In this video "Graphite vs Glass BFS Rods: BFS Trout Rods (BFS Trout Fishing)" Hobie-Wan Kenobi talks about what situations he uses fiberglass rods and graphite rods for BFS trout fishing.

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*this video speaks in general terms and compare rods in same price point.

Graphite (carbon) BFS rods are common and generally a safe bet in all price points. Rod makers have been able to incorporate complex tapers into graphite blanks to make them very responsive when casting and twitching lures then have more give when a fighting a fish. Sensitivity is another strong point. That plus the faster actions is better for fishing jigs, plastics and other "feel" lures.

Fiberglass rods have a smooth feeling that casts nice and cushions the surges of fighting trout very well. Those same properties can make twitching lures, especially in fast current, a little less responsive. Fiberglass rods generally load up with less force so, short casting is generally easier. Be very careful purchasing a "cheap" BFS fiberglass rod, they can be VERY sloppy when casting and have little lure control.

Line choice does play a factor in rod action. With these rods being shorter and having less power, the stretch of mono or the lack thereof with braid can really alter the way a rod acts. Braid will "give" the rod more power / make the rod taper "faster". Mono will do the opposite. These variables are small but, may matter in your type of fishing.

The Jackson Kawasemi Rhapsody is at Bait Finesse Empire: https://baitfinesseempire.com/product...

Being collapsed to 19.7", this rod should be great for hiking into headwater trout creeks. The ability to keep the reel and lure rigged up while collapsing the rod is very convenient. It has a nice taper for a 4 piece telescopic rod and should be well suited for hardbaits and also using soft plastics.

This is the first rod I have had with "floating guides". When collapsed, most of the guides slide down the blank to stack together. When the blank is deployed, it is easy to slide the guides into place and be ready to fish.

Rod Length: 4’7″
Pieces: Telescopic – 4 Section (19.7″ Closed Length)
Power: Light
Action: Fast
Line Rating: 6lb MAX – 0.6 PE MAX
Lure Rating: 8g (1/4oz) MAX
Guides: 6+1
Rod Weight: 88g (3.1oz)
Composition: 98% Graphite / 2% Glass

The headwaters of rivers and mountain streams are often found in rugged environments covered with brush, making it difficult to comfortably fish. In such places, anglers can find gorgeous native trout, and often the larger ones are hiding in the most difficult-to-reach pockets. Casting a lure to those tight “unreachable” points, and attracting mountain fish, for many, is the absolute pinnacle of bait finesse fishing pleasure. However, it is also true that clearing obstacles and fighting against the terrain can be the most stressful situations for anglers.

With this in mind, Jackson designed the Kawasemi Rhapsody Rod Series to be free from stress in these difficult situations. Carefully selected lengths that allow you to concentrate on your cast without being distracted by the surroundings of overhead tree branches, boulders, and grasses. Furthermore, by designing the actions of these rods so that each model plays a different role, anglers can fine-tune their techniques and diversify their lineup of useable finesse lures.

By utilizing Fuji SiC-S guide rings, the casting ability of lightweight lures, which are often used in trickle-style waters, has been further improved upon. While heavier sinking minnow lures with a fast initial velocity can be cast further by allowing line to smoothly pass through the guides after release.

Sometimes, the surrounding cover and terrain require that the angler cast with a sidearm or underhand technique to clear a branch, but with the support of this rod, it is possible to deliver the lure accurately every time with ease.

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