Another GoPro Livestream But.... Struck Out. Great Ultralight Baitcasting Practice at Least!

Another GoPro Livestream. This one shows that fishing is not catching.... struck out but did get some great casting practice with the KastKing Zephyr BFS with reel clicker and BPS MicroLite Rod.

I started out fishing the Main Pond and worked my way around to the drainage culvert, then moved to the Back Pond. Although no bites, I did note several Bass beds near the banks.

I continued to work the Back Pond and then the Main Pond's North side. No hits either.

I did notice the rod and reel combo casted much better when spooled with 4lbs mono compared to 8lbs mono. Easier to cast and more distance, too.

I also limited the line amount, spooling it with 66 turns of the handle. This makes for a lighter spool that spins faster than a fully spooled reel.

Subsequenly, the KastKing tends to cast better with less line!

BPS MicroLite Rod

How I Set My BFS Reels.... No More Backlash?

Here is a short demo video showing how I set my BFS Reels. In this case, it's two BFS Fishing Combos listed below. 

Give it a try, and let us know how it worked for you!

Bass Pro Shops Microlite Fiberglass Rod 

Kastking Zephyr BFS Reel with reel clicker

6lbs Stren Mono

1/16oz worm weight

Bass Pro Shops Graphite Series 3' Rod 

Kastking Zephyr BFS Reel w/o reel clicker 

4lbs Stren Mono 

1/16oz DIY Inline Spinner

The video shows two Kastking Zephyr BFS Reels but I use the same process when I setup my Shimano Scorpion 17 BFS-XG Reel! 

It works well, do give it a try!

#baitfinesse #bfsfishing #fishingtips

DIY Dual BFS and Micro Fly Rod | Works for Bass

Video that demos the DIY BFS rod worked in catching bass at the local pond. Mounted the Kastking Zephyr BFS reel on a rod I made using an ice fishing rod blank, rod handle, and fly rod guides.

In short order, it can do double duty as a Micro Fly Rod, too. Makes for a versatile setup when fishing in the warmer months to come!

Three Bass caught and released this round!

Kastking Zephyr | Checkout Our First Impression Fishing With the BFS Reel | Liking It!

Kastking Zephyr BFS Reel delivered yesterday. Was able to take it fishing to the local pond. After a few tweaks was able to cast a 1/16 oz Rooster Tail without issue, even caught a little Bass. Here’s to more fish caught using this BFS reel. More to come from an Average Joe’s perspective on BFS fishing!

PS: In keeping with our “Learn to fish by our trials and errors” motto, here are thoughts for this round.

LEARN BY OUR TRIALS AND ERRORS

1. Adjust spool tension so the line does not overrun the spool when the lure hits the water.
2. Adjust the magnetic brake to reduce a backlash and shift the casting release point left or right as desired.
3. Windy conditions will impact the cast more than a standard bait casting reel. Be aware when casting into the wind and against the wind.
4. Make adjustments as you change lures and when using lures that soak up water like a Rooster Tail, make them after they have soaked in water.
5. Practice “training your thumb” but take it one step more. Do this for each lure you
   plan to use to get a feel for the casting stroke.
6. Use 100 feet of line when first starting, it will make it easier to clear the eventual
   backlash.

THOUGHTS
Gotta keep fishing more but first impression from an Average Joe…

• The Kastking Zephyr is a great starting point to learn BFS.
• Other than tweaking the spool tension, adjusting the brake, and educating my thumb, I was able to cast a 1/16oz Rooster Tail and even caught a fish!
• Worked right out of the box… not bad for LESS THAN $70!