• PERFECT For FINESSE FISHING - Weighing in at an ultra-light 4.5 ounces, the Kestrel Baitcasting Reel combines feather-light design with rigid performance. The carbon fiber frame and side covers empower anglers to effortlessly cast lightweight baits with extended accuracy, virtually eliminating backlashes. The Palm Perfect Design at 37.5mm ensures a comfortable fishing experience all day long.
• SHALLOW SPOOL MASTERY - The Kestrel features an ultra-lightweight shallow feather spool weighing only 5.6 grams. This micro-spool excels at handling smaller diameter lines, perfect for finesse fishing. With minimal effort, the shallow spool accelerates swiftly, enabling anglers to effectively cast lures down to an impressive 1/32 oz.
• FINESSE -OPTIMIZED BRAKING - The FAF (Flyout Arc Finesse) Braking system was designed specifically for finesse fishing. Two half-ring magnetic brakes automatically adjust to slow down the spool when braking is needed to prevent backlashes. As the speed of the spool decreases, the magnetic field inside the spool diminishes and the magnets retract to maximize casting distance. There is also an external fingertip brake adjustment dial for fine tuning spool speeds for smaller baits.
• 9-CARRIER SUPER SMOOTH BRAIDED FISHING LINE – Braided in the USA, Hammer Alpha 9 braided fishing line complements the already popular Hammer Braid. This fishing line utilizes a nano-filament UHMWPE fiber in a unique Biaxial Braid pattern. Hammer Alpha 9 braided fishing lines unique 9-carrier construction maximizes the lines overall strength, decreases the diameter, and provides a super smooth surface.
• COLORFAST PRE-TREATING PROCESS – Hammer Alpha 9 braided fishing line is colored using an engineered proprietary coating (EPC) process to pre-treat the fiber ensuring a colorfast braided line with virtually no fading and loss of color. The pre-treatment process also provides higher knot strength.