First post on this forum for me. Thought I would share a set up
My most recent outings were 2 days wading a local river. picked up the RAID GA-65PBF as it can handle many different baits for me. Paired it up with a og aldebaran mg with a Yumeya bfs spool, zpi bfc handle and drag star kit and zpi bearings. The one bait that got it done for me was a Nories escape chibi twin on a 1/0 Decoy zero dan. Also caught a fun bonus top water fish on a RAID two side. I’d like to see some other members go-to setups or BFS setups. I’ll drop a couple recent pictures of my setup and fish catches below.
Nice intro, if only everyone put forth such effort. You’ll have to forgive me, I tend to view bfs as a joke, nothing personal to anyone, just rather use a spinner for light application is all. And I don’t often throw light applications much anymore, save for certain species anyway. But in whatever event, glad you’re with, keep the posts rolling. Interaction is key with such a young site trying to lift off. I’m glad you shared, and I loved reading your first post. Very classy. Well done.
Welcome to the group! Nice catches. I haven't fished much BFS lately as I'm focused on tournaments,but I did enjoy it. Looking forward to more posts from you.
Great intro post and welcome aboard, bud…real good to have you here.
BIG fan of older reels/mods and many of the older rod offerings, along with newer stuff too. Love that ZPI-tuned Alde, VERY nicely done.
I’ve got a KTF tuned 09, on a Designo 10th anniversary Ltd 67ml. Fun combo.
ARMS 6903/Steez CT is another power BFS combo that’s been getting recent water time.
Gotta ask…How are you liking sensitivity and power of that Anti? Taper lean towards a true fast or more of a medium fast in your opinion?
Some favorites over the years and right now, off the top of my head…in no particular order.
X7 Extreme Mission and KTF/ZPI Tuned Steez SV TW is ALWAYS on deck, sometime 2 or 3 of that same/very similar setup, depending on where I’m fishing. It’s been so hard to beat over the years for larger soft plastics, whether it be T-rigs, Tokyos, Mojos or others. When fishing deeper water/offshore structure…it’s all I want in my hand for those duties. Just a proven combo that’s put so many quality fish in the boat. Bury/cremate me with that rod…
Designo Vantage Semi Order 71H/19 Morethan Big Worms, and creatures.
Luxxe Oltre B70H/Steez Ltd or 19 Antares (as of lately). 3/8-1/2 oz jig/trailer and other bottom contact duties. Keitech footballs, and other smaller profile jigs/trailers are what I really prefer tossing on it.
Steez Racing Design Technical Tune and 7011HRB, both with Modded Steez SVTWs, tossing various plastics and Tex-sposed softies, slow rolled along the bottom.
Jota Slant Bridge Dorrum Tune/Steez Modded SHA is always in the boat for jerkbaits and topwater. From Itö Shiners to Pointer 128s and PopMax. A classic that will never die for me.
Evergreen Black Raven SS/Heavily Modded Amber Pixzilla for light T-rigs 1/8 oz, 1/0 Owner Riggin hook and thicker profile soft plastics.
X7 Super Eiger (2014) modded 2012 Alde BFS XG handles everything from drop shots to X80/pointer 78/similar and various 1/4 poppers. This rod is capable of so many things.
Sedition Cristobal Ltd/modded Zonda 68/MB Zonda Honeycomb spool, my favorite Drop shot rod/combo.
White Python Slant bridge/Z2020 or Z200/Mag Cranks, Smaller Swimmers, Bigger Crawlers…holds a special place in my heart. Caught/landed me my new PB a few years back. A rod that’s also truly special in terms of legacy. MBs finest years.
Sedition Lion Heart/Z2020 Ltd Black is always in the boat too. Hudd, 250s, 230s, and other swimmers…great BB stick.
Tiemco Fenwick Aces 74MH/Tuned/modded TDZ AOI, for various things. Swim Jigs, Heavier Spinnerbaits, etc.
RAID Bishop/Steez SVTW, for Gikas…been a blast
Tiemco Fenwick Super Techna 610MH/Megabass IS73 Viola…Tokyo rigs, weightless plastics.
X7 Amart 71/SV103/60lb FX2 or 20lb Sniper for pitchin to heavier cover. 3/8-1oz plus bait, it’s surprisingly capable and can double as a frog rod/combo in a pinch.
PS: For the record…Zero Dan Fan as well along with Owner Jig Rig. Reigns Ring Craw, and/or Dolive beaver are usually on board. Some various pics of mentioned combos.
Welcome, since you like finesse ans BFS here are some of my BFS and mag finnesee combos! Feel free to ask any questions you might have. Lots of peeps here with great knowledge of all this.
Welcome, since you like finesse ans BFS here are some of my BFS and mag finnesee combos! Feel free to ask any questions you might have. Lots of peeps here with great knowledge of all this.
Welcome, since you like finesse ans BFS here are some of my BFS and mag finnesee combos! Feel free to ask any questions you might have. Lots of peeps here with great knowledge of all this.
@rise - hard to say. I love the ergos of the Pixy platform a lot. The Gek is just such a smooth and effortless caster in stock form. The Steez CT is or at the very least one of the smoothest reels I have ever used. Like no gear mesh smooth. Not sure I have a favorite but if I could combine the best parts of each platform into one reel it would be that new creation
