Does BFS makes a finesse spinning setup obsolete?

[desmobob]

6 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

Even after trying BFS, it just feels so much like a novelty thing whereas spinning gear feels more practical. 

Agreed, but that might be exactly why I think it's fun to try BFS vs. the spinning gear... it's "new" and different.  

[redmeansdistortion]

I feel BFS may be more a novelty for bass fishermen since the baits used are often 1/4 oz or better total weight.  I fish trout mostly and find it better than a L or UL spinning outfit.  The accuracy, control, and capability to cast with a low trajectory really make me enjoy it much more.

[fishwizzard]

44 minutes ago, redmeansdistortion said:

I feel BFS may be more a novelty for bass fishermen since the baits used are often 1/4 oz or better total weight.  I fish trout mostly and find it better than a L or UL spinning outfit.  The accuracy, control, and capability to cast with a low trajectory really make me enjoy it much more.

For me it’s not “will a given rod cast a 1/4oz presentation at all” but “will a given rod have 1/4oz as it’s sweetspot?”   A lot of MH and even some H bass rods have a lower limit of 1/4oz, but if I am going to be throwing presentations of that weight, I want a rod with 1/4oz at the middle of it’s range, so either BFS or a spinning rod. 

[Darth-Baiter]

you my friends, were NO HELP!!  well it looks like I need to buy my spinning setup AND a BFS setup.  you know - to be sure

[Deephaven]

4 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said:

you my friends, were a GREAT HELP!!  It looks like I need to buy my spinning setup AND a BFS setup.  

I fixed it for you.

[ThatZX14Fella]

As with anything, it's preference. For me, I enjoy baitcasters more. Spinning reels are fun to use, but when under load, they just don't feel that great to me. They feel awkward and less powerful. This isn't a big issue with finesse applications, but just that alone drives me away from them, for the most part.