13 hours ago, jimmyjoe said:

   BFS reels and the proper rod with 8 lb. Stren or 12 lb InvizX will cast 1/8 oz. lures as far as spinning gear with 6 lb nylon line.

 

That's the main "practical" reason I use BFS tackle.  It's not the main reason, which is "it's fun", but being about to to up in line diameter while still having a very light weight reel can be really nice.  

On 11/23/2020 at 1:36 PM, ubfishy said:

Shimano Sensilite Casting Rod | FishUSA

I thought about getting this rod. Just not sure if want a shorter or longer rod. 

On 11/23/2020 at 10:14 AM, Laredo said:

I want to get into bfs fishing. I’ve got my eye on the Shimano Aldebaran or Scorpion. What I’m not sure about is the rod length, power, and action. I really like the fast action of my spinning rods for finesse techniques and my bait caster for bottom baits. But also love the moderate action of my casting rod for cranks and jerk baits. I need something that will do tiny cranks and small jigs well. It will be my all around bfs set up.  Btw, I fish ponds and small lakes most of the time. I’m open to suggestions on bfs reels as well. Thanks in advance. 

Welcome to BFS fishing, I am warning you it is tricky and costly, But man I enjoy it. my suggestion to you is 2 power 8' edge rod with Aldebaran 30 or 31. note that I have 5 Casting BFS set up and I know what is the best you start with.

it is totally different world, if you have chance to try it before get into it is best. I do BFS all the way, I mean casting trout magnet(1gr) , but with the set up I told you, you can do as low as 3 grams lures. 

On 11/23/2020 at 8:12 PM, Michigander said:

I never really understood the BFS lifestyle, what's the deal and why does it justify the gear expense over say.... A spinning rod? Genuinely curious.

In my experience and after much experimenting, I’ve found I get much longer cats with a casting outfit. Just my experience.