Thanks for all the info everyone, looks like I have some research to do! I guess I just got used to the advantages of a longer rod during my years fly fishing. I like the extra shock absorption a long rod offers as well as line control. I just dislike fishing with short rods now tbh. Most all of my ...

Hi all, Been lurking for a while & finally decided to sign up. So, sort of an intro & a question. I fish for anything I can with a ton of different techniques, I love new gear & styles of fishing. I'm mostly a stream trout guy & am interested in a BFS setup for tossing small jerkbaits & spinners. My...