BUYER'S GUIDE: BAIT FINESSE BAITS (SOFT AND HARD BAITS FOR BFS FISHING)

Bait Finesse is sweeping across bass fishing! If you're wondering what BFS is for and how to do it, you've come to the right place! In today's Buyer's Guide we're covering our favorite BFS baits for ultralight casting and spinning presentations. If you're not familiar with BFS, anything you've ever done with a spinning rod can now be done with a bait caster, and with even more precision!

BFS has been around for decades but has exploded into the US Market in the last few years. If you've ever been curious about this incredible way of fishing, now is the time to check it out! Today we've broken down all our favorite baits by category. From finesse creatures and craws, to topwater and crankbaits, you've got to give this a try!

Below you'll find links to all the 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...

Buyer's Guide: $100 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/2eCEb3G3VE0

Buyer's Guide: $200 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/AcrTDhtaSQg

Buyer's Guide: $$ High End Combos $$– https://youtu.be/obxNp48IALo

Buyer's Guide: Alabama Rigs– https://youtu.be/wPm3izTumxk

Buyer's Guide: Strolling– https://youtu.be/EVnMJWMtZhE

Buyer's Guide: Hard Swimbaits– https://youtu.be/LmlH3MGLnvY

Buyer's Guide: Soft Swimbaits– https://youtu.be/D0CCgJxMLZ0

SWIMBAITS AND HEADS...

•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 Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

CRAWS AND CREATURES...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Tilapia

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Black Blue/ Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Sprayed Grass

NED HEADS AND FINESSE JIG...

•Great Lakes Finesse Matte Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp

Size: 3/16 oz

Colors: Matte Green Pumpkin Black, Matte Black Brown

•ZMan Ned Lockz HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/10 oz

•ZMan Ned Lockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10 oz

WACKY RIG...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Natural Shad

•Hayabusa WRM201 Wacky Hook: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1

MICRO FLUKE...

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

Colors: Prism Shad, SS Shad

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

Size: 1/0

KARASHI...

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

Colors: HT Moroko KS, Kasumi Ito, GLX Frozen Pink

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Phantom Green Craw, Mat Shad, MB Gizzard

•Megabass BFS Griffin MR–X: https://bit.ly/47of55j

Colors: Phantom Green Craw, Mat Shad, MB Gizzard

•Damiki Disco Deep 38 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3nwY1rk

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad

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

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad

TOPWATER...

•Owner Cultiva Zip N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner, Brown Trout

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

Colors: GG Wakasagi, Bahama Milk Pearl

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

Colors: Mat Shad, MG Sexy Stream

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

Colors: Bone, Mossy Shad

•R2S Whopper Plopper 60: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Phantom Shad, Monkey Butt, Bone

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 70: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Smelt

JERKBAITS...

•Daiwa TD Minnow 75 SP: https://bit.ly/3zfelTX

Color: Pro Purple, Wakasagi

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

Color: ITO Tennessee Shad, Elegy Bone

•Duo Realis Rozante 63 SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Color: All Bait, Komoche Wakasagi

•Duo Realis Rozante 57MR: https://bit.ly/3YurtNa

Color: Ghost Minnow, Ghost Wakasagi

•Megabass Shading X 55: https://bit.ly/3xkMH6Y

Color: FA Wakasagi, LZ Wakasagi

BAIT FINESSE FISHING LINE...

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

Favorite Size: 7 lb

•Seaguar PEX8: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Favorite Sizes: 16, 18, 21 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

Don't Make This TINY Mistake! (Bait Finesse Tricks For Fall Transition Bass Fishing)

Have you tried this trick to catch more bass during the Summer to Fall Transition? Downsizing your bait works! As water temperatures begin to cool, bass target juvenile baitfish for an easy meal. Don't get left behind on the easiest bite this season!

If you understand where this is happening and which baits to throw, the early Fall transition gets a lot easier! Most anglers fail to realize what's happening and get frustrated as they watch bass feed, while their lures get ignored. SIZE IS KEY! The smaller the bait, the better the match to what the bass are actually eating!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the specifics on our favorite bait finesse rod and reel combos in different price ranges.

KARASHI...

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

Colors: Kasumi Ito KS, HT Setsuki Chiayu

CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Griffin MR–X BFS: https://bit.ly/47of55j

Colors: Mat Shad, GP Kawamatsu

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

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard

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

Colors: Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad

BLADED BAITS...

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 oz

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Duo Realis Spinbait 70 (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Smelt, Ghost Wakasagi

•Duo Realis Heartbee 75SS: https://bit.ly/3WCAkNA

Colors: HM Oikawa, LG Wakasagi

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl, Mat Shad

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

Colors: MG Sexy Stream, Mat Shad

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

Colors: Real Shad, Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

•Shimano BT Bait 99F: https://bit.ly/3YruSyo

Colors: Ghost Smelt, Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Glitter Secret Bait, Lively Wakasagi

JERKBAITS...

