Spinning Rod SMITH BAY LINER BL 702 ML/MK

Product strengths

The SMITH Bay Liner BL MK rod is designed for anglers seeking a lightweight and sensitive rod dedicated to light lure techniques. Built to perform in both saltwater and freshwater, it offers an excellent balance between blank resonance, power reserve and user comfort. Every detail of its design aims to transmit the slightest bite while keeping a sufficient safety margin to control a fighting fish, even on light lines.

A true versatile tool for lure fishing in saltwater and freshwater, the Bay Liner BL MK is comfortable for slow prospecting as well as for faster retrieves. Its careful balance reduces wrist fatigue during long fishing days and provides a secure grip, notably thanks to an anti-slip contact area under the index on the blank, which helps maintain control even when hands are wet. It is suitable for technical anglers and enthusiasts looking to upgrade to a quality SMITH rod.

Technical specifications

Built around a modern blank optimized for light-tackle fishing, the SMITH Bay Liner BL MK rod focuses on lightness and feel without sacrificing strength. Its responsive action facilitates accurate casts of small lures and improves transmission of bottom information, whether subtle bumps, stones or timid strikes. Quality guides, designed to reduce friction, secure the use of modern braids and monofilaments and contribute to line longevity. The handle and contact areas are designed to provide a secure and comfortable grip, even during repetitive animations.

• Range: SMITH Bay Liner BL MK rod for lure fishing.
• Use: light techniques, bottom-scraping (hopping) and animation of small hard lures.
• Action: responsive and progressive for precise casts and good fish control.
• Blank: lightweight construction offering a good power reserve to secure fights.
• Guides: design engineered to limit line friction and improve glide.
• Handle: anti-slip contact area under the index for better feel and control.

Advantages and key strengths

The main strength of this lure fishing rod lies in its sensitivity. It allows you to feel the slightest vibration transmitted by the lure, which is essential when fishing by scraping the bottom or when distinguishing a subtle bite from a simple contact with an obstacle. This precise reading of information helps adapt retrieval speed, swim depth or animation type instantly to trigger more bites.

The blank’s power reserve is designed to remain comfortable while keeping a safety margin when a larger fish takes a small lure. The rod works progressively, limiting hook losses and protecting light lines. Its versatility makes it an excellent ally for targeting various species: perch, trout, chub, black bass in freshwater, as well as sea bass and other coastal predators in saltwater. Capable of effectively animating soft plastics, small crankbaits, spoons or micro-jigs, the Bay Liner BL MK covers many situations with a single tool.

Usage tips

To fully exploit the potential of this rod for light tackle, it is recommended to use low-diameter lines, braid or monofilament, paired with a discreet leader. In both saltwater and freshwater, it excels with light rigs: soft baits mounted on appropriate jigheads, small jerkbaits, minnows, spoons or micro-jigs. Choose lures consistent with the Bay Liner BL MK power range to preserve the blank’s sensitivity and a harmonious bending curve.

When fishing by scraping, pause regularly to let the lure fall back to the bottom and use the rod’s resonance to distinguish obstacle, substrate and bite. In linear prospecting with crankbaits, alternate pulls, releases and drier animations to find the rhythm that triggers strikes. After each sea outing, a careful freshwater rinse—paying attention to the guides and the reel seat—will extend the rod’s lifespan and preserve its performance.

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FAQ

Question 1 : For which types of fishing is this rod best suited?

Answer: The SMITH Bay Liner BL MK is ideal for lure fishing in saltwater and freshwater, especially for light techniques such as bottom scraping with soft baits or animating small crankbaits, spoons and micro-jigs.

Question 2 : Is this rod suitable for a beginner angler?

Answer: Yes, it can suit a motivated angler who wants a quality rod to progress quickly with modern lure techniques. Its sensitivity helps understand what is happening under water and its power reserve secures fights.

Question 3 : Can it be used from the shore as well as from a boat?

Answer: The Bay Liner BL MK is versatile enough to be used from the shore or on a boat, depending on the fished environment and lures used. It integrates easily into a light setup dedicated to prospecting coastal areas, harbors, estuaries, rivers and lakes.