BFS Reels Shop

Demand for BFS reels in Japan has grown rapidly, leaving manufacturers with no stock and with unfilled orders. I do not know when the reels will be available, only that they will not be available before March.

Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS HG

Finesse Tune Brake system blends the best aspects of both magnetic and centrifugal brakes.
Shimano's lightest spool at just 7.2g (excluding bearings).
Micro-module gears offer extreme precision and high cranking power.
Round aluminum body gives very solid feel. Small size for comfortable palming.
Clicking drag
6.8:1 gear ratio
Approved for salt water
Drop dead sexy looks
Made in Japan

Model
cm/rotation
Gear ratio
Weight
Max drag
Spool
Capacity
Diameter
Bearings
Ball/Roller
Price

Left
68
6.8
7 oz
8.8 lb

8lb/49.2yds
1.26"

12/1
$515

Out of stock no ETA

Right
68
6.8
7 oz
8.8 lb

8lb/49.2yds
1.26"

12/1
$515

Shimano Adlebaran BFS XG

Shimano Aldebaran BFS XG Left

Shimano's lightest bait reel at just 130 g.
Shimano's lightest spool at just 7.2g (excluding bearings).
Finesse Tune Brake system blends the best aspects of both magnetic and centrifugal brakes.
Designed to maximize pitching performance with lightweight lures. The low casting trajectory is equally important when fishing streams.
Clicking drag
8:1 gear ratio
Approved for salt water
Made in Japan

Model
cm/rotation
Gear ratio
Weight
Max drag
Spool
Capacity
Diameter
Bearings
Ball/Roller
Price

Left
80
8.0
4.6 oz
7.7 lb

8lb/49.2yds
1.26"

9/1
$425

Out of stock no ETA

Right
80
8.0
4.6 oz
7.7 lb

8lb/49.2yds
1.26"

9/1
$425

Shimano Scorpion BFS XG

Shimano Scorpion BFS XG Left

Spool weight 8.9g (excluding bearings).
Finesse Tune Brake system blends the best aspects of both magnetic and centrifugal brakes.
Designed to maximize pitching performance with lightweight lures. The low casting trajectory is equally important when fishing streams.
Clicking drag sound
Approved for salt water
8.2:1 gear ratio
Made in Malaysia

Model
cm/rotation
Gear ratio
Weight
Max drag
Spool
Capacity
Diameter
Bearings
Ball/Roller
Price

Left
82
8.2
5.6 oz
7.7 lb

8lb/49.2yds
1.26"

7/1
$320

Right
82
8.2
5.6 oz
7.7 lb

8lb/49.2 yds
1.26"

7/1
$320

Daiwa SS Air

Daiwa SS Air 8.1L

Light 145 g. total weight.
Spool weight just 6.9 grams.
Air Brake System.
Easy to adjust for both pitching and casting, including upstream casts for "trout finesse game."
8.1:1 gear ratio
Fresh water only
Made in Japan

Model
cm/rotation
Gear ratio
Weight
Max drag
Spool
Capacity
Recommend
Line
Spool
Diameter
Bearings
Ball/Roller
Price

8.1L (Left)
81 cm
8.1
5.1 oz
8.8 lb

8lb/54.6yds
6 - 14 lb
(no braid)

1.26"

9/1
$430
Freshwater only

8.1R (Right)
81 cm
8.1
5.1 oz
8.8 lb

8lb/54.6yds
6 - 14 lb
(no braid)

1.26"

9/1
$430
Freshwater only

Daiwa Alphas Air Stream Custom

Alphas Air Stream Custom 7.2R

Designed for mountain stream bait finesse
Light 165 g. total weight.
Spool weight 9.2 grams.
Fixed Induction Brake System.
7.2:1 gear ratio
Fresh water only
Made in Japan

Model
cm/rotation
Gear ratio
Weight
Max drag
Spool
Capacity

Recommend
line

Spool
Diameter
Bearings
Ball/Roller
Price

7.2L (Left)
69 cm
7.2
5.8 oz
8.8 lb

44yds / 6 lb
Japanese line
or 4 lb US
line
6 - 8 lb
Japanese line
or 4 - 6 lb US
line

1.22"

6/1
$325

7.2R (Right)
69 cm
7.2
5.8 oz
8.8 lb

44yds / 6 lb
Japanese line
or 4 lb US
line
6 - 8 lb
Japanese line
or 4 - 6 lb US
line

1.22"

6/1
$325

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Warning:

The hooks are sharp.
The coffee's hot.
The fish are slippery when wet.