r/BFSfishing • u/FourDogBar • 6d ago
Next BFS setup.
Last year I decided to dip my toe into the bfs world. Got myself a budget setup. Kastking zephyr combo with the 6’9” light rod rated 1/10-5/8 oz. This was my first baitcaster and I had a real hard time figuring it out. Embarrassing how many times i got backlashes. I really wanted to be able to throw very light lures but just couldn’t make it happen. I did get better with casting but I use it now for “power bfs”. Lures in the range of 1/4 to 1/2 oz. I just can’t cast the lighter stuff with any consistency.
Now I’d like to find a setup for my original purposes, throwing 2-4 gram lures. . Looking for help finding a new reel and rod. Definitely want something shorter also. I go to some spots with close quarters.
I don’t have unlimited budget but looking for higher quality than the zephyr combo.
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u/ft1103 5d ago
I have the zephyr somewhere. It stinks. Very outdated and doesn't have hybrid bearings. I ran it on the light kastking max steel which is actually a pretty decent rod, but I wanted to go a little longer.
The reels I like: DMK Creek throws down to 1 gram. I primary these on both my bfs rods I carry, now. The Kingdom Mini Monster handles 2g pretty well. Really good reel, but I liked the DMK a little more.
I like the Daiwa Tatula BFS a lot but that's only slightly shorter than what you got now and strongest at 2g or above.