Mastering Power Shot Spring Bass With BFS Setups!
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Published 2024-04-16
TACKLE LISTING (retail links)
• PLASTIC - Berkley Bottom Hopper, color - Sprayed Grass: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/49CT9DF
• HOOK - 1/0 Straight Shank Hook
• WEIGHT - Bass Pro Shops XPS Tungsten Finesse Dropshot Weight, 1/4-ounce: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/4PN62n
• ROD - Abu Garcia Fantasista X Casting Rod, 7' Medium-Fast: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/baoRjv | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/49CS7HN
• REEL - Abu Garcia Zenon LTX-BFS: Buy at Abu Garcia www.abugarcia.com/products/zenon-ltx-bfs-baitcast-…
• LINE (braid mainline) - Berkley X5 Braided Line Crystal, 30-pound: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/jr3dBe | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/4cVhqHO
• LINE (leader) - Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon, 12-pound: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/3e9P7B | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/40TbpG8
AN INTRODUCTION TO POWER SHOT FISHING WITH BFS
Bertrand's setup revolves around the versatility of the BFS reel, a key component in his power shot fishing technique. By pairing a lightweight BFS reel with a 7-foot medium power casting rod, he achieves faster and more accurate casts than with spinning setups. This setup also proves effective in steering a fish away from snags after hooking up. BFS allows for the effective delivery of a light drop shot weight (1/4-ounce) and 6-inch finesse worm to ensure a slower fall and subtle presentation--crucial for wary spring bass in clear water.
LINE CHOICES FOR BFS POWER SHOT FISHING
Bertrand prefers a highly supple braided mainline to a fluorocarbon leader connected with an FG or Crazy Alberto knot. The braid flies off the reel while eliminating line twist issues and the fluorocarbon leader adds stealth. In short, a BFS reel spooled with braid to a fluorocarbon leader delivers better pitching efficiency and fish-fighting power than spinning setups around cover. You get the best of both worlds: spinning-like finesse with the power of baitcasting gear.
BFS keeps infiltrating tried-and-true fishing techniques with new adaptations. Josh Bertrand's exploration of BFS for the power shot technique equips anglers with new and practical twists on drop shot bass fishing.
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All Comments (16)
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I have been using BFS for a couple of years now and it has it's place in allot of situations plus it is a fun way to fish. Glad to see more people discovering it and making great videos on it's use. Keep them coming!
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We flip the power shot year round on the CA Delta. Works awesome
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Great video Josh!
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Super Helpful Josh! I subscribe to your channel and Always enjoy your videos especially the tips for the month! 👍
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Seems like some heavy gear for a bfs reel. A standard Zenon reel would handle that line and weight perfectly
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I agree with other people who have commented. You could have used another reel . A bfs reel spool is not made to handle 30lb braid . Bfs spools are very light weight. The material/aluminum is thin and that large braid could easily warp or bend the spool if you put too much force or pressure on the spool.
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Veri nice bro❤❤
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I thought that cove on Roosevelt looked familiar.
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What is that on your trolling motor head? Really want to know. T-I-A!
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"Watching them on live scope" true angler.🙄
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$550 reel…ouch!
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Im really glad you did not assume the fish's gender! 😅
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"I've been BFS fishing for a very long time,this is just click bait,not true BFS fishing"
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That’s no way BFS! You can do the SAME thing with a normal reel. That’s just using the buzz word “BFS”… not the actual thing. Sorry. Let’s call a cat a cat. If I use a Swimbait rod to drop shot, I’m not swimbait’ing! I’m still drop shoting…
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I don't subscribe to anyone who uses live scope !! 👎👎
