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

[@michaelbush7696]

Matt "THE CAT" Allen. Nice reflexes on saving your rig. Got back into fishing about a year ago and can't begin to tell you how much I have learned from you and Tim. Thanks for all the work you guys put in to help us become better anglers. Take care my friend.

[@tacticalbassin]

We're happy to do it! Thanks for the support!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

BFS fishing is loads of fun! Good to see some of the bigger KZbin channles finally covering BFS.

[@yacobginz6075]

You’re still one of the OG’s. Love my alderbaron bfs. Lucky raffle win

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@yacobginz6075 That's quite the raffle win!

[@Baitfinessesystem]

Thanks for paying some love to very area of Bass Fishing and fishing in general that was born here in Japan. So glad to BFS being recognized more overseas each day and also how it's killin' it in the Bassmaster series also!

[@catboyzee]

Sidebar comment: I came to this video to study your techniques. But hearing all the birds singing in background as you're quietly trolling along is yet another reminder of why I love fishing so much. #respect

[@brianrobinson9979]

I can't wait to see You and Tim catch a double digit on BFS 😁👍

[@seanyB223]

Wonder if they have yet!!

[@clintonbruning]

Matt turned me onto BFS last January and that’s pretty much all I do on my channel. I’ve caught my PB of 8.8, an 8.3, a couple 7s and loads of 5-6 lb fish on 6 lb line and BFS since making the switch and the best part is the next cast I could catch a crappie, or a 8 inch bass. It’s so fun like he said. I’ve had several limits over 20 lbs recently on bfs, here’s a link to one of those if you wanna check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIfRhp-Vf9CCf7c

[@dwightrice7966]

Matt...are you using snaps to attach the Karashi or tying a knot? Have you tried the HT Setsuki chaiyu color?

[@phatpakbaits]

We need more of these.. This market is starting to emerge and it’s such a game changer in how we fish . Keep ‘em coming. Can’t wait for gear to come down in pricing

[@clintonbruning]

It’s all I do on my channel. I’ve caught a bunch of BIG pressured Texas bass in the last year switching to small baits and light line. Here’s a link to a recent trip if you wanna check it out 🤙🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIfRhp-Vf9CCf7c

[@fish8five646]

The gear don’t have to be expensive, there’s other brands that aren’t expensive who were onto the bfs game a long time before it got really popular. The Reel Test, he does reviews on reels, he’s reviewed a handful of brands that can be had for cheap that actually perform great

[@clintonbruning]

@@fish8five646 the tsurinoya dark wolf is 85 bucks and it’s my favorite reel by far. I use mostly “budget” stuff but it still performs really well.

[@jesusflores7323]

yup, we just need the prices to catch up with the popularity. I enjoy watching Matt but damn, I don't think using nothing but $700 setups is the best way to introduce people to a whole new subset of fishing.

[@clintonbruning]

@@jesusflores7323 my dobyns sierras are 189 and my Tsu legend rod was 89. And the zephyrs and Tsu dark wolf are both under 80 bucks for a great performing reel. I can’t ever justify spending 300 bucks on a rod or reel either man.

[@FsJuicyJ]

I just wanted to say that because of this video, I bought a Cashion 7' L/F BFS rod and Tsurinoya Dark Wolf Ultra BFS reel, and a Megabass Karashi. Yesterday I took them out on the water with my kayak and on my 2nd cast with it I caught my biggest bass of the day, and 7 other bass after. BFS is no joke and has really made me enjoy fishing again. Love all the BFS videos you guys do and all the gear you recommend is killer.

[@rconner4053]

I used your link to get my Curado/Cashion BFS rig. I tied on a 1/10 oz ned lock hook and test casted it without any bait. WOW!! Distance, accuracy, no backlash. Did I mention WOW!! What a great recommendation you gave me. Thanks very much.

[@baitchuckin]

Awesome video!! I absolutely LOVE throwing BFS on the Delta! Makes for a really fun afternoon when nothing else is getting bit! Cheers Matt and Tim!!

[@stldavid]

This video has it all... nature sounds/scenery, a bass almost ripping a rod and reel off the deck of the boat, a miraculous save in response, a wondering cow... oh and some BFS fishing!

[@Timmerman0602]

*Video Idea* Would love to see you guys come down here to Santee Cooper next year during the spring and do a day on the water where there is nothing but BFS used!!

[@donovanjackson7241]

Great video! This is why I fish with lighter gear (spinning not bfs) as everything is so fun! Small craws on light shaky heads are one of my goto baits just because they work so well. The other thing I like about finesse baits is you can catch a variety of species: channel cats, crappie, stripe, white bass along with spotted and largemouths.

