The Best Bait Finesse (BFS) Tricks For Spring Bass Fishing!
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- You have to try these first couple tricks! Whether you prefer spinning tackle, or bait finesse gear, these ultra light baits work like magic in the Spring! Bass can't resist these downsized finesse lures, especially on tough lakes with a lot of fishing pressure. If you haven't tried BFS fishing yet, you're missing some of the best bass fishing there is!
The bait finesse system is a method of casting ultra light lures with baitcasting rods and reels. This isn't trying to fish lighter line on your existing setups, this is a completely different method of fishing. These casting combos are more capable than most spinning rods, when it comes to throwing the micro baits. But what you really need to understand is this fishing method will put the FUN back in bass fishing for you!
Below you'll find links to the exact baits, rods, reels, and gear we use for Spring BFS fishing. We've linked them in the exact order Matt talked about them, and even included our favorite colors for the baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
THE BUDGET COMBO...
Rod- Cashion Element Series: bit.ly/48w69eC
Model: 6'10" Medium Light
Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Speed: 8:1
Line- Daiwa Hidden FC: bit.ly/3ILKXH0
Size: 7 lb
THE HARD BAITS...
•Megabass Karashi: bit.ly/3LwMGS7
Colors: HT Setsuki Chiayu, Kasumi Ito KS, HT Moroko KS
•Shimano 39F Tiny Crankbait: bit.ly/45Pj3Dd
Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad
•Megabass Griffon SRX BFS Crankbait: bit.ly/3qOyDj6
Colors: Phantom Green Craw, Mat Craw 2, Crack Sand
MATT'S BUZBE STORAGE BOXES...
Karshi Box- Buzbe Colony 15: bit.ly/3sr7aVn
Hook Box- Buzbe Colony 28 Terminal: bit.ly/3QxM6V1
CRAW BAITS...
•ZMan TRD CrawZ: bit.ly/2U9vx6P
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange
•Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: bit.ly/3U0OQvC
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue
CRAW RIGGING...
•ZMan NedLockz EWG: bit.ly/3OWdp9W
Size: 1/10 oz
•Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz
Size: 1/16 oz
•Owner Rig N Hook: bit.ly/2BnniXN
Size: 1/0
WACKY SENKO...
•Yamamoto 5" Thin Senko: bit.ly/43d1Tgn
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Baby Bass
•Hayabusa Wacky Hook: bit.ly/3UjDZx0
Size: 1
SOFT JERKBAIT...
•Jackall 3.5" Rhythm Wag: bit.ly/3NT6OvF
Colors: Golden Shad, Prism Shad
•BKK Chimera Hook: bit.ly/3IS3pwf
Size: 1/0
MATT'S KARASHI COMBO...
Rod- Cashion Icon 7' Light: bit.ly/3mLIIes
Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line- Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Sunline Super FC (7 lb): bit.ly/2p7fxju
ALL AROUND COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran BFS: bit.ly/3ryXKpR
Line- Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): bit.ly/3ILKXH0
HIGH END COMBO...
Rod- Megabass Destroyer P5 Pop X Stick: bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Size: 6'3" Ultralight
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran BFS: bit.ly/3ryXKpR
Line- Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): bit.ly/3ILKXH0
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics- Humminbird Apex 13: bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors- Minn Kota Raptors: bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera- GoPro Hero 12: bit.ly/3MwQToy
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to even see a difference but they'll know you're one of us!
#baitfinesse #bfs #bassfishing
Like this if you want a ‘Top 10 Bass Fishing Lures Of All Time’ video from Matt & Tim 👍
That would be so cool
@reelKingsnQueen he just mentioned the top 10 of all time being the Karashi. There could be a lure that works better or worse than different areas or situations, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth trying even if I’m not in the same state.
They could do an Ali express vs temu vs Name Brand bfs baits and which r better
A Matt vs Tim favorite baits of all time would be better
Great info Matt definitely going to try the baits in the video
Great BFS video. Been on the BFS bandwagon for almost 2 years now and love it.
