Nice catch John!

Sort of an irrelevant question: Do you only BFS or do you use spinning and traditional sized casting year as well?

Nice catch John!

Sort of an irrelevant question: Do you only BFS or do you use spinning and traditional sized casting year as well?

Thank you! At the moment, I am only using BFS gear. I know that it's not practicle in every situation so that is why I am debating getting a combo to throw heavier T Rigs because before I got bit by the BFS bug, heavier T Rigs was how I caught the majority of my fish.

No problem and I apologize for asking (not trying to pick on you). It was more of a curiousity thing. I know some guys only toss swimbaits (opposite side of the spectrum), some only use casting year, and some only spinning.

It sure would be fun to only have BFS gear but quite costly to do it right. Your stuff is top notch!

Good luck with your search for more of an "all rounder"! Lots of good options out there with no need for special spools.

1st swim bait setup

 

How does the levante feel? I'm pretty interested in those rods.

No problem and I apologize for asking (not trying to pick on you). It was more of a curiousity thing. I know some guys only toss swimbaits (opposite side of the spectrum), some only use casting year, and some only spinning.

It sure would be fun to only have BFS gear but quite costly to do it right. Your stuff is top notch!

Good luck with your search for more of an "all rounder"! Lots of good options out there with no need for special spools.

Thank you for the nice words about my gear! I did not mind your question at all or take any offence. BFS is downright fun IMHO. Largemouth Bass do not have a reputation for being the strongest battlers but with BFS, even a little bass will put a real good bend in your rod and if you are not using braid and are using a light line like 7# Sniper, you have to be careful or you will break off.

Shimano Poison Ultima 162L-S / Aldebaran Mg7 / 1/16oz Jackall Flick Shake Jig Head and Jackall Flick Shake Worm

 

 

Shimano Poison Glorious 168L BFS68 Long Distance #1 / Aldebaran Mg7 / 5/32oz Keitech Finesse Jig w / Keitech Little Spider Trailer

 

 

 

Shimano Poison Glorious 168L BFS68 Long Distance #2 / Aldebaran Mg7 / Light T Rigs

 

Catching nice fish on sick gear is so satisfying ☺ what did you do with the MSX Limited rod?

Catching nice fish on sick gear is so satisfying ☺ what did you do with the MSX Limited rod?

Getting skunked on sick gear is also satisfying. LOL

I was fishing small cranks with it right after I got but I haven't used it in a while. The reason is because I am going to use it for drop shot with a Conquest 50 and I need a shallow spool. I plan on getting red parts for the Conquest 50 to match the gold and red on the rod.

How does the levante feel? I'm pretty interested in those rods.

The rod feels good, Im happy with it. Its not super heavy so I had no issue with multiple casts. I almost tied on a jig at one point. I threw a storm kickin shad and a shell cracker on it today. I didn't have any heavier baits with me than those two but it handled them with ease. Its rated up to 6oz supposedly. I had 2 bites, one came off the shell cracker and I saw another bass chomping the shad but it didn't commit. I cant really speak on how it handled any fish. I bought a fuji hook keeper from BPS when I bought the 25lb cxx I put on the reel, doesn't have one if that matters to you. Once I get back from work travel next week, Ill be able to test it with heavier savage gear lures I bought on clearance a while back. Now I can actually use them.

Here's a little bit better shot of my rod rack. To me it's a thing of beauty. Especially with that new Luna 103L on my cranking stick. That reel is amazing.

Well the fishing season here is finally done. Temps forecasted in the 30s and 40s and lows in the 20s with snow. Decided to snap a few photos of the casting reels I finished the year with once I removed them from their respective rods. I will work on getting better pictures and lighting when I have more time. These were the "dirty dozen". Half Shimano and half Daiwa so there would be no hard feelings.

Group shot of the chosen 12

The 50's

For the Hawgtech boys!

Some Alphas love!

For the TDZ fans!

Stealth mode!

Team Shimano!

Team Daiwa!

I will do a photo update at a later date and also do combo photos with the rods. Fish slime to be added later though all have caught and reeled in fish. This will have to do for now.

Is the exsence's drag sound really exciting? Lol

Is the exsence's drag sound really exciting? Lol

It clearly is, says so right there on the box. 

Is the exsence's drag sound really exciting? Lol

It will be as long as it's loose enough for it to be used.

get a load of the brass levelwind gear.

Kistler Helium 3 Medium 7' 0" X-Fast (1/8-1/2) + Steez SV 103HL 

 

 

Well the fishing season here is finally done. Temps forecasted in the 30s and 40s and lows in the 20s with snow. Decided to snap a few photos of the casting reels I finished the year with once I removed them from their respective rods. I will work on getting better pictures and lighting when I have more time. These were the "dirty dozen". Half Shimano and half Daiwa so there would be no hard feelings.

Group shot of the chosen 12

The 50's

For the Hawgtech boys!

Some Alphas love!

For the TDZ fans!

Stealth mode!

Team Shimano!

Team Daiwa!

I will do a photo update at a later date and also do combo photos with the rods. Fish slime to be added later though all have caught and reeled in fish. This will have to do for now.

man what an awesome collection

Two of my newest setups! 

Nothing like finding a Diamond in the Rough!!! very lightly used from my local tackle shop. Too bad there was only one.. typically you would have paid twice as much for one in worse condition on the bay! Can not explain my excitement!

That's awesome!! I found a NIB citica d and I was stoked about finding it so I can only imagine how excited you must be over a chronarch

Nothing like finding a Diamond in the Rough!!! very lightly used from my local tackle shop. Too bad there was only one.. typically you would have paid twice as much for one in worse condition on the bay! Can not explain my excitement!

Good deal! How much did you pay for it?

$150. No tax!

$150. No tax!

That is a very good price. I would imagine you can buy a set of the D7 gears should you choose to.

That is a very good price. I would imagine you can buy a set of the D7 gears should you choose to.

Yeah I imagine the tackle trap has a set. Haven't checked yet though.

No wonder I am getting skunked bass fishing. I was using Megacarp not Megabass. 

 

Vision 110 Jr, MB F4-68X7, FX68L Viola Shooter FC Sniper 12 pounds. She sucked the lure in during a pause.