Bass fishing with Jika Rig on the New Shimano Curado BFS reel 2021

[@TheJJohnsonExperience]

Gonna give this a shot. Never even thought to make a home made Jika. Great video!

[@rawrfishing]

Oh man there's so many ways of doing it! U can use split rings or even snaps! U will love it with zman stuff

[@dwightrice7966]

Thanks for your leadership in this unique hobby. What is the actual line capacity of this reel? I will likely use this in lakes, ponds, and rivers rather than smaller streams and creeks. So, I'm wondering in meters how much would be reasonable for longer casts with 4, 5, and 6 lb test. Thoughts?

[@rawrfishing]

Thanks man. so their website says 8# Mono holds 50 yards and 15# PowerPro holds 45 yards. Now most BFS anglers use thinner line can put more on, but most don't even fill to the max to keep the spool light to cast light lures. Sounds like you are in the stage of exploring BFS for finesse fishing. I have spooled 4lbs mono on this reel before, approximately 125 ft and casted about 90 ft for a 3.5 gram spoon on a 7 ft Light tackle rod with a moderate fast tip aciton. I think it could go further if i used thin braid with leader materials. So i guess 100 ft is about 30 meters? should be plenty when throwing finesse size lures :) I often carry a L and ML rod for my BFS fishing throwing lures between 3 to 8 grams. I don't often try to push past the 100 ft mark since i kayak fish. but i know bank fishermen want distance over accuracy, so if you are planning to throw light lures far, BFS might not be the solution, but if you are into efficiency, accuracy and also a lighter setup (Bait Casting Reels are lighter than spinning), BFS is the way to go!

[@FishSlayer_9821]

My inspiration for using a jika is from jimbo that’s all I throw year round weather it’s on a regular medium heavy setup or bfs it’s effective on every water body but my goal this year is to try it on the bay in salt water so thank you for that my friend

[@rawrfishing]

Jika rig is fun! Free rig is something I have been using more lately.

[@ivanivan9507]

Hi great video. How long FC leader do you use in BFS fishing?

[@rawrfishing]

Thx. I fish up to a rod length for my fishery.. Ususally less. But could possibly be more for clearer waters.

[@ivanivan9507]

Thx

[@neverfox]

Why the step up rather than step down in weight for the braid to FC leader? Are you matching diameters or is that based on another consideration?

[@rawrfishing]

The rod got micro guides. So u would need to use thin lines and thin knots to ensure proper casting.

[@neverfox]

@@rawrfishing Meaning that by having it taper in the direction of the reel, it reduces the interference as the line goes out?

[@rawrfishing]

@@neverfox don't think it matters much, my leader doesn't go all the way way the spool. Just up a few guides... in this case... a thousand micro guides lol

[@trickytrav88]

Hey do you plan on upgrading bearings in the curado BFS ?

[@rawrfishing]

Probably not needed. Already micro bearings. But if I ever wanna run dry, I guess I could!

[@trickytrav88]

Agreed. Figured id ask because if its better ill try as well.

[@rawrfishing]

@@trickytrav88 I will keep using stock until a new spool comes out, but since no bearings on the spool, at least I won't be forced to buy anything. But we shall see. If I can turn this into UL BFS. I may! I am in a limbo... might just buy a next size up bc reel like a tatula sv and just use that for my ML bass fishing. I prefer bfs for my smaller species and open water fishing.

[@trickytrav88]

@@rawrfishing i didnt think about that there's no bearings to really change on it your rite..lol. Im using it on a medium light lews mach inshore rod and catching. 3lbers on it is so much fun, i love the clicking from the drag its music to my ears

[@rawrfishing]

@@trickytrav88 I think u would enjoy the next level up reel like the MGL for a ML. It makes it more versatile on a ML rod if u like thicker line. I got a lot of bass techniques that forcing me to move up next. I guess it's a perfect time to show case other finesse reels other than at the bfs level!

[@neverfox]

Since the Dobyns 7' is unobtanium, but you can still find the 7'4", would you recommend the longer rod or waiting? I'm planning to kayak fish small waters for the usual (bluegill, crappie, small bass). I do have a Shimano Sensilite 7' fwiw.

[@rawrfishing]

So far, the only time I have issues is going under trees and tunnels. Can't fish bridges either. But if you don't have any of that.... extra length does have its benefits. Especially hooksets or even jigging. I feel that shorter got way more control. So if you like a lot of flip and pitching... wait for the shorter! But I see u got a 7 foot already...

[@BackTheBlu]

Have you seen the Kingdoms MicroFly bfs reel?

[@rawrfishing]

Nah, I think I should check what's new this season at ali

[@BackTheBlu]

@@rawrfishing they even have a matching rod

[@rawrfishing]

@@BackTheBlu oh wow! Getting fancy

[@antoneyrizzato5880]

Hi, how many meters of braid can you put on it?

[@rawrfishing]

i don't remember, but for weights of these lures, generally 150 ft

[@ZaoRain]

about the gear ratio - I was catching bass with the megabass grand siglet last nite on that reel and i have to say the gear ratio is perfect my dad had the same lure on and he had to reel extra fast to get the same action i was getting on an easy retrieve with his 6.1:1 reel ;)

[@rawrfishing]

Nice! Yeah u can always slow down.. but if he wanna reel up fast... better tell ur dad to reel faster lol!

[@Fisherkid10]

Hey, rawr theres a micro frog that is sold on ebay and i think it would be cool if you did a lure review, its called the viva mazzy frog MF 30

[@rawrfishing]

I seen them pop up here and there on Instagram lately. Must be a new trending lure?

[@Fisherkid10]

@@rawrfishing yeah thats what im thinking too, but they cost like 13$ so there quite expensive for fishing with 4-6lb test

[@rawrfishing]

@@Fisherkid10 that's too expensive for my blood lol. I will stick to some Chinese ones since I got snakeheads around me.

[@Fisherkid10]

@@rawrfishing yeah same xd i don't have any snakeheads nere me but yeah im not gonna buy one bc i b poor xd hm idk i think lunker hunt makes a mini frog too im not sure

[@rawrfishing]

@@Fisherkid10 they do but it's nothing special. In fact they stink since they got legs. Small frogs needs to be leg less so it get better bites.

[@Pabloim]

Come to Malaysia brother. You will amazed with the mighty hampala

[@rawrfishing]

It's my dreams to fish south eastern Asia

[@Pabloim]

@@rawrfishing yeahhh... The time will come soon 🤘🤘🤘

[@soevasive]

And make sure that FG knot is tight or itll slip

[@rawrfishing]

Word!

[@TylerGoesFishing]

looked like fun

[@rawrfishing]

it's always fun when fishing on a kayak and peacocks are making noise lol

[@neilbonefishing]

Sup how is Jimbo doing? I hear Jimbo been acting a little strange lately let's keep our eyes on him👀

[@neilbonefishing]

He's out here knocking bluegills out 😂

[@rawrfishing]

What kinda strange stuff we talking about lol

[@rawrfishing]

@@neilbonefishing I did some cool stuff lately but don't wanna ruin it.

[@The_Multi-species_Angler]

Very different something new to test out.

[@rawrfishing]

Play with the jika! You will like it

[@robertwade4748]

Lien to fish before you go publick

[@rawrfishing]

Learn how to type before you go public!

[@WeBeCrusing]

How can you try to insult someone when you can't even type? Good job hater!

[@rawrfishing]

Probably a jealous guy who didn't receive any parental love growing up.