SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: BFS ( Bait Finesse System: Rods, Reels, Baits, Tackle )

Bait Finesse continues to sweep the nation! If you haven't experienced BFS fishing yet, now is the time! In today's Buyer's Guide we're covering our favorite BFS baits, rod, reels, and tackle, for casting ultralight presentations without the need for spinning tackle.
If you're not familiar with BFS, anything you've done with a spinning rod can now be done with a bait caster! Plus, it's a lot of fun! BFS has been around for decades but has exploded into the US Market in the last few years. Even if you prefer spinning tackle, you can benefit from the new baits being designed for this category, so don't sleep on the BFS category!
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.
NED RIGS...
•Reins RND Fat Worm: bit.ly/2m4Y26y
Colors: Smokey Madness #2, Green Pumpkin
•MissileBaits NedBomb: bit.ly/2XCOGwd
Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Fishaliscious
•Savage Gear Ned Salamander: bit.ly/3rSNi8g
Colors: Green Pump Purp Cop, Green Pumpkin
NED TERMINAL...
•ZMan NedLockz EWG: bit.ly/3OWdp9W
Size: 1/10 oz
DROPSHOT BAITS...
•MissileBaits BombShot: bit.ly/2YYBipr
Colors: Fishaliscious, Goby Bite
•Xzone Stealth Invader: bit.ly/43OrFJx
Colors: Bass Candy, Green Pumpkin Blue
•Reins 4" Bubbling Shaker: bit.ly/3OMsKMs
Colors: Natural Pro Blue, Watermelon Seed
CRAW BAITS...
•Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: bit.ly/3U0OQvC
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue
•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: bit.ly/4b8aeHo
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red
•ZMan TRD Crawz: bit.ly/2U9vx6P
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange
•ZMan TRD Bugz: bit.ly/2oiavEE
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug
CRAW BAIT TERMINAL COMPONENTS...
•Hayabusa Weedless Round Head: bit.ly/3P0iC2k
Size: 1/13 oz
•Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz
Size: 1/16 oz
•Swagger Tungsten Vader Weight: bit.ly/3c28mks
Size: 1/16 oz
•Owner Rig N Hook: bit.ly/2BnniXN
Size: 1/0
WACKY PRESENTATION...
•Yamamoto 5" Thin Senko: bit.ly/43d1Tgn
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Baby Bass
•Hayabusa Wacky Hook: bit.ly/3UjDZx0
Size: 1
FINESSE SWIMBAITS...
•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Colors: Albino, Real
•XZone 2.75 Swammer: bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
•ZMan TRD Gobyz: bit.ly/3P35U1R
Colors: The Deal, Goby Bryant
•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 1/8 oz
SOFT JERKBAIT...
•Jackall 3.5" Rhythm Wag: bit.ly/3NT6OvF
Colors: Golden Shad, Prism Shad
•BKK Chimera Hook: bit.ly/3IS3pwf
Size: 1/0
BFS TOPWATER BAITS...
•Megabass Dog X Jr Coayu: bit.ly/475zcoD
Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl, Downsizing Wakasagi
•Megabass Karashi: bit.ly/3LwMGS7
Colors: HT Moroko KS, HT Setsuki Chiayu
•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 60: bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Bone, Phantom Shad
•Damiki Umpa 40: bit.ly/42XSQkD
Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad
•Rapala Ultralight Popper: bit.ly/3FzvsNP
Colors: Clown, Gold Chrome
•Megabass Baby Pop X: bit.ly/3QgjPDY
Colors: MG Sexy Stream, Mat Shad
BFS JERKBAITS...
•Megabass X80 Jr: bit.ly/3KFaLoz
Colors: GG Shad, HT Ito Tennessee Shad
•Duo Realis Rosante 60 SP: bit.ly/3EFMLOY
Colors: All Bait, Komochi Wakasagi
BFS CRANKBAITS...
•Megabass Griffin SR-X: bit.ly/3qOyDj6
Colors: GP Kawamatsu, Phantom Green Craw
•Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: bit.ly/45Pj3Dd
Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Craw
•Damiki Disco 40 BFS: bit.ly/432XZaY
Colors: Mossy Shad, Real Shad
•Bill Lewis Gnat: bit.ly/3URb85s
Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Ghost Minnow
FISHING LINES...
•Sufix 131 Braided Line: bit.ly/314VoyF
Sizes: 6 lb - 10 lb
•Daiwa J Fluoro Samurai Hidden: bit.ly/3ILKXH0
Size: 6 - 8 lb
•Sunline Super FC: bit.ly/2p7fxju
Size: 6 - 8 lb
BFS TERMINAL BOX...
•Buzbe 28 Terminal Tackle Box: bit.ly/3QxM6V1
BFS REELS...
•Shimano Curado BFS: bit.ly/2QGRVF2
•Shimano Aldebaran BFS: bit.ly/3ryXKpR
•KastKing Kestrel Elite: bit.ly/3Or8X4W
BUDGET BFS ROD...
•St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium X Fast: bit.ly/3A5CFSU
FAVORITE BFS RODS...
•Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
•Shimano Curado 6'8" Light: bit.ly/2gUWTft
•Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: bit.ly/3mLIIes
•Cashion Icon 7' Light: bit.ly/3mLIIes
•Megabass Destroyer P5 Pop X Stick: bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Size: 6'3" Ultralight
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#buyersguide #bfs #baitfinesse

