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: https://bit.ly/2m4Y26y

Colors: Smokey Madness #2, Green Pumpkin

•MissileBaits NedBomb: https://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Fishaliscious

•Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Green Pump Purp Cop, Green Pumpkin

NED TERMINAL...

•ZMan NedLockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10 oz

DROPSHOT BAITS...

•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishaliscious, Goby Bite

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

Colors: Bass Candy, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Reins 4" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Natural Pro Blue, Watermelon Seed

CRAW BAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red

•ZMan TRD Crawz: https://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange

•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug

CRAW BAIT TERMINAL COMPONENTS...

•Hayabusa Weedless Round Head: https://bit.ly/3P0iC2k

Size: 1/13 oz

•Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

•Swagger Tungsten Vader Weight: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Size: 1/16 oz

•Owner Rig N Hook: https://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Size: 1/0

WACKY PRESENTATION...

•Yamamoto 5" Thin Senko: https://bit.ly/43d1Tgn

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Baby Bass

•Hayabusa Wacky Hook: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Albino, Real

•XZone 2.75 Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•ZMan TRD Gobyz: https://bit.ly/3P35U1R

Colors: The Deal, Goby Bryant

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Golden Shad, Prism Shad

•BKK Chimera Hook: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0

BFS TOPWATER BAITS...

•Megabass Dog X Jr Coayu: https://bit.ly/475zcoD

Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl, Downsizing Wakasagi

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

Colors: HT Moroko KS, HT Setsuki Chiayu

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

Colors: Bone, Phantom Shad

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

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad

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

Colors: Clown, Gold Chrome

•Megabass Baby Pop X: https://bit.ly/3QgjPDY

Colors: MG Sexy Stream, Mat Shad

BFS JERKBAITS...

•Megabass X80 Jr: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Colors: GG Shad, HT Ito Tennessee Shad

•Duo Realis Rosante 60 SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Colors: All Bait, Komochi Wakasagi

BFS CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Griffin SR-X: https://bit.ly/3qOyDj6

Colors: GP Kawamatsu, Phantom Green Craw

•Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: https://bit.ly/45Pj3Dd

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Craw

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

Colors: Mossy Shad, Real Shad

•Bill Lewis Gnat: https://bit.ly/3URb85s

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Ghost Minnow

FISHING LINES...

•Sufix 131 Braided Line: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Sizes: 6 lb - 10 lb

•Daiwa J Fluoro Samurai Hidden: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Size: 6 - 8 lb

•Sunline Super FC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Size: 6 - 8 lb

BFS TERMINAL BOX...

•Buzbe 28 Terminal Tackle Box: https://bit.ly/3QxM6V1

BFS REELS...

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

•Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

•KastKing Kestrel Elite: https://bit.ly/3Or8X4W

BUDGET BFS ROD...

•St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

FAVORITE BFS RODS...

•Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

•Shimano Curado 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

•Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

•Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

Size: 6'3" Ultralight

BUYER'S GUIDE: BFS (Baits, Rods, Reels, For Bait Finesse Fishing)

Bait Finesse is here to stay!! If you're wondering what BFS is for and how to do it, you aren't alone! In today's Buyer's Guide we're covering our favorite BFS baits, rods and reels for casting ultralight presentations with casting gear. If you're not familiar with BFS, anything you've ever done with a spinning rod can now be done with a bait caster, and with even more precision. Plus, it's a lot of fun!

BFS has been around for decades but has exploded into the US Market in the last 2 years. The arrival of the Shimano Curado BFS Reel, now followed by many others, has opened the door for a wave of anglers to experience BFS without paying outrageous prices for high end JDM rod and reel imports. If you've ever been curious about this incredible way of fishing, now is the time!

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.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU

•Spinning Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/T6_6rkyXdyY

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Tackle Storage Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/m30hnkoqHBc

CRANKBAITS…

•Megabass BFS Griffin SR–X: https://bit.ly/3qOyDj6

Colors: Phantom Green Craw, Mat Shad, MB Gizzard

•Megabass BFS Griffin MR–X: https://bit.ly/47of55j

Colors: Phantom Green Craw, Mat Shad, MB Gizzard

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

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad

•Damiki Disco Deep 38 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3nwY1rk

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad

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

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad

BFS JERKBAITS...