[@alexwilliams8131]

Great video! I know how much fun you had out there! It’s hard for me to throw anything but BFS anymore!

[@clintonbruning]

I’m right there with you! I’ve had several 20+ lb limits and caught my two biggest bass of my life 8.8 and 8.3 on pressured Texas lakes since making the switch. Here’s a lake to a recent trip I did pretty good on if you wanna check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIfRhp-Vf9CCf7c

[@jeffreyblair1820]

Man that looked like an awesome day on the water Matt. Thank you for bringing us along. I fish a small, heavily pressured lake. I can not buy a bite to save my life. WOULD LOVE to have a day like that. Next best thing, watch a TacticalBassin video 👍🏻 Thanks Matt&Tim

[@JohnnyStabile]

I love BFS. Catching peacock bass on BFS is a blast. Thanks for turning me onto it guys!

[@lioncrab88]

Watching this with my son, he says, “dad, this man must be having a lot of fun, he chuckles each time he catches a fish!” “Yes son, he is having ALL the fun”

[@rafaelmacedo6679]

without a doubt, the best fishing style/gear you can find out there, it is so dynamic! especially here in Canada where the Largemouth is not as big in the US, the BFS seems to be the only "consistent way" of catching them. Awesome video mate.

[@matthewlidrich2030]

Hey Matt, it's Matthew Alan Lidrich in the house. That is crazy that your name is almost the same as mine. Just throwing the BFS gear myself yesterday afternoon and for 1 1/2 hrs I was ripp'n some lips on some smallies. The bite has been spotty the last 2 weeks and it was a blast pulling out a bunch of fish under 1 lb. with the light stuff. I'm not a pro like you but I do like to toss a lure sometimes. Thanks for sharing your video's with us!

[@Lqviolin2]

Went out today with my new dobyns sierra ultra finesse and curado bfs reel. Got the Alphas air tw on the way and a kistler 3x ultra finesse rod on back order. Haven't had this much fun in years.

[@conedx]

I found out BFS was a thing that existed a couple years ago and IMMEDIATELY got one. I love it so so much.

[@TX_TOAST]

Tim little & Matt Allen appreciate y’all’s enthusiasm

[@ChavsADV]

This sort of supports a lesson I learned recently... Not all lakes have monsters. I downsized my baits and started catching fish. I was convinced I was going to hunt out a monster at this lake and lost a lot of fish and wasted a lot of time.

[@1ts3asy]

Matt the scenery is movie worthy. It’s so amazing it almost looks fake. 🔥

[@tacticalbassin]

Thats East Tennessee, it's gorgeous!

[@rafabonati7757]

Matt, as soon as you put that rod on the deck, I knew you would be in for it! Good thing your reaction time was fast.

[@matthewrodriguez4073]

A few years ago I started fishing a local bait makers 3" craw on finesse spinning gear. I found some super small #2 hooks and used a 1/16 lead weight. It absolutely killed. Bass, crappie, panfish, and even a catfish. I am stoked to find that you guys are using something similar, because I have since moved states and haven't been able to find a small craw that worked that well ever since. I'm now so excited to try the ring craw!

[@stormhunted]

Always fun to watch and I always learn something new every video, thank you 🎣

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Chris!

[@SamEichers]

Not quite the same majestic mornings you have down there in the mornings with the goose. Nothing beats an early morning fishing with the calling of loons up here in the north.

[@jasonbruno3483]

Happy you did this video, this week... I was out yesterday with a Shimano Enber 60 SP in gold with orange belly and caught some 2lbs smallies, a couple of Northern Pike, and it even provoked a 4+ foot musky to hookup twice. Luckily both times the musky got off without cutting my line. All on 8lbs PowerPro with a 6lbs fluorocarbon leader. What a blast!!! Hope you guys do more videos with BFS!

[@smokinfasts1973]

I was out yesterday. The wind was howling. I was amazed at how well the curado bfs was able to cast against the wind. I was throwing a 1/4 oz top spin with a 2.8 Keitech and casting further into the wind than traditional rods with heavier baits. I just got into bfs this year and LOVE it!!!

[@johnnyweaver1300]

As far as a rod sticking over the edge of boat, ive had fish jump out of the water to get to it, good save, the 1st time heard about bfs was on this channel it looks super fun & i throughly enjoyed it Matt, ive telling everyone about this channel because yall cover everything in bass fishing & you have catches to to back it up!👍🎣

[@randallmiller572]

Looked really fun!! Can’t wait to get my hands on some BFS gear for inshore saltwater fishing!

