{"product_id":"tenryu-brigade-flip-bgf852s-m","title":"TENRYU BRIGADE Flip BGF852S-M","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eM-class spinning rod for jig head fishing and Texas\/Carolina rigs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TENRYU BRIGADE Flip BGF852S-M is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM-class spinning rod for jig head fishing from shore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, developed for anglers who actively cast at a distance. The focus is on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eline control, casting distance, and stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly with soft baits on jig heads and medium Texas and Carolina rigs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not an ultra-light finesse rod, but a targeted choice for situations where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtrol and tension on the line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are more important than maximum sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e jig head fishing, Texas rig, Carolina rig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget fish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e perch, zander, asp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coast, harbors, piers, large rivers and open water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet spot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 10–25 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not regularly available within the EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this rod for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rod is intended for anglers who cast actively and precisely, often at a distance, and prefer a stiff, predictable blank over a soft finesse action. The BGF852S-M is not a specialist for ultra-light work, but an all-round M-class rod for whom control and reliability are paramount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolina and Texas rigs can be used effectively, provided they are not fished extremely lightly. This is a rod for anglers who want to steer their lure and maintain tension on the line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the BGF852S-M excel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe BGF852S-M performs best for jig head fishing and medium rigs on larger waters, where casting distance and line control are decisive. In harbors, river lakes, wide canals, and open river stretches, the rod remains stable, even in wind or light currents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe length of 257 cm offers clear advantages when fishing from higher banks and when steering soft baits at a distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet spot \u0026amp; ideal use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin this range, the rod loads beautifully and maintains a stiff, controlled action. Below this range, feedback decreases; above approximately 25–30 g, the rod loses its balance and finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Carolina rigs, the rod works optimally with lead weights of approximately 7–14 g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction \u0026amp; feel – what do you notice while fishing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe action is fast and direct, with a tubular tip that recovers quickly after the cast. You clearly feel contact with the bottom and the lure, which is a great advantage, especially when jig head fishing. The rod is stiff, but not nervous, and maintains a stable feel even with longer casts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Carolina and Texas rigs, you mainly notice control over the lead and the line, less the subtle bite registration of extremely light bites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl under load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder load, the rod bends progressively towards the middle. This keeps the fight controlled and keeps hooks securely set, even with fish hooked at a distance. The backbone is more than sufficient to handle larger sea bass or zander without the rod feeling sluggish or stiff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is this rod not suitable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❌ Not intended for ultra-light finesse rigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ❌ Not a solid-tip finesse rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ❌ Not a good choice for lead weights under ±5 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ❌ Not focused on vertical or pure boat fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estiff M-class all-rounder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not a finesse specialist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakumi's Verdict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Brigade Flip BGF852S-M is a technically pure rod for anglers who know what they're doing. It doesn't excel in subtlety, but rather in control, stability, and usability on larger waters. For jig head fishing and medium-finesse rigs, this is a reliable and well-thought-out design that aligns well with European conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenryu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53435573109069,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/7745\/9533\/files\/1_0311c950-22cf-4f65-a6fb-268a15821f74.png?v=1772116982","url":"https:\/\/takumifishing.nl\/en\/products\/tenryu-brigade-flip-bgf852s-m","provider":"takumifishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}