There is a significant learning curve to using BFS equipment. My first BFS outfit was also a KK Zephyr set, but in 5.5 feet. I've used traditional baitcasters since the 1950s. Typically, with the older ones, you cast fairly hard and use a lot of wrist action. To master the BFS rods and reels, you almost lob cast, letting the loaded up rod move the lure, and the line follows. BFS is not a true UL. Most BFS rods are best suited for 2-8 gram lures. If you are really good at casting them, you can stretch that down to 1 gram or so. They shine with small lure in the neighborhood of 3 grams. I have two outfits set up for crappie that will easily handle 1/24th and 1/16th jigs with a plastic. My preferred fish is Smallmouth Bass, and BFS works great for them. Baitcasting was a power rig, but with BFS, you need to relax and let the rod do all the work. I rarely use any other type equipment now.

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