Test Casting the Daiwa Silver Creek AIR TW Stream Custom - (BFS Fishing)

Comparing the Daiwa Silver Creek Air TW Stream Custom to the Gekkabijin AIR TW PE and Alphas AIR TW.
In this video, Test Casting the Daiwa Silver Creek AIR TW Stream Custom - (BFS Fishing), Video 2 of 4, Hobie-Wan Kenobi does long casting, short casting, pitching and flip casting with a variety of lures to test the capabilities of the Silver Creek AIR TW. If you are deciding between buying the Stream Custom or other BFS reels, this video series will be of great help to you.
Link to Daiwa Silver Creek AIR TW Stream Custom:
www.digitaka.com/items/4/4/2/...
VARIVAS Super Trout Advance Baitfinesse PE x4 (0.6goh): baitfinesseempire.com/product...
LURE USED:
Creep AIM 46s: baitfinesseempire.com/product...
Jackson Cyarl: baitfinesseempire.com/product...
Rapala X-Rap (XR04): www.rapala.com/rapala/lures/x...
1/32oz VMC Mooneye Jig: www.rapala.com/vmc/jigs/walle...
This is the second video in the 4 part series for the Daiwa Silver Creek Air TW Stream Custom. Future videos will go over stream fishing with the Silver Creek AIR TW Stream Custom and also looking inside the Silver Creek AIR TW Stream Custom.
1 - Unboxing
2 - Casting Test: Casting a variety of lures in a stream, how light will it cast?
3 - On the Water Fishing / Real World Test
4 - Maintenance / Internal of Reel
Silver Creek AIR TW Stream Custom is designed to fish in streams where short, accurate casting is needed. The fixed inductor ensures there is no lag in braking, as the brakes are activated throughout all phases of the cast.
Time to get HYPE!!!!
HYPERDRIVE DESIGN
HYPERDRIVE DIGIGEAR: New gear design for durability and smoothness
HYPER DOUBLE SUPPORT: Dual bearing support for pinion gear
HYPER ARMED HOUSING: High rigidity aluminum frame
HYPER TOUGH CLUTCH: Durable, crisp clutch thumb bar
T WING SYSTEM (TWS): Line guide to reduce line friction during cast.
ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT DRAG (UTD): Eliminates stuttering in drag and consistently smooth
STREAM TROUT BRAKE TUNE: Fixed inductor spool designed for short range accurate casts with little trouble.
CLICKING DRAG: When line is pulled from reel from a fighting fish, the drag makes a clicking sound like a spinning reel.
Weight: 170gr (6oz)
Bearings: 6+1
Gear Ratio: 8.5
Inches Per Turn (IPT): 32in (74cm)
FC/Mono Capacity: 6lb-40m, 0.6goh-40m
I do a lot of BFS fishing and have many videos going over BFS fishing techniques, BFS reels, rods and everything else. Subscribe to stay up to date: kzbin.info/door/bieW...
Link to Silver Creek Playlist: • Daiwa Silver Creek AIR...
Link to Gekkabijin Playlist: • Daiwa Gekkabijin AIR T...
Link to Alphas AIR TW Playlist: • Daiwa Alphas AIR TW
There is a lot of talk on the TackleTour forums about the Daiwa Silver Creek AIR TW Stream Custom: www.tackletour.net/viewtopic.p...
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[@shtizen4371]

Love your cast testing vids. Your the only person on the net that does a practical test of bfs gear. I fish alot with small jigs and bfs gear. Atomic tubes, crappie magnets, 2" hardtime minnows, 2.5" gitzits and various other micro soft bodies. Trout, smallmouth, largemouth, catfish, musky, drum, and pretty much anything that swims in a river will slurp small soft body jigs. It can be tuff to cast them do to them turning and catching wind mid air and braking systems not being able to adjust. When you get down below 1/8th air resistance makes more of a difference than weight. For exp. A 2.5 inch gitzit tube with a 1/32 once jig will cast easier than a 3.5" version. I have the hardest time casting the 1/16th ounce kietech mono spin jig. Even with a trailer. I hope your planning on putting the new Aldebaran to test to see if it will be worth the higher price?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Thank you for the kind words. You are right about air resistance. Trailer on jigs make a big contribution to air resistance too. I will be doing more testing with this reel and also doing one with the Aldebaran BFS.

