I've been scrolling through pages and pages looking for a bfs rod and Reel at a good price and has really good feedback. Every time I think I have it figured out I read something negative or learn about a cheaper site to get it on. Then those are usually sold out but now that I've seen it at better price I can't bring myself to buy at the higher price. I already can't afford to spend money on more fishing gear but i want in on BFS.I know I'm going to absolutely love it. Its killing me and is seriously eating up a loooot of time I should be tackling other projects with. I just wish there was somewhere I could hold some gear in my hands and see if I like the feel of the various rods n reels. I'd be crushed if I bought a combo and was just meh about it lol. I'm open for any thoughts or suggestions.

I figured if I was buying in then i wanted to do it right. I keep seeing mixed reviews on the curado bfs . I was thinking about an aldebaron but was wasn't sure if the aldebaron 16 was a far cry from the newer models. Its a lot closer to my budget. What are the differences? Was also hung up on the rods. Cashion icon, Dobyns, curado bfs (rod), an edge rod, zodiac, expride bfs, go way to deep in my pockets and get a megabass, old 18 suppressor????? Aaaahhhhhhhhhh! Advice welcome. Thanks guys