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Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 6:53 pm
by nstd
Just picked up an Aldebaran, and now I need a rod to you throw 1/16 Hard baits. What do you recommend?

Re: Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:06 pm
by ultralight
Apparently your first post here? Welcome.

A few thread down, there's one titled "Smith Be Sticky Trout"

You can probably start there. I don't own a BFS or anything baitcasting - and I know 1/100th of the guys on this forum. But I'll say thatwhat to recommend depends in part on what you are aiming for and what type of environment you are fishing in. Short precision casts for small streams? Long max distance cast for open waters? Budget? etc. The more parameters you have, the more likely you will get relevant suggestions from the pros here. I have learned SO much from these guys/gals. (Presumably there are some gals on this forum?)

Re: Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 8:38 am
by nstd
Thanks for the replay ultralight.

Please recommend a rod for both stream and long distance. Also rods for casting micro cranks and mini jigs .

Re: Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:29 am
by Edward78
Whats your price range ?

Re: Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:23 am
by poisonokie
You want a bass rod or a trout rod?

Re: Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:36 pm
by nstd
Edward78 wrote:Whats your price range ?
under $200.

Re: Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:36 pm
by nstd
poisonokie wrote:You want a bass rod or a trout rod?
both? i fish both trout and bass.

Re: Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:37 pm
by nstd
thoughts or input on Shimano Cardiff NX 1-7g 5 ft.

Re: Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:58 am
by CM_Stewart
Nice rod, and good choice for the Adebaran, but I doubt you could tell the difference between the Cardiff NX and the Trout One NS, which should be about $50 less expensive.

Re: Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:56 am
by Edward78
Never had the Shimano Cardiff but have had a trout one and it was a nice rod. For bass and trout I think the one listed below might serve you better, should have a little more backbone for fighting bass.

https://www.digitaka.com/item.php?item=4560350821855

Re: Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:19 am
by poisonokie
I don't have this exact model, but I have the same version in the MS-X line and I can tell you that rod will fish both panfish and bass. It will cast a Rapala Original floater very well, but also set a wacky jighead or crappie jig hook with ease. It has enough tip to keep them pinned and enough backbone to actually fight a bass.

Major Craft Speed Style SSC-64UL/BF

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 2673128447

Re: Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:50 pm
by nstd
Edward78 wrote:Never had the Shimano Cardiff but have had a trout one and it was a nice rod. For bass and trout I think the one listed below might serve you better, should have a little more backbone for fighting bass.

https://www.digitaka.com/item.php?item=4560350821855
Have you tried the UL version? I want something to throw mini jigs down to 1/32.

Re: Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:04 pm
by Hobie-Wan Kenobi
nstd wrote:
Edward78 wrote:Never had the Shimano Cardiff but have had a trout one and it was a nice rod. For bass and trout I think the one listed below might serve you better, should have a little more backbone for fighting bass.

https://www.digitaka.com/item.php?item=4560350821855
Have you tried the UL version? I want something to throw mini jigs down to 1/32.
Is that 1/32oz total weight or, 1/32oz head plus plastic? Makes a huge difference at thise weights with BFS.

Re: Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:23 pm
by nstd
Hobie-Wan Kenobi wrote:
nstd wrote:
Edward78 wrote:Never had the Shimano Cardiff but have had a trout one and it was a nice rod. For bass and trout I think the one listed below might serve you better, should have a little more backbone for fighting bass.

https://www.digitaka.com/item.php?item=4560350821855
Have you tried the UL version? I want something to throw mini jigs down to 1/32.
Is that 1/32oz total weight or, 1/32oz head plus plastic? Makes a huge difference at thise weights with BFS.

32 plus plastic

Re: Recommend a rod to go with my Aldebaran BFS

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 5:10 am
by Hobie-Wan Kenobi
nstd wrote:
Hobie-Wan Kenobi wrote:
nstd wrote:
Edward78 wrote:Never had the Shimano Cardiff but have had a trout one and it was a nice rod. For bass and trout I think the one listed below might serve you better, should have a little more backbone for fighting bass.

https://www.digitaka.com/item.php?item=4560350821855
Have you tried the UL version? I want something to throw mini jigs down to 1/32.
Is that 1/32oz total weight or, 1/32oz head plus plastic? Makes a huge difference at thise weights with BFS.

32 plus plastic
I found the rod will play a big factor too. Practice makes perfect