[@dant8213]

Tackle Warehouse has gotta love you guys, I know I do...my wallet not so much 😅

[@marclafontaine5615]

Right? Yet no discount code offered..

[@chromeNBS]

an hour of solid content

[@davidlanphere5817]

They have the best information on KZbin I'm my opinion

[@ltbo6781]

You guys were spot on with the St. Croix bass x mxf for playing with bfs. I Combined with it shimano slx 70mgl. Casting zman bugs, 1/16 weight, owner rig n 1/0 hook no sweat.

[@justinmalone8640]

Thank you, I was wondering if anyone had tried it.

[@GMAN_Fishin]

The kastking zephyr is still on Amazon.

[@Lqviolin2]

That little Reins craw has made fishing my overpressured ponds fun again. Thanks for this video. I need to purchase some of top waters you suggested.

[@randallmiller572]

I really appreciate Tactical Bassin and these great, informative, videos!!!I work 3rd shift and this gets me through those long nights!!

[@BuckeyeBassMaster78]

"BFS is amazing,It has totally changed my fishing for the better,I fish highly pressured small public ponds mostly these days,due to moving to Central Indiana and It gets the job done,Tight Lines Y'all"

[@TheApostateTapir]

Same story here in pressured Chicagoland. Throwing small stuff on BFS is often the only way to coax a bite.

[@MrLos177]

All my best fishing has been on BFS only this winter, love the content guys keep it coming!

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stephenallen6741]

I will say I got into BFS last year because of yal. I kept hearing the word fun over and over so I got a BFS setup and a Karashi and absolutely crushed fish with it. I honestly can’t even count the number of fish I caught on it last year and not just bass but bream and bluegill crushed it as well. Every bit of it was absolutely fun and I was immediately hooked on BFS and that Karashi

[@davidhidalgo5662]

Just listening to the two of you, a person could get the idea that you might be passionate about this whole BFS thing. 🤣😂

[@scottcameron3559]

Well done boys much appreciated long live the kings

[@jeremiahcox4256]

I’ve had a really hard time putting my curado bfs / dobyns ultra finesse rod down this year. I reach for it before I do anything else. It’s just so much fun. Biggest is a 5lber so far on it. But lost a 7 or 8 last week a foot from the kayak.

[@christianhurtado6095]

🔥 love it all thank you keep em coming

[@PythonDad]

Caught my first fish on my dedicated BFS setup last week. It was a 4-pounder on the 57mm Rozante Shad astride the tongue. Duo makes tons of baits that just catch fish. Their split rings and hooks are also fantastic out of the box. The new Rozante wakebait looks promising, too.

[@repairking1990]

Picked up a Favorite 13 Omen Green rod for $25 and put my Daiwa sv cts reel on it. It’s a golden setup

[@beef1541]

That lizard will slay in mountain ponds

[@donaldferris1638]

Thanks for all the details

[@steveadams2859]

Great Video! Thanks for going over on the latest BFS Offerings. I would add a great travel BFS rod is the Megabass Triza Aello 3 piece travel rod, which is a little cheaper than the Pop x stick but has a similar action which is great for throwing hard baits and you can travel anywhere with it.

