Top 5 Crucial Mistakes Fishermen Do With BFS Fishing!

[@amoayedi]

I’ve been throwing swimbaits for big bass for the better part of two decades now and got into BFS recently and I feel the fun of fishing is back in my life again. It was excellent drawing the parallelism between the two. Sometimes going to the opposite ends of the spectrum can get you fish that otherwise wouldn’t have bitten a conventional sized lure. Excellent video.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for comment and thank you for watching 🍻

[@SiempreFishing]

Ali, you're phasing again.....

[@Buster_Baits]

Booom, nailed it. I feel the exact same and have found so much pleasure in throwing on the opposite end of big baits and still catch the same quality and more quantity on a pressured bite

[@handsomeboy6291]

Got into BFS 2017 but at that time there were not that many BFS rods so I started building my own rods for different types of baits to where I actually I have a collection of custom rods now. Took UL spinning rods stripped them down to just the blank. Started building old vintage glass rods to life aswell. I now mostly fish glass rods because the ease of casting. My favorite rod is a 5' UL Langley from 1960s I found at a Thrift store and turned it into a casting rod and it out fishes all my carbon rods.

[@RobHilton-k2g]

You sell them?

[@ydihardjo1227]

T7​@@RobHilton-k2g

[@ryajsmit]

Have you tried stripping the guide on multiple piece rods. I am thinking about trying it with the TFO panfish2 6’6” travel.

[@handsomeboy6291]

@@ryajsmit yes and I make 1 piece rods into 2 piece or travel rods as well

[@cheezyridr]

that was a good video. i learned alot. i just found your channel today, right now. i've been doing bfs for about 5 yrs now, and had to learn much of what i do know, through trial and error. you get thumbs up, for producing good content.

[@jeffhayungs5254]

Great video with great information. Thanks this information will definatly improve my BFS fishing

[@BassmasterSKohout]

My favorite bfs setup is a abu garcia veritas te 7’ medium with a tatula sv tw 70 with 10lb sunline mono. One of the best rod lines ive used at least for lighter power and the reel is just f’n dope! I throw all my tiny baits like rebel tiny pop r to 3in senkos/or any 2-3in softbaits on this. One tip i can say regarding fishing the bottom is to set your drag low and reel into and pull back the rod to set, don’t jackem, because the rod is so light you’ll miss them every time. With the drag low, i let the rod do most of the work to set the hook. Any who, i appreciate the content you all put out, thank you. 🎣

[@Awol187z]

Great video, I'd love to see an in depth breakdown of the BFS rods you guys carry. I.E. what a rod is perfect for, what it does well, what it can do ok, what it could do but maybe isn't recommended and what you would never use it for.

[@mdlapl0212]

This, in my opinion, was one of your best videos.

[@timbantham]

Some great advice here was the tip about adjusting your casting style. I was doing exactly what you said. I was out there chucking it as far as I could with big over head casts like I would with regular gear. You said something like "you need to get out of the way of the reel and let it do its thing". Just returned from the river and I tried some of those casting tips. Once I focused on a flick of the wrist as opposed to big arm motions my casting improved significantly. I was absolutely jacking them on a free rig. The Hazedong shad and the 3" Dolive Stick where money!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Fantastic! So glad to hear this! 🍻🍻

[@dougdenton6390]

Bro…. when you need to throw overhand… only use a two or 3 inch lead of line from the tip… it stops the abrupt speed change… works great for me!

[@stuartday3232]

Good informative video. Cant say I disagreed with anything you said. Been a dedicated BFSer for nearly 3 years now (UK based) and rarely fish above 3g total weight. The only thing I would add is about the line. You touched on it saying you arent gonna get loads of line on a standard BFS spool but I would go further than that and say only spool up with what you need. Its all about keeping that spool as light as possible. 30m seems to be about right for me. That way if I do blow the spool up (it still happens 😂) then I've only lost 30m of line. I tend to carry a spare spool or some spare line and it only takes 5 min to re-spool. Also the benefit of braid over mono/fluoro is you wont warp your spool. Been a few posts on various forums over here when people have warped their spool by winding on fluoro under tension.

[@shawntygart3601]

Like watching your videos. Lots of good info on this one for us beginner bfs'ers. I have a curado bfs on a dobyns 7 ft finesse rod and love it. Whipping those small little baits around with a baitcaster instead of spinning gear is a dream! So far have thrown mostly small Repalla jerk/crank baits but can wait to try some of the baits you mentioned when their back in stock. Next setup will be a little stiffer rod to throw some micro soft plastics. Your right trying to set the hook with softer rod doesnt work. Lol Thanks for the videos!

