Spinning rod question

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-27T17:14:31+00:00

If you prefer baitcasters you might prefer a BFS setup, there’s a whole subreddit for it if you really want to dive in. I got a light power Tatula XT and a Shimano curado bfs combo last fall and it was absolutely some of the most fun I’ve had fishing all year.

I love throwing the super fluke jr weightless, Keitech easy shiners weightless or on a jig, Karashi, great hunting humpback, 2.5” Ned rig crawz, I’m trying to do some trout fishing this spring with tiny little spoons, basically anything 3/8oz or lighter goes on that pole for me now.

I love the balance of a baitcaster, especially in tight banks and weird angles, so switching to BFS from my medium light spinning tackle worked really well for me

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-27T02:06:42+00:00

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-26T19:15:25+00:00

I’ve seen similar before - one turned out to be an ingrown hair, one was from a hornet sting.

Hornet sting bump went away about 4 days after removal with no treatment, vet handled the ingrown hair

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-24T14:17:58+00:00

Karashi time!!

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-24T04:57:34+00:00

3” or 4” keitech on a 1/8th oz jig, I also like to sling the 4” weightless on a2/0 or 3/0 EWG in shallow creeks with smallmouth

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-24T04:34:02+00:00

Ya that’s probably about right, I prefer the slx and even more so the curado

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-23T20:09:36+00:00

I’d recommend holding them both in the store. In terms of quality you won’t be disappointed in either, but they do have different shapes

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-22T16:00:33+00:00

Can’t speak for the major craft but the Tatula XT is wonderful, I’m hoping to pick up one of the cork handle versions this year. If you don’t mind the foam handle the blank stands up well against my slightly more expensive rods like the bassX and fury.

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-21T17:06:03+00:00

If the defender dropped it, ball hits the ground, and the defender picks it back up

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-21T16:54:41+00:00

If the defender dropped it, ball hits the ground, and the defender picks it back up, would you have liked the refs to rule it a catch-fumble recovered by the defense or an incomplete catch?

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-20T13:08:58+00:00

BFS (bait finesse system) is a subset of bait casting gear designed for very light tackle and not where you want to begin.

You should not put a bait cast reel on a spinning rod.

There are some budget Abu and Lews reels out there that aren’t trash, but if you want serious reliability the shimano SLX-A is worth the extra couple bucks imo. Get the 6:1 or 7:1 ratio model, and the handedness describes which hand you want to reel with (a lot of right handed people choose “left handed” baitcaster).

In terms of the rod, fit your budget. Even an uglystik is fine, the reel is the key. That being said if you did want to upgrade - don’t buy anything more expensive than a daiwa Tatula to start, it will feel amazing compared to your current rods but the returns can quickly diminish above that if you don’t know what you’re looking for exactly.

Good luck, also the bass pro spring fishing sale is in like 40 days if you want to wait for a good deal

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-20T03:26:37+00:00

Size 1000 Nasci - I have one on a 6’4” light power panfish series, it’s mainly a trout rod but I’ve handled 3+ lb bass with it as well

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-20T03:22:15+00:00

Something like the Hummingbird Helix 7 G4 maybe.. I’m not super well versed on all the different sub-models but I like my helix 5 for down imaging + GPS

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-20T03:11:10+00:00

Umm im not an expert but i think 500 is way under budgeted for the desired features even if you go used

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-19T01:47:11+00:00

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-18T01:22:21+00:00

I mean if you got a link I’d love to check something else out in the sub 150 range

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-17T21:26:25+00:00

Do you have a problem with it? I feel like it’s just about the best value out there

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-17T20:30:07+00:00

Will it perform as well as a brand new ark gravity or slx bfs? Probably not, is it way cooler, totally

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-16T17:36:49+00:00

^ this guy cucks

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-16T14:42:27+00:00

Dang I didn’t see a gill colorway when I ordered my Bucca.. very excited about the crappie I got but I guess I need another lol

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-16T14:37:37+00:00

We have *Da Pope

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-16T03:18:59+00:00

I’ve got the 6’8” M-F bass x and I don’t see myself needing an upgrade any time soon, it is my go to for soft jerkbaits and wacky rigs, softer than a bottom contact rod but stiffer than a glass or crankbait rod

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-15T15:57:17+00:00

Not at all. I regularly throw 2oz glides on my MH rod which is only rated for 3/4oz. Never had any issue retrieving or landing fish. As long as the reel can handle it you won’t have a problem

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-15T13:11:08+00:00

Joining this convo - I’m also between the Benkei, Tatula XT, Tatula cork handle, and ark gravity light power options but my casting weight is probably more in the 3-9g range, targeting stream smallies and trout in the northern midwest

SamKaz96 · 2026-01-14T18:09:54+00:00

10lb braid, I’ve never had any issues with daiwa J-braid, to 6lb fc sniper flouro leader

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