BFS Rods You Can Get From Bass Pro Shops!

[@rougaroux2359]

Hunter to be honest when I started my BFS journey I was very skeptical to be honest. But sense I have started this journey it has brought something back to fishing for me. When I was a kid I used to eat, sleep, and breath fishing. Now that I am retired I wanted something to bring that back for me. And with your help and the help of a couple other people you know I am getting back to the place I want to be. And honestly Crappie fishing for me is therapy. And to add the bfs component to Crappie fishing it just takes it over the top. Thank you for the review videos and the new product reviews.

[@TheHunterFisher]

Wanna hear about the best BFS reel under $100 next?👀

[@edwinrice407]

Yes I have a carbon light 2.0 rod with no reel

[@TheHunterFisher]

@@edwinrice407 we still have the limited edition Carbonlite baitcaster in our store

[@edwinrice407]

@@TheHunterFisher ok thanks I will check it out

[@beauventura6596]

Please do that video

[@jacobkendricksbassfishingw7945]

Yes

[@mattmain237]

It's amazing, all last year, I went to every store, Bass pro, Sportsmans, Fishermans warehouse looking for my ideal BFS rod, and not 1 person even knew what BFS is. Good rod suggestions! My ideal rod is a 7'0+ light action fast tip strictly for bass. Trout and crappie, your suggestions are spot on. I love that crappie max for small yearling bass. Makes for a fun fight.

[@EASTSIDERIDER707]

I recently purchased the graphite Micro Lite and a 1000 series Penn spinning reel for Bluegill. I’m still getting the feel of it, but I am impressed.

[@hieuhn99]

I use the crappie maxx with my zephyr and have caught up to 3 1/2lb bass on it. You have no control of the fish but I don't mind working the fish a little longer, I love it but heard the pro version has more power. Can't wait to try that one out. I throw small swimbaits with it

[@carenalexander5913]

I have the Crappie Maxx one for my Zephyr and it was great for a 1lb bass with a light chatterbait and it does great with a ned rig.

[@MIKE57208]

The med lite cranking rod works pretty well also.

[@blobs5806]

don’t give up on content man you’ll make it one day for sure

[@erichunley5305]

BRO ITS HUNTER!!!!! JUST STUMBLED ON YOUR CHANNEL @ WORK MY BOY. STROKED FOR THIS CONTENT

[@TheHunterFisher]

Awesome man, glad to see it’s getting recommended

[@440-fishermandrock8]

Please don't have a "stroke" Eric

[@lmcpike0320]

Thank you for this video. I have a Cabelas near and have been looking for a good option for a BFS rod. I know this video was posted a while ago but i just came across it. Most informative video for BFS i have found. Thank you.

[@BassMaster.454]

I have the spinning rod version of the micro lite. Its a one piece and is my favorite rod for crappie fishing now. Its also indestructable, i can step on it, bend it in half, any thing.

[@1990pepper]

Hey it’s been 2 years would you still recommend the jm carbon lite I saw it at bass pro and fell in love with the look and the rating! I know the market is blowing up has any other complete line come to compete at the price point? Looking for something I can get from BPS thanks bro

[@coach.c.3889]

Same I use the carbon lite for saltwater n it's a beast🤙💯🔥🎣

[@loganwright3423]

Brooo. I see you drinking that Zevia. Good stuff.

[@TheHunterFisher]

Great stuff for kicking a soda habit and working on losing weight!💪🏼

[@thatguyfishingben4794]

Been making videos with the crappie max and a zephyr ever since they came out lol. It's a cheap combo that just works. It will hold up to bigger fish. Caught a few 5 and 6 pound small mouths on it. Good content my dude. Can confirm that poppers work great on this. I also use Ned rigs and drop shots with this combo.

[@yopeseph_2795]

What line do you use with it?

[@thatguyfishingben4794]

@@yopeseph_2795 10lb braid of whatever flavor you like fg knotted to a 10lb fluro leader. I'm using power pro braid and berkley vanish fluro.

[@GoVentureTexas]

Thanks for the info

[@MexiPino50-50]

Have you gone back to try that BP carbon light? I'm tempted to get one for "power" BFS interested to see how it would perform

[@TheHunterFisher]

Ehh. There’s better options on baitfinesseempire.com

[@MexiPino50-50]

@@TheHunterFisher il continue the search, I appreciate you replying back 🫡

[@ItzTuko]

@thehunterfisher did u ever try throwing the boby garland crappie lures with the carbon lite?

[@barry4fish]

At least at MY Bass Pro store, there is not a single BFS rod for sale. And, as usual among other fishing tackle stores in my area, there is not one single baitcasting rod that is rated Light or Ultralight action (and, ML is rare). It has been that way for at least 15 years. If you want rod bend with small fish, spinning tackle is the only option. Apparently, BFS isn’t to anyone’s interest in my area, at least not yet. And, its probably unlikely that Cashion, Old 18, Kistler or Cajun will ever be available at a big box store like BPS or Cabelas.

[@Pinesideperformance]

Dope video brotha 🤟

[@scottbrungard8322]

Do you think you could get by with throwing small crankbaits on the carbon lite? I’ve been looking at a bfs setup but the rods are hard to find. I looked at the dobyns rod but I have a hard time paying $190 for a rod and the carbonlite I could use my club points to purchase but I want to get one lite enough it serves its bfs purpose. Mainly looking to throw small jigs, ned rigs, small crankbaits, small Topwater, micro spinnerbaits and what not.