•Duo Realis Rozante 63SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Colors: All Bait, Ghost Minnow

•Duo Realis Rozante 57MR: https://bit.ly/3YurtNa

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Ghost Wakasagi

•Megabass X 80 Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Colors: GP Invisible Wakasagi, GG Shad

•Megabass Shading X R62: https://bit.ly/3LTQUlD

Colors: GG Tennessee Shad, LZ Wakasagi

BAIT FINESSE STORAGE...

•Buzbe Colony 15 Modular Storage: https://bit.ly/3sr7aVn

•Plano Edge 3700 Thin: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

MATT'S KARASHI COMBO...

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

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

HIGH END BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 6'3" Ultra Light Slow: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Pop X Stick

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

MID PRICED BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Super Slick V2 (10 lb) Braid: https://bit.ly/3vSwa6Z

BUDGET BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 6'10" Med Light BF: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

HOOK UPGRADES...

•Owner ST–26 Treble Hooks: https://bit.ly/3URHlrP

Main Sizes: 8, 10, 14

•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 1

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

Summer Bass Fishing: Crankbait VS Underspin!

Come along for an amazing day of Summer Bass Fishing! Matt finds multiple schools of fish with crankbaits and underspins, then hooks an absolute GIANT that tests the limits of an ultralight BFS rod! From Bait Finesse to deep diving crankbaits, this is a great day on the water!

This time of year there are so many great ways to catch bass. If you look at the front deck of Matt's boat, you'll notice he starts out with 12 different rods so he can adapt to changing conditions. However, it doesn't take long to realize the underspin swimbait and deep diving crankbaits will be the main fish catchers all day long.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, sizes, hook upgrades for the baits, and even the apparel he used to hide from the blistering sun. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

AFTCO APPAREL...

•Aftco Tactical Camo Performance Hood: https://bit.ly/41iA9XD

•Aftco SolPro Glove: https://bit.ly/2X38BWs

•Aftco Bass Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2JcA8xi

•Aftco Deck Sandal: https://bit.ly/4bczxa7

UNDERSPINS...

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

Sizes: 1/4 oz, 1/8 oz

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

Color: Albino

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Tennessee Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Azuma Z Boss 22 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Color: Grand Shad

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Metallic Shad

SHAKEY HEAD WORM...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Color: Plum

•Missile Baits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 1/4 oz

TOPWATER...

•Duo Realis Pencil 100: https://bit.ly/3RyEZgz

Color: Ghost Minnow

COMPACT JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: Canterbury Craw

•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

HIGH END UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 892S JWR: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

Model: 7'5" Medium

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

CASHION ULTRALIGHT BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'8" Ultralight: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

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

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

ABU GARCIA BFS COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon BFS 7'1" ML: https://bit.ly/49WVp8U

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

DEEP CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 968 CBR: https://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Model: 8' Heavy Crankbait

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

ICAST Gear Review: Best New Rods And Reels Of 2024!

Come check out our favorite new rods and reels from ICAST 2024! From casting reels to spinning reels, bait finesse to power fishing, the show was packed with awesome new gear! It didn't take us long to wade through the noise and find the gems from the show. You've got to check these out!

This year's ICAST event was packed with awesome new gear! So much so that we've had to break this gear review into multiple videos! Today we're covering rods and reels from budget friendly offerings, to enthusiast tackle. If you missed the show and want to know what the real gems were, we've got you covered!

Below you'll find links to the rods and reels discussed in the video. We've included all our favorite reel speeds and rod models to help you find the best options for you. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

If you missed yesterday's bait segment, you missed out, see it here:

•Bait And Tackle Review: https://youtu.be/i7ktZDzKdJI

SPINNING REEL...

•Shimano Vanford FA: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Favorite Sizes: 2500, 3000

CASTING REELS...

•Shimano SLX XT: https://bit.ly/3YgnWE8

Favorite Speed: 7:1 (HG)

•Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150: https://bit.ly/3yiO3zJ

Favorite Speed: 7.3:1 (H)

•Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

•Seviin GSC 150: https://bit.ly/3WptV6W

Favorite Speed: 7.3:1

SHIMANO RODS...

•Shimano Poison Adrena Spinning: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium+

•Shimano Poison Adrena Casting: https://bit.ly/4cVIwOI

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium, 7' Medium Heavy Fast

JDM Models: 7'4" Heavy Regular, 7'2" Heavy Fast

•Shimano Poison Adrena BFS: https://bit.ly/3WE4yQ3

Favorite Model: 6'10" Light

CASHION RODS...

•Cashion 6'8" Ultralight TW Exclusive: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

•Cashion Icon BF Series: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

New Models: 7'2" Medium Light, 7'6" Light

ST. CROIX RODS...

•St. Croix Black Bass Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Models: 7'4" Heavy Fast, 7'2" MHM, 7'3" MH Fast

•St. Croix Black Bass Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/4diwkqT

Models: 6'8" Medium X Fast, 7'3" Medium Light XFast

DAIWA RODS...

•Daiwa Tatula XT Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3LFqEeH

Model: 6'5" Light Fast

•Daiwa Ardito Jitte Travel Rod: https://bit.ly/4dmTsVn

Model: 6'7" Medium Regular

•Daiwa Presso Trout Rod: (Not Yet Available For Pre Order)

Model: 5'10" Ultralight Casting

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