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
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics– Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors– Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Camera– GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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#baitfinesse #bfs #topwater
Mega bass Dog x jr. Has been out in Australia for many years and it is a slayer on some of our species. Have fun with it when you get them!
Be a man throw a big bait all day and blank
Gotta love the top water battles
Y'all are always telling people about my secret baits 😂 I just went and added the shower blows and the siglett to my TW wishlist, because they're definitely going to sell out now!
Mannnn stop tellin all the good secrets 🥲 I been chuckin a giant dog x for over a year now thinkin I was onto something 😂
Fish BFS not because you need to, its because you want to.😎
Billy Westmoreland would have approved this message… Little poppers fish BIG !
What are some budget friendly reels for bfs rods
I understand the reason for BFS
But I believe Randy Blaukat (the intuitive and bass pro legend) along with myself have been throwing finesse lures on spin cast my whole life
Rapala 5 deep runner for instance is how old and has remained a go to in ruff times getting a limit
Spin cast will have you getting up to 10 more yards on a cast or more
I want to create a BFS combo, but I am not sure what to get that's affordable
I’ve got a couple of those Damiki Umpa 40’s on back order with TW. Can’t wait to get my hands on them and try them out. The date keeps getting pushed back so I’m not sure when I’ll get them.
Caught a 5.9 lb bass on a Popx on a Catskills NY pond. Killer lure. But I threw it on a spinner, very tempted to jump on the bfs bandwagon cause I am much more accurate with a baitcaster.
Pressure on the water because of people with hundreds of thousands of dollars in gear, bait, boats and equipment 😂. Thank yourself 👏
You guys make the BFS exciting. But what do I do with all my spinning outfits? 😂🤣
Thanks for the video.
Would be great to see a video where you're sending BFS lures for 30–40 yards with a tape measure.
I bought my first BFS rod/reel about 3-4 weeks ago. Tested in local pond at sunrise. Caught a chunky bass after only a few casts with a baby lipless and could "send it" (as Tim/Matt say) a crazy distance. Since then it's been 105F min daily. Zero rain. Zero clouds. Insane UV. N. Texas area. Can't wait for 95F. Will feel like AC compared to the bs right now.
Heddon tiny torpedos have caught some pigs for decades.
Just so y’all know, it’s not just guys out here catching bass 😂 some of us ladies love this channel too!
Use like to see a true comparison with casting distances from spinning reels to BFS set ups. With everything being identical. Same lures, line, rod blanks. See what actually casts further?
The one thing I miss is where are you? I know it does not matter but I always wonder. I assume TN, but not sure.
Please give all of this BFS crap a break. Let's hear about big fish techniques like swimbaits and glide baits and rats and more electronics videos.
What are the benefits of throwing these finesse baits on a BFS bait cast equipment? I’m able to fish finesse baits on spinning equipment, no problem. In fact I see no reason for bait cast equipment in Bass fishing, period. I figure if salt water guys catch 100 lb Tarpon on spinning equipment with 4000 size reel, no problem, why is a baitcaster needed for a 10-15 lb Bass? Maybe a video about all the benefits of bait caster equipment.
Sorry but the megabass pop-x ain’t a bfs lure, It’s just the smaller pop-max. The megabass “baby pop-x” is the true bfs lure. They just launched the whole bfs line up last weekend so now you can get a X-80 jr BFS, X-70 BFS, Baby PopX BFS, Dog-X jr Co-Ayu BFS, Griffon SRX BFS and Griffon MRX BFS. So all the bfs guys should be excited!! I just started throwing smaller lures and it’s so much fun!! Excellent video Tim!👍🏻🤙🏻
Maybe in the next couple years I might give it a try.
I love throwing glides and swimbaits and pitching/flipping is my favorite and how I catch the majority of my fish. Besides I have a few rods picked out I have to buy before I can start looking at anything else.
It’s a sickness for sure. 😩
What BFS reel can cast a 1/32 25-30 yards out ?
I had so much fun last summer throwing the 77 shower blows for river smallmouth, haven’t been able really get it going yet this year but I’m trying lol
Thanks I was wishing I could throw finesse on a bait caster!! Nice
Gone full circle. I started out Trout fishing then creek smallmouth fishing all with ultra light spinning gear. Now it seems with all the BFS that it is going right back to where I started.
More BFS videos! Can't wait for you guys to review all the new products coming out for BFS. Megabass, Strike king, Z-Man to name a few. You guys should check out the new Phenix BFS classic rod. I think you'll really like it. 👍🏼
That showerblows 77 was killer in the phoenix area last year. This year has really sucked for topwater for some reason.
I lucked into a school of wipers that had pushed a ball of shad into a small creek arm. I spent 6 hours catching them on a whopper plopped 65. That bait got retired after that, but it was awesome.
Both you and Matt have superior casting skills. How do you think someone with average or below average skills do with BFS?
Megabass has now released the baby pop X BFS. It is smaller than the Baby pop X very finesse. I fish a heavily pressured spot and they have been chewing the pop X BFS. They also have a new dog x jr BFS the I have had similar results with
Awesome, really informative video ! 🤙
Hi Tim, do you ever throw the 75 Whopper Plopper anymore?
I throw it on a 6'10" med zodias or Expride. I've landed a ton of fish in my local lakes on the 77.7 since last year spring.Even the dog-x jr is cool with great action. They're not bfs just finesse.
Yall keep giving up my niche styles, i wouldve appreciated it ten years ago but damn, add a paywall or somethin lol. Youre killin me smalls.
Other than that another solid video with information i can confirm as effective. Kudos fellas
Was really hoping Shimano would bring over the SLX BFS this year, I like my Zephyr but I much prefer my curado BFS. Glad to see you’re still talking about that Dobyns 700, I caught a 20lb carp on it not too long ago that i snagged by accident. That was an adventure 😂