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  1. 12-18-2020, 10:31 AM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fishfishwish View Post
    Yep. I took an Abu Garcia Black Max, upgraded the bearings, and added a shallow spool. It will cast 1/32 oz jigs no problem. I have it on a cheap AliExpess Acehawk CU Double rod. The entire set up could be had for under $100 or so. Or just buy one of the Ali BFS reels like PW100 GH100, KR Phantom, etc.
    What kind of line are you using on your setup?
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    Started out with 4# Fireline Crystal braid. At present I'm using Diawa J Braid, 4x, 6 pound test. I only spool on about 100-120 feet of line. Where I fish, there's no need for more and less line means a lighter spool, the name of the game in BFS.

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    I also have an Abu 2500C set up for BFS-ish work. It has 10# Diawa J-Braid, 8x on it. It can cast down to 1/16 of an ounce stuff pretty well. I've even tried 1/32 heads with a bit heavier plastic lure on and was successful for short casts, 30-40 feet. I have a lightweight spool I will try at some point, just to see what difference it makes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alphahawk View Post
    If you havent seen this guy and if you want to see what a Master can do with BFS gear check this guy out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Just_Bass View Post
    Daiwa pixy airy red with Rays spool
    Daiwa alphas air (sold)
    Daiwa alphas 103 with Rays spool
    Abu ALX with AMO spool
    Shimano curado 70 with Rays Spool
    Daiwa SV103 with Rays spool
    Shimano Scorpion XT1000 with Yumeya spool.

    Rod
    Tsurinoya PROFLEX II solid tip (broken)
    Tsurinoya Dexterity 72 solid tip
    Kuying Teton 632 UL Sold
    Trout Killer UL and L 63 broken
    Majorcraft speedstyle UL/BFS 64
    Majorcraft Go emotion L/BF 65
    Majorcraft Benkei L/BF 67
    Daiwa Spinmatic UL 7

    some of the setup will be used for bass not for the lightest lure in the world but for my Finesse fishing which will enchant my usual technique to cast further and gain more control. Some I use for crappie every once a while just for fun and SHOW OFF that Im in the hype. It is not a waste for me since those reels are my collection anyway.
    Noticed all of your rods are fairly long, does that help with casting. I just got a 5' 6" rod and it doesn't cast as well as expected.
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