7-8 foot bfs rod?

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7-8 foot bfs rod?

Post by Senkobass1 » Sat May 11, 2019 9:40 am

Hi guys,
I new to the bfs game and wanted to see if anybody knows about a bfs rod around 7-8 foot that can cast 1/32 jigheads. I have been using a KTF aldeberan bfs xg with a super trickster 6’4 recently. While I like the rod, I wish it was longer. I live in SoCal where most people throw small tube jigs on 8 foot spinning rods, so I am more used using a long spinning rod. If there is anything like that on the market available, please let me know. Thanks! :big grin:

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Re: 7-8 foot bfs rod?

Post by Aquaftm45 » Sat May 11, 2019 8:54 pm

Senkobass1 wrote:
Sat May 11, 2019 9:40 am
Hi guys,
I new to the bfs game and wanted to see if anybody knows about a bfs rod around 7-8 foot that can cast 1/32 jigheads. I have been using a KTF aldeberan bfs xg with a super trickster 6’4 recently. While I like the rod, I wish it was longer. I live in SoCal where most people throw small tube jigs on 8 foot spinning rods, so I am more used using a long spinning rod. If there is anything like that on the market available, please let me know. Thanks! :big grin:
Maybe you are attaching a Senko to that 1/32 oz (.88 gram) jighead, bringing the total weight to 10 grams. Gotcha covered..
Maybe you will be attaching a small plastic, which will bring the total weight to 2-3 grams. Gotcha covered..
Maybe you just want to throw that 1/32 oz jighead buck ass naked :shock: ...Gotcha covered

I present to you the almighty Beams Inte 7.9 UL Casting rod...Bam!

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Re: 7-8 foot bfs rod?

Post by ultralight » Sat May 11, 2019 9:59 pm

I'm curious too. At this point, I think you may need to go custom on a UL blank with solid tip?

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Re: 7-8 foot bfs rod?

Post by Senkobass1 » Sun May 12, 2019 10:06 am

I was looking at the 6’10 varivas super suspender, since it was mentioned in another thread. The baits I’m throwing are around 1-1.5 grams total, and some even lighter. That 0 gram lower weight is incredible! :shock: but that 7’9 ul foshman rod sure is tempting. Have you tried the 7’9 rod yet?

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Re: 7-8 foot bfs rod?

Post by Aquaftm45 » Sun May 12, 2019 3:36 pm

Senkobass1 wrote:
Sun May 12, 2019 10:06 am
I was looking at the 6’10 varivas super suspender, since it was mentioned in another thread. The baits I’m throwing are around 1-1.5 grams total, and some even lighter. That 0 gram lower weight is incredible! :shock: but that 7’9 ul foshman rod sure is tempting. Have you tried the 7’9 rod yet?
No..no Beams for me, that 1-2 gram business is not my game. Great brand though, well respected in Japan. Just helping a brother out. That Super Suspender would have been a suggestion, but it did not meet your requirments. A board member Dallief(sp), has one on the way. I'm interested to see his thoughts.

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Re: 7-8 foot bfs rod?

Post by Senkobass1 » Sun May 12, 2019 4:48 pm

Thanks for the help! The super suspender isn’t in the 7 foot range, but it’s so intriguing I might have to pick one up :lol: . But I may wait to see some reviews first.

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Re: 7-8 foot bfs rod?

Post by Dalleinf » Sun May 12, 2019 8:30 pm

I look forward to receiving the Super Suspender, which is short for your liking and with a high glass content (not ideal for jig fishing?). I do not believe that you should give attention to the lower end casting weight of 0 gram, which is just this one brands way of saying that the rod handles low weight.

If you still want a longer rod then maybe look at JDM rods for saltwater, eg Major Craft N-One or one of the many ABU rods in 7-8’ (hope the picture helps).
Also consider Aliexpress offerings such as two rods that I own and like namely the Tsurinoya Dexterity and Kuying Superlite.
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Re: 7-8 foot bfs rod?

Post by Craigthor » Mon May 13, 2019 4:45 am

Dalleinf wrote:
Sun May 12, 2019 8:30 pm
I look forward to receiving the Super Suspender, which is short for your liking and with a high glass content (not ideal for jig fishing?). I do not believe that you should give attention to the lower end casting weight of 0 gram, which is just this one brands way of saying that the rod handles low weight.

If you still want a longer rod then maybe look at JDM rods for saltwater, eg Major Craft N-One or one of the many ABU rods in 7-8’ (hope the picture helps).
Also consider Aliexpress offerings such as two rods that I own and like namely the Tsurinoya Dexterity and Kuying Superlite.

Specs on that Super Suspenders look interesting.

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Re: 7-8 foot bfs rod?

Post by Just_Bass » Tue Jun 04, 2019 1:22 am

What are you trying to catch with your BFS in SoCal? I use Tsurinoya Dexterity 7’2 with 1 gram jig head plus 1 gram crappies plastic (total 2 gram).

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Re: 7-8 foot bfs rod?

Post by Senkobass1 » Tue Jun 04, 2019 10:56 am

I’m trying to catch stocked trout. Out here in SoCal, we use 1/32 oz jigheads with small crappie tubes to catch trout. The length helps with the distance. I’m looking for a rod preferable in the 7’6 area. I have the dexterity, and it is a fine rod. I just want something a bit nicer to match my reel.

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