[@randallmiller572]

Great info! Thanks for the in-depth video!

[@synaptik111]

Great walkthrough - Thanks! What are your preferred braid to leader connection knots? Esp for a lot of these BFS rod micro guides?

[@caseysaunders2137]

The number 1 take away I learned on my first BFS outing is to be super careful with these tiny hooks. They are crazy sharp and the hook tip will sink into a finger including the barb in a microsecond with almost zero pressure.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Yes, that will definitely happen!

[@gordondavies7773]

Debarb, or use barbless hooks

[@RollinRollinReelin]

Hi guys! First of all great videos! I've been learning from you guys for a few years now. I am a 60 year old wheelchair bound 10:01 disabled man(spina bifida) from California. Here's what I need advice on. I fish salt and fresh water. I've recently gotten into fly tying. I can't stand in the middle of a lake so I can't use a fly rod and reel. I use spincasting gear. So what kind of rod and spinning reel would you suggest (and include cost) I buy. I've been using either a Pemm9500 SS or an Okuma reel. Rods honestly I usually have purchases the cheapest rods but after watching your channel I now know I need something more in tune with what I'm doing. Thanks! John

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

I keep a short piece of dowel rod on the boat to pull line snags. Got toredbof twaring up my hands. . I just wrap the line around a couple times and use the dowel like a t handle.

[@algirdasbag]

Thank you very much for this video! A very professional information from such an experienced guy! 👏

[@ryankiesel4610]

Nice new intro, guys. Looking forward to coming to your store and getting cleaned out.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Great video. New to BFS and loving it...wondering if you have a recommended knot for braid to leader. Sorry if it's in a video...have not seen it. Thanks!

[@shawnmassie6983]

I’ve fell in love with the triza aello for all my bfs hard baits. I thrown the triza sparna for my bfs soft plastics. I purchased the stinger tip but it seems too quick for braid to leader. Works good on strait 4-6 lb fluro. I love bfs. I do have a question. How does the aello compare to the great hunting 5’1” ultralight. Pretty much the same in a shorter package?

[@tommylagebro3458]

been throwing "Berkley Pulse Slurp, Pearl White 4,2g" for topwater, very fun way to fish. big thanks for this.

[@WadeOntheLure]

I'm usually the guy walking up with my swimbait setup under one arm, and a BFS setup under the other arm lol...I couldn't agree more!

[@abelabner]

Couldn't agree more on the part about fighting the fish properly, I fish for bass and panfish in FL ponds that have fish in high single digits. Routinely catch 5-8 lber's on 4 lb fluoro easily, however I definitely have to let the fish make runs and have the clicker humming at times as well as keeping my rod tip low as possible to land. Also these are open water ponds, perhaps grass, no brush or logs etc, point being be aware of the cover and structure in the given body of water. Well said video.

[@charlesthomas5926]

Awesome video going down some bfs rabbit holes 🍻

[@johnthemachine]

8:00 dude, what are you talking about? That’s the entire game of bfs, you’re either throwing tiny 1g trout magnets, or you’re throwing drop shots and 1/8oz finesse jigs. A 5ft UL glass trout/stream rod and a 7 ft L extra fast graphite rod are essentially completely different fishing styles within bfs. You should be asking people if they’re going for BFS or Power BFS and explaining the difference between these styles. It’s equally as complex as modern swimbait fishing, like you said earlier.

[@brandonsmith606]

I'm late to this video but this was great info. I've been thinking about getting a setup oh and I love that defier D-braid

[@KeleentProductions]

I never understood why most people do right hand retrieve bait casters. Almost everyone learned a left hand retrieve on a spinning rod but then all of a sudden for no reason people go on a right hand retrieve casting reel. Why ?

[@cccollarncuffs]

I recently switched to LH BC reels but for years used RH without thinking about it.

[@erichatten9546]

I grew up on a zebco. Then my dads old baitcasters (right hand retrieve). I can recognize the benefits of a left hand retrieve, but I sure as hell ain’t changing now. As the golfers say, swing your swing.

