Would it still be considered BFS style/culture if I just make a custom rod from the best materials I can with a light trout/bass rod..??? Or do I have to specifically buy a rod from Japan in order to be inside the "BFS culture/circle/club"...??? Was thinking of just buying a 6'6-7'0 ultralight-mediu...

Sorry to revive this thread......... The Phenix Ultra Swimbait Classic is listed as FAST on Tackle Warehouse. On the Phenix website...the Ultra Swimbait Classic is listed as a MODERATE FAST . Is this a mistake or typo on someones part...??? In your opinion/experience...What is your take on the actio...

Thanks for the clarification and suggestions.

Thanks for the tips and suggestions.

I LOVE to flip/pitch Tulles. Just need to fish more so I can see for myself which is the better one for the cover/structure at the time for the conditions.

I fish the same lakes and ponds all year round and sometimes will try and fish a new lake/pond. I LOVE fishing shallow water and I am definitely a Flippin and Pitchin kind of guy. Because I flip and pitch so much...I ALWAYS bring a jig and texas rig combo. I always get bit on the same structure/cove...

Not familiar with G Loomis at all. Hope there is a G. Loomis expert in here. 1. Whats the difference between a MBR (Mag Bass Rod) and a JWR (Jig Worm Rod)..? I know one is tailored for jigs/worms but what did G. Loomis intend that you would fish with the Mag Bass Rod...? 2. E6X 884C SWB (7'4" Heavy ...

You didn't mention what lb. test braid you are going with but still, the Lexa 300 might fit your needs. I will be using 55lb Daiwa Samurai Braid for freshwater and 70lb Daiwa Samurai braid for saltwater. I am already planning to get a lexa 300 for a MH setup. I don't want to get another Lexa 300 if...

Though not as light as the exo you have the curado 300e as well. Haha :big grin: ...I forgot to mention that I am a DAIWA fanboy (hence the username) 8-) . Even though I am a Daiwa fanboy...I have owned a couple shimanos before. They are great reels no doubt. I just really like having my brakes on ...

You didn't mention what lb. test braid you are going with but still, the Lexa 300 might fit your needs. I will be using 55lb Daiwa Samurai Braid for freshwater and 70lb Daiwa Samurai braid for saltwater. I am already planning to get a lexa 300 for a MH setup. I don't want to get another Lexa 300 if...

Hey guys, I didn't want to start another thread so I figured I would just add/comment to this thread since its right up my alley... I am in the camp where I cannot make up my decision as to whether I should get the 807 or 867...????? ](*,) I will be throwing mainly: Gan Craft Jointed Claw 9” _ 4.00 ...

The G Loomis rods look great too. Will definitely have to check out the IMX versions also.

Thanks for the suggestions and introspection guys. I appreciate it.

Daiwa Z is too EXPENSIVE for me. I also believe it doesn't have enough line capacity for the baits and fish I am going after. I appreciate the insight though. Quantum EXO 300 sounds like a great choice. Just looked at the specs and it sounds like a great reel. Will definitely have to try and check o...

I do a lot of cutbait fishing for stripers. I believe the rod I am using right now doesn't have the right action/power for striper cutbait fishing. I use baitcasting while a lot of my friends and other people I see at the lake use Spinning gear. I don't like using spinning gear. Anyone have a castin...

I am planning to get a couple SPRO BBZ-1's...BUT...I am a beginner swimbaiter and I don't know which variant I should buy/fish first...Floater, Slow Sink or Fast Sink...??? 6" or 8"...??? Mainly fishing deep water reservoirs for stripers and LMB from the shore. The main combo I will be using to thro...

I am having a hard time trying to decide which reel to get for swimbaits. I am planning on making this setup as my ALL PURPOSE TREBLE HOOK COMBO . I am planning on pairing the reel with a 8’0” Phenix M1 Heavy Swimbait rod. Mainly targeting Stripers in Reservoirs fishing from a boat sometimes but mos...