🤓TEARDOWN😳PURELURE SILVER FEATHER BFS!!!

Hey guys!
In this video we’re going to be tearing down the Purelure Silver Feather BFS reel. There’s quite a bit to cover as the side plate design is very… unique… and without disassembling the entire brake assembly you can’t access the side plate bearing. Anywho, thanks as always for watching and cheers!
Bearing sizes:
Spool - 5mm x 8mm x 2.5mm
Side plate - 3mm x 7mm x 3mm
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❤ thanks I also had this one

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey Nguyen! That’s awesome! How do you like the reel? Cheers my friend!

[@Fether_outdoors]

You're the "Reel Wizard"!! I like the reel from first impressions as it has some great qualities but it also has some complicated cons! I still may pick it up as it seems it will do for some of my applications. Thanks Peter for the in depth teardown and the great content!

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey fether! Haha love the title although I don’t think I’m performing any magic of any kind lol. I’m also no expert, just a dude who likes to tinker and tear things down =). I will say that aside from some shortcomings that I have really come to enjoy this reel quite a bit and it’s fast becoming my favorite “analog” reel of 2024. Keep an eye out for sales as I think the current asking price is a bit on the high side imho. Cheers my friend!

[@The_Multi-species_Angler]

Crazy you gotta tear down the brake system to get to the bearing. Now this verses the flight feather 001 30s cast which is better?

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey earl! I think that would be a cool comparison to see for sure. Will keep that in mind! Also, yea… not really sure what they were thinking when they made this style of brake assembly lol. People love swapping bearings… Cheers my friend!

[@jeffhayungs5254]

Great informative video. Thanks for all the great teardown videos you do

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey Jeff! Thanks so much for the kind words and taking the time to comment! I greatly appreciate the support! Cheers my friend!

[@patrickhartman6818]

Yes reel looks good

[@per-cas]

Pure lure has come out with a new version of the Sliver Feather with Aluminum frame 60 Elite HG/XG the weight has gone up to 139 gms and the spool weight to 4.7 gms with bearing and pin but the bare spool weight remains at 2.3 gms hope it preforms the same as the original. Not sure if you measured the bearing on the spool and side plate.

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey Percas! Yep, the "Silver" Feather Elite model looks to be an aluminum framed version of this reel with a few changes. As you mentioned, the spool bearing size change is listed and a bit strange? I wonder if they increased the size to maybe make the reel a bit "beefier" but I am not quite sure. The spool dimensions remain the same as well as the braking system. I did notice that they changed the line guide to an improved low friction version which looks quite nice actually. Unfortunately, I am not sure that I will really look at the Elite version for a few reasons; they currently have no LH stock and they will be releasing an all new Silver Feather reel soon. To answer your question on the bearing sizes; both reel side plate spool bearings are a 3mm x 7mm x 3mm, however the spool bearings are different Elite 5mm x 10mm x 4mm and the "air" 5mm x 8mm x 2.5mm. Anywho, thanks so much for the update and cheers my friend!

[@per-cas]

I have ordered the RH in XG version already hopefully it will not disappoint. Do you think it would benefit from a RORO ceramic bearing change for the spool.

[@christopherlee4613]

Was waiting for this teardown. Cool...keep it up buddy 😊

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey chris! Now you just need to get one when it goes on sale haha 😆. Imho, so far, this is my favorite “analog” reel of 2024. Nudge nudge lol. Cheers my friend!

[@patrickhartman6818]

Peter I'm glad we have you showing us how to. I'm not saying I would try. Lol but it's nice to know how.

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey Patrick! No worries at all! I understand tearing reels down for maintenance isn’t for everyone. I do hope these videos inspire folks to try if they want to though and to help demystify the process a bit. Cheers my friend!

[@d.i.ychannel5521]

Thank you! I would like to see if I can repair the silver feather while watching this video. It may not be possible right away, but... I also tried accessing the bearings. As you said, it was very troublesome. I wish this complicated brake unit could be made a little simpler.😅

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey DIY! I hope you’re able to get your reel fixed! I think you will enjoy it quite a bit once it works as intended. I’m still a bit shocked that yours came damaged and that your replacement sideplate wasn’t much better… I agree with you that I wish the construction of the brake assembly was simpler haha 😅. I’m curious as to why they designed it this way… Let me know if you have questions for your repair attempts and cheers my friend!

[@yep.fishing]

Great video as always Peter,I can also strongly recommend this reel if it's in your budget. I have hardly touched my other reels since getting this one because the casting is so hassle free. I typically cast 2.2g as my lightest lure fwiw.

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey Jacob! Yea, I can agree it’s a reel that works very well. A few small gripes here and there but I’d say overall it’s been a pleasure to use. The two other “worlds lights bfs” reels have been a bit of a let down sadly… Anywho, look forward to more of your videos with the reel! Cheers Jacob!

[@pedroboavida4044]

I think a video on the basic tools to maintain a reel would be a great idea

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey Pedro! Thanks so much for the suggestion! I will keep that request in mind and put it in the queue! Cheers my friend!