[@davidblake5199]

Salute and rock on😁

[@carlgottgetreu5358]

The Z-Man Chatterbait Flashback Mini has been a blast on BFS.

[@brianpierson7708]

I can not believe yall haven’t gotten on the BFS TRAPPING TRAIN With the tiny traps and baby traps they are so fun.

[@Saber_Outdoors]

Good morning everyone

[@PikaSquish]

I have the St. Croix Bass X casting rod (M, XF) and I paired it up with just a regular Shimano SLX (HG). Its the perfect top water setup! The extra fast action lets me work small poppers and spooks but it's not too stiff.

[@DistractedReality476]

Bass pro shops 7' medium light cranking stick paired with a lews speed spool and 8lb fluorocarbon works really good for BFS. I've been using this setup the last couple of years and it's been lots of fun!

[@helotaxi]

Works even better with a lighter spool reel. Even the SLX 70 MGL with 6# fluoro will cast a 1/8 crank like your typical cranking rod does a 3/8.

[@timanderson4539]

The look on Matt's face when Tim said....LACKADAISICAL..🤣🤣

[@gregchilders7643]

Great video guys!! The bandwagon of bfs has now turned into a train and your helping lay the tracks🤟

[@theoriginaltech019]

Bomb shot has been working for me as well as the lil zman crawz on a ned rig. Been throwing them on the Ark Gravity Bfs spooled with 6lb braid to 10lb flouro leader. Bfs has been a ton of fun and has really helped when the fish don't wanna eat. Amazing being able to cast tiny poppers and things on bait casting gear. It's a BLAST! Tim was in a mood today!!! I LOVE IT!!! 😂I use the suffix 131 6lb and it's super smooth cast incredibly well and feels great! Again I cannot say enough good things about the Ark Gravity Bfs. I got it on sale for like 117.99 and it has been a dream when it comes to casting tiny poppers and 2 or 3 gram lures. Excellent reel for the price and i've been using it in high spring winds 20mph+ spooled with 6lb suffix 131 and it does fantastic!

[@OneAndOnlyChi]

Trd bugz and crawz for me on finesse bulletz jig head. It's the deal

[@jeffkepner972]

I had a striper eat a 2.8 swimbait on my bfs setup. Was a fun 15 minute run!

[@abelabner]

"I'm not a line scientist" love it!!!

[@tjlastname5192]

I’m glad y’all shared those small shallow jerk baits. I wish I knew some good shallow diving hard jerk bates in the bigger sizes. I’ve had decent luck with the Shimano zumverno, but wanted to step up the size. Lost the world minnow hung on the bottom first cast. I feel like I just threw a $20 bill in the lake.

[@TackleCrew]

Love your passion about fishing. Really got us hooked on specifically swimbait fishing. Hey Matt, Would love to see more videos about Swimbaits and big glidebaits. Thoughts on Deps Slide swimmer, Hinkle Trout, Mother, DRT K9, I-Slide and so on.. Cheers from Sweden

[@peterhing3608]

Awesome video guys as always! Wish I had more money! HAHA The Kastking Zephyr is still available on Amazon when I log in here in Ontario Canada and both Kastking BFS reels are on Temu. Hope that helps if you plan to get more for your crazy gear collection that fills your garages! 🤣

[@toddandpamhittle4773]

Agree and thanks to your content 7# sunline is the deal. Caught a 6.2 smallie bfs and even 11.5# walleye. No problem. (No ffs)

[@retflo2583]

I got the Shimano SLX BFS reel, on Amazon, for $160. Works great !

[@brianpierson7708]

Z-Man’s TRD Goby’s I got the first day the bait shop got them in fact I unboxed them before the owner signed the FedX guys tablet 😂😂 but we found out the tail you can cut the paddles off the sides the fin off the back or even the hole tail off and all have completely different actions that are good and will catch fish. We found out from the Z-Man Rep. and the hole tail by a baby blowfish bit off the tail right at the paddle of his grand kids and he keep catching on it and when looked at it he said it was still a really awesome action and used it for white perch after they got home from the camp that week and they would not hit anything but hit that without the tail in 55° water. So we been doing it ever since just like the TRD rigging it backwards and cutting every other tentacle off and it’s a catching beast when others will not. Just hoping it off the bottom

[@dannywalker5319]

I’m surprised you guys didn’t mention the Dobyn Sierra light casting rods. I have that paired with the KastKing Zephyr (I believe based on your recommendation lol) and it is great. Caught my PB bass last year on it and it is super fun

[@jasonchristiansen755]

The ARK bfs reel is an awesome one also. Only $150

[@tressbassin]

For the last couple of years, I’ve been throwing that Karashi on a major craft ultralight BFS rod. I’m surprised he didn’t bring it up in the video but those rods are pretty amazing. If you haven’t checked them out you should I bought mine on tackle warehouse. I’m not sure if they’re still on there or not but it’s worth taking a look.

