Bait Finesse Tricks (BFS) For Summer Bass Fishing!

Bait Finesse is here to stay! The trend of throwing finesse lures on ultralight bait casting equipment instead of spinning rods is sweeping the US! There are plenty of anglers who still enjoy spinning tackle, but the number that are switching over to BFS bait casting setups is staggering!

Since bait finesse is a budding concept in the US market we're taking the time to show you how we adapt these setups to Summer time fishing. From  topwater, to underspins, to flukes, you can target bass with a variety of ultralight presentations and have a ton of fun this Summer!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for the lures, as well as some of our favorite rod and reel combos for these techniques. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TOPWATER...

•Evergreen Shower Blows 77.7: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, Neon Wakasagi

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

Colors: Phantom Shad, Bluegill, Bone

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

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Megabass Pop X Popper: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Mat Shad, Gill

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

Colors: Gold Chrome, Lime Frog

UNDERSPIN...

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 oz

Bait– Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

CREATURE BAIT...

Bait– ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin Orange, Green Pumpkin

Head– Reins Cover JigHead: https://bit.ly/3NeYlWw

Size: 1/16 oz

CRAW BAIT...

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

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Green Pumpkin

Weight– Reins Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

Hook– Gamakatsu Offset EWG: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Size: 2

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Color: Prism Shad, SS Shad

Hook– Gamakatsu Offset EWG: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Size: 1

CRANKBAITS...

•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

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

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Olive Flash Shad

BAIT FINESSE LINE...

Clear Fluorocarbon: Sunline Super FC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Preferred Size: 7 lb

Green Fluorocarbon: Daiwa J Fluoro Hidden: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Preferred Size: 7 lb

Braid… Sufix 131: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Preferred Size 6-10 lb

BAIT FINESSE REELS...

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

•KastKing Zephyr Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3cy03ij

BAIT FINESSE RODS...

Topwater– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Model: 7'0" Light

Micro Poppers– Megabass P5 Destroyer: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Pop X Stick

Tiny Cranks– Shimano Curado Casting: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Model: 6'10" Light Glass

Creatures (Flipping)– Shimano Expride: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 7'2" ML+ (Medium Light+)

Craws– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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Bait Finesse Fishing ( BFS ) For Bass! How Its Actually Done!

We're throwing BAIT FINESSE ( BFS ) all day long! Today is dedicated to the growing segment of bass fishing known as "Bait Finesse". We're using the Shimano Curado BFS reel on a variety of different light and ultralight bait casting rods to effectively fish worms, craws, topwater, and reaction baits. If you've never seen this fishing method in action, you don't want to miss this!

Come along for an awesome day of finesse fishing with Bait Finesse Tackle! Ultralight bait casting gear, micro baits, and quality bass! Matt starts the day fishing a micro craw profile on offshore structure, then moves shallow with a variety of moving baits ( Megabass Karashi, Damiki Umpa, Rapala Ultralight, and the Jackall PikuPiku ). Micro baits and quality bass, can it get more fun?!?!

Below you'll find links to all the gear Matt is using, including the baits, colors, hooks, rods, and reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S BAIT FINESSE RODS...

•Cashion Icon Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Models: 6'10" Medium Light, 7'0" Light

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

Model: Siglett, Bait Finesse 

•Shimano Curado Casting: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Model: 6'10" Light Glass, 7'2" Medium Light

TODAY'S BAIT FINESSE REEL...

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

LINE FOR BAIT FINESSE REELS...

Clear Fluorocarbon: Sunline Super FC (6-7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Green Fluorocarbon: Daiwa J Fluoro Hidden (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Braid: Power Pro Super Slick (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3vSwa6Z

Braid: Sufix 832 (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

MICRO CRAW BAIT...

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

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Green Pumpkin Blue

Weight– Reins 1/16 oz Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Hook– Gamakatsu Offset EWG (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

THE KARASHI...

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

Favorite Colors: Kasumi Ito, Wagin Hasu, Ito Wakasagi

THE TOPWATERS...

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

Color: Ghost Minnow

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

Color: Clown

•Jackall PikuPiku: https://bit.ly/399wl59

Color: Lively Wakasagi

CRANKBAITS...

•Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: https://bit.ly/3xTsnG0

Color: Sleeper Shad, Clear Green Craw

•Damiki Disco Deep: https://bit.ly/3nwY1rk

Color: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

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... 

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BUYER'S GUIDE: BFS (BAIT FINESSE SYSTEM) RODS, REELS, AND TACKLE

Bait Finesse is here to stay! Many anglers are wondering what BFS is for, and how to apply it to their fishing. In today's Buyer's Guide we're covering our favorite BFS rods and the reels for casting ultralight presentations. Then we're looking at some of our favorite baits for this method. If you've not experienced the bait finesse system for ultralight fishing, you're missing out on a lot of fun!

BFS has been around for many years but it took a huge leap into the limelight when Shimano launched their Curado BFS earlier this year. Suddenly, BFS became available to the masses at an affordable price. 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. 

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. 

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

Model: 7' Light (700)

-Shimano Expride: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 7'2" ML+ (Medium Light+)

-Shimano Zodias: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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)

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: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Light Wire Hook- Owner J-Light Size 1: 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... 

Tungsten- Swagger Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Lead- Z Man OG (1/32 - 1/16th): https://bit.ly/3nyFyZc

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

MICRO SWIMBAIT... 

Bait- Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy (1/8 with 1/0): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

CRANKBAITS...

-Rapala Ultralight Crank: https://bit.ly/3qSt14V

Colors: Chrome, Shad

-Rapala Ultralight Shad Crank: https://bit.ly/3DS6rgx

Colors: Chrome, Shad, Clown

-Lucky Craft 0.3 and 0.5: https://bit.ly/3DDZmjs

Colors: BE Gill, BP Golden Shiner, Japan Craw

-Megabass Z-1 Crank: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2

-Megabass Z-2 Crank: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2

TOPWATER... 

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

Colors: Chrome, Clown, Yellow Perch

-Whopper Plopper 60: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Phantom Shad, Monkey Butt, Bone

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Gear Review! Shimano Curado BFS, Megabass P5, Creature Baits, Swimbaits, And Finesse!

Today’s tackle review is covering some amazing new items in bass fishing. From rods and reels, to a variety of baits, there are a ton of new options for late Spring and early Summer bass fishing! We kick the reviews off with a look at the brand new Shimano Curado BFS casting reel, then follow it up with the Megabass P5 Baby Plugging rod. From there we jump into baits that range from a 2” tube to a 10” swimbait, with a lot of stops in between. 

While the Northern guys are coming strong into the prespawn, the Southern anglers are pushing more toward Summer patterns. We’ve taken this into consideration and found items that help both groups be more successful. For the Northern guys we’re reviewing the Curado BFS, The P5 Baby Plugging, Tubes, and small swimbaits. For the South guys we’re looking at creatures for the wobble head, as well as some great swimbait options.

Below you’ll find links to all the gear reviewed in the video. We’ve included favorite sizes and colors where applicable, as well as favorite methods for rigging. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BFS Gear...

Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Rod #1- Shimano Zodias 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Rod #2- Shimano Expride 7'2" ML+: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Megabass Rod... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/31Pt839

Preferred Reel- Shimano Vanford 1000: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

Wobble Heads... 

Bait- XZone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Favorite Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Black

Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 1/2 oz 4/0 hook

Bait Alternative- Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Tubes... 

Bait- Netbait STH Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Ten Point, Dark Melon Copper

Heads- Blade Runner Inhaler: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Sizes: 1/0 for 2.5" and 2/0 for 4" Tube

Small Swimbaits... 

Bait- Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

Head- TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Underspin- VMC Spin Jig 1/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3381fEf

Weedless Swimbait... 

Bait- JSJ Hitch 6 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3vxPgw3

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow, Light Hitch

Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Savage Gear Swimbait... 

6" Pulse Tail Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2Ib674q

8" Pulse Tail Swimbait: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

10" Pulse Tail Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3lsKP0t

Favorite Colors: Dirty Silver, Ghost Trout

Braided Line... 

-Power Pro Maxcuatro Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

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