hey guys, Im only new on this forum, just wondering of my options on a bfs rod around $200?

$150 bucks on the St. Croix web site. Close out Legend Inshore rods. I got the LGCC66XLM - "extra-light" power.  Lure rating from 1/32 to 1/8 oz. These are moderate action rods so this is more for "cranking" kinda BFS. not so much single hook...although I did stick a bass with this rod using a little Beetle Spin. They also have light and medium-light powers still in stock. I don't know the lure ratings on those but you could probably Google the model numbers and come up with the specs.

Looks like all of them are a moderate action. Here are the specs. Also look at Phenix rods. The 3pwr is a nice stick. You also have the Shimano Zodias  

I was looking at that 7' medium-light not too long ago

 

What do you want to do with this BFS rod?

Depends on how light you want to cast. I own the major craft volkely bfs rods and they are nice for the price.

2 hours ago, kcdinkerz said:

Depends on how light you want to cast. I own the major craft volkely bfs rods and they are nice for the price.

I think the MajorCraft Volkey is an excellent rod for the price; about $170, shipped is what I paid for mine.  I think it has the nicest fit and finish of any rod I own.  It fishes really well.  I love it.

Tight lines,

Bob

39 minutes ago, desmobob said:

I think the MajorCraft Volkey is an excellent rod for the price; about $170, shipped is what I paid for mine.  I think it has the nicest fit and finish of any rod I own.  It fishes really well.  I love it.

Tight lines,

Bob

Same here. I have a Volkey BFS 6-8 light and it is a fun little rod. I landed a 5# hyrid(wiper) this afternoon on it and it was a blast. If you're looking for a BFS rod for single-hook baits(moving or bottom-contact), then look no further. On a budget, the JDM Daiwa Blazon rods are nice, also.