[@abelabner]

Yes! Perfect recommendation in addition to those mentioned. Majorcraft America Benkei 2 BFS models I own the 6'5" UL and I think the other is 6'7" L or something, but I love mine can haul in 6lber's easy.

[@carvin5stringer]

Kastking Valiiant Eagle II fixed the over braking on the Kestrel. Can't get the Valiant Eagle in the USA, but I did get one from Canada and bought one on Ebay for 44 dollars, which is basically a steal. I have one on a Shimano Majestic 6'8" L BFS rod paired with 8 lb braid with a 6 lb mono leader for top water and the other on a MasterCraft Benkei 6'7" L BFS rod with 6 lb flouro because it has micro guides. I do have a good knot though for braid to leader, which is very small and smooth that runs through the micro guides very nice. I originally bought the Zephyr last year to get into BFS, which now I'm hooked. I do a lot of bank fishing and would us ultra light spinning gear quite a bit, so I'm really digging BFS.

[@scottblanchard8477]

That karashi smashes!! What hook do you recommend for replacement on the karashi?

[@myspencer1985]

Hey mat and Tim have you mentioned budget BFS reels I have been using a little ark gravity bfs and have been stunned! I am very new to BFS would love your thoughts on how they compare to the more high end reels.

[@charlesthomas5926]

You guys gotta give us your review on the new daiwa tatula bfs reel that just hit the us 🙏👊🏼🎣

[@jaywilley5708]

Guys I have been using mono lately and it's been awesome I have used the 131 and sniper and there great but I have found mono u still send it very abrasion resistant and I pulled in a 4.5 and 3.8 just today .I feel the stretching of mono helps me.

[@ljwldt]

On days when I couldn't buy a bite last year, I'd throw the stealth invader on a dropshot and catch a bag. It just works ❤

[@tacticalbassin]

That thing just gets bit!

[@live2fishofficial]

BFS doesn’t get enough love IMO. Been throwing a ned rig on one for years and STILL get a lot of negative comments about how “I shouldn’t do that” and “that’s not finesse!”🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻

[@JohnSmith-cf3nx]

Ditto

[@kolincogburn]

Those people havent tried it

[@Tbowie13]

I'm all for them making fun of me and not wanting to do it. The less of us using BFS, the less chance the fish will get used to it. I always cringe when Matt talks about the Karashi. I was cracken the fish on em for a few years, thinking I had an awesome secret weapon, hiding them from people at the lake. Turn on TB one day, and Matt is telling the world, "Oh My God, you gotta try these, if you try one BFS bait, make it a Karashi". I was like, 😲 No, he didn't! 😂 So needless to say, I don't mind when people giggle about a technique, I kinda prefer it.

[@chuckbennett9666]

I haven't seen this I've been talking about it and explain it to people that see me out fishing and I've seen a lot of interest from people and wanting to try it out

[@frankwestphal4525]

Are you familiar with Clinton Bruning?

[@Grumpyjoe301]

y'all need to look in to mule fishing baits.

[@Turppa21]

Bombshot GP3 made me a believer the first time I used it

[@reggieknight2947]

Let’s go!!!!

[@Danyang1]

I’m curious if you guys have played with the Phenix classic bfs rods. I would love to hear your thoughts on it

[@tobyroub-xr4ud]

Thoughts on the IMX PRO 841c CBR for BFS?

[@jimmeyer7531]

No links to the two new Daiwa BF70 reels at TW? Surprisingly, these two new BFS reels appeared “under the radar” recently and thought I’d see them. Appreciate the dedication and daily videos this week!