My first bfs rod was the Dobyns Sierra ultra finesse 701c and I absolutely love it! Also the day I fell in love with bfs I was fishing a 3 inch spark shad on a quarter ounce keitech ballhead catching 3 to 4lb spotted and smallmouth bass out of 20 to 25 foot of water all on 4 pound line and I have done it so many times since then! Okishira screw head is awesome too it gives any bait a little wobble like a spy bait
Hey Matt! Just wanted to give ya quick shoutout man, your videos and content is awesome. So informative and helpful and you really ‘dumb’ it down for me. You always have a great attitude as well man. Thank you for what you do, I really appreciate it 🤙
BFS is super fun, and important part of my advantage for fishing. Thanks for your knowledge
I ordered that Karachi after watching this video. Super fast Shipping!!! And within 5 minutes of trying it, a bird swooped down and grabbed ! I’m convinced now! Thank you
7:02 "I've followed good anglers down a shoreline....I'm watching them catch nothing...." Matt, are you throwing some stealth shade at Tim???😳🤯 Don't do your boy like that!!!😬 JUST KIDDING MATT!!!!🤣 I hope this makes Tim and you laugh!!!😂
That Reins ring craw has saved my day many times on the pressured ponds near me. Great BFS video!
I love BFS fishing!! I love these videos and I really appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge on this topic!! I can see that you’re fanatical about it, just as I am, but more for inshore saltwater fishing. Thank you!
The hooks on the karashi are no joke, I caught a thumb last weekend.
I love your skills and teaching us how too do it if you’re are a beginner or veteran fisherman. Thanks 🐟on!!!
Bait finesse empire is the place to go...you don't need a curado. Better and cheaper reels out there
Ark gravity bfs. Awesome reel.
Hoping to see a video on the Tatula BF TW 70 soon
I fish from the shore and I caught 20 fish 2 days ago and 15 yesterday in 2 hours after work. The Kerashi slays. I mean they could not resist it. I could see the wakes just coming in like they were just full speed. Thanks TB!!
What happened you never talk about the dobyns sierra ultra light bfs rod anymore. I love mine!
Totally agree!
My Dobyns Sierra Series, is my favorite rod.
Thanks I've been following for years, you guys have Definitely made me a better fishermen👍
I had a 25lb carp eat a smaller crank on my Slx bfs setup. It pulled me all over the river. Awesome fight on the curado 6’10” medium light.
I rarely bother with BFS but it’s definitely a fun setup to dabble with every so often which is why I went as budget as budget can get with my setup for my style of fishing. Kastking Zephyr/6’ lite Bass Pro Crappie Maxx.
Thank you Matt,BFF is definitely not going away ❤
Just ordered bfs reel,rod,and baits plus gonna throw that 7inch damiki shad on 6/0 owner beast!
Thanks Matt
Matt Great Video! I just ordered some Karashi lures LOL! I have an "Old 18" 7' ultralight Suppressor Series BFS rod. It's paired with a Curado BFS reel(upgraded ceramic bearings). For simplicity , I use 8 pound Varivas Twitchmaster low stretch mono, so I can fish sinking hardbaits or floating topwater baits all on the same rod. So much fun!
Hey did u try the new Ark Gravity bfs real. It's affordable and a great real , I love there new gravity braking system.. I Hope you can make video about it with your other BFS stuff but I believe it's only $150 which is pretty good in my opinion so I hope you guys tried it or can try it and get back to me or make a video Love you guys learn a lot from you and Tim and love tactical bassin.
Side note, not bfs related but the 70 dc met instantly became one of my top three favorites. It looks sick on the poison adrena 6’10” med.
Budget bfs rod- Dobyns Sierra Ultra Light
Yup!
Pair it up with an SLX bfs. Best bang for ur buck!
I have one paired up with a curado bfs.. love it!
I’ve been having a lot of good luck with a little tail spin right now!
Heard the Ark Gravity BFS is better than the Curado BFS.
It is 100%
F1-63X Ultra Light (PopX Stick) vs. F3-610X Med Light (BFS). I have a F3-610X with a Curado BFS reel. Love this combo. It never goes in the rod locker and bring it home every trip to use on ponds when lake weather doesn't cooperate. The Griffon has been my fav of all so far, but just bought some Reins ring craws which may change my mind. ha. Anyway, just throwing it out there. If you're a serious P5 guy, look at the BFS model too.
I fish the P5 Pop-X stick as well as the P5 Cliff Hanger Thrilling. Pop-X stick is only used with hardbaits from 1/8th oz to 3/8th oz. Small lipless, square bill, shallow to medium runner cranks, jerkbait, popper…you name it (the Karashi obviously too). Th Cliff Hanger is strictly used for bottom contact techniques (free rig, DropShot, cheburashka, Texas rig and so on). The Pop-X stick is for my liking a bit too soft with its slow/moderate action. The Cliff Hanger has a moderate fast action and is significantly more sensitive. Both are great finesse rods. A F3 powered Megabass rod to me is not really BFS, but that’s my personal opinion and no formal standard :)
@@arnemueller2112 Thanks for the comments. The Cliffhanger sounds like a great choice. The F3 BFS sounds heavy but the rod is literally named BFS by Megabass. It's working great with stuff like the Karashi, Griffons, baby whopper plopper, etc. and casts a mile.
@@caseysaunders2137 yeah, I know. It‘s the successor of the Hien from their older Destroyer lines. If you are in search of something really finesse for bottom contact try the Cliff Hanger….an absolut amazing rod! If you need something for really light hardbaits go with the Pop-X stick. Honestly, you can‘t go wrong with any rod out of the P5 lineup as long as you fish the techniques it‘s built for 👍
Free rig on BFS is ridiculously fun
What size weight you using
1/8 to 3/16
Need to try the Edge Efx pro dsr/bfs rod
Do you peg the weight on your trd craws or just run em free?
I was looking for the answer to this also
Paired that Rein crawl with keitech tungsten jig in 1/4 oz and that's money!
What are your thoughts on the Daiwa Tatula BF 70? I’ve seen a lot of good reviews and people liking it more than the shimano bfs? Have you tried it or have an opinion on it?
I would love to see some videos on how you select combos for jet boat days. What do you go to in terms of rods / line / lures / etc. to give you a wide range of techniques that can work in a day. I'm a jon boat guy and try to limit myself to 5 rods. I also only get once a week or so and I am junk fishing a lot since I can't stay on the fish. I can show up to the ramp and have 4' visibility and slick calm or 6" and and 15mph winds. I need to be ready for anything to have any chance of success but can't have 20 rods on deck.
What is your favorite bfs hard jerkbait rod? Cause i'm wanting to get started in bfs fishing.🤔
Slx bfs is a solid choice.
Could you guys do a bank fishing series? For us anglers that don’t have the means of a vessel (yet). For me, its a limiting factor and I can only do so much. Thanks
I used to love throwing teeny 1” Berkley craws with 1/64 oz jig heads or 3” straight tail worms on #4 owner rig N hooks with the same weight bullet weights. It really looks funny to see such small baits in the mouth of a 4 lber.
Be careful with the little Shimano McBeth 39F squarebills. Extreme, excessive heat will cause the lures body to expand and split. The results is a lure that won’t track again. I lost several last summer in my boats storage compartment. Now, I only carry a few per trip, and make sure to remove them from the boat at the end of the day. Excellent squarebill.
My windbuster exist combo is the deal. The quarter oz stuff is a little challenging but anything up to 5/8 oz I can throw with precision. For me I like it better than BFS gear but to each is their own.
The Windbuster is an incredible rod. I love throwing jerbaits so much on it I'm considering buying one and paying to have it stripped down to the blank and remade as a baitcaster just for 110s. The sensitivity on that rod has ruined me for anything else.
110 Jr's I mean. It's perfect for them.
Hey Matt...I've know you've committed the Cashion ICOn 7'L to Karashi fishing but I'm teetering between the 6'10" ML and 7L. How well does the 6/10 do with the Karishi?
Been using a phenix k2 tx-712l-c-b custom with a daiwa alphas air and put a 4lber on it 3 weeks ago
So, can Tactical or someone else answer me this: What other EWG hook could I use for BFS besides the BKK one? They're constantly sold out, and when I get an email they're in stock they're gone already. Thanks!
I’m looking to get a “do all” bfs combo. I’m pretty set on the curado bfs with an expride. Just curious as to what power/action expride would you recommend that could do all bfs techniques well. Thanks
Great video...In the first BFS gear review you and Tim recommended the IMX Pro 864 CBR DF rod.
I have never seen y'all use that rod and don't know what cranks you would be using it for.
It's rated 3/8 to 1 ounce... Is it a good squarebill rod or mid or deep diver?
How fast of an action is that BFS Expride and does it load deeper into the blank or closer to the tip?
I picked up some Karashis a long time ago and posted on a Megabass FB group about it, only like 1 guy said it was any good. The rest said it was a bad lure 😂
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Matt what hook replacements do you recommend for the Karashi?
Who knew? Never heard of bfs until today.
Also, a question on rods. Looking to the JDM's the general direction is ultralight rods. Very whippy. Amd they load and flick that thing out there. I find this to be very different from a traditional long cast. Does going to medium light work to bridge that gap? As in you're casting light lures in a more traditional bait casting technique .
Thank you for another great video! I recently paired up the 6’8” medium light from Cashion with the curado BFS and have been slaying them! Now I’m torn between the 7” light or the new tackle warehouse exclusive 6’8” ultralight from Cashion for all my BFS hard bait applications. Which would you recommend?
I can't wait for the day in 2, 3, 5 years where we have a best $100 bfs combos all the way to high end bfs combos, or maybe they'll sneak them into the regular combo videos
Finesse Fishing: Any angling technique, especially with light weight tackle, that gives the angler finer control of bait presentation.
Great video Matt as I really want to get into BFS but just not affordable hear yet in Ontario, Canada. I am using your info for my light spinning gear set ups. With that for the Rhythm Wag and the 1/0 hook do you use any weight to throw it like a nail weight or are you just texas rigging weightless. Thank you as always and love your passion as it really rubs off on me and I am sure everyone else! HAHA
Matt , would you recommend BFS for Florida anglers?
I haven't dove into the bfs yet. I'm sure I would like it. I've got pretty decent medium, light & ultralight spinning rods already I've upgraded last year n half. If you could only buy one reel & rod for bma bfs set up what would you buy?
Hey Matt, I remember a video last year where you said you didn't think there was a real good rod on the market yet for bfs hard jerkbaits. I'm thinking an x nanahan, bfs x70 or x-80, or even a small whipper snapper. I picked up the 7'0 Cashion but haven't fished it yet, would you say that rod would work or have you come across any other light rods with a good tip for micro jerkbaits?
That Karashi definitely slays. What hooks do you like to use as replacements?
What baitcaster would be good for 20lb Stripers
Hey Matt: Just curious as to what is it about the bfs style rods and reels that has made them so expensive up until recently with some quote unquote affordable options? Is it simply most of them come from higher end Japanese brands? Also have you now abandoned spinning gear altogether or does it still have it’s place? Thanks…🎣🤔😎🐝
Hi guys, just wondering if you remove a magnet from your curados to adjust the reel?
Try the Ark gravity bfs reel
What tinsel or feather treble hooks do you use for replacing Karashi hooks? Thanks
Anyone try the Megabass Destroyer BFS rod? If so what do you think about it?
Why do bfs reels have such low capacity spools??
Any budget X-80 Jr type baits?
Seem like everyone else who watched is on the TW trying to order up some bfs bait cause it just crashed on me 😅 trying to get me one of this tiny cranks
Y’all seen the new daiwa bfs gear?!
I only found one affordable bfs rod. Bass pro microlite glass.
Great video . For upgrade hooks the karashi?
I may not get a Karashi till June, but my hand is in the pot😅😆
Have you found a glide for bfs yet?
Bfs fun
How is the calcutta conquest bfs?
I was wondering if you guys have tried the SLX bfs reel? I was thinking of picking it up on the JDM market but I wasn’t sure if it was worth my time. It seems like a cheap option and I know the slx reels are great reels for the most part.
Definitely worth your time. I find I like that better than the Curado BFS
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Matt, are you throwing braid to leader or straight flouro on these setups?
He uses light braids 6-8 pound braid I believe
4lb test green mono
Alright you guys have convinced me, I’m finally going to dip my toes into BFS. I’m most likely going to grab the Cashion Icon 6’10 ML. I really want to get a more budget reel to pair with it. I just don’t have Alderbaren money right now. What reel would you recommend? Curado BFS?
Dark wolf ultra on AliExpress. Thank me later. I was skeptical at first but it's cheaper and better than most mainstream reels
You actually answered my question towards the end of the video! Curado Bfs it is!!
Ark gravity bfs
Definitely the Ark Gravity Bfs. It's cheaper and better than the curado. 200+ isn't "affordable". As they get more popular they lose touch with what is affordable and what isn't.
That’s 2 replies for the Ark Gravity bfs I think that’s gonna be the one I get. Thanks for the suggestion!
You don’t have a better hook for micro flipping ? Not a fan of ewg
The Megabass Karashi is a hell of little jerk bait.
I’ll say it again:Twitch baits are way underutilized for Bass fishing. Karashi is 🔥
First love the bfs content
wonder if anyone’s checked out the phenix 74 light
A bfs rod is from 1/32-5/16 ultra finesse, rod not a med light Dobyns suf700c is great rod for this type of fishing for $189.99 not a $500 rod
My favorite finnes set up is a 7' Light fast action Expride B spinning rod with a 2500 vanford with 7lb FC sniper camo color floro. My favorite baits is a 1/16oz ewg hook-swing ned head. paired with 2.5" zman trd tubes in mudbug color. It's super small& natural. You just let it set it has its own action. That catch's everything & bass eat it up. I prefer to fish big swimbaits, big worms, frogs. But when I'm getting my ass kicked & bite is really tough. I'll pull that out & almost always catch them!
Once again I clicked a link for one of the baits in your video ( Megabass Karashi Twitch Bait) and of course Tackle Warehouse is on backorder until June.
I'm honestly a little disappointed with Megabass about the Karashi. For a company with their level of attention to detail, it seems odd they would take the lazy route by putting the same blue flash tail on every color.
Can we get a top ten favorite lure video from you guys? 😎🤙🏽
18$ for 1 mega bass karashi 😮🤨
Matt stop talking about the karashi it's the new senko found those last fall it's truly a magical bait
Welcome to another episode of Money Hole bassin 😂😂
They were up making babies yesterday and wouldn't bite anything. I have a love hate for the spawn. They were piled on the banks. No matter the presentation, they wouldn't do anything but run a circle. Be glad when it's over
Naw man…I slayed em on the dam of a 100 acre private lake in GA last weekend. It was too easy it felt like cheating. Finesse is the key.
@@Mandoslicer they're in limbo where I am. Was finessing them. Gotta find the fish that are done or are yet to spawn. I like that you know more about the fish in my county than I do. You were fishing a dam. Always fish stacked up at dams.
$129 is not budget gear
It is for a BFS rod
I was watching a Raid Japan video and they were strolling with an A-rig 😮 If you want to power fish something you always can, apparently.
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I jumped on the BFS bandwagon nearly 13yrs ago as a crossover for saltwater fishing and its been absolutely crazy how them tiny lures nail huge Snook,Redfish,Flounder,Mangrove Snapper and Speckled Trout. Its by far become favorite style of fishing in saltwater.
Does anyone have any info on the Curado 6'10 L BFSG? Looks like a glass rod
You should check out mule fishing for micro craws!
Good common sense tips that apply to alot more than just BFS