[@Splitting6s]

I like the right hand bait caster because although I reel with my left hand on the spin reel, I throw it with my right hand, the baitcasters are set up so you can just hold the bit with your left hand and quickly whip it without having to move your hands. I don’t feel any difference between the two.

[@cccollarncuffs]

Grew up RH. Switched.

[@vgee3926]

I like the fact that it makes the fight feel even harder since I'm holding the rod with my non dominant hand..works for me 👍👍

[@BFSJAKE]

I also love throwing a tiny Texas rig on bfs. Size 2 offset worm ewg hook with a 1/16oz worm weight or 1/8oz.

[@jasonnunnery6265]

I have the Cliff Hanger and I think it's a great all around rod. It does great at small T-rigs and jigs, but is also good at the small jerk baits.

[@soevasive]

P5? You may have answered my question, will it throw the bfs cranks too?

[@skymag2247]

​@@soevasive yes it will throw small cranks no issue

[@lpbass8369]

Great stuff Ben thanks.0.5 lucky craft is an awsome bait on my bfs set up.p5 z crank rod is the juice bfs cranking

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Stoked that’s working for you!!

[@marcusgreen6331]

The p5 kasumi 6 11 is great for those little bfs cranks and hard baits also throws a 2.8 kietech great too I got mine paired with a alphas air tw

[@richshackelford5793]

Thanks for sharing this video,Ben

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching!

[@squigpeels.1021]

I bought a left handed setup when I watched this black american fellow say that you should get the opposite retrieve to what your dominant hand is. I bought a left handed baitcaster and learnt how to use it within 10 minutes. Now I'm 2 dozen baitcasters deep and don't regret buying all left handed setups.

[@trextrextrex]

Have always loved a Medium to Medium/Light bait caster. Caught some huge bass on it. Any lower spinning gear

[@jasonlopez4855]

Need to know what line size for bfs fishing 🎣 I've been throwing 1/8 to 1/16 on my regular baitcaster reel but use it on medium light with moderate 1/16 up is been a challenge. Just started to learn how to use a baitcaster from my order friend. Been using them before magic reel break's ya he's not young. Reel, Line, rod and fishing lures is the key I think 🤔 no medium rod for me. Trout fishing I do and want to learn how to use a baitcaster.

[@Himalyan_trekker]

I am using it for mahaseer of india from last 6-7 years enjoyed like any thing and result is too good it's addictive ...what all you telling is most of the thing learned by myself but. Still learnd many thing from you many doubt cleared I feel I am only one in India who does bfs fishing we don't get equipments also

[@ReactionGiants]

The jackall bpm 6'3" ML is a excellent single hook rod 👌 what else is similar in the destroyer line?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Cliffhanger thrilling

[@filipept1]

Very good explanatory video. I wanted to ask if you have tried the evergreen orion 67ML+ Lure Weight: 1/8-1.1/4oz. Will it really be able to launch 1/8oz ???If so how would it rate in terms of BFS.

[@leonardmarino586]

What rod(s) do you recommend for targeting bass only 1pounders to lunker size. I’ll be fishing from the canal banks so not big open waters. Can you recommend rod power and action for both fishing soft plastics Texas rig c-rig drop shot. And one for smaller cranks/spinners. Want to bfs but solely for finky bass in my area that are over pressured

[@unfi6798]

Again...the best on line course in fishing. This is just priceless.! Hook Up contribution to the community is just gold. What we take away from this vid is the side casting & using lighter lines. Thank you for sharing your expertise. Cheers Mr. Hook Up & The King from Australia.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Cheers my friend 🍻

[@blind_eye_fishing]

Some good info some I'm not sure about lol. Seems like the gear info is all (let me sell you some high end gear from our shop) 😂. Many many bfs guys that only fish bfs say different and how there's many budget cheap options that work very well. Many of which can be bought on aliexpress 😂.

[@BFSJAKE]

6lb mono crappie max hi vis. That’s my favorite line changes color every 2.5 ft. Clear to hi vis green to hi vis orange. I got tired of tieing on leaders to braid.

[@helotaxi]

To their credit, the Shimano rods are labeled “BFS-A” or BFS American. “Finesse” in the US bass market typically means “fished on a spinning rod”. That’s the target market for the US market Shimano BFS rods. The Curado and Zodias BFS-A rods are great for Ned rigs, light shaky heads, tiny swimbaits and drop shots.

[@christopherstockman3635]

What about got crank and jerk baits?