[@helotaxi]

Yeah, they snuck them in! The PX looks to be the new incarnation of the Pixy though I'm guessing its a US market rebadge of the Alphas Air and the Tatula looks to be a rebadge of the Salamandura Air. Either way, nice to see Daiwa getting into the US BFS market.

[@jimmeyer7531]

@@helotaxi Seems they did not publicize and was a surprise to me. Certainly look like great reels but I’ve really been considering the Gekkabijin. That looks like a solid BFS reel from Japan. Thanks for the reply and appreciate the insight 🤙🏻

[@helotaxi]

Doing a little research, the PX is the previous generation Alphas Air, not even the newest version that dropped last year. No love for the North American market, as usual.

[@Troy11194]

Yall gotta check out mule fishing.. great ultralight/bfs soft plastics and jig heads. The donket tail is my go to bfs soft plastic from them. Ethan is a great dude

[@fleo962]

@matt you need to try the GL Juvy Craw, killer!

[@R-angler]

Great video as always! Where did you get that terminal tackle tray with all those storage compartments? Sweeet! Also, who makes it? Thanks

[@WestCoastTexan]

Buzbe, I just picked up some myself. Awesome

[@zacherychristensen8031]

What are your thoughts on on the Daiwa bfs reels? I’ve seen a couple people really like them and they seem to have a couple but I haven’t seen you guys review them.

[@catsmasher83]

Literally all I've been taking out is my BFS, SWIMBAIT, and a FROG. They're all just so much fun.

[@tacticalbassin]

Complete opposite ends of the spectrum but so much fun!

[@catsmasher83]

8lb braid and a Pocket Frog has me my best bass of the year so far 7lb 9oz, giant baits and tiny baits have reinvigorated my bass fishing

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

​@@catsmasher83lol I've lost fish on 15lb fluoro and 50lb braid. I don't have the confidence in 8lb anything

[@jhathco1]

Have you guys tried the Shimano Majestic BFS rod? It’s by far my favorite. It’s a JDM rod, but there are a couple companies that import and sell them here in the states for around $100.

[@WaddupItsYaBoi]

Great BFS reel that’s affordable (assuming it’s still at that price point) is the KastKing Zephyr BFS reel. I got it for $60 shipped, and it’s been great. Slammin spotted and largemouth on it since the season started.

[@helotaxi]

I think the Zephyr has been discontinued. It was functional, but it also really had some issues, the drag being the biggest one for me. The spring washers for the drag were way too heavy and combined with a 3-disk drag, that meant that the drag was either "off" or way too strong for light line. I actually removed the center drag disk on mine and then tighten the drag all the way down. It leaves the drag usable but pretty weak; fine for 6# and under line.

[@MrRashad776]

I would like to say I didn't have any success with some regular baits when I started fishing for bass. I will be honest if it wasn't for finesse baits I wouldn't have become the angler I am today. I found that through learning with BFS allowed me to graduate to catching bass with regular baits now.

[@brianpierson7708]

Bet you have a blast with it too. What was the problem with it?? Was it the size bass in your area are small ?? Or maybe extremely over pressured ?? I know how it can be on all sides of the bass spectrum. 😂😂 I live in south Louisiana we have a lot of fish but bass pressured and small unless you know where to go and how to fish the area and most cannot be gotten into without a go-devil or surface drive to get to bigger 10-200 acre lakes way back in the swamp or marsh that’s why they hate on my buddy Poche on the tournament trail lol G Hack they where raised doing that too get to fish and can find and access fish where most don’t even think to go !! Good luck this spring brother hope you crack some slobs and have a safe grate time doing it!!🙏🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@davidblake5199]

Looking back at Matt’s 9 year old video bass on beds… classic video Ends with Simple Man song… sounds like he always liked Tennessee, Before he knew it lol 🐟

[@davidblake5199]

Have a listen to that old song and it just mellows me out rock on brother😄

[@Mr.BigPerch]

First BFS Reel was a Aldebaran 09 with a ZPI Customspool, years later Shimano,Daiwa and Abu (JDM) lauchend every year, new hot stuff, my wallet is buring🎉

[@gabinoavila9563]

I won a club tournament on CA Delta with that thin senko!

[@e._graber05]

kastking just came out with the kestrel NON elite around $120, you should definitely give it a shot

[@e._graber05]

@officialtacticalbassin ?