[@PythonDad]

The Karashi is such a great bait. Anyone who mainly fishes for crappie, bluegill, or other panfish should get a couple of them. Trout and white bass also love it. One that sinks faster would probably make a good walleye bait.

[@fishing630addictionjcmg4]

The best 👌KZbin Chanel. Matt & Tim are the guys whit the knowledge for fish 🐟 thankz for sharing all the tricks hope get my pb this year keep up the good work 👏

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!

[@keenanmoore264]

You guys ever do a video on the free rig? I always come to you first when I want to learn a new technique but I don't see one when I put in the search. The detailed list in the description is HUGE for learning what type of set up to throw any given technique.

[@dustinm5667]

That Daiwa hidden concept line is the first thing I spoiled my BFS reel with. That line is amazing. Managed a big old pike on it for one of the first catches.

[@rm709]

Been fishing BFS my whole life without it being a “thing”. Micro bass lures were big in the 90s with smaller rods and reels; my Dad was a pioneer and never knew it! The new gear does work better, but the technique is the same. Loads of fish for a fun day out.

[@altus8312]

Got my first BFS combo this past weekend and caught 40-50 smallies on it Sunday. It’s a load of fun

[@all-americanlambs1596]

Great video and enjoyed the fun we saw when you were fishing BFS! Thought the BFS would be fun for some small ponds from the bank.

[@midwestfischerman]

Matt, did you see Lew's launched a BFS reel??? When can we expect a review of the Lew's Custom Lite SS (Shallow Spool) Casting Reel?

[@poppy.fishing]

I bought my first BFS setup this year. It's unbelievable how well you can cast a small bait.

[@tacticalbassin]

Isn't it amazing?! Wayyyy too much fun!

[@dominickeen6091]

Awesome video last year I bought my first bfs rod the Cashion 6’10” ML and the zephyr caught a few decent ones on the 2.8 keitech with guppy head

[@hiwayhero]

love throwing 1/16 or less jigheads w/1.5-2” baits on Curado BFS & 7’ Dobyns 740c! fishing dinks, so much fun when big ones are testy or finicky. thanks for the video❤

[@atbfishing2816]

This is the type of fishing that gets young kids into the sport. Whenever I take my son out its downsized gear so he can catch plenty of fish. Great video!

[@gregchilders7643]

I'm 59 and have been bfs for about 30 years i have a bps pro finnesse baitcaster on a 4ft 10 in eagle claw Featherlite light action rod (1/16 -3/8oz)perfect for tossing crankbaits ,jerkbaits, spinnerbaits and topwaters.i still use spinning rod for dropshoting and lures under 1/8oz.dont know why there is so many haters ?

[@JasonCarrara]

It's special.. I mean it's TOTALLY SPECIAL! Your a riot bro!

[@quentintincher8323]

I can't believe you haven't purchased any of the JDM BFS reels with how fanatical you are with tackle.

[@semtexnick]

He throws an Aldebaran BFS in most of his other BFS videos

[@The_Multi-species_Angler]

I'm Shock you are aiming for small fish on bfs when you could target nice size fish on bfs. And some of these fish was nice size. What's your favorite bfs reel if you don't mind me asking? Good to see you linking the gear as well!!

[@adammitchell3462]

Yeah man,i hate seeing people relate small finesse baits with small fish. You can absolutely catch quality fish on neds and wacky rigs. In fact, i always tend to catch more and bigger fish when im finesse fishing,thats truly where my confidence actually is.

[@toddpossum]

Thanks!

[@timhigdonoutdoors5276]

I love fishing BFS on the lake but I really love taking BFS to the mountains trout fishing!!

[@tacticalbassin]

For sure! Wayyyyy too much fun!

[@Marvld1]

I told you sometime back about P5 Siglett... It's insanely light. I'm glad you tried one

[@midwestfischerman]

1️⃣🥇👑 New week, new month, new TB video! LET'S GO!!!🙌🏻🎣👍🏻

[@toddpossum]

🤙. Yee Yee

[@tacticalbassin]

Let's go!! 🙌

[@toddpossum]

@@tacticalbassin 🤣🤣

[@bruceesterline3170]

I know the feeling and it is a good feeling when I fish for bluegill I use a ultralight spidermite spinning comb with 6 pound braid and it will cast a mile with a roadrunner and when I catch a bass it's like catching a 5 pounder on ultralight.👍

[@Triple87]

I laughed so hard at the bass that almost took your rod. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I was expecting a 2 pounder, and it was a 2 ouncer. 🤣🤣🤣

[@FreedomFishing]

BFS is a lot of fun. Even giving the 1 lbers a little drag to pull has been a blast.

