What is BFS?!? Iaconelli's Bait Finesse System Secrets for Casting Ultra-Light Baits Bass Fishing Video

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What the HECK is BFS?!? Classic Champ Mike Iaconelli is out fishing and demonstrating the Bait Finesse System (BFS), a relatively new trend in bass fishing. BFS involves using baitcasting gear to cast super lightweight lures, baits that are traditionally fished with spinning tackle. Ike emphasizes how effective this baitcasting finesse system is, especially when fishing in tough conditions, like during fall turnover with clear skies and rising pressure.

Mike shares that BFS came from Japan, where they developed specialized rods, reels, and lines to handle tiny lures. BFS breaks the old rule of using spinning rods for anything under a quarter ounce. With BFS, anglers can cast lightweight lures on baitcasting gear accurately and efficiently without backlash or short casting distance, giving them an edge in certain scenarios.

Iaconelli promises to dive deeper into the gear, techniques, and advantages of BFS while demonstrating it all in action. It's hands-on, real-world fishing—not staged, simulated or AI generated.

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Video Co-Anglers: Mike Iaconelli, Bass University, Bait Finesse System, BFS, Abu Garcia

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