Hey there! My name is Aaron Hunt, and I’m a bait finesse fisherman—some might even call me a BFS addict. My wife often wonders, “Who needs this many fishing rods?” Well, I do! Over the years, I’ve accumulated quite a collection, and today, I want to share the 16 Best Bait Finesse Combos I regularly…
FIshign gear can be expensive. Bait Finesse gear is no exception. But Aliexpress offers a large selection of budget BFS Fishing gear. Here’s my top picks after years of buying from what is essentially the Chinese version of Amazon.com. History of Bait Finesse System (BFS) Bait Finesse System (or BFS) is using baitcasting reels that…
Fishing in February can feel like an act of defiance, especially in Pennsylvania. The cold, damp weather has a way of testing even the most dedicated anglers’ resolve. I must admit, I’m usually among those who balk at the thought of February fishing; it’s often a challenging and uncomfortable endeavor. However, there’s something undeniably appealing…
Are you struggling to catch smallmouth bass in the cold of winter? You’re not alone! As an avid angler, I’ve faced the same challenge. But fear not, because I’ve done the research and found some of the best lures for winter smallmouth that will help you reel in those elusive football bronze backs this winter….
From time to time I get questions about “why do you talk in grams if you’re American?” And it’s true, most Americans struggle with the metric system – even I get twisted up with it sometimes. But, a lot of the finesse lures from the rest of the world are rated in grams. And ultimately,…
As a Bait Finesse guy, I talk about lure weights in grams. It’s more precise. So I built this tool to convert ounces to grams. In lure weights! When using a converter like Google’s Grams to ounces or ounces to grams, you get a decimal equivalent as an answer. So exactly how does 0.141096 ounces…
Are you on the hunt for a fishing rod that’s light on your wallet but heavy on features? The Ace Hawk Venom BFS Rod caught attention with its sleek looks and promised precision. We’ve cast our line deep into testing this gear, turning over every stone from performance to potential pitfalls. “Get ready; let’s dive…
When I started my Bait Finesse Style (BFS) fishing journey, I started with braided line. Braided line is just so thin and light for its rated strength it makes casting effortless – which usually works out well with BFS. Here’s why I believe braid is best for BFS. Braid Line vs. Fluorocarbon for BFS I…
There are so many options for fishing lines today. Simply considering what braided line to use can be difficult because there are so many choices! I’m going to share why pink fishing line is one of my go-to colors, and give you some recommendations on different brands to try. Pink Braided Fishing Line Benefits The…
What if we looked at fishing as meditation? Exercise and meditation. I have never really enjoyed either of them. Especially exercising during the work day. I’m the kind of person who starts sweating easily and then keeps sweating for nearly an hour after a good workout. What kind of an image would it present if…
It’s a typical Saturday morning. You’re out running your errands for the week. The grocery store, the hardware store, maybe your favorite greenhouse, right? And you run into a friend you used to hang out with a lot. You spend two minutes catching up with each other. “How are the kids?” Great! Billy made the…