Would This Baitcast Rod Work for BFS?

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Would This Baitcast Rod Work for BFS?

Post by Ghost » Sun Mar 07, 2021 1:16 pm

This is an Okuma Crappie specific baitcast rod. 6'6", light, 4-8lbs line, 1/16-5/16oz.

I know the pics are a bit blurred, best I can get.

I've used this rod on my Zebco Micro 33 spincast reel and works good.

I ordered a Kastking Zephyr BFS reel and this is the rod I'll be using. Will this work for lighter lures?
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Re: Would This Baitcast Rod Work for BFS?

Post by Cal » Sun Mar 07, 2021 3:21 pm

the lure weight rating seems to be in the right range, but what's the taper of that stick?
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Re: Would This Baitcast Rod Work for BFS?

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Sun Mar 07, 2021 3:47 pm

Being a crappie rod, it probably has a moderate taper. That rod would be ok for casting lighter lures, especially small crankbaits.
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Re: Would This Baitcast Rod Work for BFS?

Post by IlliniDawg01 » Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:26 pm

Yep, should be great for small cranks and surface treble baits.

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Re: Would This Baitcast Rod Work for BFS?

Post by eklikewhoa » Thu Mar 25, 2021 12:25 am

I'd use it, normally I only find super long crappie rods but this is a good length

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