Is there such a thing as a BFS blank or taper?

Is it just an UL blank built for baitcasting?

NFC P700-1 X-Ray C6O2 Epitome.

I have seen from highly experienced builders the same blank mentioned, but I prefer, even for BFS, more power than the P7000-1. I have built and used 3 so far, and the one I like best is built on the Rainshadow IMMWS72ML blank, which is called a walleye jigging spin blank.

All blanks have a combination of length, weight, power, action, and recovery speed from deflection, and then there are personal preferences getting into the mix...

For BFS too much power and it doesn't load well on casting light lures, too little power and it's hard to handle bigger fish and the poorer the hook set gets. Too fast an action and casting gets harder, requiring more precision. The actions are very similar between the P7000-1 and the Rainshadow, both being what most would call medium (IMHO). The Rainshadow has significantly more power.

I would has recommended another, but I heard the Rainshadow Immortal line is being discontinued, personally I thought they were world class blanks. Of those blanks my choice would be the fantastic IMMP70UL, I have had that rod in use for 18-20 years, it has more butt power than you would expect from its description, but than it is an inshore popping rod blank and those fish can have shoulders. The tip is still light enough to throw things like beetle spins, baby cranks, etc. really well.

This helps. I am trying to work with the guy that has built many rods for me and another friend.

BFS is not something he has experience with and I want to get this right. Lots of nice off the shelf options for BFS but, having another custom makes it special.

I would say that if you are going to concentrate on going as light as possible with the lures, and the fish are generally smaller, then go with the 7000. If super light is not a priority and the fish can run larger, then I would go with something more like the Immortal.

Do you have a reel? The Arks at about $150 are probably the best deal around, and they really do work well.

If you choose the Immortal it's on sale for $87. Message me for details if interested..

I have a few. This build would be for a 22 Aldebaran BFS.

For me, bfs is mostly Ned's. Most of the bass I catch are in the 1-3lb range however, 4-8lb drum are common. I need just enough butt power to keep a 8lb fish above sharp rocks, and enough tip to cast a 1/16oz Ned. I found drop shot blanks work well for me, specifically XF blanks. Most XF tips are softer than F or MF tips and work for me.

Notice I said "for me" alot. Bfs can be something very different from person to person. I suggest figuring out exactly what technique and size lure you will be using the most and giving it very heavy consideration when choosing your blank.

The IMMP84UL I suggested is not an UL trout rod type of stick, it has more power than the NFC P7000-1, not even close. If any of you have fished the G Loomis PR8400S you are closer in the ballpark though the Loomis has more butt power, they were designed for pretty much the same thing. Just put in the G Loomis model in Google and read up on it. Very light tip, lighter than a 2 power popping rod, it is also faster tipped than you would expect and goes further into the tip before the solid lockup you would not expect from its line rating. The Loomis blank for this rod and the Shikari clone was used for dropshotting before there was dropshot specific rods/blanks that weren't little short, stiff things.