Micro bass jig BFS rod
Micro bass jig BFS rod
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I am trying to put together a BFS rig for the newer 1/16-1/8 oz bass jigs. Rod, reel, and line. Please offer your suggestions.
I am trying to put together a BFS rig for the newer 1/16-1/8 oz bass jigs. Rod, reel, and line. Please offer your suggestions.
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I use a St Croix Legend Elite 7ft Light. It's will work perfect for what you need. It's a custom rod I built.
As far as reel, there are plenty of BFS reels out there now. Alphas AIR will be a good choice.
As far as reel, there are plenty of BFS reels out there now. Alphas AIR will be a good choice.
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I've got multiple combos for that but my favorites would be my 6'8" L BFS Poison Glorious Long Distance with a 12 Aldebaran BFS XG and my 6'5" L BFS Expride with a Aldebaran Mg-7 or 16 Aldebaran BFS XG. If I were to buy a new combo today, it would be the new 6'8" L BFS Expride with a 16 Aldebaran BFS XG. All of the combos would have either 8 or 10LB Sunline Shooter Sniper FC.
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I agree with this. I am running a Aldebaran BFS XG with a 6-9 Major Craft Volkey L for 1/16oz and 1/8oz J n P's. It is a really sweet set up.John G wrote:I've got multiple combos for that but my favorites would be my 6'8" L BFS Poison Glorious Long Distance with a 12 Aldebaran BFS XG and my 6'5" L BFS Expride with a Aldebaran Mg-7 or 16 Aldebaran BFS XG. If I were to buy a new combo today, it would be the new 6'8" L BFS Expride with a 16 Aldebaran BFS XG. All of the combos would have either 8 or 10LB Sunline Shooter Sniper FC.
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What's the action like on that Volkey? I have the 68L/bfs and it's a pretty fast, fairly stiff stick. It has a nice tip and plenty of backbone.earthworm77 wrote:I agree with this. I am running a Aldebaran BFS XG with a 6-9 Major Craft Volkey L for 1/16oz and 1/8oz J n P's. It is a really sweet set up.John G wrote:I've got multiple combos for that but my favorites would be my 6'8" L BFS Poison Glorious Long Distance with a 12 Aldebaran BFS XG and my 6'5" L BFS Expride with a Aldebaran Mg-7 or 16 Aldebaran BFS XG. If I were to buy a new combo today, it would be the new 6'8" L BFS Expride with a 16 Aldebaran BFS XG. All of the combos would have either 8 or 10LB Sunline Shooter Sniper FC.
Too bad they're hard to come by because that's what I would suggest. It works well for hardbaits, but it really shines with finesse single hook baits. I'd think an Alphas Air with 8# fluoro would be THE reel for it, but I don't have one. Yet. I'm going from a T3 SV to an SV Light on mine. I think I'd rather have the Alphas and use the SV Light on my 65ML MS-X, which is another great choice for finesse jigs, among a litany of other things. You might look for a Light BFS or Basic Series MC Benkei or Speed Style if you haven't yet pulled the trigger. Good luck!
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Re: Micro bass jig BFS rod
It is xfast in my opinion. I throw jigs on it all the time.
I also have the 6-8 or 6-9 UL Volkey, it is a bit slower, that is the rod I throw single hooked cranks on, it is perfect for that.
I also have the 6-8 or 6-9 UL Volkey, it is a bit slower, that is the rod I throw single hooked cranks on, it is perfect for that.
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Never used one from this series, but I'm sure they're no slouch if you don't mind a two piece.
Never used one from this series, but I'm sure they're no slouch if you don't mind a two piece.
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Re: Micro bass jig BFS rod
I'd love to compare the basic series and bfs series Volkey rods of the same rating side by side. They really are excellent rods. I still feel like $150 shipped was a freakin' steal.earthworm77 wrote:It is xfast in my opinion. I throw jigs on it all the time.
I also have the 6-8 or 6-9 UL Volkey, it is a bit slower, that is the rod I throw single hooked cranks on, it is perfect for that.
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I've got a few Corzza's. I really like them too. The Volkey is a better all around rod in my opinion. I think I heard from somewhere that the Corzza was designed as a replacement series to the Volkey.