[@madam497]

It's fashion for me! lol It's fun panfishing with it.

[@tiptoeurchin]

Looking to build a bfs rod. I'm here to see if he makes suggestions. Also open to any from the crowd. Length preference? Light or ultra light? Medium light?

[@edwardwicht5271]

Awesome video. Great advice.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching!

[@fish-n-gameanglersclub365]

I love the BFS style of fishing! I have the Kestrel Elite and Dobyns Ultra Finesse rod on 5lbs Super Sniper FC. I caught a 10 lbs largie at my local pond, and it was the fight of my life 😂! I thought it was a trout that bit my li'l texas rigged craw as it began to pull. Then it became an unstoppable force taking line! Once she got far enough to make the line tension tight, she broke water, and I saw her jump, and she was humongous! It was a nice battle to wear her down and bring her to justice, but it was the most exciting bass fight I'd ever had! I did switch to 7lbs Sunline afterward, though, just in case I ever have to fight her in the coming spawns... if nobody ends up catching and killing her first 😢 that is.

[@justinmalone8640]

Crazy brother, I fish the exact same setup to the T. I got humbled fishing a lake with heavy cover. Caught a lot of fish, got hung up a lot, and 7lb flouro had to be retied more than I like. Still having a blast tho!

[@MrRourk]

A scaled down version of the Lost Child Rig works great with BFS.

[@soevasive]

Purchased the criffhanger and it struggled with the x-70 bfs but would throw the griffon bfs easy although theyre both "3/16" oz. This is on aldebaran bfs. Should i go pop x or siglett? I really wanna keep it 1 piece.

[@RworldKM]

How I normally calibrate my Conquest BFS is with a sinker for the lightest weight I'd cast; usually around 2g. I'll adjust the tension knob to let it drop with the least resistance at zero brakes. Then every other adjustment I'll do with the magnetic brakes. Heavier baits I crank down the brakes to bomb it out. Lighter baits closer to 2g I'll turn it up again. So far I find this is the best way to dial in the reel with baits from 2g-10g. I don't normally cast baits higher than 10g on BFS.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

👊🍻

[@patrickdevereaux4735]

What is the high end of the Range of Lure weight for BFS...At what lure weight do you transition to the 70 SV or 70 MGL? Thanks !

[@adam3402]

Awesome video. Was this maybe recorded a little while ago? Didn’t Sunline discontinue the Defier D-Braid?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

We just shot it, and yes - discontinued. I’m just giving honest info as to what we’ve been using and having success with 👍. You can still find some sizes of the d braid, or try something simialr.

[@tymfortoys]

Love to see a 1 V 1 Ben and Griff with BFS hard baits only. For added fun each fish caught you have to have a airplane mini liquor shot. That would be fun to watch for sure!!

[@JackStaley-o4i]

What length leader do you typically use with braid?

[@ericpettyfishing]

Also, as a hack, you can just get a crappie rod for BFS and it works fine. Its also 1/3 the price.

[@cleavedspot]

The Bent Minnow and Makippa are also great BFS baits.

[@WadeLife]

I know this video is 11 months old, but man, I definitely need to make a road trip and visit your shop and greetings from Mid-Tennessee. This method of fishing is something I'll be diving into very soon I was thinking of going kind of budget friendly, like using a Kestrel by Kastking or do you have a better suggestion not waiting to go over $150 open to anything thanks in advance.

[@alexmiller3749]

If you’re just starting, I’d figure out what lure weights you want to throw and go from there. Amazon has a lot of budget options to try out, I’d check out the Mavllos Delicacy ($35 - UL to L power) if you’re throwing 4-10g lures, and the Mavllos Plume ($65 - SUL to UL power, very skinny tip section) if you’re throwing 1-6g lures. As far as reels, the Doviello/Soloking HICC-50 is an amazing BFS reel for the $60 price tag. It can be further improved to cast under 1g lures with a bearing cleaning or replacement. Spend the rest of your money on lures/jigs. It took me a handful of combos before trying these and I wish I’d have started here. Best of luck, tight lines!

[@KRUGRAFF123]

Bfs reel recommendations?

[@jamiebeggs9194]

Would you guys ever make a trout set up tutorial video

[@Matt-bb5kw]

Triza Aello is the GOAT. I've caught trout,LMB, and spotted bay bass on it. So versatile

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

It's one of our fav's for sure! Glad it's been working for you!!

