Bait Finesse Tricks You Have To Try! (BFS Fishing Tips For Summer And Fall)

Don't overlook finesse fishing this time of year! Whether you're a fan of spinning tackle or Bait Finesse (BFS), these unique techniques will help you catch more fish throughout Summer and early Fall. From tiny topwater and swimbaits, to unique senko presentations, these tricks put fish in the boat!

Bait finesse fishing continues to sweep the US angling community and many fisherman are eager to know what to try next. These presentations will help you catch more fish in the coming months and you'll have more fun doing it because you're using light tackle! And don't worry, you can still take advantage of these opportunities with a spinning rod if you haven't jumped on the BFS train just yet!

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

THE SENKO...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Baby Bass

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

Size: 1

THE SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Sexy Albino, Prism Shad, Golden Shad

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

Size: 1/0

THE UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Under Spin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 oz

•Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

KARASHI...

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

Colors: Kasumi Ito KS, GLX Frozen Pink

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl, Downsizing Takumi Setsuki Ayi

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

Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner

BFS FLIPPING BAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, MudBug

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Scuppernong

BFS FLIPPING COMPONENTS...

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

Size: 1/0

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

Size: 1/16 oz

•Reins Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

OTHER BFS TOPWATERS...

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

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

Colors: Chrome, Clown

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

Colors: Bone, Phantom Shad

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

Colors: BFS Galaxy Smoke, Mat Shad

DAIWA BAIT FINESSE FLUOROCARBON...

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

Sizes: 6, 7, 8 lb

THE SENKO/RHYTHM WAG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

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

TREBLE HOOK BAITS COMBO...

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

Reel– KastKing Kestrel Elite Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3Or8X4W

Line– 8 lb Sufix 832 Braid: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– 7 lb Sunline Super FC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

THE FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– 12 lb Sunline SX1 Braid: https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– 8 lb Sunline Super FC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

ALL AROUND BFS COMBO...

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

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

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

BABY PLUGGING SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Baby Plugging: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 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

Dropshot Tricks For Hot Summer Fishing! (Beginner To Advanced)

This isn't your dad's finesse dropshot fishing! Punching, Flipping, Creature baits, and yes, small profiles and finesse too! The dropshot is more versatile than most angler's realize. If you've compartmentalized it as a finesse technique, you're missing a lot of amazing dropshot opportunities in the Summer!

In today's video Tim is covering standard dropshot fishing, including some of his key baits. But he's also adapting the method for grass, for heavy cover punching and flipping, and even for Bait Finesse (BFS) applications. The dropshot is far more versatile than we give it credit for and today Tim finally took the time to show us how it's done.

Below you'll find links to all his favorite baits, hooks, weights, and accessories. We've also included links to his personal favorite dropshot rods and reels. All the links to directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

Bait– Netbaits STH Baitfuel 3" Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Color: Bang

Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

Weight– Swagger Vader Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 3/16 oz

SHAD PROFILE WORMS...

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

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Kito Kito Shad, Bluegill

•Xzone Finesse Slammer: https://bit.ly/2TJt7L8

Colors: Electric Shad, Minnow Magic, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Big Bite Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Colors: Smoke Black Purple, Smashed Goby

•Netbait STH Baitfuel 3" Jr Crush: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Bang, Dark Smelt, Juvenile Goby Pearl

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

•Roboworm 6" Straight Tail Worm: https://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: MMIII, Margarita Mutilator, Pro Staff People's Worm

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Johns Juice, PB&J Time, Watermelon Violet

•ZMan Floating Worm: https://bit.ly/3UFAWPb

Colors: Green Pumpkin

UNIQUE PROFILE BAITS...

•Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Purple, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•GeeCrack Bellows Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Colors: Electric Shad, AJ's Juice

•MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin Red

DROPSHOT HOOKS...

•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

•Owner Cover Shot: https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Size: 1/0 – 2/0

•Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 1/0 – 3/0

DROPSHOT WEIGHTS...

