty soft for BFS. The DanKung Glassfin rod is quite a beast at less than 140 dollars. There is an old code GlassH that worked a while ago for that rod too

[@finelinefishing]

@@HobieWanKenobi Alright! So... Would you be willing to help me find a high quality glass rod then? I'm not a huge fan of CDM rods, so I was hoping that you might have an ultra light JDM glass rod in mind?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Palms Egeria NATIVE Performance rods are legit. I have the XXUL and it's great for brook trout. I'd go up a power or two if getting into trout above 13" consistently. Digitaka carries a few BFS models. Discount Code 9J7 still works as of last night. www.digitaka.com/items/33/6/6/Egeria+NATIVE

[@finelinefishing]

@@HobieWanKenobi Alright, so after looking at my options, I'm seriously considering the Dankung. But I NEED to know: what is this rods comfortable lure weight range? Because I need something that will flick cast 3.5 gram Smith AR-S spinner (Highly recommend by the way) laser straight. Would that be doable with this rod?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I just released a new video on the DanKung rod. 3.5gr feels right at home with this rod

[@Chris-zh9zl]

please test the reel against the aldebaran 22 and the calcutta conquest 23 in the stream. I would like to know what the advantages and disadvantages are compared to the opponent and which one is best.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I will. It most likely won't be a head to head video. I find those videos to be very long. I will most likely talk about key features and areas each reel excells

[@bernardofumagalli3777]

Stream fishing for me...i do alot of small streams for Smallmouth Bass

[@user-hi8fb9oy3j]

Хоби я так понимаю для тебя DAIWA 22 SILVER CREEK AIR TW STREAM CUSTOM это уже отработанный материал? При наличии новых барабанов от шимано бфс и дайва

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Silver Creek has a traditional Daiwa braking rotor but, it does not move. The new braking system in the SS AIR TW has a moveable braking ring in the sideplate.

[@Bigbaitlover]

Open water video would be cool!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

That's what I am thinking. I want to try skipping some plastics with it.

[@philipfalco7304]

Hobie, leaving out the 23' Conquest and 23' SS Air what reel that you've tested would you choose for creek and open water if you had to pick one. The 22' Aldebaran or one of the Diawa's you've tested?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I would say the Aldebaran BFS. More versatile that most of the Daiwa reels

[@philipfalco7304]

@@HobieWanKenobi Thank's for you expert opinion.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

No problem!

[@arnemueller2112]

I would rather like to see you stream fishing with this reel. Open water fishing is no benchmark for the real BFS capabilities imo. I‘m eyeballing this reel and am really curious what your impressions/results will be.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I will be stream fishing with it. I want to really challenge this reel but, I will have to start with its intended used first.

[@chestophercolumbo4561]

Were you planning to to a head-to-head review of the Dobyns vs Cashion BFS rods?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Yes. It isn't really a head to head. More of a comparison of tapers, best uses and sensitivity between a few rods

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

I'm building a north fork composites...let's call it a heavy bfs rod😂. I just have to wait on their new XO grip/ reel seat. This is definitely the reel for that rod. I like rods that I can send 1/8 -3/8th lures on and use to set the hook on #2 to 1/0 ewg hooks.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Without spoiling too much...this reel is awesome with that weight.

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

@@HobieWanKenobi Yep, I fish rivers for small mouth so I don't have to worry about spooling. Except for the occasional accidentally hooking a flathead.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

That's a good problem to have 😂

[@jponce707]

I’d like to see some stream action with it 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@HobieWanKenobi]

That will come soon. I'm interested how the braking system will work for short casting

[@jponce707]

@@HobieWanKenobi that would be much appreciated ☺️🙏🏼

[@TheSinistral]

Question if you don’t mind: You are the only person with both 23 Conquest and this new SS Air. I have and love my 23 Conquest ( decided partly from your videos) . Trying to decide whether to get another 23 Conquest or this. I still love my old Diawa PX Type R ( and ‘15 Alde) which complicates decision. Haha. Looking for a versatile reel, from 1g-8g. (On Different rods) for bass/‘gill/crappie. I’ve been more power BFS but going moving lighter. So…. WWHWKD? Really like your content BTW.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I am the only person I know of with both reels. What do you use your current Conquest BFS for? If slightly heavier than 1gr, could just get the SS AIR TW and decide what reel for what job after using both. 1-8gr on the same rod is quite a chore. I usually would run two different rods for that weight range

[@avocato2829]

Hey, I was wondering if you think that a destroyer P5 cliffhanger would be a good rod to pair with this reel for bfs bass fishing, mostly in open water. Do you think it would be good for skipping, and what do you think I could throw on that?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

That would be a good combo. I been using it with a ML rod and it's been awesome.

