SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: BFS ( Bait Finesse System: Rods, Reels, Baits, Tackle )

Bait Finesse continues to sweep the nation! If you haven't experienced BFS fishing yet, now is the time! In today's Buyer's Guide we're covering our favorite BFS baits, rod, reels, and tackle, for casting ultralight presentations without the need for spinning tackle.

If you're not familiar with BFS, anything you've done with a spinning rod can now be done with a bait caster! Plus, it's a lot of fun! BFS has been around for decades but has exploded into the US Market in the last few years. Even if you prefer spinning tackle, you can benefit from the new baits being designed for this category, so don't sleep on the BFS category!

Below you'll find links to all the rods, reels, and baits discussed in the video. We've included favorite sizes and colors where applicable to make it as easy as possible for you to find the items you want. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


NED RIGS...

•Reins RND Fat Worm: https://bit.ly/2m4Y26y

Colors: Smokey Madness #2, Green Pumpkin


•MissileBaits NedBomb: https://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Fishaliscious


•Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Green Pump Purp Cop, Green Pumpkin


NED TERMINAL...

•ZMan NedLockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10 oz


DROPSHOT BAITS...

•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishaliscious, Goby Bite


•Xzone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Colors: Bass Candy, Green Pumpkin Blue


•Reins 4" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Natural Pro Blue, Watermelon Seed


CRAW BAITS...

•Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue


•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red


•ZMan TRD Crawz: https://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange


•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug


CRAW BAIT TERMINAL COMPONENTS...

•Hayabusa Weedless Round Head: https://bit.ly/3P0iC2k

Size: 1/13 oz


•Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz


•Swagger Tungsten Vader Weight: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Size: 1/16 oz


•Owner Rig N Hook: https://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Size: 1/0


WACKY PRESENTATION...

•Yamamoto 5" Thin Senko: https://bit.ly/43d1Tgn

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Baby Bass


•Hayabusa Wacky Hook: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1


FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Albino, Real


•XZone 2.75 Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


•ZMan TRD Gobyz: https://bit.ly/3P35U1R

Colors: The Deal, Goby Bryant


•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz


SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Jackall 3.5" Rhythm Wag: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Golden Shad, Prism Shad


•BKK Chimera Hook: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0


BFS TOPWATER BAITS...

•Megabass Dog X Jr Coayu: https://bit.ly/475zcoD

Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl, Downsizing Wakasagi


•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: HT Moroko KS, HT Setsuki Chiayu


•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 60: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Phantom Shad


•Damiki Umpa 40: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad


•Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Colors: Clown, Gold Chrome


•Megabass Baby Pop X: https://bit.ly/3QgjPDY

Colors: MG Sexy Stream, Mat Shad


BFS JERKBAITS...

•Megabass X80 Jr: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Colors: GG Shad, HT Ito Tennessee Shad


•Duo Realis Rosante 60 SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Colors: All Bait, Komochi Wakasagi


BFS CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Griffin SR-X: https://bit.ly/3qOyDj6

Colors: GP Kawamatsu, Phantom Green Craw


•Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: https://bit.ly/45Pj3Dd

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Craw


•Damiki Disco 40 BFS: https://bit.ly/432XZaY

Colors: Mossy Shad, Real Shad


•Bill Lewis Gnat: https://bit.ly/3URb85s

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Ghost Minnow


FISHING LINES...

•Sufix 131 Braided Line: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Sizes: 6 lb - 10 lb


•Daiwa J Fluoro Samurai Hidden: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Size: 6 - 8 lb


•Sunline Super FC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Size: 6 - 8 lb


BFS TERMINAL BOX...

•Buzbe 28 Terminal Tackle Box: https://bit.ly/3QxM6V1


BFS REELS...

•Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2


•Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR


•KastKing Kestrel Elite: https://bit.ly/3Or8X4W


BUDGET BFS ROD...

•St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU


FAVORITE BFS RODS...

•Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL


•Shimano Curado 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft


•Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes


•Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes


•Megabass Destroyer P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Size: 6'3" Ultralight

SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: STROLLING FOR BASS ( Hover Rig, Mid Strolling, Moping, Damiki Rig )

Fishing finesse plastics on a jighead is taking over bass fishing! Here's what you need to know!! While this technique isn't new, advancements in forward facing sonar have caused a huge resurgence. However, you do not need electronics to fish these presentations effectively. They work equally well on offshore suspended bass as they do along the shore of a pond.

