I have used a composite KVD one years ago as well as a Daiwa Zillion 8ft crank rod. Both would handle 6xd and dt16s well. I use a custom St Croix Legend Glass (7'11 H blank extended into a 2 piece rod). Rod is really nice. Buttery smooth glass feel. I would like it to have a little less backbone bec...

Just an update and received my reel today. What a blast! Had a lot of fun fishing with the Aldebaran. Only got to fish with it a short time but was a joy to cast even in 15mph wind with a 1/16oz spinner. Can't wait to fish it more. Caught a nice little bass as my first fish. Would post a pic but do...

Id like to see the Steez A get brass gears. Dont care what they end up calling it. Have a 90mm handle on it too. The Steez CT with aluminum frame and brass gears to cut costs down. For Shimano, an Aldebaran with 8.5 gears would be sweet. Could do like Daiwa did with the US Steez SV 8.1 and offer the...

I know that BFS started off for bass fishing but has since been spun off for trout fishing. Now you can find Bass BFS rods and Trout BFS rods. The same came be said for the spools from my understanding. Instead of looking for a BFS rod try searching for the size and weight of the lure you are tryin...

I know that BFS started off for bass fishing but has since been spun off for trout fishing. Now you can find Bass BFS rods and Trout BFS rods. The same came be said for the spools from my understanding. Instead of looking for a BFS rod try searching for the size and weight of the lure you are tryin...

I think I will try the NanoBraid. I did a little bit of searching but it is ok to use straight braid without damaging the spool? I have never had a problem with using braid with BFS reels. Just dont go punching or something like that with them. Do you prefer braid or fluorocarbon for bfs reels? For...

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Thu Oct 24, 2019 9:02 pm

I think I will try the NanoBraid. I did a little bit of searching but it is ok to use straight braid without damaging the spool?

I have never had a problem with using braid with BFS reels. Just dont go punching or something like that with them.

Thank for all the help everyone! I threw the budget to the backside and ordered an Aldebaran. I couldn't make my mind up what to do so I thought this would be a good buy. I am thinking of putting on 10lb Power Pro braid that is equivalent to 2lb mono diameter. Are there better choices for line whil...

Welcome to the world of BFS. Biggest factor is the size lures you are throwing. There are spool options for your Curado as well. Look around for a used Alphas AIR on here or on the auction site. The Rays and other chinese spools arent bad for 1/8oz. Going below that, I really feel the difference bet...

I think it is nice that BFS is getting more attention. This article shows a very good gateway reel and what to expect from it. I do however, feel there is quite a difference between dedicated, mainstream BFS reels and the budget ones. The line, I believe is at the Alphas AIR and Scorpion BFS. The Ha...

FWIW I have my Alphas ASC mounted on that 64UL and it's an excellent match. My Air is on the 65L, and I have an SV Light on the 68ML. I use my SV105 on the 69M and it's well suited for that rod. I wouldn't really want to use it on any of the lighter powered models, though. It's a ML-M, 1/4-5/8 type...

Or they just keep the same frame to cheap out. That way, they can keep profit margins where they want them. I understand the whole "aint broke dont fix it" idea but, come on. The T3 AIR was a joke to me. The reel performed very well but, it couldnt be smaller? Most of the R&D was done from previous ...

I like the Booyah buzzbaits. I picked up a few when a local store went out of business. Works really well. I took the skirt off and glued a toad on it. I turned the nose up on the toad slightly so it planes faster. Although not a true buzzbait, the Argobast Buzzplug has caught many fish for me. Cast...

The Alphas AIR can be had for pretty cheap these days (under 200). I really like the Daiwa AIR reels as well as the new Shimano BFS reels with the FTB (finesse tuned brake). The Ray's spools are nice but, dont have the level of refinement as trye BFS spools. Picking up a true BFS reel leaves the Pi...

The Alphas AIR can be had for pretty cheap these days (under 200). I really like the Daiwa AIR reels as well as the new Shimano BFS reels with the FTB (finesse tuned brake). The Ray's spools are nice but, dont have the level of refinement as trye BFS spools. Picking up a true BFS reel leaves the Pix...