I'm thinking like 6 or 8# test max

Whats your price range for a rod?

After using higher end rods it's hard to go back. I.E. gloomis imx, orochii xx. I've yet to pay over 350 for a rod. So I'd say that would be at the top end for me. I have a 50echronarch and a scorpion 1000xt that I could possibly modify with drilled spool to use for bfs. And then probably still hanker for the bfs aldebaran mg limited and still give in to the bait monkey. Fishing for me is almost like beer for alcoholics. Got to have it.

You could save yourself some money and get the Yumeya Shallow Spool for your XT1000 and you be able to throw lighter weight lures but not as light as the BFS XG. The Avail spools are also better at throwing lighter lures than the Yumeya spool IMHO. A big part of throwing lighter weight lures besides the rod is your spool. The weight of the spool and it's line capacity specifically. The Yumeya spool is not as light and it holds more line than the better shallow spools. I just bought a Major Craft MS-X Limited BFS rod to specifically throw really light hardbaits and to be honest, I am disappointed with it in that role. My Loomis MBR782GLX with it's very soft tip does a better job at throwing Strike King Bitsy Minnows (less than 2.5 grams) using the same Conquest 50 w/Avail spool does. I think that my MS-X will shine with unweighted plastics and very light finesse jigs so that is what it will be doing from now on.

I have the avail spool in my 51e on a klx finesse jig/worm rod.  I throw 1/8 oz jigheads and 3" grubs on it.  I also use it on a loomis imx cr 721.  Both rods handle the bait well.  I was intrigued in finesse fishing for a while, but quickly discovered that I don't use it nearly as much as I thought so I can't justify spending big bucks.  I'm happy with what I have for now.

Keep in mind there is more than one Avail spool model for you XT1000. Japan Tackle has them for sale and a great description of just about every one of them I think.

After using higher end rods it's hard to go back. I.E. gloomis imx, orochii xx. I've yet to pay over 350 for a rod. So I'd say that would be at the top end for me. I have a 50echronarch and a scorpion 1000xt that I could possibly modify with drilled spool to use for bfs. And then probably still hanker for the bfs aldebaran mg limited and still give in to the bait monkey. Fishing for me is almost like beer for alcoholics. Got to have it.

Not a lot of USDM choices when it comes to BFS rods. I heard major craft is bringing their corzza line here with some bfs models

What would be a good general purpose rod to start out with.if I do go jdm

What would be a good general purpose rod to start out with.if I do go jdm

Check out the Major Craft Volkey BFS Rods.

I've heard a lot of good things about the Jackson "wretched" series.  The tackle trap carries them so I'd give Gary a call.  The Long Bait Finesse rod looks promising.

Ouch bro, they were available for much less.. mine was around $300 shipped. Got here yesterday, Going to try it out tomorrow.

 

how do you like the reel? What rod did u go wi th

how do you like the reel? What rod did u go wi th

It definitely casts light lures a little better than the standard bfs xg. It's on a volkey 6'9 UL. I plan on getting a trout rod for it.

It definitely casts light lures a little better than the standard bfs xg. It's on a volkey 6'9 UL. I plan on getting a trout rod for it.

what are some of your favorite baits to throw on that set up

what are some of your favorite baits to throw on that set up

I've only thrown shimano Cardiff jerk baits designed for trout a couple of times. They were rated at 3.5 and 4.5 grams. To be honest I've not fished it much because I have so many reels it's hard to give attention to just one. I will be using it a lot more come winter and fall for trout.