BFS Rod Recommendations

[Dogface]

I am considering a new BFS rod. The rod I am currently using is an older 6' rod but I would like to try a longer rod.

 

I like to handle a rod before I buy but none of the shops near me including Cabela's have a selection of BFS rods to handle. My only option is to buy online and hope for the best. 

 

I am currently looking at the Dobyns SUF 700C but I am open to suggestions about other rods including places to buy. 

[msgf91]

What do you plan to do with the new rod?  That dobyns from everything I've heard has a really soft tip compared to other rods 

[FryDog62]

I thought the Dobyns tip was too soft to fish around even the lightest cover. I much prefer the Phenix Classic BFS… or if you need a tad more power, the Phenix Feather ML. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Everyone has their own idea of what BFS is. What exactly are you throwing?

[Dogface]

25 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Everyone has their own idea of what BFS is. What exactly are you throwing?

 

1/15th up to 1/4, maybe a little more. Using 8lb braid now on the reel. I have been throwing a lot of light lures and some weightless rubber.

 

 

3 hours ago, FryDog62 said:

I thought the Dobyns tip was too soft to fish around even the lightest cover. I much prefer the Phenix Classic BFS… or if you need a tad more power, the Phenix Feather ML. 

 

Thanks!  I do not want a soft tip. The rod I'm using now has a soft tip. 

 

This is the problem where I'm at. No one has any rods that I would like to look at in stock. 

[FryDog62]

48 minutes ago, Dogface said:

 

1/15th up to 1/4, maybe a little more. Using 8lb braid now on the reel. I have been throwing a lot of light lures and some weightless rubber.

 

 

 

Thanks!  I do not want a soft tip. The rod I'm using now has a soft tip. 

 

This is the problem where I'm at. No one has any rods that I would like to look at in stock. 

I ordered 4 BFS rods from TW for that reason… fondled all four and kept two. Sent the others back with no return mailing charge. Got the refund on the rods I returned before the next credit card statement. 

[NorthernBasser]

I know Matt Allen likes the 7'2 ML Expride B for his 'flipping' presentations. Also the 6'10 ML Cashion Icon for bottom contact/all-around. 

[Dogface]

34 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

I know Matt Allen likes the 7'2 ML Expride B for his 'flipping' presentations. Also the 6'10 ML Cashion Icon for bottom contact/all-around. 

 

I just looked at the 7" Cashion on another site. The weight range is the best I've seen so far and that is a plus for me. 

[PhishLI]

On 1/18/2024 at 1:46 PM, Dogface said:

1/15th up to 1/4, maybe a little more.

I went with this for the same things. If it matters to you, it balances midway on the reel nut with a 6.2oz Curado/SLX BFS.

13 Fishing Muse Black Casting Rods | Tackle Warehouse

MBC610ML

Fast

6-12lb

1/8-3/8oz

10+Tip

***/2"

Muse Cast C

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

It’s going to be hard to get a rod that will cast those weights and not feel soft. When you say a soft tip, do you mean a slower tip/action? 

[Dogface]

1 hour ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

It’s going to be hard to get a rod that will cast those weights and not feel soft. When you say a soft tip, do you mean a slower tip/action? 

 

I spent the last four hours watching videos and reading reviews and you're right. I may need to go with a softer rod especially since I want to throw mostly light soft plastics. 

 

 

[ghost]

Check out the Phenix Classic BFS rods. I have the 6'8" and 7'1" casting rods. Also comes in a 7'4" casting rod.

[Dogface]

30 minutes ago, ghost said:

Check out the Phenix Classic BFS rods. I have the 6'8" and 7'1" casting rods. Also comes in a 7'4" casting rod.

 

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[Dogface]

Just an FYI. Thanks to the guys who made suggestions. I ended up with a Cashion BFS rod which I think will be the best setup for me.