How light of a lure can a BFS setup throw? What rod do you need?

[Maico1]

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[fishwizzard]

12 hours ago, rippin-lips said:

Zodias has a 6'4 light that you can get for about your budget. They also have the 6'8 in a 2pc and that would be my choice. That reel will benefit from a good set of bearings. 

 

Thanks, I had not come across that one before in my readings.  I found them for sale on Plat.co.jp, waiting on a shipping quote.  The other rod I am leaning towards is the Phenix 682L, as it is available with free shipping and it seems like it would be easy to sell if I go custom later.  I was also looking at the 683ML as it would be a little more general use, but I kinda feel like if I am going to go BFS, I might as well go all the way.  Speaking of that, is there a specific type/brand of bearings I should be looking at?  

I just picked the reel up and I am already crazy excited.  It fits on an old Lew's pistol grip M rod I have, so for now it is going to live on it while I get used it both.  

[timsford]

Definitely do some research on the zodias rods. I did some asking around when I was going to buy a BFS rod and several guys said the zodias was more powerful than rated. Haven't fished one myself. The JDM brands definitely have a bigger selection. Other than having a custom made on a spinning blank, the only American models I can personally think of that would work are the phenix recon 2 and I've talked to a few guys who use st Croix light inshore models. There are some good prices out there if you shop around on the JDM stuff. I was browsing the other day and either plat, digitaka, or Japan lure had a lot of major craft half off

[rippin-lips]

26 minutes ago, Bunnielab said:

Thanks, I had not come across that one before in my readings.  I found them for sale on Plat.co.jp, waiting on a shipping quote.  The other rod I am leaning towards is the Phenix 682L, as it is available with free shipping and it seems like it would be easy to sell if I go custom later.  I was also looking at the 683ML as it would be a little more general use, but I kinda feel like if I am going to go BFS, I might as well go all the way.  Speaking of that, is there a specific type/brand of bearings I should be looking at?  

I just picked the reel up and I am already crazy excited.  It fits on an old Lew's pistol grip M rod I have, so for now it is going to live on it while I get used it both.  

I have a Phenix Recon 2 - 682 light for sale in the flea market. Nice rod but I don't use it enough. Boca's are decent and run $25. I probably have an extra set of those around also. 

[buzzed bait]

4 hours ago, rippin-lips said:

I have a Phenix Recon 2 - 682 light for sale in the flea market. Nice rod but I don't use it enough. Boca's are decent and run $25. I probably have an extra set of those around also. 

i have the same recon 2 rod, but the 3 power and it's a really nice rod.  i'd say mine fits in around the Medium Light range so i'd imagine the 2 power you're selling would be ideal for the lightest baits on the casting rod.