*WTF! 🤯* The LIGHTEST and SMALLEST BFS Reel in The WORLD?! [KastKing Kestrel Elite Magnesium BFS]

[@terribleatfishing]

I just received the SOLOKING acura pro HICC50 for only $69 and for that reel it is a solid performer. I also own Shimano BFS both have a place. I can now cast under a gram with the soloking.

[@bryand956]

Is there a new Digitaka code for January

[@josephcolunga894]

Yes it is worth it, a lot of people do not like the reels from them. I like the ones I have they work great

[@rawrfishing]

The over braked reel makes it not worth it. Drag clicker is very low too. But glad they dropped the price. Looking forward to see what they drop in 2024.. Hopefully not the Valiant Eagle 2, which is a lower end model of the Kestrel Elite.

[@RXAngler]

Good stuff as usual. Thanks brother.

[@philipfalco7304]

I tried the Zephyr and sent it back the next day. Just doesn't compare with Daiwa or Shimano. Hopefully KastKing can get it right at some point.

[@TheDennyvu]

You can get a jdm alphas air or aldebaran for just a little bit more than the kestrel.. the kestrel is over braked according to everyone who has fished one, it’s made more for throwing 3.5g and up.

[@rickywebre1350]

I have seen this several times and I will say it bombs every single bfs bait I own. I may not be throwing like 1/64th or whatever but I have no issues throwing all the Megabass lures made for bfs

[@nref55]

Being magnesium, think it’ll hold up to the salt? How’s the zephyr holding up? I’ve used it in canals for bass and it throws spinners nice, going to try it in salt with a DOA shrimp later this week, worried about it in salt

[@nref55]

Kestrel is $100 on Amazon.

[@saraieatsstirfry5537]

The Flight Feather Comorant is even lighter. Stock spool weighs 3.2g.

[@yep.fishing]

Purelure Silver Feather is the lightest

[@vladzorescu9426]

Would I get any import taxes if I buy a reel from digitaka into the UK?

[@Sgt6217]

Can you damage a BFS reel by throwing too heavy a bait?

[@bazkaknics6095]

IMO, If the brakes cannot handle the weight you will get bird nests very quickly, turning the fishing sesh into a nightmare

[@philipfalco7304]

Not by throwing the bait but retrieving too heavy of a bait can ruin the gears.

[@kennethfriedl3428]

Does this new Kestrel BFS have a drag clicker? I don’t think you mentioned it on the video.

[@RXAngler]

Ya

[@deandregibson542]

Kestrel isn’t a bad reel, a set of roro hybrid bearings solved the over braking problem for me. I keep it on a travel rod in my truck for spontaneous trips

[@ichibpo2650]

What is the discount code for January 2024 at digitaka ?

[@rougaroux2359]

To be honest to me it should be around the $125 to $150 reel. I wasn’t that impressed with the Zephyr to be honest and the other on the water reviews I have seen with this reel was my deciding factor in not buying it. I spent a little more and got the Diana Gekkibijin. I know the two reels are worlds apart. But honestly unless they fix the over breaking issue with the Kestrel I doubt that I will ever own one. Kast King has the potential to make great BFS gear. They just need to listen to the anglers that use their products. I want to thank you for your review of this reel. Also most people that I know that use this reel remove 1 magnet and still use zero breaks when using a 1/16oz jig.

[@RXAngler]

interesting...good stuff

[@MrAntinsk8]

Chinese have 115gr, 117gr, 118gr BFS reels from PURELURE, TAIGEK and HISTAR. But the Kestrel is amazing reel.

[@leepao6302]

sadly kinda over brake, i set my to 0 (zero) still minmal over run or no backlash at all, which good for beginner baitcast user but for me it hinder my distance when i need to reach certain spot

[@pampeesantiago77]

Look at bates hundo it will replace my bfs reels for saltwater and stripped bass bfs fishing

[@thesonorandesertangler]

I might try their Kestrel rods, but definitely not their reels 😂

[@pescadordosertao4134]

This reel just superb! I landed several bigger fishes, like Giant Piranhas, with mine.

[@mehmetdtx]

No fish?!

[@yep.fishing]

Dude, this is a bit of a clickbait title. I converted 4.4oz to grams and its not the lightest BFS reel....also why have 23lb breaking strain line when the drag of the reel is less than that?

[@pescadordosertao4134]

BFS posing.

[@5wisher5weet]

It's now the 4th heaviest. Flight feather, silver feather and now the Sembo 117 Air

[@matthewfoster526]

It was when it was released

[@saramchum4810]

It’s seem like anything from kastking don’t last don’t waste your time

[@rob-od1vm]

its not the lightest and the spool also not

[@sk8rfromGA]

I was going to say, Loongze just released a 119g round reel. Haven't seen any on water tests out yet, though.

[@rob-od1vm]

i was talking about the kingfischer flight feather

[@yep.fishing]

​@@rob-od1vmthat's no longer the lightest

[@yep.fishing]

​@@sk8rfromGAthe Loongzee isn't 119. That's the Purelure Silver Feather

[@rob-od1vm]

@@yep.fishing the reel can be lighter , butt is the spool lighter ,i think that where fbs is abouth

[@bnguyy]

nope no thanks not the chinese copy cat

[@maricrisdelrosario3136]

Trying to get new code for Digitaka please send new discount code ty

[@pescadordosertao4134]

This reel just superb! I landed several bigger fishes, like Giant Piranhas, with mine.