I recently bought a brand new BPS pro qualifier and Shimano Sellus from a buddy. Hes only had the combo for about a month, and just decided he didnt like it. The reel is a 7.1 ratio and he just wasnt used to it. I bought it to replace my pre existing jig rod and will be using it exclusively for my jig use.. Heres where the rant starts!!

 

The rod is x-fast, which is not what i typically throw my jigs and worms on. I have two other rods for that, which are just the regular fast action. Im not really sure how much of a difference it will make with hooksets, but it seems since Iv gotten the thing about three days ago I can not get bit AT ALL!! I dont even care if I catch a little guy, I just want to see if the hookset will be easier/tougher. I went from catching fish, to absolutely zero fish in no time at all!! My luck.   Just dont get it....

Perhaps you don't have enough confidence in the new setup. 

 

An example is that when I am fishing baits that I'm confident will catch fish, I tend to slow down and work the baits more naturally. When I throw baits that I have little confidence in, I get frustrated after a while and my presentation becomes less natural. 

 

Whatever it is, I feel your pain. Getting a new setup and not catching a fish on it is rough. My current favorite crankbait rod made 5 fishing trips with me before it even had a fish swipe at a crank I threw. Now it's a tried and true part of the arsenal. Give the rod a chance, it might pleasantly surprise you. 

 

Can't speak for the rod, but PQ in 7.1:1 is a solid reel. I own 2 of them and they're workhorses.

Well, I finally caught my first two fish on the new setup tonight. About a pound a piece. I also hooked into what felt like it could have been a 4-5 pound fish and lost the thing. Made me feel sick. Im not sure if it could have been the x-fast action, and me not being used to it or Im also thinking I may have had my drag just a tad loose.. Oops. 

Well, I finally caught my first two fish on the new setup tonight. About a pound a piece. I also hooked into what felt like it could have been a 4-5 pound fish and lost the thing. Made me feel sick. Im not sure if it could have been the x-fast action, and me not being used to it or Im also thinking I may have had my drag just a tad loose.. Oops. 

Glad you were able to break it in.

 

For what it's worth I often prefer XF action in a jigging rod, especially if fishing heavy cover.