I started into BFS bass fishing with member Big Hands. Being a back seater with spinning tackle is a PITA, twisting line, inaccurate casting. I decided to to try BFS with the Falcon Cara BFS rod and Ark limited edition BFS reel combo and was very happy with one exception the rod doesn’t load up well with lures under 1/8 oz, the reel works great but also tricky to stay adjusted with the very light lures. My 1st bass was a Striper and the combo handle the 7 lb Striper and was a wonderful experience, everything worked great. 

My 2nd combo has me so exited like a kid again, Shimano Aldebaran BFS reel* and Phenix Classic BFS 7’1” rod. I can’t tell you all how this combo feels it’s beyond words!

Tom

*Digitaka under $280 to your door in 3 days.

Tom, the baitfinesse rods that load under 1/8 oz and turn big fish are made by Abu - all grades.  

 

Glad you’re loving the Cara. I had a couple good days with it earlier in the season and then picked up a poison adrena spinning rod that’s almost a duplicate for power and action so the Cara has sat more than I thought it would. Mine wears an aldebaran and you’re absolutely right about that being a steal. 
 

if you like throwing small but not tiny topwaters, have a look at the strike king mini sexy dawg. The Cara fits it perfectly.