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Post by fisho999 » Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:04 am

wow i read your post and i see this, yeah def something fishy going on🤔

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Post by fisho999 » Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:37 pm

ok i figured it out so if you cant see the image right click on it and open it in a new tab

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Post by Sebb » Wed Jul 20, 2022 1:26 pm

New toy. SLX BFS reel.

BFS stands for Bait Finesse System, it's basically baitcast for light stuff. It's uncommon in Australia but it's popular in the US, Asia and Europe.
I'll be using it for trout, redfin, maybe even for bass and EPs.
Although this SLX BFS is saltwater ready, I'm pretty hesitant to use it for saltwater fishing. But it's great for bream for sure.

It has its challenges (birdnest etc) but the benefits of baitcast gear is that, if you're doing it right, it is much more accurate than spin gear. More fun too!
Just like the bigger baitcast stuff for murray cod, this BFS is the same but to cast a much more lighter lures (1-5g). Some can even cast a bead headed fly (less than 1g).

This SLX BFS reel is JDM and closer to Curado/Scorpion than the usual SLX bc reel we have here in Aus. I can cast 15-20m of a 2g weight without practice (I set the spool brake and side brake at 3), pretty sure I can cast further with more practice, but don't think I'll need to cast super far anyway.

If you're interested in it, Compleat Angler Geelong and Melbourne can help you. They're into BFS stuff and have some rods and reels in stock. Can't think of other stores in Aus that have specific BFS stuff.
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Post by Lightningx » Wed Jul 20, 2022 2:13 pm

Oooohhh nice shiny new toy!
Enjoy it mate 😃
Cheers 👍🏻

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Post by Andrews » Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:44 pm

Looking clean Sebb!
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Post by fisho999 » Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:26 pm

i see its left handed, does it come in a right handled variant?

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Post by Sebb » Wed Jul 20, 2022 5:39 pm

fisho999 wrote:
Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:26 pm
i see its left handed, does it come in a right handled variant?
Yes it does
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Post by Andrews » Tue Aug 02, 2022 9:46 am

With winter being bitterly cold and falling sick for two months, I feel into the trap of purchasing more fishing gear.

Picked up ten packs of Supercontinent soft plastics;
Five 100m / 4" (7 per pack) @ 2.00ea
Four 75mm / 3" (15 per pack) @ 2.00ea
One 75mm / 3" (15 per pack) @ 30c (w/ coupon)

I've fished these plastics in the past on salmon and for an Aliexpress plastic they do alright, firm texture like many other brands.
Colours are decent, they're more two toned plastics (blue/clear, brown /clear) etc with glitter.
Keen to give these a flick this weekend.
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Post by Sebb » Tue Aug 02, 2022 10:26 am

Andrews wrote:
Tue Aug 02, 2022 9:46 am
With winter being bitterly cold and falling sick for two months, I feel into the trap of purchasing more fishing gear.

Picked up ten packs of Supercontinent soft plastics;
Five 100m / 4" (7 per pack) @ 2.00ea
Four 75mm / 3" (15 per pack) @ 2.00ea
One 75mm / 3" (15 per pack) @ 30c (w/ coupon)

I've fished these plastics in the past on salmon and for an Aliexpress plastic they do alright, firm texture like many other brands.
Colours are decent, they're more two toned plastics (blue/clear, brown /clear) etc with glitter.
Keen to give these a flick this weekend.
They look good.
Pretty sure sambos won't mind them.
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Post by Andrews » Wed Aug 03, 2022 9:11 am

Sebb wrote:
Tue Aug 02, 2022 10:26 am
Andrews wrote:
Tue Aug 02, 2022 9:46 am
With winter being bitterly cold and falling sick for two months, I feel into the trap of purchasing more fishing gear.

Picked up ten packs of Supercontinent soft plastics;
Five 100m / 4" (7 per pack) @ 2.00ea
Four 75mm / 3" (15 per pack) @ 2.00ea
One 75mm / 3" (15 per pack) @ 30c (w/ coupon)

I've fished these plastics in the past on salmon and for an Aliexpress plastic they do alright, firm texture like many other brands.
Colours are decent, they're more two toned plastics (blue/clear, brown /clear) etc with glitter.
Keen to give these a flick this weekend.
They look good.
Pretty sure sambos won't mind them.
I reckon so, the trevs may be a bit more picky.
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