r/BFSfishing

Hello,

I have already stated before I have a Shimano curado bfs on a light rod with a upgraded roro spool.

I have tried varivas 8x 13 pound line and I can only say for the waters I fish it breaks on anything and everything.

I have a lot of lily pads and I fish mostly jigs with curly tail grubs but if you get caught you gotta retie a new leader.

I swapped to power pro 8 pound test and I like it more because it’s super durable and actually grips onto the leader material but it’s super loud I’m tempted to try power pro super slick or any other suggestions anyone else has.

Above all else. I’m just looking for a line that is the durability of power pro mixed with how quiet varivas was in reeling it in.

Thank you.

Designing a fishing bag for mobile anglers and want honest feedback before I build a prototype.

The problem: if you're walking a river, creek, lake, or marina, most bags are either way too big or too small - and even the right-sized ones still make you stop everything to change a lure. Unzip, dig through the bag, open the tackle box, swap the lure, put it all back - all with one hand while holding your rod or putting everything on the ground.

What I'm building: a compact crossbody bag that sits at your hip. Holds 1-2 tackle boxes, a water bottle, snacks, phone, wallet - your essentials for a half-day to full-day walk. Small enough to stay out of your way, big enough for what you actually need.

The main feature is a magnetic fold-out workstation on the front - no zipper. Pull it open, the flap drops down flat and becomes a surface to stage a lure swap. One hand, a few seconds, back to casting.

Made from recycled nylon, all black, built to last.

For anyone who walks and casts - spinning, conventional, trout, bass, whatever:

1. What do you currently use to carry gear on a walking trip?

2. What's the most frustrating part of accessing your gear while actively fishing?

3. Is quick lure access actually a problem you deal with, or do you mostly set up and stay put?

4. What would you pay for something like this? (Fishpond/Simms comparable bags run $100–150)

5. What would be a dealbreaker?

Not selling anything - genuinely trying to build something better than what's out there.

Hey guys, I just wanted to ask if anyone has replaced the handles on their Curado BFS (or Shimano reels in general) and has any reccomendations on handles or knobs to buy. I want recs on the material of the knobs that you guys would reccomend. I also want a carbon fiber handle if possible. Thanks guys!