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Took a leap of faith and ordered the new Missle Baits Ike's Micro Jig in 1/16oz and 3/16oz. 2 come per pack. Ordered from Tackle Warehouse.
The 1/16oz was smaller than I though it would be...and it is sweet. Perfect size for using a "bigger" profile yet, still has a hook that will for in their mouths. I meant to be use it as a NED head but, it will be with my panfish gear. Also has a removable weed guard, which is not super stiff and will bend out of the way easily for panfish. Will make a SWEET gill and crappie jig. Will work well with a NED rig too.
Worthy contender for BFS jigs.
The 1/16oz was smaller than I though it would be...and it is sweet. Perfect size for using a "bigger" profile yet, still has a hook that will for in their mouths. I meant to be use it as a NED head but, it will be with my panfish gear. Also has a removable weed guard, which is not super stiff and will bend out of the way easily for panfish. Will make a SWEET gill and crappie jig. Will work well with a NED rig too.
Worthy contender for BFS jigs.
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Re: Micro bass jig BFS rod
I've been eyeing those. Next time I drop $50 on TW they'll be in my cart for sure. Still love the keitechs, though. The only ones I had were lost to snags. The mono jig might even work for trout.
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I too like the mono jigs. I caught a lot of gills with them. I had the head break off on one. Wasnt after many fish either. These are a little bigger than the mono jigs.poisonokie wrote:I've been eyeing those. Next time I drop $50 on TW they'll be in my cart for sure. Still love the keitechs, though. The only ones I had were lost to snags. The mono jig might even work for trout.
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Funny, for Black Friday, I ordered a ton of the Guard Spin Tungsten Keitech jigs (Dark Green Pumpkin and Green Pumpkin is all they have anymore) in 5/32. Absolutely drive smallmouth crazy.poisonokie wrote:I've been eyeing those. Next time I drop $50 on TW they'll be in my cart for sure. Still love the keitechs, though. The only ones I had were lost to snags. The mono jig might even work for trout.
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poisonokie wrote:What's the action like on that Volkey? I have the 68L/bfs and it's a pretty fast, fairly stiff stick. It has a nice tip and plenty of backbone.earthworm77 wrote:I agree with this. I am running a Aldebaran BFS XG with a 6-9 Major Craft Volkey L for 1/16oz and 1/8oz J n P's. It is a really sweet set up.John G wrote:I've got multiple combos for that but my favorites would be my 6'8" L BFS Poison Glorious Long Distance with a 12 Aldebaran BFS XG and my 6'5" L BFS Expride with a Aldebaran Mg-7 or 16 Aldebaran BFS XG. If I were to buy a new combo today, it would be the new 6'8" L BFS Expride with a 16 Aldebaran BFS XG. All of the combos would have either 8 or 10LB Sunline Shooter Sniper FC.
Too bad they're hard to come by because that's what I would suggest. It works well for hardbaits, but it really shines with finesse single hook baits. I'd think an Alphas Air with 8# fluoro would be THE reel for it, but I don't have one. Yet. I'm going from a T3 SV to an SV Light on mine. I think I'd rather have the Alphas and use the SV Light on my 65ML MS-X, which is another great choice for finesse jigs, among a litany of other things. You might look for a Light BFS or Basic Series MC Benkei or Speed Style if you haven't yet pulled the trigger. Good luck!
I picked up a 682L Speedstyle BFS before X Mas and I've used it a few times this year. My opinion is that it is dead on accurate to the 682L Volkey.
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Anyone know when Major Craft's Corzza series or the cheaper BFS style rods will be back??? Though I still haven't even used my Proflex 2, I can tell I would want a touch more power for the Keitech style finesse jigs and maybe the weedless swimbaits I use.
I told myself I would never own a 2 piece rod, but it is actually nice to have something I can pack in the car for now and fish creeks/ponds. The Major Crafts would actually still work as I have managed a 6'6" rod before.
I told myself I would never own a 2 piece rod, but it is actually nice to have something I can pack in the car for now and fish creeks/ponds. The Major Crafts would actually still work as I have managed a 6'6" rod before.