[@toddandpamhittle4773]

Tips on the Karashi? I keep trying but no luck yet..I fish smallmouth. Pam.

[@aaronbilansky374]

If you like river fishing you have to hit up the susquehanna in PA

[@Tbowie13]

I love the X-80 jr, and Duo's Rozante, have you tried the Adusta Twitch Shiner Jumper 72? You talk about a shallow water jerkbait, the X-80 jrs and Rozante can't do what it does. I'm talking 3 ft or even shallower with a hard jerkbait. Its a Niche bait, so Im not as concerned with it as the Karashi. 😂😂

[@zach_mccane5888]

What do you guys think of the ARK Tharp ML casting rod

[@FreedomFishing]

For a cheaper alternative to the Sufix 131(half the price), the Sufix NanoBraid is round and smooth as well. And the kicker is that 10 lb Nanobraid is the same line diameter as the 6lb 131. So you can get a cheaper/smaller/quality line, with the option to jump up 8 or 10 lb if desired. It casts a mile as well.

[@fishing630addictionjcmg4]

The best of the best thankz guys for all the info i almos got homeless for make a order frim tackle warehouse 😂😂😂

[@tonygereau]

Have you tried any Dobyns rods for bfs? Sierra ultra finesse specifically?

[@Kaboom-fc9rr]

Curious your thoughts for things like 1/8-1/4 oz ball heads with swim baits on them? Is it too fast of a reel? I fish my float n fly (which it would be phenomenal for) and light small swim baits on the same rod. Is it too fast to do both?? Thanks for the video.

[@jesustorrez4520]

We fight giant cats with those rods and reels try #4lb tst and the fight of your life is on. I'm from Michigan next to lake Huron and the best times were on lite gear it's awesome. Good job boyz

[@chris_2413]

What no love for the Robyn’s sierra ultra finesse?

[@kevinurban4298]

Have you guys tried the dobyns Sierra bfs rods?

[@brianrobinson9979]

Can I assume that Matt and Tim already have the new Diawa BFS reel on order that was in yesterday's What's New at Tackle Warehouse video

[@michaelauffant2300]

Have you guys tried the KastKing Kestrel?

[@timmcc1044]

Is there a BFS rod that can handle hover strolling or mid strolling? What would you recommend? Thanks

[@nickrussell5150]

For the do all rods, which one is the better rod between the 6'8 Curado and the 6'10 Cashion?

[@jasondaniels209]

I’m so afraid to get into BFS. Even on the budget end of it, it seems very expensive however…. My casitas paired with a shimano exage rod seems like a bfs. Good little combo!

[@smokinfasts1973]

Would you throw the Karashi on a mono or floro leader?

[@BorneoFishStation]

Btw, what are your biggest fish on bfs? Nice vid👍

[@mmorgan619]

Are you throwing the Karashi with straight 6lb braid?

[@jimcloud9758]

Have u tried the ARK GRAVITY BFS ? Great reel 4 the $ .

[@TheWaymont]

You guys have to check out the Phenix Feather ML rod. It's been around a long time, but is absolutely amazing.

[@brianpierson7708]

Where can It be found at I’ll have to check it out myself. Thanks for the tip brother 🙏🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@waynemontana1625]

Tackle warehouse has them

[@helotaxi]

There's a L power in the Feather and the Recon Elite line as well. The Maxim 6'10" and 7'3" ML are great rods for tiny hooks as a mod-fast action and the 6'10" MH is actually a great micro jig rod. And the Maxims are $100 rods.

[@jasonlopez4855]

I've been starting with throw out 1/8 oz I've scale out most of my stuff is all 4.5 grams or more not much is lighter than then 4 grams. Only for stream's to fish is light 1/16 smallest for me.

[@clancymcintyre3241]

You guys should give the slx bfs a go. I have one and its super nice, and I hear its very similar to the curado bfs

[@baitfinesseempire]

Its exactly the same minus a couple handle bearings and paint 👌

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

That’s a good ewg Ned head. I’m always on rivers so when I do go to the lake….its like “hmmm I get to throw everything now, ok cool”

[@sharkman027]

How well does BFS do around submerged vegetation? I want to try it but most of the lakes and ponds I fish in Missouri and Kansas have a lot of heavy grass in them.