Tie On– Swagger Vader Tungsten Tie On Pencil: https://bit.ly/3OhVlaU

Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

Standard– Swagger Vader Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

DROPSHOT ACCESSORIES...

•Cal Coast Fishing Cali Clip: https://bit.ly/2lNGGL9

•Buzbe Quik Qube: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Size: Medium Deep

POWER SHOT COMPONENTS...

Hook– BKK Heavy Cover: https://bit.ly/3DHAuZP

Size: 3/0

Weight– Reins Heavy Weight Sinker: https://bit.ly/47iSN4V

Size: 1/2 oz – 1 oz

TIM'S DROPSHOT BAITCAST COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line– Power Pro maxcuatro 30 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

TIM'S DROPSHOT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

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

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

BFS DROPSHOT COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D – XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 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

This Clear River Is Packed With Bass!! (BFS Fishing From The Jet Boat)

Come along for an awesome day of jet boat fishing on a crystal clear river! We're exploring new water and the first thing we notice is Smallmouth bass swimming all around the boat! From the very first cast, the bite is on! Let's go!!

These are the adventures we dream about! Dropping into a new fishery without any outside help and immediately landing on the fish. The bite was wide from the start on a mix of bait finesse and topwater! What an awesome day of fishing from the aluminum boat!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and equipment we used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes and colors for the baits as well as rod and reel specs for all the gear used. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BFS HARD BAITS...

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

Colors: MG Tora Kinkuro, GLX Frozen Pink

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

Colors: Ghost Craw

THE TOPWATER...

•Lobina Rico: https://bit.ly/2RGNx4x

Color: K Frog

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

Color: Megabass Sexy Shad

THE SOFT BAITS...

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi

•STH Bait Fuel Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Color: Ten Point

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

Color: Blood Worm

Head– ZMan Finesse Shroomz (Chartreuse): https://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

Size: 1/10 oz

JET BOAT TACKLE STORAGE

•Buzbe Swarm Modular Tackle Bag: https://bit.ly/3JyGtnA

Size: 28

•Buzbe Quick Qubes: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Size: Medium, Medium Deep

MATT'S 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

COOP'S BFS COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Maxima Ultragreen 5 lb: https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

MATT'S KARASHI COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR???

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

FINESSE TOPWATER and BFS! ( This Topwater Hack Is The Real Deal )

Ready to take your topwater fishing to the next level? This is the way! Whether you're ready to jump on the BFS band wagon or not, learning to adapt smaller topwater baits into your arsenal will elevate your game. In recent years we've seen micro jigs, micro cranks, now we're realizing the benefits of micro topwater.

It's amazing how bass fishing trends come and go. For a long time it was bigger and bigger baits, and while swimbaits will forever have a place in the arsenal, the pendulum is swinging toward smaller profiles for most applications. Due partially to the success of bait finesse in the US market, companies are beginning to bring more smaller topwater profiles to market. As anglers, we're reaping the rewards of this trend and you can too!

Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim discussed in the video, as well as a few others that have really done well for us this year. We've also included some of Tim's favorite BFS combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MIDSIZE TOPWATERS...

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

Colors: Full Metal, Half Mirror Wakasagi

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

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi, Wagin Hasu 2

FINESSE WALKING BAITS...

•Shower Blows 77: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Neon Wakasagi, Full Metal

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

Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner

FINESSE WALKING AND STRAIGHT RETRIEVE...

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

Colors: Matte Shad, GG Deadly Black Shad

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

Colors: Munky Butt, Bone

BFS POPPERS...

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

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

Colors: Chrome, Gold Chrome

FAVORITE POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

HIGH END ALL AROUND COMBO...

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

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

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

MID PRICED ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Cashion 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

Line– Sufix 832 Ghost (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3OdBols

BUDGET FRIENDLY BFS COMBO...

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

Reel– KastKing Zephyr: https://bit.ly/3cy03ij

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

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