[@MrNoMDI]

Hi Peter ! Nice review ! This reel seems to come from the same factory than Kastking reels. And the dynamic brake system is also similar to the Sharky III… which fortunately is really much easier to disassemble…😉👋

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey nomdi! Long time no see my friend! Hehe you are correct about the factory and the braking system. It seems though that this time they got it right or are at least closer… much closer… I have really enjoyed using this reel as it casts conveniently, casts well and it is not so overbraked that you will never backlash. It has the great ergonomics the kastking reels have as well. Anywho, thanks so much for stopping by my friend! Cheers nomdi!

[@quanloikid1]

great--Doc

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey doc! Thank you again as always! Cheers my friend!

[@patrickhartman6818]

Watching this again lol

[@kallesjostrom6127]

Nice Peter! I've heard so many good things about this one, the only thing holding me back is probably the price I think.. I'll keep my eyes peeled for the next sale I think. A bit annoying that it that difficult to reach the bearing as well. A bit pain in the ass during service etc. 👍🏻

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey kalle! Aside from the giant pain that the sideplate brake assembly is I still really do enjoy this reel quite a bit. If it were cheaper I think it would be a reel I would recommend to beginners and advanced users in a heartbeat. Cheers my friend!

[@frankbenvenuto7499]

Thanks Peter. You know I really rate this reel and now I see why. It's been very well thought out and made. I'm glad I don't intend on upgrading the bearings, especially the side plate, lol. It's a shame they have chosen to go with a high price for this reel because it's one that everyone should be able to experience. I got mine for $130AUD but I wouldn't pay much more for it. Anyway, I'm really glad I was able to see this teardown as it makes owning the reel even more pleasurable

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey Frank! Haha yea the reel performs quite well but it’s a really odd choice for side plate brake assembly. I’ve never seen anything quite like this before… The weird thing is that they provide the bearing size for the side plate almost as if to suggest that they encourage bearing replacement. Very odd… oh well at least the reel performs very well. Cheers my friend!

[@abelabner]

Agree on all accounts.

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey Abel! Thanks for the comment my friend! Cheers!

[@justinkayce9811]

Man I'm so indecisive between this and the Cormorant. Penny for your preference between the two.

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey Justin! Thanks so much for the question! Tbh, I can’t quite say as I haven’t gotten a chance to test the cormorant yet but you’re in luck as I have one that is in the queue to be looked at. I will say that I have been quite pleased with the silver feather but that I think it could be a bit cheaper. I would potentially wait until the SF goes on sale and get it then or you could wait a bit until after I get a chance to look at the cormorant? Either way I don’t think you can go wrong as both reels are likely to be solid performers. Hope that helps and cheers my friend!

[@per-cas]

Hi do you have a casting video on this reel ? Would love to watch it if available

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey Percy! Go check out the purelure combo video. I have the silver feather on the purelure creek dance 492UL rod. It makes for a pretty decent combo but really the reel shines. Cheers my friend!

[@alantong9879]

OK! Gloves on!

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey Alan! Hahaha gotta keep my hands nice and clean 😂 plus black gloves look super cool lol. Cheers my friend!

[@patrickhartman6818]

So did you replace bearings

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey Patrick! Nope haha was too difficult to get to the side plate bearing and the reel performs quite well as it is. Cheers my friend!

[@Zz-id5qp]

Hey I am looking for an all round bfs reel. Targeting mainly crappie, trout and bass. Lure weight will mainly be 1/32-1/4. You think this reel is worth it? I was planning on the cormorant but I lowkey can’t justify 200 bucks.

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey zz! Yep, if you can stomach the cost of the cormorant I’d say the silver feather is a great reel. It’s a really convenient casting reel and hardly backlashes but is also super capable and can go down to 0.56g like the cormorant. Hope that helps and cheers my friend!

[@Zz-id5qp]

@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL thanks! Is there any issue with the silverfeather that I should be aware of before purchasing?

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

@@Zz-id5qp hey zz! Afaik there are no known issues with the silver feather. The only thing I can think of is that the reel may feel overbraked when you first get it but it will work in and you’ll find that you can really start getting some good power behind your casts without much fear of backlashing and yet still getting good distances. It is a phenomenal reel imho. Hope that helps and cheers my friend!

[@neroxyn7625]

Seasir came out with *M1 reel. Allegedly it's metal frame and around 135 g. Looking forward for you to check it out!

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Hey Nero! Thanks so much for the recommendation and request! Do you happen to know if this is a BFS oriented reel? If so, I will consider taking a look. Cheers my friend!

[@neroxyn7625]

​@@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL they have both shallow and deep spool

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

@@neroxyn7625 hey Nero! I actually just tried looking for it and can’t seem to find it on their store? Does it have another name by any chance? Cheers!

[@neroxyn7625]

​@@BFSFISHINGCHANNELit's actually called M1. I mispronounced it. I have been replying but it's not showing here for some reason so apologize if you get duplicating replies.

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

@neroxyn7625 hey neroxyn! Haha you’re in luck. I have that reel and it’s a hot mess. I do not recommend it at all. It feels like cheap plastic because they use a plastic shell over the metal frame, the drag is quite rough and jittery, the handle twists extremely easily, the brake dial looks and feel extremely cheap, and the tolerances are not good. All of this and they are asking a fairly high price as well… I would move on and look at other reels. Sorry it’s probably not what you want to hear but I would not recommend this reel at all. Cheers my friend!