[@_Lt__Dan_]

I’ve been having a hard time deciding on which Triza. I feel Aello is too light if i’m not fishing trout. You use it for spotties?! 🤯

[@Matt-bb5kw]

@@_Lt__Dan_ It's so fun for walking the harbor. I haven't hooked a giant but it's handled plenty of 12-14" spotties just fine

[@_Lt__Dan_]

@@Matt-bb5kw I’m so tempted. I went out with my Dobyns bfs with Conquest BFS last week and absolutely had the time of my life. Caught a few 16” and the fight was amazing but i know the dobyns is much stiffer than the Aello. I might try it anyways cuz i’m looking for a travel rod for LMB not spotties.

[@scottstieber6936]

Great video, very informative !! I luv how you break things down !! I fish small lakes 50-500 acres , finesse Bass fishing is not finesse trout, perch or crappie fishing, (I know, you know that !) While I have a ton of standard baitcasting rigs. I have diverted towards finesse fishing , due to fishing pressure in my area. I have 5 BFS combo's , but no ultralights, all my rods are lights... 2 are light/moderate (treble hooks) 1.5gr-10gr lures & 4#-10# line, 1 light/moderate/fast , 2gr-12gr lures, 5#-12# line (spinnerbaits/chatterbaits) and 2 light/fast 1.5gr-10gr lures, & 3#-10# line for Neds, jigs & worms, & single hook baits. As I'm only targeting smallmouth & largemouth Bass , I like a bit stouter rod, I'm typically tossing 3gr -15 gr (I know 10gr-15gr is really not typical finesse stuff) but I still manage to catch a ton of smaller species with the smaller baits. thanks for the vid & keep em coming !!

[@jasonlopez4855]

The Japanese people fish trout fishing with a baitcaster what my friends family tells me. Isn't it came from Japan what I get told. But I don't know Japan only what I get told. 🤔🎣 No BFS for trout fishing. Like your comment. Make me thing.

[@chrisjakeer4768]

Great video, I just purchased the sparna in the triza line up, I mostly want to throw the gh humpback, was this a good purchase for light crank and smaller minnow baits?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Sparna is a good option for the larger sizes of the Humpback. It won't be ideal for the lighter sizes, but pair it with a good BFS reel and you'll be able to accomplish a lot!

[@arnemueller2112]

You guys are awesome! I agree to everything you said and had to learn each aspect the hard way. Casting style is so important, as well as colored line to help with sight. This video would have helped me a lot 8 years ago when l started BFS. I‘m still in search of a rod to throw sub 5 grams Hardbaits (Duo Ryuki, Great Hunting etc..). I have the P5 Cliff Hanger which is too stiff for my liking, I have the Destroyer Carbon Head Elese (F0) which is too limp for my liking. Now I‘m eyeballing the P5 Siglett but l fear due to it’s solid tip it wouldn‘t fit as well. What would be your suggestion (shouldn‘t be too long as I will use it in small streams for trout as well). Thanks in advance for your advise!

[@samasimOFsh]

Here is a link with a few rods that you might like. Fenwick Palms and tailwalk all make great BFS rods for trout and bass... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXalgGRmpsqeptUsi=b5rJwHaER9oT5bqM

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I've really been digging the Great Hunting 4'8" L for this. Casts like a dream in close quarters.

[@arnemueller2112]

@@thehookuptackle_usa great, thanks….

[@GreenPumpkinFishing]

I’m primarily a fly fisherman so the BFS thing makes sense to me. That being said even the most finesse BFS technique is extreme power fishing compared to what fly fishermen do normally.

[@mattfleming86]

I dunno. I have a whole box of big articulated streamers and even a few musky/striper flies. I just love to live in extremes. I was on a swimbait bite. Caught around a limit. Then I threw a karashi. Then a G-splash on a spinning rod. Gotta keep it fresh.

[@jimmyjimmy4916]

Hey Ben! In a comment down below you mentioned you use an Alberto knot for braid to flouro, but some braid only the FG knot will work.. can you please elaborate on that? I always use Alberto in my traditional setups and planned on doing that for my BFS stuff, I have Verivas Nogales dead or alive braid, and just ordered some Siglon PE AMZ

[@soevasive]

Just go fg. Keep main line and leader TIGHT while you wrap or it'll slip. 16 wraps should do.