[@FinkeFishing]

I could see how bfs gear could be advantageous for tournament fishing as well particularly for co-anglers fishing highly pressured tournament lakes and behind a boater at that

[@dawsonlyday]

Have y’all ever tried a Texas rigged Roboworm. It’s become one of my favorite weedless bfs lures.

[@pacman_17]

Great video catching everything that bites on BFS. I'll have to check out the lures you were using.

[@magellanstravels]

I like different spin on bass angling. Where is this post card of a lake at? Great work.

[@adamboyce5220]

Good stuff! After watching your BFS videos I’m going to try this as a co in some upcoming tournaments. A lot of the guys on the river up here are sticks and it may be different enough to get bites they don’t. Thx TB!

[@chrisbaldwin7734]

Yeah, I really need to get some BFS stuff. I'm thinking this would be really good for highland reservoirs since your forced to use lighter line.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Good thing is that you can use 6-8lb fluorocarbon and not have the issues like spinning reels do

[@christianousa9193]

I have been using the Zman TRD CrawZ with a lot of success and I have a friend who lives at the coast smashing the redfish using the TRD CrawZ on the Zman weighted EWG hook.

[@davidlanphere5817]

Great video, as always, and a great recovery.

[@jonathangreen6088]

Matt with the ninja reflexes!

[@kevinconrad7222]

Jointed claw 70 and a 1/8 oz buzzbait next please so much fun.

[@crosscountrybankangler]

Got a 3 lb largemouth on BFS back in the fall. Heck of a way to catch em

[@scottkroger6123]

I was just in a Kayak bass tourney and was using my BFS and ended up snagging and landing a 45-50lb carp! Just let the drag work!! Little baits catch big fish!! Lol!!

[@nathanbrinker1149]

This dude makes it look easy

[@jeffholder195]

Matt can you guys make a video on Texas rig fishing on a highland reservoir? Hard to find much info on highland reservoirs. Thanks

[@Matthiaskyriakidis]

I’ve been so curious about this glad to be able to see it now!

[@tacticalbassin]

It's incredibly fun. If you're on the edge... its worth trying 👍🏼

[@Matthiaskyriakidis]

@@tacticalbassin I think I’ll give it a go, thanks!

[@nealatthecrossfishing]

That looks like so much fun!! Gotta get me some of that gear!

[@tacticalbassin]

It's more fun than it looks!! You're going to love it!

[@SteveYu-l2p]

Again, Matt, Can we see you around the ICAST?

[@Woefman911]

That was a riot to watch 😅

[@TWC6724]

Good grab on that rod! 😆 Must have been one hungry booger!

[@lamontgray6015]

I just got a bfs zodais with bfr curado reel set up

[@wilmerpruitt6324]

To much fun right there. I gotta try that Karashi

[@Walterros45]

Matt, caught my first BFS bass on the 7'2' med light curado rod w/ curado bfs reel. It seems to struggle loading up for casts with just a 1/16th weight and a ned bait (the rod is rated to 3/16ths) minimum. Could you explain the use case for the curado medium light vs cashion medium light? It's rated down to 1/8th.

[@semtexnick]

likewise i bought the 7'2" Expride med light for BFS and it's a little too stiff for 1/16 but 1/8 worm weight with a size 1 owner j light and a depps death adder works beautifully

[@thadgeorge4984]

24:55 could you throw the small dark sleepers on bfs?

[@midwestfischerman]

Matt, was ultralight fishing ever a fascination for you before BFS?

[@tacticalbassin]

I grew up crawling through mountain streams trout fishing with ultralights. I've been an advocate of power fishing for decades though... I had zero clue it was still in there until bait finesse brought it out.

[@jaypido6333]

Caught a 4.2 LM in a tournament this Friday , on that Cashion 6/10 ML and Curado BFS, and 7 lb sunline . The bait ? Hmmm..something sneaky 😊

[@hiwayhero]

next buy will def be Daiwa 704 Presso UL travel and Daiwa Revros 1000-cp . UL always in the Jeep! Thanks Matt

[@jddarby007]

I learn a lot from mimicking your retrieve.

[@pauleye6852]

Fly rod and reel is the next level of BFS.

[@mazerrackham5959]

👍🏽🤙🏽happy Monday y’all

[@moman4kids1]

I'm telling you a phenix RECON ELITE in 682/712 is a great rod and at a great price - they have a great warranty - i use it for underpins okashira heads poppers shaky

[@johncoyote6755]

Matt you should try the Sammy 65. I have been wrecking them on it.