[@bucac1213]

It should be a good reel for the cliffhanger. I have the alde 23 bfs on the cliffhanger thrilling and the 23 calcutta bfs on the super cliffhanger. They are one of my favorite setups for all species.

[@avocato2829]

@@bucac1213 Very nice, I was actually considering getting the alde instead.

[@bucac1213]

@@avocato2829 I have the 18 alde bfs, and 2 2023 model. You'll love it.

[@oslo7457]

nice😀

[@oslo7457]

better open fishing

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I have been getting addicted to catching big bluegill so, I will more than likely be doing a lot of lake fishing this year.

[@af4od02]

Hello, I am new to BFS. I fish for Bass and panfish. I have enjoyed watching your videos. I have a question, what knots do you use to attach your various lures? I have always used improved clinch and the double improved clinch knots for my full size bass fishing tackle. I am having difficulty with the fine diameter of the 6 pound test braided lines used in BFS systems. I have no problems with knots tying when using 6 pound test monofilament and fluorocarbon line. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks again for the excellent videos.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

The Palomar knot is my go to braid knot. I use the improved clinch for most other knots.

[@af4od02]

@@HobieWanKenobi thank you for the advice. Have a good day.

[@avocato2829]

What do you think is the highest lure rating (weight) that would be good for this reel? (Big fan btw)

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I haven't tested it like that but, it does a little less than a half ounce great

[@emmpak]

I agree! Throwing 1gram lures all the time is unpractical. Open water with 3-5gram lures for overall performance.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

People have different needs but, forcing something to happen for the sake of doing it isn't the best use of time on the water.

[@denaswangin1]

I’m stuck between this and the conquest I have the new phenix bfs rod and I’m looking for distance

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I'm interested as well. The Conquest BFS worked pretty nice in the wind with 3gr jig. It gets good distance with other lures too.

[@meyercamden]

Open water with bfs moving reaction baits.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I'm sure small chatterbaits and spinnerbaits would be fun

[@JKots-mu7or]

Seems like a majority of the viewers have the 3 giants 22 aldebaran, 23 conquest and now 23 ss air. Id like to see rod, line and lure weight choices.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I have a rod video coming out soon.

[@JKots-mu7or]

I'm just waiting for my ss air. I have the 5'3 and 6' megabass huntsman and the aello and I can't decide which reel would be best for what rod and line.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I see. That's a good problem to have 😂.

[@damonsimovic6638]

I'd like to see you throwing sub 3g cranks accurately about 15-20m in creeks an streams, Here in Oz our Bass won't move off cover if it's not in tight to structure, that's my purpose I'm looking at, because seriously is it that much better than AATW or the Gekka or a Pixzilla ?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I no longer have a Pixy but, I have the other reels. I can do come tight cover casting to see if this reel will work for you

[@damonsimovic6638]

Thanks 👍, I've seen that it pitches ok with light lures

[@leviberg6479]

Bass fishing please. Mostly wondering how versatile it is.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Will do. Not sure if it will be the most versatile but, it will do what it's intended to do very well.

[@ShaneJMcNair]

I would rather see you test the reel for your intended purposes. Which is more of a power finesse technique using the BFS Rods mentioned. 🍺🎣

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Same here.

[@zekeyeager1458]

Oh shit! It’s made in Japan! Big surprise there

[@HobieWanKenobi]

It is a real surprise with Daiwa these days 😂. The Thailand reels aren't as bad as people make it out to be.

[@zekeyeager1458]

@@HobieWanKenobi yea I agree, at the same time tho, I’m not paying Shimano prices for “Made in Thailand”. 😂

[@HobieWanKenobi]

That's true too 😂

[@brianj5891]

Open water first. Just received mine from Digitaka yesterday. I plan on using this reel for bass.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

That's the way I am leaning. The bass are getting fired up and I need to whack a few.

[@timothythompson6549]

Casting stuff that's aerodynamic and not so aerodynamic back to back to see how set-and-forget the brakes are would be nice.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

That's a good idea. Versatility is a good attribute but, sometimes a one trick pony does a very good job

[@kabanchan5768]

So you beat me to the reel it’s still out of stock sadly for left hand retrieved

[@HobieWanKenobi]

It has been a great reel. I haven't UL fished with it much but, it has been perfect for finesse bass fishing.

[@zankyou101]

Prefer to see open water first.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

You and many others is seems like.