[@RPHDWideGlide]

I bought a Curado bfs reel,put it on a Dobyns Ultra Finesse 7' light extra fast.Plan on throwing small swim baits(Keitech 2.8 fat swing,360 GT search),down sized drop shot,ned rigs.Pretty much soft baits,may branch out to small crank baits later.Are you familiar with the Dobyns?Please tell me I didnt F**k up

[@gregchilders7643]

Have not used this rod but based on the length and action you are ok with the soft plastics and techniques mentioned

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I have a long history of dislike for Dobyns, but they do build a good rod. I'm not familiar with that model though so I'm not the one to ask. Maybe someone on here will see this and get you more info; or try it for all those techniques and see what you think! I hope you enjoy it!

[@01KINGKENG]

I have almost the same set up for with just the slx bfs and it’s in okay setup alittle to soft for my liking. Really fun with panfish but not with bigger bass

[@shawntygart3601]

I have the same setup and looooove it. I throw mostly small jerkstyle baits so far. Have had setup for almost 2 years now but have fished with baitcaster all my life. Once you get used to adjusting the settings you can bomb overhead or sidearm cast just like a bigger baitcast reel. Over tighten you spool tension and play with breaks for weight. I have had so much fun this summer from trout fish streams to catching tons of bass on lakes near me. Takes alot of time on the water and practice. Fish On!

[@mattboerio]

Hey Ben! What’s the little lucky craft? Lure you held up with the 2 single hooks?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

That’s a Cra Pea - it’s a super dope little crankbait

[@pulpficktion]

Hi there. Thanks for a great video. Im new to BFS so this is wery helpfull. Can you talk about you tie line to reel, line to line and to lures? Thanks again from #copenhagenangler

[@tygaurd]

The amount of information in this video should be illegal lol thank you so much ! I just recently got into this type of fishing and im addicted

[@ericpettyfishing]

I always bring my swimbait stuff and my BFS stuff. Because if swimbaits dont get a bite, i know I can catch something on BFS. At the end of the day, I need to catch something.

[@law1831]

Why is it surprising that Goeff is the BFS guy? He loves the bug baits so much. Why wouldn't he love BFS?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

This is true...

[@alextinajero1047]

What do you think of the pop-x stick as a bfs rod? I prefer my rods to be a bit stiffer for better control. I typically throw hard jerkbaits and small crank baits

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I love the PopX Stick for BFS - but it's soft. If you prefer stiffer the Cliffhanger Thrilling would be the one, or the RAID BFS rods.

[@alextinajero1047]

When you say "soft", is that the bend in the rod? I thought a stiffer rod would be better for treble hooks rather than a softer rod? Thank you for your response, I've watched a lot of your videos and have learned a lot! @@thehookuptackle_usa

[@mikecamalier2653]

Great Great information. Bassmd

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching!

[@jimmcculloch5825]

I did not understand what you were saying about braided line rating.

[@steffengrade9415]

hey ben what size of split ring do i need for the raid japan level shad? thx in advance.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Size 1

[@steffengrade9415]

​@@thehookuptackle_usathx a lot

[@stldavid]

There needs to be a new category labeled as BFS has sort of been diluted by the American market. We have BFS actual and we have "BFS". I personally love "BFS" and am not usually in situations where I can fish actual BFS. Saying I fish BFS is not really exact enough. I know there's a difference, but the people I fish with don't really understand that there is one. Megabass P5 Bait Finesse rod is not really BFS, but I get numbers pretty much every time over my friends I fish with. And I'm not thinking that I can't catch something huge on my Bait Finesse rod, because I've caught a 10lb catfish on the Criffhanger Thrilling which is smaller/lighter spec than the Bait Finesse.

[@timg185]

Any technic that requires slack in your line is prone to wind knots on spinning gear. Also some baits just cast better and retrieve better with casting gear.

[@idontstunt2613]

Funny I got my curado bfs today

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Nice!

[@ReelAZMatt]

The aello is too light for all around BFS bass fishing. I broke mine one month after the warranty was up. :( I may replace it with the Raid Bait Tricker.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Aello is probably the best all around BFS bass fishing rod for hard baits, especially for a multi piece. Sorry yours broke! That’s the worst.

[@01KINGKENG]

Is it possible to use a DC reel for bfs or is the break system different. I bought a dobyns bfs rod paired up with an slx bfs. And I love it but now I just about an Expride ml for a little bit heavier lures. I’m trying to find a good reel for that rod. I have it paired up with an scorpion dc but casting isn’t the best. So I’m just looking for a new reel. Any recommendations???