[@connorhany351]

You mentioned how the karashi will just get eaten over and over until they get hooked. The only other bait I've ever had that experience with is the showerblows 105. I was hesitant to finally pull the trigger on one because of the price, but they can't stay away from it.

[@JoeyB7615]

To me BFS is similar to fishing as a kid how every fish is an awesome experience

[@scottbrungard8322]

Matt, for top water you have to try the Imakatsu Dilemma popper, it’s so much fun and you can walk it really easy! It’s hard to find.

[@VinceNiergarth]

Got my BFS combo this year! It has been a blast!

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome!!!

[@live2fishofficial]

I caught a rash of negativity for “finesse” fishing a ned rig on a baitcaster. With all of the BFS options now available, why NOT try something that is just as good as spinning gear? You can go light on a baitcaster, but it might take some getting used to if you’re not already comfortable with using one.

[@tacticalbassin]

Any time you're ahead of the curve you'll catch negativity. You can't imagine the hate we took decades ago while catching double digits with swimbaits. Stick to it, let that feedback motivate you, because you really are ahead of the curve. 👍🏼

[@live2fishofficial]

@@tacticalbassin appreciate that! 👍🎣

[@VinceNiergarth]

Who cares about what others say! Catch your fish the way YOU want too!have a great day!

[@live2fishofficial]

@@VinceNiergarth that’s pretty much what I told them. If I can educate someone on a new technique and they can find the same benefit as I do out of it, what’s the harm? You have a great day as well - tight lines!

[@trentfindley7212]

please tell me you pulled a red foreman... big ole giant fake laugh then called em dumbasses.

[@louistaljaard1765]

It would be awesome if you can cover bank finesse fishing with a lot of grass and thick cover, something that is weedless, here where I fish is a lot of fishing pressure also, cheers from South Africa.

[@tacticalbassin]

That little Texas rig Craw and a small Texas rig worm should be very high on your list! I've flipped grass with this same setup many times whether from shore or boat. 👍🏼

[@louistaljaard1765]

@@tacticalbassin thank you very much, your channel is golden

[@mmorgan619]

I’ve watched all of your BFS content and have purchased nearly every recommended item through your TW links. Can you do a video specifically on line selection for each technique? When is it appropriate to use straight braid vs fluoro or braid to fluoro leader?

[@tacticalbassin]

We sure can, that's a great idea 💡

[@mmorgan619]

@@tacticalbassin Thank you. I'm looking forward to that content as I'm a bit lost at the moment (even though I have all the gear). Lol

[@jackturner1446]

Great video Matt! I got two JDM Aldebaran 22 and paired them with the Dobyns Sierra SUF700 rod and have had a blast. I sppoled the Sufix nanobraid 10Lb on one and Varivas PE# 0.6 (10Lb) on the other. Wanted to know if the JDM fishing line was worth it but haven't decided yet. Love all your videos Matt, especially when you take the time to explain everything. I see Tim twitch a little when your long winded but know, the viewers love every detail!!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Thanks Jack!! I really appreciate that!

[@Tbowie13]

Those are incredible setups. I use the D. Sierra SUF 701C (the 7' fast action) for micro jerkbaits and the Karashi (that Matt keeps giving away the juice on). Those Aldebarens are incredible as well, I started with the 51 (I fish lefty) and then had to buy more. Once you use an Aldebaren for Jerkbaits or small/mid crankbaits, you're ruined, and don't want to use anything else. I can't tell you how many times I've been able to make casts into the wind with a Vision 110 or Jr, when buddies were backlashing with much heavier, easier to cast baits.

[@ChristophercurtisChris]

I noticed that when you should bigger fish come out your smaller lures big fish to come together come get the small bead lure

[@huskyfisherman1590]

Siiiick video… more please

[@afgcomputing3639]

Not sure if its possible, but just like you share the tackle used on the day, can you share fishing conditions like water temp etc?

[@bxcloud104]

Have you seen Phenix's new BFS rod? I'm hoping TW carries it soon.

[@brandoncleaves6925]

Do you normally throw braid to leader or straight fluoro with the bfs gear?

[@losangelesbfs]

cant go wrong with braid to leader!! straight fluoro is nice in the infamous 4# variety but you should pull/stretch it and use line treatment to reduce memory.

[@danielmiller9867]

For a BFS application, can a Curado MGL be dialed in well enough to do the job?

[@losangelesbfs]

the spool isnt shallow enough.

[@MrDonohuea]

Ark has an invoker limited ML in 6'8" I believe, Its a great BFS rod. Much lighter than the shimano ML, but still fast.