[@rawrfishing]

sad that im not practical :( i cast only the lures i use T_T

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I use all the lures I cast. I want to see how a reel does with how I intend on fishing it. I will do some different lures if people request it.

[@rawrfishing]

@@HobieWanKenobi that's how we roll! Woot

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@raWr Fishing What about them Trout Magnets though?

[@boikman]

Another great in-depth video, thanks for all the information man!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

No problem. Next videos will be just as informative

[@alanmacias6212]

Great job as always sir! Pretty country up yonder !

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Thank you. All that pretty snow comes with a price. Been well below freezing most this winter.

[@InfinityFishing]

Sunday on the couch enjoying coffee ☕️ and bfs ⚙️videos

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Love that! Is there anything better?

[@TheIstafein]

Great breakdown of the features of this reel! Looking forward to using it myself.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you enjoy the reel.

[@TheIstafein]

@@HobieWanKenobi thanks!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@TheIstafein No problem

[@kevythyrrakalastus1296]

Nice video, as usual! Very good on the water review! And super clear spoken narrative!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevythyrrakalastus1296]

@@HobieWanKenobi Many people wonders why Daiwa has put fixed inductor to this reel. Because of that this kind of super clear video is very good.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@kevythyrrakalastus1296 I like fixed inductor spools for short range casting. The inductor has to have light braking though

[@kevythyrrakalastus1296]

@@HobieWanKenobi Yep! In case of Roro spool super light spool does help with needed braking power (light spool can be controlled with light brake).

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@kevythyrrakalastus1296 I like the Roro spools.

[@jamieparnell8160]

Great review 🎣🎣👍👍

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Thank you. I was surprised by the ease of distance.

[@arnemueller2112]

Very interesting. Well done 👍

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Thank you!!! Not the most exciting video but, great for anyone interested in the performance of the Silver Creek.

[@arcuriotv6894]

Thank you for the informative review! I was wondering how that spool compares to the roro fixed inductor spools? I've been watching a lot of Japanese KZbinrs, and the last few on the water video's they seemed to like the Gekkabijin more overall. They did like the Silver Stream for close-range casting, however. I messaged the one gentleman, and on his next video he will compare the roro spool verse the factory spool. Thanks again for another great video

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I think the Roro AX24 spool will perform better with lighter lures. Control definitely goes to Silver Creek stock spool. Distance can go to stock spool because of the control.

[@allmyfishing1055]

Great video! Thanks a lot!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

You are welcome! Kind of a dry video but, great info

[@ShaneJMcNair]

I told you I would be checking this out. Great review, but not a reel I will be in the market for anytime soon. I have to get my feet wet with my Kastking BFS setup first. Getting this broken 🦶 problem resolved is the first step... No foot pun intended 🤣

[@HobieWanKenobi]

For your fishing, I would say the Curado BFS or the Gekkabijin if going higher end. Hopefully the 🦶 gets better soon.

[@ShaneJMcNair]

@Hobie-Wan Kenobi Doctor gave a good report Friday. They hope to have me in PT at 8 weeks instead of 12 weeks. So I'm weightless until then.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@ShaneJMcNair My wishes are with you Shane 🙏.

[@Harz02]

That place is sooo beautiful

[@HobieWanKenobi]

It is. The long winter loses it beauty after a few months

[@vin18m]

Would love to see more over arm casting to test these reels. That’s mostly the technique I use in the conditions I fish, and the brakes come into play far more with this technique.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

That is true about the brakes. I am doing a Gekkabijin vs Silver Creek video what will showcase harder casting.

[@ShaneJMcNair]

The problem with overhand casting is that your cast is not a flat trajectory but in an arch and less accurate for the short cast. I'm learning to roll cast for a more accurate cast with a low trajectory and less backlash.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@ShaneJMcNair Good point Shane

[@aklags]

Over arm casting would generally not apply to the short range trout fishing in mountain streams, which is the core of what this reel was developed for. Flip casting, backcasting, low trajectory casting is kind of the reason this style of reel was originally developed.

[@vin18m]

@@aklags I'm fishing for Australian Bass (in Australia obviously) and an overarm cast allows me to have my lure present as naturally as possible. I mostly fish Cicada imitations, and casting at a low trajectory means winged lures catch on the surface and create a messy landing, without that nice natural ""plop" that you'd expect from a real cicada - and which you get from a nice lob type cast. I can get extremely accurate with an overhand cast (Aldebaran BFS + custom Northfork short handle baitcaster). These are the conditions and techniques I fish with, only reason I asked.

