New bfs rod, a few questions.
New bfs rod, a few questions.
The ss air is calling for a true bfs rod and I intend to deliver. Looking at the Jackson rods and majorcraft at the moment. I've toyed with the Jackson tricksters and really loved the 6"4" light model but I have a few questions. What are the advantages of the solid vs hollow blank. The 6ft solid was noticeably heavier and seemed to have a softer blank but what is the reason/advantage for going solid blank?
Also what majorcraft rods compare with the bastard and trickster series from Jackson? Any personal preference? Thanks.
Also what majorcraft rods compare with the bastard and trickster series from Jackson? Any personal preference? Thanks.
Re: New bfs rod, a few questions.
I am assuming you mean solid tip model or "all solid". The solid model allows for much softer tip, allowing for much faster hookset, and supposedly increases sensitivity (I don't know. I don't own one)
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I would compare the Corzza to the Bastard (owned both) . The Corzza is a little heavier and build quality on both were top notch. Super Trickster would probably compare well with an MS-X, though the MS-X has titanium framed guides. It's a rough life having all these stellar rods to choose from.
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Re: New bfs rod, a few questions.
Mark is spot on. I've used some of majorcrafts cheaper rods and build quality is great. Ive only heard good things about the tricksters as well.Hogsticker2 wrote:I would compare the Corzza to the Bastard (owned both) . The Corzza is a little heavier and build quality on both were top notch. Super Trickster would probably compare well with an MS-X, though the MS-X has titanium framed guides. It's a rough life having all these stellar rods to choose from.
For higher end bfs rods, I've now used the jackall Ultima, poison glorious, expride, and megabass x7 and wouldn't hesitate to use a majorcraft or Jackson.
I hope to add an ms-x and 6'4L trickster to the arsenal some day...
Re: New bfs rod, a few questions.
I'll throw this out there as an option. I use 1/8 oz and slightly less with casting rigs often for sea trout in the gulf. Don't under estimate the value of a custom rod in this instance. In my opinion this is one place customs can truly shine. Many spinning blanks can be converted to casting for this application with awesome results. I've turned many 7 to 7.5 ft spinning blanks (including ultra lights) into casting rods with great results. Don't under estimate how much casting distance and ease of casting (plus the ability to move line on a hook set) can be had with a longer rod that typically isn't commercially available. I think customs are always great, but in standard applications plenty of factory rods are available. Custom adds all spinning blanks to the equation, which gives a ton of new bfs options.
Re: New bfs rod, a few questions.
I've often considered throwing the reel on my st croix ul spinning rod just to test casting abilities in the yard. Having so many options out there is nice until you have to decide on just one (for now) lol.
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Yep. This was my final destination. Light powered popping blanks make fantastic BFS sticks imo.craigrbns wrote:I'll throw this out there as an option. I use 1/8 oz and slightly less with casting rigs often for sea trout in the gulf. Don't under estimate the value of a custom rod in this instance. In my opinion this is one place customs can truly shine. Many spinning blanks can be converted to casting for this application with awesome results. I've turned many 7 to 7.5 ft spinning blanks (including ultra lights) into casting rods with great results. Don't under estimate how much casting distance and ease of casting (plus the ability to move line on a hook set) can be had with a longer rod that typically isn't commercially available. I think customs are always great, but in standard applications plenty of factory rods are available. Custom adds all spinning blanks to the equation, which gives a ton of new bfs options.
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I had my core 51bfs reel mounted on my old 1st gen 6'8m cumara spinning rod. Told myself some day I'll get a bfs rod built off a spinning blank, feels so good.ss30378 wrote:I've often considered throwing the reel on my st croix ul spinning rod just to test casting abilities in the yard. Having so many options out there is nice until you have to decide on just one (for now) lol.
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Re: New bfs rod, a few questions.
I have also used other rods for bfs casting. I use a 4ft ice fishing rod for stream fishing. The guides are between a casting and spinning rod, size wise. I also used the top half of an older St Croix 10.5ft UL. Bends all the way to the "butt" and launches light lures. No backbone but a blast to fish with.