Bait Finesse Fishing for Bass | Haira Tiny 33F

More fun at the local pond bait finesse style fishing with the KastKing Zephyr and Haira Tiny 33F Crankbait!

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!

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Ultralight Bass Fishing | Kastking Zephyr and 1/16oz Rooster Tail Works!

Fished the local pond with the Kastking Zephyr BFS reel on a Shakespeare Microcast Rod and 1/16oz Roostertail. Switched the 10lbs braided line that had a 2lbs mono equivalent diameter for 4lbs mono… no more line slipping under the spool!

Caught two bass and found a lure someone lost… not bad, left with more lures than I had at the start. Not the norm for yours truly!

PS. Shimano BFS reel delivers today… check back for an unboxing post!

Pond Fishing with the Dual DIY BFS Micro Fly Rod | Kastking Zephyr BFS Reel and a Rapala Husky Jerk Works for Little Bass!

Out and about yesterday trying for Bass using the Cedar Plank Lure. Temps still too cool for a consistent top water bite. But, all was well BFS fishing a Rapala Husky Jerk for little bass! Key retrieve was to use a jerky action and pause waiting for strikes on the pause or shortly after resuming the retrieve again!

Pond Fishing with the Dual DIY BFS Micro Fly Rod | Kastking Zephyr BFS Reel This Round!

Fishing updates and related activities from the Team! Back out to the local pond for more BFS fishing with the DIY Dual BFS Micro Fly Rod. This time, we opt for the Kastking Zephyr BFS reel. Do have the Echo Ion 2/3wt and fishing flies handy in case we want to switch to Micro Fly Fishing!

DIY BFS Rod | Kastking Zephyr| Pond Fishing for Bass

Back to the local pond for bass fishing using the DIY BFS aka dual micro flyrod and Kastking Zephyr BFS reel. After a slow start caught several Bass as well as lost a few while reeling them in.

Bonus: Livestream Pond Fishing with the DIY BFS Rod and Kastking Zephyr!

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!