[@davidohlert4754]

Awesome in depth casting review...very practical and useful info as usual. You are by far my favorite bfs fishing KZbinr. Hey do the roro spools have a fixed inductor. I've been waiting on one from roro for like 4 or 5 weeks for my gekkabijin.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I appreciate that! Yes, Roro spools do have a fixed inductor.

[@davidohlert4754]

@@HobieWanKenobi ok cool

[@rawrfishing]

i usually raise my rod tip pitching or skipping as a way to pull out line a bit so it doesn't over spool. but seeing you pitch so softly with light lures.. i may try to keep the tip down too to see how that goes for me

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Rod position plays a big part with lighter lures. Pitching bass jigs has less variable than tiny lures.

[@danielhx3187]

Thank you for your review. Well done. Well what do you think is the max. lure weight for casting with these reel?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Not sure. I have tested up to 5gr and it felt fine. I am sure it could do a little more

[@jamesvang2847]

Great and informative as always! Would love to see you try out the Alphas, Gekka and Roro spools in the Silver Creek to see how it affects the casting of the reel!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I have a few warm days next week. I will see if I can fit that in. Thanks for the idea

[@3HandsCustomTackle]

Good morning, another great video, thanks. Any update on your custom ul rod? I’m interested

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Will be a spring release

[@jamesong2672]

What is the spec of your glass rod? Do you think a rated 2-10g rod cast lure weight 3-5g well? Or better with upper half of the rates lure weight like 5-10g?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Sweet spot casting range of this rod is about 2-6gr. It can do heavier but, does not feel as good as the 2-6gr range.

[@arturosoto2428]

That is a great looking rod,looks like it's a fast or moderate fast action. A lot of glass rods are so sloppy the accuracy is bad. Most shorter rods only have 5 or 6 guides but it looks like your rod has 8 or more. Definitely a rod I'd like to get.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

It has quick recovers and lighter guides so, the cast isn't sloppy. The rod also gives under the load of a fish

[@johnsteiger3289]

@@HobieWanKenobi I am trying to be patient re: the promised video of the fiberglass rod project...any progress? I REALLY like that rod! Thanx Brudda I bet you will sell a few if you release them!

[@jeffreylenz7314]

Who makes that rod? Is it 1 piece?

[@jamesburgess1035]

Hey my friend I see you use that green rod a lot but I can’t find any video about the rod I would love to know more about it keep up the great work I’m myself have learned a lot from watching your videos stay safe out there stay strong GOD BLESS

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I will be releasing more information on the rod in the spring. There will be a small release of them.

[@jimt5683]

What bfs reel cast the farthest trout spoon 3g to 6g? BFS I 've Been using conquest / scorpion bfs

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I like the Gekkabijin for those weights. Conquest is a pretty nice casting reel.

[@dontdoxmebro1780]

Awesome

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Thank you!!!

[@backtonatureitis]

Good behavior from the Silver Creek, great video as always. I know you have a history with Digitaka, do you have any intel regarding re-stock-ing Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS LEFT? I've subscribed to their notification but in the last 3-4 weeks not even a single one came in stock. Cheers!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I order from there most times for reels. I am not sure if Shimano is still producing the Conquest BFS. Are you looking for a left hand or right hand model?

[@backtonatureitis]

@@HobieWanKenobi I am for the left hand one.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Ok. I am not sure when or if a restock will happen

[@tylerhollo8080]

How you liking it so far? For our area, would you pick this, the geka, or the regular alphas air tw, all in stock forms.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I like the Silver Creek for the fishing we see in the UP. Alphas AIR TW would give you more versatility but, not as much as I originally anticipated. Alphas casts pretty nice with most trout lures. No clicking drag kinda sets it back for me. If using the reel in lakes for finesse bass fishing and streams, Gekkabijin with Roro AX24 spool. Stock for lakes, Roro for streams.

[@tylerhollo8080]

@@HobieWanKenobi thanks for the info! I have my alphas air tw modded up so I was curious if it was gonna be worth it to pick up the Silver Creek as well. I'll probably end up picking up the silver creek just because it's a sweet looking little reel haha.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@tylerhollo8080 It does look pretty sweet.

