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by slimjim1135
Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Calcutta Conquest BFS 2023 experiences so far?
Replies: 8
Views: 4080

Re: Calcutta Conquest BFS 2023 experiences so far?

23 Conquest has been nice so far! I’ve fished it a lot since picking it up, and I was pretty abusive getting it muddy this spring white bass fishing. It’s still flawless, and the build quality exceeds the 17 conquest bfs in my eyes. I flip cast a lot and you can 100% switch from flip casts to long c...
by slimjim1135
Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Which bfs reel for skipping 4” senko?
Replies: 15
Views: 5901

Re: Which bfs reel for skipping 4” senko?

Another vote for the SS Air TW. The tweaks they made to it over the recent Air models has made it a skipping machine. No overhanging tree has been safe this summer.
by slimjim1135
Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Premium Mountain Stream Rods-The Hunt
Replies: 19
Views: 4664

Re: Premium Mountain Stream Rods-The Hunt

What’s the action of boron rods closest to in ultra light? Is it more like carbon fiber, if that’s what it’s mixed with? I see Anglo and M aire both have boron rods, but m Aire boron models look like they’re mostly for bigger fish. The only experience I have with boron was a Winston Boron fly rod on...
by slimjim1135
Wed Feb 08, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Premium Mountain Stream Rods-The Hunt
Replies: 19
Views: 4664

Re: Premium Mountain Stream Rods-The Hunt

IMG_2094.jpg IMG_2097.JPG Here's a few. I'll take some better pictures and post full casting notes in a new thread once I have more time with each on the water. Initially I can provide casting impressions: The bamboo rod is crisp and on the faster end of moderate fast. I was surprised how smooth ca...
by slimjim1135
Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Premium Mountain Stream Rods-The Hunt
Replies: 19
Views: 4664

Re: Premium Mountain Stream Rods-The Hunt

Oh man, it is good to see someone else made the same New Year’s resolution to go high end with stream rods! I think I looked at almost all of these rod makers a few times in the last few months. I too, have been on the prowl for an Anglo and Co, but they seem to be super rare. I got pretty close to ...
by slimjim1135
Wed Feb 08, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: BFS rod
Replies: 13
Views: 3141

Re: BFS rod

What’s your budget and what’s your preferred action? For streams like you mentioned, if you want something similar in specs and price to the finetail, consider the Palms Rera Kamuy RKSC 53 UL. It’s 5’3” right in the middle of your length ask, and lure rating is also right where you’re looking. I had...
by slimjim1135
Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Daiwa SS Air TW
Replies: 79
Views: 22174

Re: Daiwa SS Air TW

Super excited about this one. It looks like a Steez frame with a newly built sideplate and brake dial position. At first glance, I don't see any other Daiwa's using that brake dial position on their sideplates, but maybe I'm missing a reel or two. I know the recent Alphas and Steez Air has the brake...
by slimjim1135
Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:58 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Conquest BFS 2023
Replies: 164
Views: 29273

Re: Conquest BFS 2023

Does it appear that the the XG model has a longer handle? Either way Im getting one, I have a Conquest DC 100HG, this new BFS model looks to be almost the same size, anyone find out how much it weighs? Listed at 195 grams. The 2017 Conquest BFS is 200 grams, so probably not much noticeable differen...
by slimjim1135
Thu Mar 31, 2022 8:52 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: MC Finetail Stream Glass rods
Replies: 8
Views: 3087

Re: MC Finetail Stream Glass rods

I have the 4’6” rod and I absolutely love it. It’s perfect for casting 5g and less, down to a smidge under 1g if you so desire. It’s actually not as noodly as you might expect, either. It’s the rod to beat in stream fishing applications for me right now. Compared to the regular finetail 4’10”, I fin...
by slimjim1135
Tue Mar 08, 2022 8:48 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Bulk Line Recommendations
Replies: 10
Views: 4880

Bulk Line Recommendations

I'm looking for some line recommendations for premium flouro and nylon I can buy larger spools of. I've fished most of the UL Varivas offerings at this point, but I go through their 100m spools far too fast. I love ultralighting to death, but I've burned through so much line I can't keep count. Anyt...
by slimjim1135
Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:38 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Megabass Destroyer Bait Finesse/Hien vs Criffhanger/Cliffhanger
Replies: 4
Views: 2750

Megabass Destroyer Bait Finesse/Hien vs Criffhanger/Cliffhanger

Looking to upgrade my power BFS setup. I've never fished anything in the Destroyer series, but I'm between the Bait Finesse/Hien and the Criffhanger/Cliffhanger Thrilling. Has anyone fished one or both and can weigh in? Rod will be used mostly for bottom contact baits between 3-7 grams total. Occasi...
by slimjim1135
Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: High quality ul hardbait rod
Replies: 17
Views: 6691

Re: High quality ul hardbait rod

If you're looking for a high-end stick, consider Tenryu Rayz. It's a stream trout rod series, but the L or even ML options they have will probably fit your bill perfectly. Stream trout rods that are rated ~3-10 grams will be good for small fish, and still serve you well if you land into a lunker. Th...
by slimjim1135
Tue Oct 26, 2021 4:04 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Help Me Chose First BFS Trout Rod
Replies: 10
Views: 3161

Re: Help Me Chose First BFS Trout Rod

The Major Craft Finetail series has a few different options. There’s the stream trout rods designated with FSX, area rods which are FAX, glass which debuted this year and are FSG, and the pack rods which are FTX. I’ve had at least one in every series. For that 3-6g range, the fsx-b4102UL might not b...
by slimjim1135
Tue Oct 26, 2021 12:09 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special
Replies: 174
Views: 68905

Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Spool is centered. As far as I can tell, the bearings between the Roro spools are identical. The fixed inductor cup on the other side though has a little groove from where it seems to be rubbing against something, so I'm wondering if there's a way to move that inductor cup back a super small amount....
by slimjim1135
Tue Oct 26, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Help Me Chose First BFS Trout Rod
Replies: 10
Views: 3161

Re: Help Me Chose First BFS Trout Rod

Closest rod that comes to mind is the Palms Rera Kamuy RKSC 53UL. It's positively fantastic in that 3-6g weight range, you can go lower with it if necessary, and higher if you need to. I love it for trout and cree/small river bass fishing. It's 5'3" so it hits right in your length range too. Japanes...