Carpenter Bluefish 120

 Got few DM, requesting summary / review of Carpenter Bluefish 120.  Truthfully, past 5 years I haven't got into popping due to  Covid and work commitment.
Anyway, I try my best to write something.  Generally, i did wrote something in 2021 HERE

Originally, The Blue Fish, was released in 2005, was designed to activates the predatory switch in fish eaters with a different movement from the Gamma Series.  It incorporates an "extremely unique movement" that is unlike any other. Sometimes, this flavor is enough to activate the predatory switch.

Carpenter Bluefish 120 (BF120-210) is a highly regarded, hand-made Japanese floating stick bait designed for targeting large predatory fish like yellowtail, GT, and tuna.

Model: BF120-210
Total Length: 210mm (8.3 inches)
Weight Approx: 116g (4oz)
Specific Gravity: Floating
Suitable Hook Weight Approx: 11g (per piece)
Split Ring Carpenter: SR 250lb
Origin: Made in Japan

The lure is designed to have an "extremely unique movement" that differs from the brand's other series, such as the Gamma, and is effective in turning on the "predator switch" of fish.  The BF120-210 has a short pitch, making it easy to operate in rough sea conditions with large elevation differences. 

Due to high demand and limited production, these lures can be hard to find and often sell out quickly. They are frequently available through online marketplaces and specialist tackle shops.

As for the action, my feedbacks are that BF120-210 has two main actions:

1) Simple pull with minimal rod action and less stop
and

2) "Gamma jerk" where the speed, length, pitch and stop time of the jerk can be adjusted flexibly depending on the characteristics of the target fish and the situation.

As for normal BF, the earliest database I got from Oct 2016

In June 2024, Carpenter did release to versions of BF i.e. normal BF and special BF 120 with fish mark sticker.

Note that Carpenter did produce variation of Bluefish 120 namely BF120 NB type which available three types: "L", "H" and "extreme".  Please go to Konishi's Blog to know more about NB series. HERE

There are also BF 120 FG type. HERE

I think BF120 will suitable pairing with variety of GT Rods that ranging from PE6 to PE8 30lb-38lb class e.g.

1. SLP80/33
   
2. PJ80/36
3. TBL80/30 
4. TBL80/35
5. TBL83/32
6. TBL711/35
7. EP85/36
8. EP88/35
9. EP82/38
10. CV79/35
11. heavier rods e.g. CV79/40, TBL80/40, EP86/40 RP-1 and F3 711/40 are for those who are expert and familiar with operation playing the lure.

As for BLC Series  which recommended for Yellowtail and Tuna, BLC83/30 R-PM SC,  BLC80/35 R-PM SC,  BLC83/35 R-PM SC,  BLC80/40 R-PM SC,  BLC83/40 R-PM,  BLC86/25 and BLC84/22 R-P1 (Barely possible).

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Lure MAX and line MAX and notation of drag value are reference levels. Please consider casting methods and fighting methods etc. as it changes with the person who uses it.

Those who are expert the basics of loading method properly can use bigger lures and even use thicker lines.

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