Well, I was pleasantly surprised. I called the DHL service office and they are sending someone to pick up the rod today. I am not sure who is doing the pickup, if it’s UPS, DHL, or someone else but it’s getting done.

evilcatfish wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:48 am

Arrange a pickup and see what they say

I will try. I’m just waiting for DHL to open, it’s before business hours.

Johnny A wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:22 am

How was the rod delivered to your residence?

UPS

I could use some advice on a shipping and rod replacement situation. I ordered a Major Craft BFS casting rod from JDM Tackle Heaven. It’s a $200 rod. JDM Tackle Heaven sent by mistake an ultralight Megabass spinning rod and it’s listed for $300 on their website. They have acknowledged their mistake ...

Thanks, ras.

I’m going to start replacing the treble hooks on my minnow baits with barbless single hooks and/or microbarb singles. For 45-50mm minnow baits I’m seeing recommendations that range from size 6 to 10. Is there a consensus on the best size for these baits?

I’m going to go with the MC Firetail FSG B4102UL. Got to start somewhere. Even on the largest creeks I fish it’s still a short range game. I jumped into BSF about three years ago and owned a Conquest BSF and an Airstream Custom. Great reels but I never had them matched up with complimentary rods and...

That said I have a butt-ugly narrow and steep-banked creek within a mile from here. It runs through farmland and doesn’t get fished because of the thick and gnarly cover along the banks. Most people don’t even know there are trout in it, but there are, and some are quite large. An older neighbor to...

Thank you and I’ll follow up on all suggestions. I have watched almost all of Hobie’s videos and they have definitely broadened my understanding of the nuances of BFS trout rods along with the effects of line choice. I listed the wrong Major Craft Finetail above with the FSX B4102UL. I meant to say ...

John G wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 08, 2023 5:15 pm

Smalleyez wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 08, 2023 5:09 pm

Tough neighborhood, 130 views and not one comment.

I wish that I could help you but in Florida, we don't have the trout that you catch.

John, I certainly appreciate the interaction!

Tough neighborhood, 130 views and not one comment.

Well I’m doing my due diligence and came across some very positive feedback on the Major Craft Finetail FSX B4102UL. Anyone care to comment? It seems to check the boxes, maybe a little shorter than I envisioned, but perhaps it’s just right.

I’m looking for suggestions for a 5’ to. 5 1/2’ BFS rod for trout in the 10” to 16” range with an occasional 18” fish. I’d prefer a short handle for easier pitching and underhanded casting. The creek is smallish and brushy, but it has some pretty decent brown trout. I’ll mostly pitch 3-5 g minnow ba...

BSF is a bit like riding a Harley. Modern bikes trounce a Harley in every single measurable. But for some its the unmeasurables that matter most. I can see it as the Rebel Yell of "smaller is better" vs the big swimbait universe and paradigm...or sumpfin' like dat. Lol. Or we’re just extra obsessiv...

BFS is a bit like riding a Harley. Modern bikes trounce a Harley in every single measurable. But for some it’s the unmeasurables that matter most.