Some initial probs with Aldebaran BFS

[freelancer27]

Hi all,

received my Aldebaran BFS yesterday. I spooled it up with 10# braid and a 8 pound Azuri leader, put it on my Belkei UL (1/32-1/4) and went out to test it.

Here is what I noticed in my 30mins of use:

* Magnetic breaks I had to put to 5-6 and the spool tension knob had to be pretty fixed as well, otherwise I always ended up with a severe backlash. 

* Also the way to throw those lighter lures (1/8) had to be very carefully. It was more of a lob cast rather than a overhead. 

Distance was good. I compared it against my Spinning 7' rod (1/8- 1/2 oz) and the BFS set up casted slightly further and more accurate. 

Is there anything that I can do further increase distance and avoid backlashes?

Thanks all

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Practice. 

[freelancer27]

43 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Practice. 

I know...

Just wanted to see if people have advice to overcome the learning curve quicker. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Didn't mean to be sarcastic. Hope you didn't take it that way. Everyone's setup and style are different. Sounds to me like you're on the right track. Try starting with a heavy bait and dial it down a little at a time. 

[freelancer27]

35 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Didn't mean to be sarcastic. Hope you didn't take it that way. Everyone's setup and style are different. Sounds to me like you're on the right track. Try starting with a heavy bait and dial it down a little at a time. 

No worries. You are right that practice is the way to go. 

[freelancer27]

10 hours ago, BaitFinesse said:

Are you able to install more magnets or increase braking?  I don't have an Alde BFS but I run a loose spool tension on my UL casters and high mag brake.  

But the mag break on max and spool tension pretty tight as well. Guess the reel need a bit fine tuning in the set up. Lets see...

[Deleted account]

On 11/29/2017 at 1:34 PM, freelancer27 said:

I know...

Just wanted to see if people have advice to overcome the learning curve quicker. 

Practice harder.

[.ghoti.]

Check this out. Go to the bottom of the page, and read Jun's comment.

 

 http://japantackle.com/casting-reels/shimano/low-profile-casting-reels/shimano-16aldebaranbfsxg.html

[Further North]

Not sure if it'd help as I have never put 10 lb. braid on my BFS rig...but consider 30# braid.

[freelancer27]

On 12/1/2017 at 5:21 PM, .ghoti. said:

Check this out. Go to the bottom of the page, and read Jun's comment.

 

 http://japantackle.com/casting-reels/shimano/low-profile-casting-reels/shimano-16aldebaranbfsxg.html

Added them, will try tomorrow if the wetter plays nice!

Thanks!