[@timbantham]

Ben/Jeff, Another great BFS video. I've watched every one. Thank you. One surprise for me was your mention of braid to flouro leader for 95% of your BFS fishing. Even more surprising was the 8 and 10 lb leader. While you mentioned 3 and 5lb FC Sniper this is the first I've heard you talking about braid being your primary choice. Has your position evolved? I remember from a previous video how you said a small jerkbait like the great hunting will perform much better on 3 and 5lb line. Are you able to get the same results on small reaction baits with the braid/leader combo? Thanks again!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

So, a lot of this is going to depend on the bait, and the conditions. If I'm fishing more open areas that pulling fish away from cover is not important - straight 3-4lb fluoro is still the prefered way. However, if you're going to be fishing around brush, big fish, etc - the braid to leader gives you flexibility. No right, no wrong that's concrete. We're adjusting to the conditions and needs.

[@timbantham]

That makes sense. I'm primarily fishing for Smallmouth on a large river that has very fast current I've gone to 6lb FC Sniper to give me a better chance of landing those fish once they get downstream during the fight. I may try the braid to flouro combo to see if I can improve control. Thanks! @@thehookuptackle_usa

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

@@timbantham you should definitely try it. Just be careful not to bend the spool if you get snagged.

[@jasonlopez4855]

The BFS reel holds less line then the size 10 spin reel ⁉️ less then 80 yards of 4 lbs line. Nice to know that. I don't like smaller then 6 lbs I can't see the line.

[@1980chardison]

For me, Chris ZALDAIN is the swim bay guy Another thing if you’re gonna show a technique for casting with a rod you can’t see it in your video you got to back up so we can see what exactly you’re doing

[@alcav54]

Let’s all enter another rabbit hole 😂

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Down we go 🍻

[@FishingReviewJunkie]

I just fish my finesse baits on a light st croix legend xtreme spinning rod with a Stella 1000 I can cast a bait caster perfectly but find this to be way more reliable, effective, farther casting, I can work it better and I don’t get any backlashes. Bfs bait casters seem like a complete waste to me just use a finesse spinning setup. Also I can skip my micro baits on the surface … I just don’t understand why you would want it to be a bait caster so many downsides and a ton of advantages to bait finesse fishing with a light spinning rod

[@FishingReviewJunkie]

Also anything you can do with your bait caster you can do better if not exactly the same with the spinner there’s not one casting motion even a flip that you can do with a bait caster that can’t be don’t better if not the same with a light spinning setup

[@bradfordallen2784]

24:35 😂

[@dangkhang9479]

I started BFS before it even existed because it fun to load up that rod. It so boring when I see all the pros 2 second lift a bass outta water.

[@thecount1001]

an hour long video about BFS?

[@CharlesHarris-r6d]

Allen Jennifer Hernandez Paul Davis Thomas

[@jnorth5689]

Micro light , ultra light , bfs. Whatever you call it its been around forever

[@johnmango6056]

I use my curado BFS like any other reel. 15 pound braid to a 14 pound mono leader. Medium heavy Loomis. Straight jackin em.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

👍

[@LuciusFrederica]

Rodriguez Nancy Moore Anthony Garcia Michelle

[@ambassin3280]

I like watching your videos but you make things sound so difficult it's not that difficult just get a medium light and a light action rod boom your set for hard and soft baits

[@AngryOtter614]

Just getting into BFS and wasting your money on it is the biggest mistake.

[@hometownguy7184]

Low iq post😂

[@randybobandy6020]

The most crucial mistake is not buying a spinning rod instead lol

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Could be for some people 🤣. But hopefully this will prevent that from happening

[@ronfrederick9983]

It's sad that this company almost always pushes the most expensive gear and tackle.

[@morizenfoche]

Bait Finesse Fishing is BFF, not BFS, Is the S for STYLE or for SYSTEM? BFS sounds more like what people deposit in their ORANGE FELON DIAPERS. The fishing industry sucks at creating names for things.

[@jackkrauser8687]

Wow that intro was obnoxiously excessive

[@julesgardet659]

Fn long intro...

[@gordondavies7773]

Along with most European anglers I have never understood the whole swapping rod from one hand to another. It just looks cack-handed

[@adrianruby9242]

This talks to much