Insane Summer BFS Fishing! Finesse Paddletails For BIG Bass!

Jump in the boat with Tim for an amazing day on the water! He wasn't planning to film today, but when the big bass started coming in the boat, he knew he had to fire up the camera and share the experience. His BFS rods got a work out as he quickly loaded 27 lbs of Smallmouth into the boat!

The key today was targeting active fish around cover with finesse swimbaits. Off camera, Tim made a lot of adjustments, trying different baits to dial in a pattern, but all they wanted was the small paddle tail. He switched between 3 baits in 4 sizes to catch his limit of fish.

Below you'll find links to all the baits he used throughout the day, along with the rod and reel combos he used to fish them effectively. We've also included some great budget-friendly finesse rods (BFS and Spinning) to help you fish these baits effectively, even on a budget. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

SWIMBAIT HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy HD: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook

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

Sizes: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

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

Sizes: 3" and 3.8"

Colors: Ayu, Baby Bass

•Daiwa 4" D–Fin Swimbait: https://bit.ly/4ya80mj

Color: Motor Oil Ayu, Rainbow Shad

•Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Smallmouth Magic

SWIMBAIT STORAGE BAG...

•Buzbe Quik Qube Breeze: https://bit.ly/43ILiTG

THE NET...

•Frabill Conservation PLD 2612 Telescopic: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA

TIM'S BFS COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

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

BUDGET BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

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

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Oath 7'2" ML+: https://bit.ly/4d5fAX9

Reel– Daiwa Legalis LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/3Y0kDh3

Line– 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

BFS Fishing For Bass: Spring Tricks And Best Baits For Bass Fishing!

When you need to catch a fish, Finesse is your best bet! Finesse Fishing, specifically Bait Finesse Fishing, continues to gain momentum in bass fishing. If you haven't experienced ultra finesse, in the form of BFS, now is the time! In today's video we're covering some of our favorite ways to use BFS gear effectively. From our favorite BFS baits, to rod, reels, and tackle, these ultralight presentations will make your fishing experience more fun!

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 the rods, reels, and baits discussed in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

MICRO CREATURE BAITS...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Green Pumpkin/Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Blue

MICRO TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...

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

Size: 1/0

•Epic Baits Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/42jgBEt

Size: 1/16 oz

•Nako Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/4mGDnzD

Size: 1/16 oz

•VMC Sinker Stop (Small): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

MICRO CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Micro Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/4odPVyC

Colors: Pearl Ghost, Spot Remover, Bluegill

•Zman 3" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard, Green Pumpkin

KARASHI...

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

Colors: See Through Shad, Glitz Shad, Juvy Gill

Replacement Hook: Tinsel Hook– https://bit.ly/4ltPizz

MICRO TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl, Downsizing Wakasagi

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

Colors: MG Sexy Stream, Mat Shad

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

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad

MICRO SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/4buE4qx

Favorite Sizes: 3.5"

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Smelt, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•BKK Armor Point Offset Worm Hook: https://bit.ly/48hOoBq

Size: 1

HIGH END TEXAS RIG COMBO...

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

Models: Kasumi Six Eleven

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TEXAS RIG COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

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

HIGH END KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion Expada: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: 6'6" Light Slow

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

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

ALL AROUND KARASHI COMBO...

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

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

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

ULTRALIGHT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Sierra 7'0" (700): https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Model: 7' Light Extra Fast

Reel– Daiwa Tatula BF70 BFS: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

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

ALL AROUND BFS COMBO...

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

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Best BFS Baits, Rods, and Reels For Bass Fishing! (SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE 2026)

If you're still holding out on BFS fishing, it's time to give it a try. Thousands of new anglers are flocking to this fishing method because of its benefits, don't be the one that misses out! In today's Buyer's Guide we're covering our favorite BFS baits, rods, reels, and tackle for casting ultralight presentations without the need for spinning tackle. 

This fishing method is here to stay, gaining more popularity every day! 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 grown exponentially in the US Market the past few years. Even if you prefer spinning tackle, you can benefit from the new baits being designed for the BFS category.

Below you'll find links to the rods, reels, and baits discussed in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDE...

•Budget Rods and Reels: https://youtu.be/3yxQzzPMxM0

•Bang For The Buck Rods and Reels: https://youtu.be/zSpUeryIBoE

•High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/eN0jl8xIJR4

•Budget Baits: https://youtu.be/4_M0OoZK2Y8

BFS REELS...

•Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

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

•Daiwa Tatula BF70 BFS: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

•Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

BFS RODS...

•Daiwa Tatula XT Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3LFqEeH

Model: 6'5" Light Fast

•Abu Garcia Veritas BFS: https://bit.ly/3Daye0v

Model: 7'1" Medium Light Moderate

•Cashion Element Z2 Casting: https://bit.ly/43hnh7S

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

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

Models: 6'9" Light Extra Fast, 7' Light Fast

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

Models: Pop X Stick, Kasumi Six Eleven

KARASHI RODS...

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

Models: 7' Light

•Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion Expada: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: 6'6" Light Slow

FISHING LINE...

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

Preferred Size: 7 lb

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

Preferred Size: 6-8 lb

•Seguar PEX8 JDM Braided line: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Preferred Size: 16 – 21 lb

HARD BAITS...

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

Tactical Colors: Juvy Gill, See Through Shad, Glitz Shad

Replacement Hook: Tinsel Hook– https://bit.ly/4ltPizz

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: GP Kawamatsu, Phantom Green Craw

•Duo Realis Spinbait 70 (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Morning Dawn

•Duo Realis Rosante 63 SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Colors: All Bait, Komochi Wakasagi

•Megabass X Nanahan: https://bit.ly/4uhe6zn

Colors: Elegy Bone, Kasumi Ito

SWIMBAITS...

•Baitsanity BFS Glide Minnow: https://bit.ly/4od827Y

•Baitsanity BFS Crank Minnow: https://bit.ly/4mOdXz7

Colors: Bluegill, Baby Shad, Minnow

•Bucca Brand 2.5" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4blc761

•Bucca Brand Lil Baby Bull Shad: https://bit.ly/46MzYst

Colors: Matte Shad, Threadfintastic

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: MG Sexy Stream, Mat Shad

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

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad

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

Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl, Downsizing Wakasagi

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Chatterbait Micro Max: https://bit.ly/4odPVyC

Colors: Bluegill, Spot Remover

•Yamamoto 3" Zako: https://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Gizzard

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Xzone 3.5" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Owner J Light Hook: https://bit.ly/3HDg0SH

Size: 1/0

PADDLE TAILS...

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Colors: Electric Shad

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

Colors: Albino, Real

TEXAS RIGS...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Black Blue/Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Black

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

Size: 1/16 oz

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

Size: 1/0

NED RIGS...

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

Colors: Green Pump Purp Cop

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin

•Great Lakes Finesse Ned Head: https://bit.ly/4krhkeA

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Size: 1/10 oz

SENKO...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Baby Bass

MICRO BAITS...

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

•Great Lakes Finesse Micro Juvy Craw: https://bit.ly/4fdTgKd

Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Green Pumpkin

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Early Spring BFS Fishing! (Karashi, Glide Baits, And Finesse Tips)

Jump in the boat for a FUN day on the water with Matt! Today, we’re doing something completely different! Matt has set aside his traditional Spring time baits and filled his deck with BFS rods and finesse baits. He’s targeting bass that are ambushing small baitfish, let’s go!

It’s easy to get caught up in the competition and pressure of social media bass fishing. Today, we’re taking the time to just enjoy a day out fishing. It doesn’t matter how big the fish are, it just matters that you have a great time and catch a few fish along the way. Matt left the pressure behind this morning and has a blast catching 6 different species on a variety of baits!

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. He’s included his favorite colors and any necessary rigging components, as well as the key rod and reel combos he fished throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH AND LURE DESIGNS

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: https://bit.ly/38YpPIz

KARASHI…

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

Color: Glitz Shad

GLIDE BAIT…

•Bucca Brand 2.5” Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4blc761

Color: Matte Shad

PADDLE TAIL…

•Xzone 2.75” Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color:

•Dirty Jigs tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

Size: 1/8 oz

JERKBAITS…

•Duo Realis Rozante 63 SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Colors: Ghost Minnow

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

Color: Wakasagi

MICRO JIG…

•Great Lakes Finesse Matte Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp

Color: Green Pumpkin/Brown

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

KARASHI COMBO…

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Expada

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

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

SWIMBAIT COMBO…

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

Model: Kasumi Six Eleven

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

GLIDE BAIT COMBO…

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6’10” Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sierra Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

JERKBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 700: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Reel– Daiwa Tatula BF 70: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

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

MICRO JIG COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 691: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz