KASTKING Kestrel - First Fish !
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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Folks if u watch this video please tune up for the next one where i fixed the drag! Im already done editing it and it sounds so different!
When will you upload? I'm so looking forward to it, tired of my drag on Kestrel) Maybe you can give me a hint?
Besides the surging drag, it sounds like the Kestrel is one of the better non Daiwa or Shimano budget reels out there!
@@AlexeyStepin- planning for Friday afternoon..
@@jimpeterson3806 Yes, everything about this reel is really good, especially the weight, for the price it's just crazy. I'm looking forward to fixing the drag and I think this will be the perfect reel under $300.
Super video Victor 👍🏼
how u doing buddy, i don't see many videos from u lately. Unless utube is screwing with me, but i don't think so..
@@ifishcatfish doing great brother. I’ll be posting a short video soon. Caught a nice one today👍🏼
Thank for the video!!
I watch all your videos as soon as they come out.
I love fishing with this reel, even though I feel like it's inferior to the Legalis in every aspect except weight, and even that is kind of a cheat because it's not really a 1000 size reel.
But still, the weight reduction feels so amazing to me, and for such an affordable price, that it makes up for the lower quality drag and overall performance.
Also, I really love the fact that it doesn't have an anti-reverse. I honestly don't understand why reels even have this feature.
"I love fishing with this reel, even though I feel like it's inferior to the Legalis in every aspect except weight, and even that is kind of a cheat because it's not really a 1000 size reel."
This is a perfect summary
I was waiting for this video!)
When Kastking released the Kestrel BFS it was also advertised as having 8 kg of drag. I complained about that to them as it clearly showed a lack of understanding relating to UL fishing. You wouldn't need that much drag on a bass reel.
I don't know that particular reel, but the BFS spools are usually ridiculously thin, literally like paper thin, and i promise u if u put that much force on the line, it will deform your spool. Doesn't matter if the drag can hold it. Something else always breaks before that..
@@ifishcatfishidk about this spool deform theory I have the kestrel BFS, I’ve been fishing it for a year now. I’ve landed multiple 4lbs largemouth bass on it, nothing is deformed and she still performs beautifully.
Any chance you're going to stock the felt pads for this reel anytime soon? Or do you know what size it needs? Im still going through all your videos about the reel, so maybe you already say this in one of the future vids
Oh... I think I found the video 😅 ...SMOOTH drag!
I will not be offering felt for any reels. I don't think any daiwa or shimano ultralight reels with be coming with carbon in the future, and i don't care of someone else does. I think manufacturers got the point and this issue will not exist in the future.
So many people are finding this out after buying and using livescope its hilarious. You are correct, the beam it sends out acts like a SPOTLIGHT. If you keep it on their location they will move away.
i am so paranoid now that when i find a group of fish i turn it away from them, and check on them just from time to time... Usually they are next to a tree or something visible so i remember where they are and don't need to spotlight them continuously
@@ifishcatfish We started to see this recently on our last 5-6 trips. There will be videos coming out about this soon. The pros already know about this but i’m sure they haven’t spoke out about it yet because of their sponsors. One of our fishing friends is on the Bassmasters circuit and he’s sponsored by Garmin.
I have the Psicifun CarbonX 500 and it looks and sounds very similar to the Kestrel. The reel weight is also similar. I love everything about it except the surging drag. I am going to try different size and type drag washers. Going to try some different greases also.
I think the actual problem is the wishbone shaped drag clicker is too stiff. It does not give/flex easy enough for such a small reel. For now I took the drag clicker out completely. Now it is very smooth but have no sound feedback. And it is still a little too stiff even like that.
Also, If you completely take the drag washer out you can feel the resistance of the clicker.
It is not the clicker. Watch my next video. I strongly recommend my antisurge grease if u live in USA. There is nothing like it on the market even in japan. But if u really want consistent, u gona have to replace the carbon with felt.
@@ifishcatfish I agree about the felt washer. Carbon is good when you want the drag above 5lbs. Felt always felt better for 2lb line on my other reels.The antisurge grease I am very interested in. I use high quality automotive silicone break grease commonly called syl-glyde which works pretty well.
Also, when I took the drag washer out completely you can feel the resistance of just the clicker. It is greater than Shimano and Daiwa. But that is for my CarbonX, it may be built differently that the Kestral.
1.25g and 1.5g jig heads just restocked. I cant locally find any jig hooks that stay small with added weight.
Stay small with added weight. Mean small suze hook?
I returned my Kestrel last year. I'm a novice so I don't know all the technicalities with why it happened but I started getting crazy knots after a few fishing trips and I never had that problem with my Shimano or Daiwa reels. Replaced it with a Vanford and it's been great ever since.
I hate to say that as it would appear very rude, but knots are 100% user error. Not 95% but 100%. You can say that in never happened with Daiwa but if you understand the physics you would know that the only possible way for a knot to appear, is for the user to create it. Kastking may have some shortcomings but this has nothing to do with the reel. If anything, Kastking has a high end line roller, but even if it had a bushing, that would not create a knot. You putting the line the wrong way, however, would create enormous amount of twist, that will IMMEDIATELY create knots. Or reeling while the drag is slipping. You created line twist somehow, and the line twist created the knots, but the reel cannot twist the line.
@@ifishcatfish Not sure why it happened. I always spool line using the 3-2-1 rule. I had line trouble in wind and with no wind, made no difference.
@@parski what about excessive reeling while drag is slipping? Twist was introduced somewhere. When the line goes through the line roller of a reel, the rotor BENDS the line but does NOT TWIST IT, if that makes sense. Knots happen from line twist. Maybe you cast some lure that spins in the air. Maybe you throw spinner baits that spin in the water. I promise you line twist was introduced somewhere, and the reel did not create it. It is worth thinking this through for 5 mins, not for kastking, but to save future trouble
@@ifishcatfish I'm not disagreeing with you. I fished it like I always do. I try not to reel when the drag is slipping but I know I do a little bit sometimes but not excessively. Usually the gear is pretty forgiving with a little slipping. The only difference was that every piece of gear was from AliExpress and cost a fraction of the JDM gear I usually buy. Maybe the line had excellent memory. It doesn't matter, I returned everything I could. If I'm gonna experiment again I'm only switching one part, not the whole kit.
@@parski i understand, and i repeat - forget about Kastking altogether! The twist is introduced when u spool the line, or when u reel while drag is slipping, or when u retrieve lures that spin in the water. It may help u figure something and avoid issues with your expensive tackle. Line twist is the reason i completely abandoned using spinner lures..
thanks for the video. drag sounds horrible
Please watch next video too! : )
What type of rod is that?
i don't know where to start. Ultralight power, moderate action, budget segment?
@@ifishcatfish I guess I meant what brand and model.
@@bdcfu Oh. Daiwa. Daiwa Presso.
By I don’t see you fishing with trout jerkbaits or tiny hard baits or spoons. If you do please post some videos regarding that. It’s also a super fun way to UL fish too.
OK. I will post one video just for you! Coming up in a few days..
not being sarcastic .. the video is actually available, just have to edit it..
Hi Victor, Yamaga blanks came out w a new 24 lupus area trout series. I was interested in the Lupus 511RF. I tried linking the product from their website but UA-cam deletes my comment. I was curious at your thoughts on the rod based off the website description. It sounds like a parabolic rod. I know it’s 15 grams heavier than the daiwa air AGS but was intrigued by it.
I am intrigued also but cannot buy rods just because im curious. If you are from united states buy it snd send it to me for review!
@@ifishcatfish is 89% carbon too low to have the most sensitivity?
@@thomaskong5 yes, thats too low for sensitivity, but is excellent for durability and for fighting the fish. These rods are fish in wild streams with overhanging trees where you are expected to bang the rod in some rocks or some tree branches.. they are for wild trout..
thanks for the video. as you said, nice reel, nice handle, spool, drag click, light.. I don't know.. I like to try something new, but next to legalis/exceler, I wouldn't take a kestrel for that money.
I remember a year ago the reel was under 50 dollars, and now it goes over 100.
Good points all..
I would love to throw the bg-1 secret hand tie in that water. It looks juicy . Damn water still hanging at like 42° last time I was out up here
juicy water - interesting term : ). But i agree with you - that water IS juicy! : )
it needs i fish love
ifish love coming up!
Decent looking reel and not a bad price point, but man that drag would bother me so much. Daiwa and Shimano have that locked down!
Really wish domestic brands would be proud in making true ultralight gear and stop being so afraid. Great vid Vic, looking forward to the updated drag in your next video!
i think they are starting to realize that ultralight fishing deserves its own attention
What do you call "domestic " brands ? I honestly want to know.
@@davidarwood6264 maybe I chose the wrong wording. I should say brands that sell within the domestic market. If that makes sense.
That surging drag is the worst. I have it on my excense 3000 for bass and first day I used it I didn’t know what was happening I set the drag and then my line would break or just slip a lot. Then I realize it’s not the same way to set the drag as my other reels by feeling how much I pull from my hand. Some reason it’s not the same amount of force when a fish bites. I hated that feature.
does your exsence have carbon drag?
@@ifishcatfish yes its for bass and its the only reel that messses with my drag so much
@@spinningrodfisherman yeah.. i can't even help u with those as the 3000 sizes, while having the same body as 2500 size reel, have different spool and completely different drag..
@@ifishcatfish thanks its ok that line is dead to me, i use the other models these days, airity and vanquish are way better and i enjoy the new legalis based on your recommendation
I have the same experience with the livescope, seems it turns the fish off or prevents them from coming into the area
I am telling you, once i find the fish, i turn it AWAY now.. just in case... Then later i check again, and i turn it away again!
Have you by any chance reviewed the Purelure Zero ultralight rods?
never heard of that..
It is a $100 aliexpress rod that one particular youtuber really likes. Just curious as I remembered you had previously done a review of aliexpress rods before. Anyhow, looking forward to getting your Ultralight Tackle Packages and floats whenever they are in stock. Cheers @@ifishcatfish
Hey Victor greetings from new juicy! Hey so just got my Soare 5’8 SUL and thinking to pair that either with my 2500 Vanford or the Krestel what’s your comment about it…advice please!
no 2500 reel on that rod. And no kestrel either. The best is to probably buy the Soare XR reel in the C2000S size and 4.9 gear ratio. But u could also buy the Presso reel. And u can actually buy some of these new Airity reels.. they are not that expensive and very light
@@ifishcatfish hey V you so much and TL!
Oh and the Arity or the presso in 1000 or 2000?
Amazing video as always :)
I was thinking to buy an 8ft soare xr rod for general finesse fishing, the only thing is that rod balance is very important to me so do you think it would pair better with one of shimanos heavier reels like a twin power or would my vanford balance it closer to my hand.also as a side note I caught some fish last session,could I send them to you on your email or is it for business only? Thankyou :)
well if u have a heavier reel and a lighter reel, i guess you are covered either way.. so no need to worry about that. Yes, u can send me pictures!
Sell out of 1 gram #10 already?
did not get inventory of that model. They will come in May..
By the way, where are you from? I think you have a Slavic accent
Yes, i am Bulgarian. Sorry about my accent but its too late for me to fix it
@@ifishcatfish Nah i don't mind it at all. I asked because i have very similar accent (I am from Ukraine)
@@AlexeyStepin- I hope u are FROM ukraine but don't live there now.. Hopefully all ur family is OK and away from the front..
@@ifishcatfish Sadly i am living in Ukraine since i am 20 years old man (18-60 can't leave the country rn)
Everybody is just accepting and adapting to what we are in... From 2020 when covid started each year is just worse and worse..
@@ifishcatfish Thank you very much for your good wishes!
Beautiful video as always!
If nothing else, that reel looks so nice on the presso.
Shame about the drag...
yeah.. they went OUT OF THEIR WAY, to buy EXPENSIVE carbon, to make the drag.... jerky.. The irony sometimes..
First. God Bless i_fish and Tennessee
thank you mr Josh! Nice comment!
@@ifishcatfish Of course Sir! You’re a really cool guy, would love to fish with you sometime. I just moved to your side of the country and loving it so far.
@@ifishcatfish And also cool to see you try the kastking product. I have a couple rods and reels of theirs, pretty decent!
Yes , God bless Tennessee.....and i fish. My Kastking perigee ii rod is absolutely amazing. I don't care what anyone says. I'm putting another reel on it though. The Sharky is too much for it. I'm not even saying what . I passed on a Regal and others. I'm guilty of the drag thing though. I do fish small rivers with plenty of obstacles. I don't know if the TROUT is going to be 12 " or over 24". I'm fitting a Ceymar on my setup. Don't believe I'll have any issues.