[@idontstunt2613]

I love throwing a fluke on bfs but only thing I’d say is just keep tension and let them find their way out but I usually tie straight braid 6-15 pound or to a leader

[@jasonbrokaw1764]

What size Vmc crossover ring for the 5” thin senko?

[@BruthaTuck]

Phenix featherweight has an awesome rod I use for bfs. $150

[@MrPanapepe]

The sinking version of dog X Coayu Jr. is even more lethal .

[@jacksonbrooks]

Is there a mid stroll for bfs

[@toddgriffith8006]

The kastking kestrel is a solid reel. Kastking has the valiant eagle 2 which is the same reel without a magnesium frame and bearings in the crank handle. Fantastic reel and 120$ cheaper than the kestrel. Can order from Dick's and free delivery.

[@dragngt]

Please look at the Ark Gravity BFS and Edge Rods by Gary Loomis.

[@justtreesiddty6889]

with my personal experience with the zeypher I will agree with TB. It's not the best bfs reel but it can get the job done. I'm a budget angler, and there are no budget friendly rods yet. The bass x rod is for us budget anglers, I've flexed the gen 2 and gen 3, and it is the rod for us budget Bfs anglers. If you could find a zeypher to fish with you know what I'm talking about. I am truly impressed that the zephyer can launch 1/16 ounce drop shots further than any of the spinning combos could. But I back lash here and there. My combo is a zephyer, with a 7ft medium fast action diawa rod (do everything rod) with 10lb power pro braid to a 8lb bassix fluro leader. I see this combo as another power finesse spinning combo. I don't see this as a true BFS but another spinning reel. I jerk bait 110s, I crank 1.5 square bills, I drop shot 3/16I fish 2.8 kietechs on my zepher, literally like my medium fast spinning combos. It can do most things but not excel in specific categories. The zeypher doesn't have that butter smooth reel, or can launch true bfs lures (stocked), to me the zeypher is just another regular spinning reel in my line up. I use a medium fast daiwa because that's all I have, and it's my do everything rod. From T rigs, to lip less, to square bills, to jigs. The rod I have with the zeypher I do everything with it. And I wanna say it's my jerkbait combo as of right now. My buddy was shocked how far I was launching my jerk baits with the zeypher and a regular medium fast bass rod. I was out casting everyone, only downside was the back lashes (could be the braid, or the wind) in the future companies will target us budget anglers with BFS with better rods and reels. All the budget end BFS rods are not it besides the Bass x. That's why I haven't switched out my diawa rod yet till I find another Budget friendly BFS rod.

[@helotaxi]

There are some Bass Pro branded rods that certainly qualify as BFS on a budget. Usually in the 5-6' lengths and $50-70 range, rated "light" power. They'll comfortably cast a 1/16 lure and have a surprising amount of backbone for fishing small spinnerbaits and jigs. I haven't been in to Bass Pro in some time, but I check the racks every time I'm there and buy one when they have them. Likewise the BPS Crankin' Stick ML 7' is a great BFS cranking rod for about $70.

[@justtreesiddty6889]

@helotaxi only problem the mid west doesn't have a bass pro. All we have is tw and small tackle shops. It's hard for me to come across bfs rods. Don't like buying rods online bc how scary it is shipping rods nowsd

[@Bay_32]

Has anyone used the 131 braid on their spinning reel? Any input would be much appreciated. I used sufix 832 for reference.

[@jakerinaldi4766]

Is there a specific way to cast a drop shot on BFS? I can never seem to avoid backlashing, I assume because the weight is swinging around like crazy.

[@gregchilders7643]

A longer rod like a 7ft is alot better than a shorter rod .I also casting out similar to casting a Carolina rig (sidearem)is better

[@johnmango6056]

Biggest misconception about BFS is that it can only be used with ultra light rods and line. I pair my curado BFS with my 7’ MH LOOMIS moderate fast, 20lb sufix 131, 15 pound leader and u can jack em. Crank baits, Tiny weedless swimbaits, tiny swimjigs, finesse jigs, 1/4 oz mini max, small spinner baits and small top waters around cover. It makes them so incredibly easy to cast its unbelievable. Plus the drag is way stronger than what I had anticipated.

[@RayLaskyOutdoors]

This is actually power finesse, a lot of us are throwing 1/64 and 1/32 bfs baits on feather light and ultra light.