It doesnt add any extra weight, it makes your presentation more streamlined, and it allows you to really tailor your leader length to the situation and presentation
And there are some absolutely stunning hard baits made just for BFS from companies like Megabass, DUO, Jackson, Tsurinoya, Rapala, Jackall, Gancraft, Mukai, Rebel and more
The Penn Authority 4500 is saltwater tough, with IPX8-sealed body and spool, plus a full-metal body houses a stainless steel gear system and Slammer drag
It works on spinning, conventional, and baitcasting reels
A one-piece graphite frame and sideplates keeps weight down, but keeps the reel strong enough to cope with the 15-pounds of max drag the Rulon system is capable of putting out
It tends to work best with a medium-heavy to heavy powered baitcasting rod, seven-foot or longer, and a fast action tip