[@TheHunterFisher]

I throw 1/10 oz ned rigs very comfortable on the Carbonlite so yeah I’d think so. Ideally the Carbonlite is better for small crankbaits. I prefer the fast action of that dobyns though right now. But Carbonlite isn’t bad at all, 1.0 crankbaits would be great. Just more a moderate fast action.

[@scottbrungard8322]

Thanks for the quick response! Overall you prefer the dobyns over the carbonlite? Also what’s your reel of choice? I want a Cuardo BFS but have a hard time paying that also. I was looking at the kastking zephyr but not sure how much confidence I’d have in a cheap reel or how it would perform.

[@TheHunterFisher]

@@scottbrungard8322 to be honest with you, I don’t recommend the Curado bfs. It hasn’t wowed me like other cheaper options. I prefer the dobyns. It’s not in the same level honestly. As for an alternative to the Curado BFS, go on BaitFinesseEmpire.com and check out the Tsurinoya Dark Wolf Ultra. I like that reel much much more after about 2 months of testing. Curado hasn’t been fished since March and before that day, since January. To me it’s a finicky reel. P.S. Tsurinoya Dark Wolf Ultra might be the focus of a video coming very soon

[@ebramer32]

What do you think about the BPS Micro Lite casting rods. I work at Cabelas and we have two of them. Never heard of BFS before but this definitely seems like a technique I gotta try

[@TheHunterFisher]

I’ve tried and they work. I’d get them over the Microlite glass and crappiemaxx

[@yongkim636]

Any bfs rod recommendation on Amazon. That jenko double down is out of stock.

[@TheHunterFisher]

I don’t personally recommend any rods from Amazon. Every single one I’ve tried has been horrible and broke.

[@gabepettinicchio7454]

The ''banana'' rod almost seems parabolic. Can it be used as such? For Slow Pitch Jigging?

[@TheHunterFisher]

I wouldn’t think so. It’s meant for extremely light lures in comparison to slow pitch

[@gabepettinicchio7454]

@@TheHunterFisher Yeah, I researched thinking they had some differences to choose from.

[@jeffbernaeyge3192]

Any thoughts on the bps ml crankbait rods

[@lets_fish_already_9345]

I've always found it funny when people talk about not being able to cast light lures or weightless soft plastics with standard casting gear. With my 1970s lews speed stick, 1972 Abu 5000c and 10lb line I'm able to cast weightless 4,6 and 8 inch saltless straight tailed worms. On some days I'm able to throw 1/8 ounce jigs with the stock bearings.

[@lukediepfishing]

BFS reels just do it a lot easier and effortlessly. I doubt that you'll be able to cast 1/32 ounce trout jigs on a regular baitcaster tho 😁

[@FreedomFishing]

4, 6, and 8 inch baits is a different story than a rooster tail or a 2.5 inch weightless swimbait.

[@Nubenhoofer]

With serious bfs ur talking about lures in GRAMS, like 5 grams and under. I have a hard time slinging 3 gram jigs on my ultralight spinning setup! Crazy

[@brooksbronx7357]

hold up, bass pro is contracting out for a BFS reel? I work at one as well, that's pretty dope.

[@TheHunterFisher]

There’s rumors and supposed paperwork for it through Doyo. The Crappie Maxx is definitely due for a new model with it being nearly 5 years since a new model, the color of the Crappie Maxx series rods and reels has changed, and I’ve seen it being phased out of other locations. Tbh it’s one of the best baitcasters at its value

[@willieharkless782]

I have tons of bfs fishing reel over the years even ebay

[@colbycotton23]

Just found your channel and subbed 👍🏼

[@TheHunterFisher]

Appreciate it!

[@Jessica37323]

Cashion has a few great BFS rods. Made in USA NC. Check them out!

[@blackbirdrc8348]

Also check out the bass pro micro lite carbon models. They have a 6’, 1 piece, full cork medium-light model rated down to 1/16oz. I have one paired with a Tatula ct for lighter 1/4oz jerkbaits and cranks and no doubt if I had a bfs reel I’d be able to easily cast my little 1/16oz rooster tails.

[@TheHunterFisher]

I’ve used it some. I broken mine after a few weeks of use

[@dustinlind8355]

Falcon make amazing bfs rods

[@RHINOIDING]

What model are you referring to?

[@dustinlind8355]

@@RHINOIDING hed-66m sold at academy and is good bass bfs

[@barry4fish]

I have looked at the entire line of Falcon rods. I did not see any baitcasting rods on their web site that has light or ultralight actions. So, no BFS, sorry. And, same for most other manufacturers in the US.

[@johnnygoode-il1zl]

Great video

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Seems kind of pointless when you could just use your ultra light spincast thats already around unless you're just one of those baitcaster fanboys that thinks if it's not a bait caster it's not really fishing.

[@TheHunterFisher]

I experience much better accuracy, less wind knots and better fishing efficiency overall with bait finesse gear. People don’t know until they see it in person!

[@bobbyhempel1513]

@@TheHunterFisher I've never once had a wind knot or a backlash on spinning gear. I hit my targets every time too.

[@TheHunterFisher]

@@bobbyhempel1513 cool, then you’re the only person in existence.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

@@TheHunterFisher not even close lol but ok

[@lukediepfishing]

People just like different things. It's kinda pointless to get a Mercedes when you have a Civic that works just fine.

[@xDx0xUxGx]

Wait, your Bass Pro rod broke🤯? That never happens..

[@willieharkless782]

Aliexpress

[@jeffwatson1307]

You are a rattle trap