Winter Bait Finesse Trout Fishing

Winter Bait Finesse Trout Obsession: I Refused To Fail

As winter wraps its chilly fingers around the lakes and streams, it poses a silent challenge that whispers to every trout angler—outmaneuver the elusive trout during their least active season. You find yourself bundled up against the cold, rod in hand, gazing at the glassy surface that seems determined to thwart your finesse bait’s charm….

Shimano Aldebaran BFS
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The Whopper Plopper: The Ultimate Guide to This Game-Changing Lure in 2024

Imagine the heart-pounding excitement of a massive bass exploding on your lure, sending water flying in all directions! That’s the thrill of topwater fishing. The Whopper Plopper delivers, and it’s just one of the reasons why this unique topwater bait has taken the fishing world by storm. Did you know that in a recent survey, 78%…

Lemoren Windshadow - the best budget bfs rod
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Lemoren Windshadow Bait Finesse Rod Review: The Best Budget BFS Rod

Hey there! I want to share my thoughts on a rod I recently ordered—the Lemoren Windshadow. I believe it might be the best budget BFS rod out there. First Impressions When I first ordered the Lemoren Windshadow, I didn’t expect much for $50. However, this rod has completely amazed me. It quickly became my go-to…

2024 Best Bait Finesse Combo: Shimano Aldebaran BFS with Kistler Hunt BFS Rod
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Best Bait Finesse Combo: My Top 16 BFS Rod and Reel Combos for 2024

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…

Kistler Hunt BFS Rod bend while Kayak Fishing
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The Pennsylvania Black Bass Slam: Catching 3 Species in One Day

There are 3 species of Pennsylvania Black Bass, and until this week one of them had eluded me. On Tuesday morning I went out into the hot, humid morning to film some footage for a new kayak motor. The temps were in the 80’s before 8am and headed into the 90’s. If you’ve known me…

Aliexpress BFS Fishing Gear
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The Complete Guide to Budget BFS Fishing Gear from AliExpress: 41 Top Picks

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…

BFS Braided Line

Braided Line: Why it’s Best for BFS Fishing and 5 Solid Choices

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…