[@tylerhollo8080]

@@HobieWanKenobi I'll just need to bite the bullet and get another rod for it 😂 maybe I'll move the AATW to more bass related duties.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@tylerhollo8080 That is always the dilemma

[@ronaldgressens7736]

Hallo,which rod are you using?thanks Ronald

[@HobieWanKenobi]

A custom I built.

[@shinsoshoottokill]

Would you say that this is a better choice for mountain streams and rivers over the Daiwa Alphas AIR TW?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I think it is better for short range casting.

[@shinsoshoottokill]

How would you quantify shorter? Under 50’?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@shinsoshoottokill Yeah, about that distance. Usually less

[@shinsoshoottokill]

@@HobieWanKenobi Cool, I appreciate the videos you produce! Keep it up!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@shinsoshoottokill Thank you James

[@bensmith2055]

Great video 👍 got mine this week awesome reel was struggling to learn the forward flip cast but this real made so much easier,,,, that lure you use aim creep 46 where can I get them from 👍

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Nice work! Flip casting is definitely a breeze with this reel. I got my Creep AIM 46s from Bait Finesse Empire.

[@bensmith2055]

@@HobieWanKenobi thanks,,, yes they are the only shop that I could find them but they don't ship to UK

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@bensmith2055 Maybe if you had a big enough order, Bait Finesse Empire may ship out. Worth asking the question

[@bensmith2055]

@@HobieWanKenobi ill message them again an ask thanks butty 👍

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@bensmith2055 No problem. 👍

[@yep.fishing]

What rod is that? I dont see it in the description

[@HobieWanKenobi]

You can see it in action in my next upload

[@yep.fishing]

@@HobieWanKenobi ooo la la. I have ordered than line though. Pity BFE doesn't ship to Australia

[@urbanhogs6777]

nice what rod is that u use?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Custom rod I built.

[@tobiaslaman]

Which rod is that? It looks sweet!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

It is a great rod. It is a custom I built.

[@twiggen4818]

Awesome review! How would you say this (or the Gekkabijin) compares to the Calcutta Conquest BFS?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I like the Silver Creek better than the other two reels for close range. I need more time for other determinations.

[@dragosbddv1]

Can u please tal me from where did u get that rod?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I built the rod myself

[@dragosbddv1]

Where did u get the blank? 🤪😁

[@dwa_palce_w_natalce3457]

Silver creek vs aldebaran bfs 22???

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Aldebaran BFS for me. Silver Creek is a very nice reel. More control than the Aldebaran but, I like a faster spool for fishing.

[@damaychasting5019]

Mantap 👍👍👍 salam dari angler Indonesia

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Welcome from the USA

[@damaychasting5019]

Tank you Mr.

[@gabrifishing]

what line did you use?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

VARIVAS Super Trout Advance Baitfinesse x4 braid. Size 0.6 goh

[@gabrifishing]

@@HobieWanKenobi Thank you😄

[@vaidasmince553]

Hey. Watching this video again but this time with headphones . I could hear bearing noise while casting. Sounds like ceramic bearings but they stock right? Is that noise normal? Thank you. P.s i have steez a hlc for pike and its completely silent when casting

[@HobieWanKenobi]

These are the stock Daiwa micro bearings. There is some bearing noise but, nothing alarming.

[@danishdaniel785]

What kind of rod is that?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

A custom rod I built

[@danishdaniel785]

@@HobieWanKenobi do you used the hollow type or solid one? From how you throw your lure i could see that you got a pretty light fibreglass blank, i had 2 fibreglass UL and L rod of different brand and both of them are really heavy, and now id prefer to use the solid carbon type, or maybe you could do tutorial on how you custom your own rod? There's not many creator with that kind of content

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@danishdaniel785 I can make a video like that. This is a hollow fiberglass blank

[@AlexSmith-dz5gg]

What rod is that

[@HobieWanKenobi]

It is a custom rod. It is a prototype. There will be a limited release of them this spring.

[@jasonnunnery6265]

What would be a good rod recommendation for this reel?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

This reel can handle a wide variety of lures. The Silver Creek can be at home on a super finesse rod like the Tsurinoya Ares or a stronger rod like the Silver Creek AGS rods. Most stream trout rods are more moderate in action than other BFS rods. I really do like glass rods for streams.

[@sutairumiyachan]

I bought the same thing😁🎣＼(^o^)／🇯🇵🗾japan trout fishing🐟

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Great!!! It has been a great reel for me.