Me also, am selling soon new Antares as my BFS Aldebaran 22 to me is almost all I use after 3 rt arm operations, so light hard to believe.

I myself will be trying this hook.

Would of bought it if it had a clicky drag, yes I have issues.

Bet when you use double improved clinch knot it will change the way you fish no matter what flouro you use.

Absolutely on spinning reels.

On spinning reels braid to flouro and bait casters straight flouro.

May buy a Gekka just because, believe flouro won't hurt it, simply enjoy Daiwa reels.

I use strictly strait 8 pound Red Label flouro so I don't have any connections , casts smooth and far.

Seems to me Daiwa reels never have back play as Shimano reels, feel more solid but looks like I may wait for SS or new Conquest to come out as it will hold most of the time 7 pound test.

Would using fluorocarbon or mono line actually compromise this reel,as am thinking about buying one, seems to me lately Daiwa reels feel more solid then Shimanos.

Will it have a clicking drag ?

Didn't know there was a BFS forum.

looking to purchase this rod in 4"8" 4 piece, is it worth to spend 250 on this rod and for this price where is it made, thanks.

Was wondering is this a good casting reel, also were is spool adjuster on this reel as I don't see it, appreciate replys, thanks.

I'm with you sss, a mid 5 oz futuristic Calais , Antares BfS with brass gearing would be amazing. This reel in my opinion would be the finest casting reel ever made.