Looks like a fantastic upgrade, I will be looking for the review.

Really awesome reel!! I've always loved the BFS. To get it under 5oz is incredible, I still think my core is a featherweight but that takes it to a whole new level. Post you final combo with rod and line when you get it set I'd like to see it. I may be in the market for an ultra light BC for small baits some time soon and I'm looking for ideas.

Wow that BFS is silly awesome.  How do you like the small hard ZPI knobs?  Comfy?

Wow that BFS is silly awesome.  How do you like the small hard ZPI knobs?  Comfy?

 

Thanks, the knobs are pretty cool, there a bit lighter then the septons. Being aluminum, sorta feels a little more connected with the reel...

That's sweet.  I love the art of dialing.

Heres my gotos

Got the new rod in today!

Got the new rod in today!

The Bud Light reel is better, weighs less. 

Conquest 100, 85mm ZPI Handle, Power Grip II Knobs and a Core 100 Drag Star 

 

Conquest 100, 85mm ZPI Handle, Power Grip II Knobs and a Core 100 Drag Star

That has a really nice look to it , without breaking the bank. Nice job !

That has a really nice look to it , without breaking the bank. Nice job !

Thank you! 

Well I traded my Chronarch Ci4 for a Core 50MG7. I have not fished it yet but I must say that this reel just fits my hands so well. It's so small and light. Now I just have to decide if I want to use it on my jig rod instead of my Metanium.. I am officially a Shimano junky. 

Well I traded my Chronarch Ci4 for a Core 50MG7. I have not fished it yet but I must say that this reel just fits my hands so well. It's so small and light. Now I just have to decide if I want to use it on my jig rod instead of my Metanium.. I am officially a Shimano junky.

You are a smart man! I think the little 50 size Shimano's make great top water reels because of how well they palm.

You guys all know im a shimano 50 series junky.... 

 

I think my chronarch ci4 lasted 2 weeks before i sold it, lol.

Oh yea, I am a right crank guy mostly, but I have 2 Curado 51E's that are leftys,, man I can flat work a topwater sooooo much easier and just more proficient . Shoot I even throw smaller cranks with it now, I like the 50/51 real well. The curado I is close, but not quite.... But real close! Now I need a JDM model!

Oh yea, I am a right crank guy mostly, but I have 2 Curado 51E's that are leftys,, man I can flat work a topwater sooooo much easier and just more proficient . Shoot I even throw smaller cranks with it now, I like the 50/51 real well. The curado I is close, but not quite.... But real close! Now I need a JDM model!

A great place to get the Scorpion XT1000 is Japan Lure Shop .com. I have bought several reels from them and everything went fine and they are cheaper than Japan Tackle. If you like the CU50E, you will love the XT1000.

That's exactly the reel Iam considering! Thanks for the Tip... I been a little Hesitant about ordering, but I really would like that reel with a upgraded shallow spool... Lol! Afraid I will get addicted!

That's exactly the reel Iam considering! Thanks for the Tip... I been a little Hesitant about ordering, but I really would like that reel with a upgraded shallow spool... Lol! Afraid I will get addicted!

I was wrong about the website address. Just Google Japan Lure Shop and they will come up.

 

Thanks to the advice of Maico 1, I have my XT1000 mounted on a Loomis Bronzeback Topwater Rod. 

I was wrong about the website address. Just Google Japan Lure Shop and they will come up.

 

Thanks to the advice of Maico 1, I have my XT1000 mounted on a Loomis Bronzeback Topwater Rod. 

 

The scorpion is one of the only jdm shimano reels i havent owned yet. Ive always been curious if under the cast control cap if its like a core where its just a spool bearing and a clip. Or if its like the curado with a spool bearing and spring. Im guessing its like the curado cause its the jdm version of it, but i could be wrong...

That's a nice rig, John G and yea a good question Hooligan on the spring/ bearing

I was wrong about the website address. Just Google Japan Lure Shop and they will come up.

 

Thanks to the advice of Maico 1, I have my XT1000 mounted on a Loomis Bronzeback Topwater Rod. 

Reel sweet setup you have there..You must be having a blast casting with it.....

Reel sweet setup you have there..You must be having a blast casting with it.....

I am! It's a great little rod and it sooooo easy to work whatever lure I using. Thank you!

The scorpion is one of the only jdm shimano reels i havent owned yet. Ive always been curious if under the cast control cap if its like a core where its just a spool bearing and a clip. Or if its like the curado with a spool bearing and spring. Im guessing its like the curado cause its the jdm version of it, but i could be wrong...

It's just like the Curado with the spring.

 

Scorpion is the name of Curado/Chronarch in JDM market pretty much

Thanks John