Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Ultralight BFS Fishing for Trout with 1/16oz Roostertails

Rain delay has us sidetracked but was able to make it Saturday afternoon for a round of Texas Rainbow Trout fishing BFS Fishing style – Bait Finesse Systems fishing, at Frisco Commons Pond.

Went with ultralight gear that included the Kastking Zephyr BFS Reel, Berkley Lightning Rod, and 1/16oz Roostertails! Trout were active and did manage to catch three trout for dinner.

Reel is casting nicely plus keeping only 100 feet of line on the reel helps with clearing backlashes as yours truly re-educates his thumb to baitcasting again!

Trout were active and did manage to catch three trout for dinner.

Fun stuff!

YouTube #Shorts | Micro Fishing | Nice Catfish on Micro Flyrod!

Another YouTube Shorts video… this one shows the two piece micro fly rod handling a nice catfish! See article on how to make one… Modifying an Ultralight Rod for Micro Fishing: https://skyaboveus.com/fishing/MicroFlyRod

Kastking Zephyr | Another Bass, But Don't Miss a Rod Guide

Fishing with the Kastking Zephyr BFS style… casting a 1/16oz Roostertail with ease once I figured out the issue. Had missed a rod guide, so would get a backlash after setting the brakes and spool tension.

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!

Micro Fishing | Two Piece Fly Rod at the Feeder Creek

Quick trip after the day job to a feeder creek for some micro fishing with the two piece micro flyrod. Went with a Griffith’s Gnat fished dry as well as wet. Had few misses at first… smaller hook for these little fish would have been better. But, did catch a few once I found my mojo! Fun stuff!

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YouTube #Shorts | BFS Fishing | Still Chilly

Another YouTube Shorts video… this one is a quick update on the chilly conditions out there and yours truly lucking out with a Cabelas Gift Card. Bought line and Rooster Tails to go with the BFR reel that delivers next week!

BFS Fishing | On an Average Joe's Budget | Kastking Zephyr 70 Bucks!

While snowed in this past week, watched a number of YouTube videos of which several got me interested in BFS fishing. A viewer a while back suggested giving it a try but the cost was too high for yours truly. That is, until I learned about the Kastking Zephyr. Ordered one for just under 70 dollars. Should deliver latter part of next week. Do check back… hope to catch a fish or two trying BFS Fishing on an Average Joe’s Budget!

YouTube #Shorts | TRWD Flyfest | Why We Like It!

Another YouTube Shorts video to add to the playlist; this one summarizes why we like the fishing event hosted by the Tarrant Regional Water District! Always a great time to be had!

Texas Fishing Updates | Trout Derbies Delayed and Denison Dam Waterflow

Been indoors and iced in from the recent winter conditions. No worries though, can always stay aware of the fishing activity in our area. In this case, noticed delays and/or postponement of several trout derbies as well as had time to check on the waterflow at Denison Dam!

Texas Fishing | Facebook Fishing Groups We Follow?

Impromptu livestream providing fishing updates from the Team. This round, I answer the mail – specifically, what fishing groups we follow on Facebook and why.