jackall aska sr. cant beat it.

im not sure but I think souther boats built those. go to google, type "japan souther bass boats" then hit images. some
look like mini rangers, 14 footers. they also have jon boat type.

personally I would strip off the reusable components, get a half decent blank and have a custom rod built. nothing fancy, to keep cost down, a dedicated kayak rod. can even have the builder install clip on it to attach a lanyard for the yak.
anyways bummer story, good luck

try a scorpion bfs its around $260 free shipping at digitaka.com. as for rods kuying tenton L 1.98m runs you around $60-$70 at alieexpress.com for a US rod take a look at the phenix recon 682 its $180 at TW these should keep you under the $500 just as a heads up, you're headed towards a dark and exp...

im a phenix guy. either recon will serve you well for jigs. I tend to go 1/2 oz or lower for most of my jigging, for this I prefer a MH, but that's my preference. as for chattaerbaits I throw them on x-10. really heavy grass situation ultra mbx 7 foot mh.
good luck, let us know what you end up with.

I turn wrenches for a living so I use mostly snap on tools I already have. I also use the blue tape of electrical tape to avoid scratching surfaces.

You can always have one installed. any tackle shop that wraps rods can it. just pick the style of hook keeper you prefer. its really inexpensive.

I ordered a bait 3 days before father's day and got in the mail yesterday. To be honest I completely forgot about it till I got and email from them that it was on its way.

BASS PRO HAD SOME IN HOUSE HAND POURS THAT LOOKED VERY SIMILAR. ITS BEEN A FEW YEARS SINCE I'VE SEEN THEM IN STOCK.

the fishing part isn't the problem I think, at least for me. on the other hand I might have an issue with the tackle hording.

Please excuse my ignorance but can't they use existing machinery and tooling to produce the smaller reels using inferior/ cheaper materials?

I've done this mod on my 50e and was wondering if any has tried it on the Alde bfs?
are gears the same size? guess im looking a inner diameter of 32.5mm on the gear.
any help is appreciated, thank you

probably cheapest way to get into this from what im reading. take your 50e stick a shallow spool and hedgehog air bearings in it. look for a used or new phenix recon, recon 2, elite...682 to put your reel on and go have fun. should still be in the $300 ball park, maybe a little more if you go with a...

I fish delta as well once or twice a year. I love the phenix ultra mbx 703xh for frogging.
good luck

I use a 4'6" spincast rod for bluegill in local ponds. rod and reel combo $35. last year I put on a curado 50e with bfs spool and bearings. its a fun little set up.