3 hours ago, Big Hands said:

I've had the Phenix Classic BFS in 7'4" for close to two years. It's described as an extra fast action. I have caught hundreds of bass up to 4.5 lbs on it, and more using the Karashi than any other bait. I currently have an Aldebaran BFS on it and it's my go-to BFS combo for several different presentations. They offer it in 7'1" and 6'8".

I came in to recommend this same rod. I love my Classic BFS more than any other rod because it excels at throwing almost all bfs lures I have. I can take it to the river and fish neds, jigs, throw on a spoon, throw on small jerks, toss a karashi, throw a cicada (my favorite) - all without leaving me feeling like there must be something better out there. I use the 5’8” model the most as the river gets pretty slim in my favorite spots. A longer one is on my buy-list this year.

2 hours ago, FryDog62 said:

A funny thing - I have 2 rods that I use primarily for spinnerbaits. A $650 NRX 843c MBR and a $50 Daiwa Aird 7 MF. I absolutely love the action of that cheap Aird for spinnerbaits and it probably gets used more than the Loomis!

I like the lower tonnage blanks for spinnerbaits as well.

5 hours ago, FryDog62 said:

Curious how the action is - can you cast and twitch a Karashi, and pull double duty as a bottom contact Ned rod too?

Yes the tip is very alive on this rod