Craigthor wrote:I toss spoons in a ton of weights and shapes. Tried mini cranks but didn’t care how they ran on my spinning setup, may have to try again once I get my BFS setup.

Mini cranks are the truth.

The type of line used will be huge too. Youd want a faster rod if using FC because of the stretch. If using braid, a mod fast will help with some give

Rapala Xrap XR04
Duo Realis Tetra Works series (topwater to "deep" cranks)
Rapala CD1

http://fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/Shimano_Product_Page.P-ANTARES_A.html The new Antares 70 MGL will start shipping around March. All the same great features as the previous Antares with the addition of the MGL spool and Silent Tune. This also has the latest generation...

Craigthor wrote:Sounds like I’m going to need to learn how to work on this reel and what upgrades I should look to do...

It doesnt even really need bearings for the knobs. They are smooth as can be. I did it because I had bearings that needed a home.

I can get great, manageable distance out of a 3/32 oz (2.3g) spoon using 6# Invizx on my MSX 64UL/BF. Obviously it casts accurately to tight spots, too. I'm using mine for bass, so I don't want to go much lighter on the line, but I'm sure with 2 or 3# the distance would be even better. It casts as ...

I always felt it was an overlooked reel. The second-hand value is criminal with the SS AIR.

I use mine for finesse jigs, small weightless worms, neko rigs.. just about anything. Its light, smooth and palms well.

I can get great, manageable distance out of a 3/32 oz (2.3g) spoon using 6# Invizx on my MSX 64UL/BF. Obviously it casts accurately to tight spots, too. I'm using mine for bass, so I don't want to go much lighter on the line, but I'm sure with 2 or 3# the distance would be even better. It casts as ...

The question I have, can BFS realistically cast 1/32.....1/64.....or even 1/16? Regards 1/64oz possible but, not in a realistic sense. 1/32oz, doable 1/16oz, all day BFS really shines with stream fishing and other fast casting, accuracy matters situations. BFS also allows you to fish with 7lb or so...

I really enjoy the Sunline BMS in 10lb for shaky heads/semi finesse, and the 14lb Green Invisible Sunline for general purpose. Still cannot decide what to go with for my first BFS setups here though. Narrowed down to either 8lb Sufix or 4.5lb Sunline BMS/Invisible. Not sure that fluorocarbon adds m...

I’m jumping onto the ASC boat, have a 7.2L on order now to find the rod I’m after. Planning on light line spooning and if all goes well maybe a second one will be in order. Check out tbe Silver Creek if you can find one. Cosmetically pairs up and feels nice in hand. Really depends on the size lure ...

Word is, US price on the Steez CT SV 70 will be 699 bucks. No thanks. 472 bucks on Digitaka Didnt they learn with the PX Type-R? No one really bought that reel (for full price, 500 USD). I owned one and it was a nice reel. I also got mine for far less than retail. That reel came with a carbon handl...

I really enjoy the Sunline BMS in 10lb for shaky heads/semi finesse, and the 14lb Green Invisible Sunline for general purpose. Still cannot decide what to go with for my first BFS setups here though. Narrowed down to either 8lb Sufix or 4.5lb Sunline BMS/Invisible. Not sure that fluorocarbon adds m...

mobass11652 wrote:I built this one as a BFS casting rod.

How it is?

May build a 7ft or so BFS rod for 1/16oz+trailer jigs, weightless worms, senko...

When I lose a nice one, I usually reflect on what I could have done differently (more drag, softer/harder hookset...). After that, I go back to fishing. I have had days when flipping, id get bites but couldnt get a hook in them. I get frustrated to a point where I find every missed fish funny. I alw...