•Megabass X–80 Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Colors: GG Shad, GG Invisible Wakasagi

•Duo Realis Rozante 57 MR: https://bit.ly/3YurtNa

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Ghost Wakasagi

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Dog X Jr. Coayu: https://bit.ly/475zcoD

Colors: GG Wakasagi, Bahama Milk Pearl

•Owner Cultiva Zip N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner, Brown Trout

•R2S Whopper Plopper 60: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Phantom Shad, Monkey Butt, Bone

•Megabass Baby Pop X: https://bit.ly/3QgjPDY

Colors: Mat Shad, MG Sexy Stream

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

Colors: Chrome, Clown, Yellow Perch

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

Colors: Bone, Mossy Shad

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

•Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

•Zman TRD Gobyz: https://bit.ly/3P35U1R

NED BAITS...

•Missile NedBomb: https://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Fishaliscious

•Missile TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug

MICRO CRAW PROFILES...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•ZMan TRD Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

BFS TEXAS RIGGING COMPONENTS...

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

Heavy Wire Hook– Owner Rig-N-Hook Size 1/0: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

WACKY RIG...

•Yamamoto 5" Thin Senko: https://bit.ly/43d1Tgn

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Natural Shad

•Hayabusa WRM201 Wacky Hook: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1

MICRO FLUKE...

•Jackall Rhythm Wag: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Prism Shad, SS Shad

•BKK Chimera Hook: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0

SPY BAITS...

•Duo Realis SpinBait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Shiner

THE KARASHI...

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

Colors: Kasumi Ito KS, Setsuki Chiayu

BFS FISHING LINE...

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

Size: 6-10 lb

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

Size: 6-8 lb

Tinted Fluoro– Daiwa Hidden FC: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Size: 6-8 lb

BFS REELS...

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

•Shimano Aldebaran BFS Reel: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

•Kast King Kestrel Reel: https://bit.ly/3Or8X4W

BFS CASTING RODS...

•Dobyns Ultra Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Model: 700 (7' 0 Power)

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

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

•Cashion Icon BFS: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Models: 6'10" ML, 7' Light

•Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Models: 6'8" Light

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

Models: Pop X Stick (6'9")

•GLoomis Conquest: https://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

Models: 842C MBR (7' Medium)

Targeting Bass During The Fall To Winter Transition! Awesome Day On The Water!

Come along for an awesome day on the water! Matt and his Dad are targeting BIG Spotted Bass and a variety of Mixed Species before the reaction bite fades into Winter. It's an all out topwater blitz you don't want to miss!

This is what Fall fishing is all about! The last of the topwater bite is in full swing and it seems like every fish in the lake is chasing shad! This bite could end any day and we're pumped that we got to experience it before it got too cold! From Spotted Bass to Striper, Hybrids to White Bass, its chaos on the water!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Wagin Hasu 2

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Bone

TOPWATER HOOK UPGRADE...

Treble– Hayabusa TBL930 : https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Sizes: 2,4,6

Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 and 3

Treble Sizes By Bait...

Megabass - Size 2

Shower Blows - Size 6

Whopper Plopper 90 - Size 4

KARASHI...

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

Color: Kasumi Ito KS

THE CRANKBAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Clear Water Minnow

•Jackall TN 70 Lipless: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: Electric Shad

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BFS COMBO...

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

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

Line– 6 lb Daiwa Hidden Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

KEITECH COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sunline SX1 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://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

Everything You Need To Know About Squarebills and Shallow Crankbaits! (Full Seminar)

We're taking a deep dive into the world of shallow crankbaits! Come along as Matt teaches how, when, and where to fish these baits! If you've ever thrown a shallow crank, or even if you have the slightest curiosity about them, this video is for you!

There are so many new baits on the market, it's hard to know which baits to use! This is everything you need to know! From color, to size, to diving depth, Matt breaks down shallow crankbaits so the rest of us can enjoy them.

OVERSIZED CRANKS...

•Megabass Big M 4.0: https://bit.ly/44Sg9Mv

Colors: Jukucho Shad, GG Gill

•Megabass Big M 2.0: https://bit.ly/3ZifaE6

Colors: Jukucho Shad, Gillkko

•Strike King 8.0: https://bit.ly/45Pcpwi

Colors: TN Shad 2.0, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

•Strike King 4.0: https://bit.ly/2dzeCUk

Colors: Olive Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

•Lucky Craft BDS 6: https://bit.ly/2sRZby9

Colors: BP Golden Shiner, Chartreuse Shad

LARGE CRANKS...

•6th Sense Crush 100X: https://bit.ly/3LJSeIv

Colors: Ghost Shad Scales, Ghost Threadfin Shad

•Shimano Macbeth 75 Big: https://bit.ly/3PAgT4u

Colors: Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad

•Lucky Craft BDS 4: https://bit.ly/3PjXmUz

Colors: American Shad,  Ghost Minnow

•Rapala BX Big Brat: https://bit.ly/3r8WZOW

Colors: Homers Buddy, Pearl Grey Ghost, Silver

•Bill Lewis ATV 2.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Tennessee Shad, Red Glitter Craw

•13 Fishing Scamp 2.5: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: Epic Shad, Mud Bug Punch

FAT SQUAREBILLS...

•Megabass S Crank 1.5: https://bit.ly/2dPdTxb

Colors: MB Gizzard, Megabass Sexy Shad

•Damiki BTC 60: https://bit.ly/35yagXK

Colors: Blue Craw, Mossy Shad, Real Shad

•Shimano Macbeth 50: https://bit.ly/3EDeBv5

Colors: Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad, Sexy Shad

•Lucky Craft BDS 2: https://bit.ly/48r4Q0T

Colors: American Shad, Golden Shiner

•Shimano Macbeth 63: https://bit.ly/3LnsMYP

Colors: Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad

PRIMARY SQUAREBILLS...

•Spro Essential Hunter 65: https://bit.ly/3cSMnOD

Colors: Black Silver, Fire Craw

•6th Sense Crush Silent 50S: https://bit.ly/2BGUQlS

Colors: Ghost Shad Scales, Ghost Threadfin Shad

•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Cold Blooded, Abalone Shad

•Strike King 1.5: https://bit.ly/3xLv526

Colors: Sexy Ghost Minnow, TN Shad 2.0

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Tuxedo Shad, Red Crawdad

•13 Fishing Scamp 1.5: https://bit.ly/3PBfRVF

Colors: Olive Crush, Mudbug Punch

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

•Spro Speed Demon 55: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Crystal Craw

•Lucky Craft 1.5: https://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow

SMALL PROFILE CRANKS...

•River2Sea Biggie Smalls: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Cold Blooded, Abalone Shad

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.0: https://bit.ly/3kBMuGb

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

•Rapala BX Brat: https://bit.ly/2qFBMiR

Colors: Mossy, Pearl Grey Shiner

•Rapala DT 4: https://bit.ly/3EFGd2J

Colors: Live Bluegill, Green Gizzard Shad

•Megabass Super Z Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Craw 2

•Megabass Super Z Z1: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2, Kasumi Ito

ODD BALL CRANKS...

•Nishine Chippawa RB Blade: https://bit.ly/3Z8wueJ

Colors: Ghost Shad, Hologram Shad

•13 Fishing Jabber Jaw: https://bit.ly/3z7hVdH

Colors: Black Back Shad, Lucky Charm

SHALLOW CRANKS...

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

•Shimano Macbeth 50S: https://bit.ly/48m3ch1

Colors: Sleeper Shad, Ghost Shad

•Lucky Craft BDS 1: https://bit.ly/3sKcpPC

Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Spro Outsider 55 SR: https://bit.ly/3Pfx1XI

Colors: Dirty Gizzard, Rainbow Gill, River Gold

•Evergreen CH1: https://bit.ly/2MrsOCG

Colors: Ghost Wakasagi, Bone, Champion Shad

•Spro Fat John 50: https://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Cell Mate

BFS CRANKS...

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad, Olive Flash Shad

•Shimano Macbeth 39F: https://bit.ly/45Pj3Dd

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad

•Megabass Griffon BFS SR: https://bit.ly/3qOyDj6

Colors: Mat Shad, GP Kawamatsu

FLAT SIDE CRANKS...

•Shimano Macbeth Flat: https://bit.ly/3QNYS1g

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad

•Megabass SonicSide: https://bit.ly/2PxtPWo

Colors: Green Craw, MB Gizzard

•Spro Little John: https://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Blood Craw, Chrome Olive

•Spro Little John Type R: https://bit.ly/3j0GS3a

Colors: Copper Shad, Rayburn Red

•Rapala Ott's OG Slim 06: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Live River Shad, Red Crawdad

•Rapala Ott's OG Tiny 4: https://bit.ly/3A76zGi

Colors: Live River Shad, Shad

MATT’S MAIN SQUAREBILL COMBO…

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sunline Crank FC 12 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

GREAT CRANKBAIT RODS...

HIGH END - St. Croix Legend Tourn. 7'2" M Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

BFS - Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

BUDGET - St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" MM: https://bit.ly/3P8REVe

HOOKS…

1X Strength - Gamakatsu EWG: https://bit.ly/2DCOlmV

Size: 6, 4, 2

2X Strength - BKK EWG 71SS: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

Size: 6, 4, 2

3X Strength - Owner ST-56: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 6, 4, 2

Split Ring - Owner Hyperwire: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2, 3

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