Buyer's Guide: BFS (Bait Finesse System) Rods, Reels, And Lures For Bait Finesse Fishing!
Bait Finesse is here!! If you're wondering what BFS is for, you aren't alone! In today's Buyer's Guide we're covering our favorite BFS rods and reels for casting ultralight presentations with casting gear. Then we're looking at some of our favorite baits for catching fish with this ultra finesse technique. If you're not familiar with BFS the concept is very simple. Essentially, anything you've ever done with a spinning rod, can now be done with a bait caster, and with even more precision. Plus, its a lot of fun!
BFS has been around for decades but has exploded into the US Market in the last 2 years. The arrival of the Shimano Curado BFS Reel opened the door for a wave of anglers to experience BFS without paying the astronomical prices previously required with JDM rod and reel imports. If you've ever been curious about this unique way of fishing, we're here to help!
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.
PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...
•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ
•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo
•$300 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/N-NHeMwI77Q
•$400 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/-H9VEnkSiow
•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4
•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw
BFS REELS...
•Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2
•KastKing Zephyr Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3cy03ij
BFS RODS...
•Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc
Models: 7' Light (700) 6'9" Light Fast (691)
•Shimano Zodias: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Model: 7'2" ML (Medium Light)
•Shimano Expride: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Model: 7'2" ML+ (Medium Light+)
•Megabass Destroyer P5: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Model: Z Crank Elseil
•G Loomis IMX Pro Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Model: 864 CBR DF (7'2" MH Deep Flex)
•G Loomis Conquest: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY
Model: 842C MBR
LINES...
Fluorocarbon– Sunline Super FC (6-8 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Braid– Power Pro Spectra (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
BFS TEXAS RIGGING...
Weight– Swagger Tungsten Vader 1/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV
Heavy Wire Hook– Owner Rig-N-Hook Size 1/0: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN
Light Wire Hook– Owner J-Light Size 1/0: https://bit.ly/3HDg0SH
DROPSHOT RIGGING...
Hook– Owner Mosquito Light (Size 4 or 6): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Weight– Swagger Tungsten (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx
NED HEADS...
Micro– Z Man Micro Finesse Shroomz (1/15th): https://bit.ly/3QDdlw7
Tungsten– Swagger Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M
Lead– Z Man OG (1/32 - 1/16th): https://bit.ly/3nyFyZc
CRANKBAITS...
•Megabass Z-1 Crank: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB
Colors: Kasumi Ito, Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2
•Rapala Ultralight Crank: https://bit.ly/3qSt14V
Colors: Chrome, Shad
•Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: https://bit.ly/3xTsnG0
Colors: Clear Green Craw, Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad
MICRO SWIMBAIT...
Bait– Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
Bait– Megabass 3" Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Color: Real, Albino
Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy (1/8 with 1/0): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
TOPWATER...
•Evergreen Shower Blows 77.7: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: Black Bone, Full Metal
•Owner Cultiva Zip N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh
Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner, Brown Trout
•Whopper Plopper 60: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Phantom Shad, Monkey Butt, Bone
•Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP
Colors: Chrome, Clown, Yellow Perch
•Megabass Grand Siglett: https://bit.ly/3UMyhn6
Colors: Abura Zemi, Lamune Bug, Skeleton Sirius
NED/TEXAS RIG SOFT BAITS...
•Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g
Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Mojito
•Z Man TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw
•Zman TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE
Colors: Sprayed Grass, Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw
•Zman TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC
Colors: Canada Craw, Houdini, The Deal
NED MICRO FINESSE SOFT BAITS...
•Zman Micro Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3d8bmBm
Colors: Coppertreuse, Green Pumpkin, The Deal
•Zman Micro Finesse TicklerZ: https://bit.ly/3BIABob
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Hot Snakes
INLINE SPINNER...
•Blue Fox Inline Spinner: https://bit.ly/3qAVlqb
Colors: Shiner, Shad
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