Little Rant!

[Mccallister25]

I recently bought a brand new BPS pro qualifier and Shimano Sellus from a buddy. Hes only had the combo for about a month, and just decided he didnt like it. The reel is a 7.1 ratio and he just wasnt used to it. I bought it to replace my pre existing jig rod and will be using it exclusively for my jig use.. Heres where the rant starts!!

 

The rod is x-fast, which is not what i typically throw my jigs and worms on. I have two other rods for that, which are just the regular fast action. Im not really sure how much of a difference it will make with hooksets, but it seems since Iv gotten the thing about three days ago I can not get bit AT ALL!! I dont even care if I catch a little guy, I just want to see if the hookset will be easier/tougher. I went from catching fish, to absolutely zero fish in no time at all!! My luck.   Just dont get it....

[Snakehead Whisperer]

Perhaps you don't have enough confidence in the new setup. 

 

An example is that when I am fishing baits that I'm confident will catch fish, I tend to slow down and work the baits more naturally. When I throw baits that I have little confidence in, I get frustrated after a while and my presentation becomes less natural. 

 

Whatever it is, I feel your pain. Getting a new setup and not catching a fish on it is rough. My current favorite crankbait rod made 5 fishing trips with me before it even had a fish swipe at a crank I threw. Now it's a tried and true part of the arsenal. Give the rod a chance, it might pleasantly surprise you. 

 

Can't speak for the rod, but PQ in 7.1:1 is a solid reel. I own 2 of them and they're workhorses.

[Mccallister25]

Well, I finally caught my first two fish on the new setup tonight. About a pound a piece. I also hooked into what felt like it could have been a 4-5 pound fish and lost the thing. Made me feel sick. Im not sure if it could have been the x-fast action, and me not being used to it or Im also thinking I may have had my drag just a tad loose.. Oops. 

[Snakehead Whisperer]

Well, I finally caught my first two fish on the new setup tonight. About a pound a piece. I also hooked into what felt like it could have been a 4-5 pound fish and lost the thing. Made me feel sick. Im not sure if it could have been the x-fast action, and me not being used to it or Im also thinking I may have had my drag just a tad loose.. Oops. 

Glad you were able to break it in.

 

For what it's worth I often prefer XF action in a jigging rod, especially if fishing heavy cover.