We're exploring the finesse technique known as "hover strolling", along with the power techniques known as "mid strolling" and "bottom strolling". Both are effective and after today, you'll understand how to apply them to your fishing, and which baits you should put the time into. Most of our Buyer's Guides are focused on baits and gear but today's also has an element of teaching in it, because so many anglers are struggling to understand this new (albeit old) fishing method.

Below you'll find links to all the gear the guys discussed in the video. We've separated it by category and included our favorite sizes, colors, and equipment where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE DAMIKI RIG...

•Damiki Rig Jighead: https://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/8 - 3/8

•Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Size: 2.5 - 3"


HOVER STROLLING BAITS...

•Roboworm 4" Sculpin: https://bit.ly/39hyrzL

Colors: Hologram Shad, Oxblood Light Red


•Yamamoto 4" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Natural Shad, Baby Bass


HOVER STROLLING HOOKS AND TERMINAL...

•Ryugi Hover Shot Hook: https://bit.ly/3QRk4UJ

Size: 3, 2


•Ryugi Weedless Hover Shot Hook: https://bit.ly/3MUFaR8

Size: 2, 1


•Reins Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 3/32 - 1/96


•Gambler Hover Hook: https://bit.ly/3QTmjHd

Size: 1/16 - 1/8


•Core Tackle Weedless Hover Rig: https://bit.ly/3sefRSc

Size: 1/32 - 3/32


MID STROLLING HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Sizes: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook, 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook


•Duo Realis Bayruf BR Head: https://bit.ly/3MV2y0C

Sizes: 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz


•VMC Hybrid Swimbait Heads: https://bit.ly/3OshD9c

Sizes: 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz


•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Sizes: 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/32 oz


SMALLER MID STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad


•Yamamoto Scope Shad: https://bit.ly/3MVUjBH

Colors: Natural Shad, Sexy Shad


•ZMan 3.5" Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: Bad Shad, The Deal


•Duo Realis BR Fish: https://bit.ly/3Twy751

Colors: Seguro Katakuchi, UV Silver


LARGER MID STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad


•Deps Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Electric Shad, Silver Shad, Reservoir Shad


•Crush City FreeLoader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Green Shad, Albino Shad


LARGER BAIT MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa STEEZ AGS 7'6" MLL: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Reel– Daiwa Certate LT 2500: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


FINESSE MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Ultegra 3000: https://bit.ly/2nfApml

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET FRIENDLY STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Reel– Shimano Nasci FC 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST CRANKBAITS, JERKBAITS, TOPWATER, SWIMBAITS...

Welcome back to our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Today we're covering the best hard baits for Spring bass fishing! Blade baits, crankbaits, swimbaits, jerkbaits, even topwater... we're taking all the major Spring categories and showing your our favorite baits, so you can fish with more confidence this Spring!

Spring is a great time to learn a new technique. Bass are moving shallow and you can target them with a variety of lures. Whether you're looking to dial in a technique, or you just want to fish with more confidence, these recommendations will save you a lot of time and money. These are our favorite baits from each major category we use in the Spring, so you don't have to second guess your choices when you're out fishing.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video, in the order they appeared. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.


TOPWATER...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Monkey Butt, Bone


•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Blueback Herring, Full Metal


•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Megabass Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2


•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt


•Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Mat Shad, Gill


•Shimano Macbeth 50S: https://bit.ly/48m3ch1

Colors: Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad


•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: Kasumi Ito, HT Ito Wakasagi, HT Moroko KS


SPY BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80 (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Komochi Wakasagi


•Spro SpinJohn 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad


JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Colors: Matte Shad, Kasumi Ito, Elegy Bone


•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: S Hasu, Clown


•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Colors: S Hasu, Clown


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Color: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad


•Spro Little John: https://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw, Matte Shad


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Bill Lewis Rat L Trap (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Colors: Rayburn Red Craw, Silver Shad, Diamond Dust


•Jackall TN Series: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Size: TN70 (3/4 oz), TN60 (1/2 oz)

Colors: SS Shad, SG Threadfin, Crawfish


•Nomad Swimtrex Max Series: https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Sizes: 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz

Colors: Red Craw, Threadfin Shad, Natural Threadfin


BLADE BAITS...

•Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad


•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad


TAIL SPINS...

•Damiki Axe Blade: https://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Colors: Black Holo, Holo Real Shad


•Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Dera Shad, Clear Shad, Silver


•Savage Gear Fat Tail Spin: https://bit.ly/3vDlzv6

Color: Black and Chrome, Clown


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: DD Minnow, Metallic Shad, Ghost Minnow


•Nomad D Trak 65: https://bit.ly/4a5wAYX

Colors: Natural Threadfin, Natural Shad


•Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Color: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad


MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Spro Rock Crawler: http://bit.ly/2BLmsVN

Color: Red Crawfish, Phantom Green


•Megabass Super Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Color: Wild Craw, Gillko, Kasumi Ito


GLIDE BAITS...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Light Trout, TW Cali Hitch


•SPRO KGB Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad


•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Bone, Gizzard Shad, Hitch


WAKEBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Copper Carp, Hitch, Chrome Gill


BLUEGILL SWIMBAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Color: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill


•Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Color: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST BUDGET BAITS FOR BASS FISHING!

Welcome to the first video of our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Are you tired of wasting money on junk lures? Wouldn't it be nice to know the inexpensive baits that actually work?! We've got you covered! We've searched high and low for the best lures that won't break the bank and still catch a ton of fish!

Not all baits are created equal... Some expensive baits are junk and some cheap baits are amazing! We're always looking for budget friendly lures that catch fish and hold up to abuse. You'll be shocked at which baits make the cut, and which baits don't. These are our favorites from every major category you'll need this Spring!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and components, in the order we talked about them. We've included our favorite colors and sizes where applicable to make it even easier for you to get the right gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size: 3", 1/2 oz

Colors: Haze, Wakasagi


•Savage Gear RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


•Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Size: 3" or 3.5"

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad


WIRE BAITS AND HARD BAITS...

•War Eagle Screamin Eagle (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Color: Mouse, Blue Herring


•Storm Chug bug: https://bit.ly/3JYOZsV

Colors: Shad, Gizzard Shad


•ZMan Custom Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Colors: Breaking Bream, Glimmer Shad


•Spro Hunter 65: https://bit.ly/3cSMnOD

Colors: Black Silver, Fire Craw


•Strike King 3XD: https://bit.ly/2oSMj8s

Colors: Delta Red, Green Gizzard Shad


•Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Colors: Chrome Blue, Royal Red


SOFT PLASTICS...

•Big Bite Baits Flying Squirrel: https://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Colors: Tilapia, Tilapia Magic


•MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Super Bug, Copper Chopper


•Netbait T Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug


•Yum Dinger 5" Stick Bait: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Bama Magic, Elders Magic


•Yum Dinger Bulk Pack: https://bit.ly/3ZRlCRO

Colors: Elders Magic, Green Pumpkin


•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Size: 3.5, 4.5

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad


•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: TW Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin


•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishaliscious, Goby Bite


•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino


HOOKS AND TERMINAL...

•Big Bite Baits Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/42dOUvH

Size: 3/16 oz


•VMC Ike Approved Wacky: https://bit.ly/35Gtj31

•VMC Ike Approved Bulk Pack: https://bit.ly/3LuzxJg

Favorite Size: 1/0


•Owner All Purpose Bait Hook: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Favorite Size: 3/0 - 4/0


•Hayabusa Finesse Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/41UPoqT

Favorite Size: 2, 3


FISHING LINE...

•Seaguar Basix Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/38c1HHr

Favorite Sizes: 12 lb, 15 lb


•Sunline Model FC Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/47bYQIm

Favorite Sizes: 12 lb, 15 lb


•Sufix 832 Braid (Green): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Favorite Sizes: 40 lb, 50 lb


•Sufix 832 Braid (Sunrise): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Favorite Sizes: 10 lb, 30 lb, 40 lb


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 


TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz