Bait Finesse Tricks (BFS) For Summer Bass Fishing!

Bait Finesse is here to stay! The trend of throwing finesse lures on ultralight bait casting equipment instead of spinning rods is sweeping the US! There are plenty of anglers who still enjoy spinning tackle, but the number that are switching over to BFS bait casting setups is staggering!

Since bait finesse is a budding concept in the US market we're taking the time to show you how we adapt these setups to Summer time fishing. From  topwater, to underspins, to flukes, you can target bass with a variety of ultralight presentations and have a ton of fun this Summer!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for the lures, as well as some of our favorite rod and reel combos for these techniques. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TOPWATER...

•Evergreen Shower Blows 77.7: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, Neon Wakasagi

•River2Sea 60 Whopper Plopper: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Phantom Shad, Bluegill, Bone

•Damiki Umpa 40 BFS Popper: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Megabass Pop X Popper: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Mat Shad, Gill

•Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Colors: Gold Chrome, Lime Frog

UNDERSPIN...

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 oz

Bait– Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

CREATURE BAIT...

Bait– ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin Orange, Green Pumpkin

Head– Reins Cover JigHead: https://bit.ly/3NeYlWw

Size: 1/16 oz

CRAW BAIT...

Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Green Pumpkin

Weight– Reins Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

Hook– Gamakatsu Offset EWG: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Size: 2

SOFT JERKBAIT...

Bait– Jackall 3.5" Rhythm Wag: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Color: Prism Shad, SS Shad

Hook– Gamakatsu Offset EWG: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Size: 1

CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala Ultralight Crank: https://bit.ly/3qSt14V

Colors: Chrome, Shad

•Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: https://bit.ly/3xTsnG0

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad

•Damiki Disco 40 BFS: https://bit.ly/432XZaY

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Olive Flash Shad

BAIT FINESSE LINE...

Clear Fluorocarbon: Sunline Super FC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Preferred Size: 7 lb

Green Fluorocarbon: Daiwa J Fluoro Hidden: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Preferred Size: 7 lb

Braid… Sufix 131: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Preferred Size 6-10 lb

BAIT FINESSE REELS...

•Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

•KastKing Zephyr Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3cy03ij

BAIT FINESSE RODS...

Topwater– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Model: 7'0" Light

Micro Poppers– Megabass P5 Destroyer: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Pop X Stick

Tiny Cranks– Shimano Curado Casting: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Model: 6'10" Light Glass

Creatures (Flipping)– Shimano Expride: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 7'2" ML+ (Medium Light+)

Craws– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

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: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Bait Finesse Gear ( BFS ), Aluminum Boat, And Shallow Water! Let's Go Bass Fishing!!

We're fishing pressured water during a giant tournament and catching BIG Bass! Come along for a day on the water as we use an aluminum boat to push back into shallow water and escape the crowds of anglers. We use a mix of traditional techniques and "bait finesse" gear to dial in a pattern and catch a bunch of fish!

Bait finesse isn't just a niche that some anglers are implementing. Watch as Matt mixes bait finesse into a regular day of fishing and maximizes his time on the water. If you're not using these methods yet, its okay, you're still on the cutting edge of this fishing style with plenty of time to learn!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable as well as some related bait finesse videos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE HEAVY BAITS...

•Yamamoto Yamatanuki: https://bit.ly/3lZaMe3

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pump Black

•Deps Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Color: Green Pumpkin, TW Green Pump/Black Blue

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0

THE SPINNERBAIT...

Bait– Nichols Catalyst: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Color: BombShell Shad
Trailer– Storm 3.5 Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino Shad

THE GLIDE BAIT...

•SPRO KGB Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Gizzard Shad

BAIT FINESSE CRAW...

Bait– Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Color: Scuppernog, Green Pumpkin Blue

Hook– Reins Tungsten Cover Jighead: https://bit.ly/3NeYlWw

Size: 3/32 oz

BAIT FINESSE KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi, Wagin Hasu, Shirauo

BAIT FINESSE DROPSHOT...

Bait– MissileBaits 4" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Blueback Secret

Hook– Owner Rig'N'Hook: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Size: 1

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Tear Drop: https://bit.ly/3HgdcMM

Size: 1/8 oz

RELATED BFS VIDEOS...

•Bait Finesse (Day On The Water): https://youtu.be/R7IHdUqZV2c

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

HEAVY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" MH: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Reel– Shimano Chronarch MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III 7'3" MH: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BFS KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa J Fluoro Hidden (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BFS FLIPPING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Curado Casting 7'2" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Gear Review! New Lures Bait Finesse Rods, Swimbaits, and Tackle For Bass Fishing!

These are the HOTTEST new baits and gear to hit the bass fishing scene this Spring! After countless hours of testing, we've found the best new gear of the year! From Cashion's new Bait Finesse rods, to spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and finesse, its all here! Let's take a look!

Whether you're bass fishing on a budget, or looking for the best new baits, we've got you covered! These gear reviews are some of our favorite videos to make because they let our inner tackle junkies run wild! They also offer a unique look into the constant refinements we're making with our own fishing to stay ahead of heavily pressured fish and changing conditions.  

Below you'll find links to all of the gear in the video. We've listed it in the order it appears so its easy for you to find, and including any rigging or upgrade components you need to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BAIT FINESSE RODS...

•Cashion Icon Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Models: 6'10" Medium Light, 7'0" Light

BAIT FINESSE REEL...

•Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

TINY SWIMBAIT HOOK...

•Hayabausa Swimbait Hook: https://bit.ly/3MVXUjZ

Size: 1/0

LURE RETRIEVER...

•Toothy Fishman: https://bit.ly/3Lcntfd

•Toothy Fishman XL: https://bit.ly/3A8370q

SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Catalyst Spinnerbaits: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Colors: Purple Haze, Tactical Shad

MICRO CRAW...

Bait– Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Green Pumpkin Blue

Weight– Reins 1/16 oz Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Hook– VMC Redline Finesse Neko (Size 4): https://bit.ly/3KseINJ

SMALL WORM...

•Missile Baits 4" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Blueback Secret, Watermelon Violet

TRAILER LOCK...

•Hayabusa Trailer Lock: https://bit.ly/3GRVhLV

Sizes: Small or Medium

RAD CRANKBAIT...

•Freedom Tackle RAD Lipless: https://bit.ly/3mMpMMK

Colors: Brown Craw, Ghost Minnow, Shad

SPRO CRANKBAITS...

•Spro Outsider Crank MR 60: https://bit.ly/3GWJQCG

Colors: Citrus Glimmer, Dirty Gizzard, River Gold

•Spro Outsider Crank DD 80: https://bit.ly/41DVPNI

Colors: Dirty Gizzard, Matte Shad Foil, River Gold

SWIMBAITS...

•Owner Cultiva Burikin Swimmer: https://bit.ly/43LEpQP

Colors: Hiuo, Spark Wine

•XZone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Colors: 309, Big Limit, Natural Goby

•Owner Cultiva Get Net Juster Shad: https://bit.ly/3LdCjlO

Colors: Ao Jyako, Noebi Blue, Stealth Wakasagi

TACTICAL UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

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: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Bait Finesse Fishing ( BFS ) For Bass! How Its Actually Done!

We're throwing BAIT FINESSE ( BFS ) all day long! Today is dedicated to the growing segment of bass fishing known as "Bait Finesse". We're using the Shimano Curado BFS reel on a variety of different light and ultralight bait casting rods to effectively fish worms, craws, topwater, and reaction baits. If you've never seen this fishing method in action, you don't want to miss this!

Come along for an awesome day of finesse fishing with Bait Finesse Tackle! Ultralight bait casting gear, micro baits, and quality bass! Matt starts the day fishing a micro craw profile on offshore structure, then moves shallow with a variety of moving baits ( Megabass Karashi, Damiki Umpa, Rapala Ultralight, and the Jackall PikuPiku ). Micro baits and quality bass, can it get more fun?!?!

Below you'll find links to all the gear Matt is using, including the baits, colors, hooks, rods, and reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S BAIT FINESSE RODS...

•Cashion Icon Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Models: 6'10" Medium Light, 7'0" Light

•Megabass P5 Destroyer: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Siglett, Bait Finesse 

•Shimano Curado Casting: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Model: 6'10" Light Glass, 7'2" Medium Light

TODAY'S BAIT FINESSE REEL...

•Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

LINE FOR BAIT FINESSE REELS...

Clear Fluorocarbon: Sunline Super FC (6-7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Green Fluorocarbon: Daiwa J Fluoro Hidden (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Braid: Power Pro Super Slick (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3vSwa6Z

Braid: Sufix 832 (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

MICRO CRAW BAIT...

Bait– Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Green Pumpkin Blue

Weight– Reins 1/16 oz Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Hook– Gamakatsu Offset EWG (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

THE KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Favorite Colors: Kasumi Ito, Wagin Hasu, Ito Wakasagi

THE TOPWATERS...

•Damiki Umpa 40 BFS Popper: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Color: Ghost Minnow

•Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Color: Clown

•Jackall PikuPiku: https://bit.ly/399wl59

Color: Lively Wakasagi

CRANKBAITS...

•Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: https://bit.ly/3xTsnG0

Color: Sleeper Shad, Clear Green Craw

•Damiki Disco Deep: https://bit.ly/3nwY1rk

Color: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

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: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz