Looking for a BFS set up

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freelancer27
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Re: Looking for a BFS set up

Post by freelancer27 » Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:25 am

goldrod wrote:
freelancer27 wrote:I am inclined to go a budget route initially:

Rod: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Major-Craft-Cor ... Sw0hlZEtFG

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Major-Craft-BEN ... SwmLlX2Qtc

Reel:

SV103 with BFS spool:

https://japanlureshop.com/rcs-baitcasti ... 15315.html

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/112348374694



of course I am open to other recommendations.

SV103 as in the xs model? Or do you mean 105

I have the SV103 with 6.3:1 and 7.9:1 gear ratio

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Re: Looking for a BFS set up

Post by Hogsticker2 » Wed Sep 13, 2017 12:22 pm

Dalleinf wrote:
LowRange wrote:I prefer the DIY spools over the SV for 1/8 oz and under work. Take a look at these spools.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/RAYs-Studio-BFS- ... 0408.m2460
I like the DIY spools in my T3 SV and T3 1016.
As mentioned previously, I have not enjoyed using the DIY spools in the SV103. Have any of you guys used the combo?
Yesterday, I fished for several hours with the SV103 and RCS 1016 SV G1 and it was fantastic. I mainly used 1/4 oz spinners but also some 1/8 oz. I my hands the SV103 with standard spool does not cast very far (compared to my other reels) but that changes with the RCS G1 spool.
I do not know if the 1012 version performs as well, but I guess it does.
Thus, IMO you will like a RCS spool even if you do not fish with ultra light lures.
If you happen to dislike the spool then I think you will find many potential buyers (myself included).
If you go below 1/8 oz then get a BFS reel.
Yes, the Conquest BFS is expensive, but you will love it :-)
The standard SLP 1012 and G1 1012 spools simply can't be beat in many, many platforms. The do anything spool! Haven't tried it an SV103, but in a Steez SV TW it's magic. Little fast and wild in my Steez SV103

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Re: Looking for a BFS set up

Post by freelancer27 » Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:18 pm

Made the decision that I will first buy a BFS rod and try it with the reels that I have and then add a BFS reel when I am clearer on what I want.


Here are the three rods that I am considering, anybody with experience on these?

MS-X CASTING
RODS FRESHWATER MS-X
Length & Power:
6'5''+L
$274.99

$274.99


CORZZA CASTING
RODS FRESHWATER CORZZA
Length & Power:
6'5''+UL
$169.99

$169.99


SPEEDSTYLE CASTING
RODS FRESHWATER SPEEDSTYLE
Length & Power:
6'4''+L
$239.99

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