Thread: B and M Trolling Rods

Cray, yes the tightline special, 16 ft. The 16 ft. C&C tip will fit the 16 ft. BPS TLS like a glove, but I can't speak for the other lengths or series of poles so don't quote me!! It's really a great combo when you've committed to a set of rods but want a more limber tip with minimal investment.

I really don't mind my BPS rods at all. In fact I'm quite happy with them. I sold 8 C&C (I'd like a re-do on that) and I used to fish with 1/2 set of 14 foot BGJP rods back in the day; I really liked them as well. I bought 5 BPS poles when they were on sale a few years back and decided to go on and finish out a complete set. After selling those C&C, and using the BGJP, I missed the tip action, but I ESPECIALLY MISSED their tendency to set the hook, or at least have the ability to " absorb the shock, " of those giant Grenada fish when they slam a jig, like they only do at Grenada, in 3 feet of water going .8 mph. The rods with a beefier tip tend to not give way as much, and if you buy pawn shop reels (like I do) and forget to maintain the drag system (like I do) and it hangs up (like it will do), well....we all know the rest of the story. That's one reason I went to offset circle hooks to help with this scenario, but the more limber C&C tips really negate that need.

One thing I didn't miss about the C&C was fighting a 15 mph headwind and 2 fish at the same time, while opening the livewell and trying to stay on a ledge and getting the net under those whippy SOB's! That's why several years ago I came up with my new-to-me-idea of zap strapping foam noodle around the rim of my net at the end of a 16 foot long paint stick: So I could just sling it out there and drag the fish into it as it floated. In fairness, I did get used to playing the fish with them in no time; I miss the C&C's. Also, I tend to do what the ugly Hill fellar who commented above (feesherman) does: net my fish by default/ habit, so that helped too. If I could go back, I'd recommend the BGJP 2nd to the C&C and the grand prize winner, if I were spending your money, would be the white rods!

Originally Posted by Dutchman

So Mr . Bill... I am planning on buying either C and C or BGJP tips for my PST rods . The only reason I haven't pulled the trigger is I haven't had the opportunity to speak with someone who has experience with both tips . Sounds like you would go BGJP ? Do you mind sharing why ?

I’ve only used the C&C tips on the PSTs. Like Jeremy said, (I’m not sure), but I don’t think the BGJP tip will work on the PST. I haven’t tried them tho.

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Amen brother !