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Bait Finesse System, or BFS, is a style of finesse fishing in which baitcasting equipment is utilized to fish ultralight lures. In general, the lures used with BFS equipment are those more commonly fished on spinning equipment, like small swimbaits, crankbaits, jerkbaits and more. While it’s not perfect, BFS has it’s advantages when it comes to presenting small lures – namely increased accuracy, control and line management. BFS has long been popular in Japan, where it was invented, but it’s popularity is rising in the United States. In fact, the BFS community is one of the fastest growing segments within...

The term ‘game changer’ is arguably one of the most overused labels throughout the fishing industry. Few products deserve this moniker as much as forward-facing sonar technology.  Aside from mapping, side imaging, and a handful of other products, few introductions have taken the fishing world by storm. It’s perhaps the most controversial technology to hit the market in the last couple decades. If you’ve spent any time scouring social media or internet forums, there’s no question that the topic has come up. Along with such topics, you’ll find a smattering of opinions – both negative and positive. According to some,...

Lures on the market are in abundance. A stroll through the fishing section of any sporting goods store or online retailer will yield hundreds to thousands of results. There’s different shapes, sizes, colors and configurations – most of which have their place on the market. In recent years, trends in lures have pushed more towards technique and situational specific options. Such options are designed to excel in specific instances, all the while being less than ideal in others. While there’s certainly reasons to own lures as such, there’s something beneficial about options that work in a wide variety of conditions...

By: Blake Tollefson Winter is here – and it’s here to stay for some time. Shanty towns dot the frozen landscape – filled with anglers willing to trade long rods for those of a shorter variety. During the timeframe, panfish, and crappies in particular, are at the top of many anglers’ most wanted lists. Nomads & Roamers In general, crappies are a relatively nomadic species and are constantly on the move. It’s not uncommon to locate them across countless types of structures within a body of water. Weeds, wood, rocks, and open basins are all equal opportunity employers when it...

Panfish, walleyes and other game fish receive the lion’s share of angling pressure throughout the winter months – mainly because they are so accessible. Some of the more neglected targets during the ice season include stream trout species – rainbow, brook, and brown trout more specifically. Fortunately for ice anglers, many states and provinces across the Ice Belt have catchable trout opportunities available within a relatively short distance. Stream trout are stocked across the United States and Canada in a variety of lakes and ponds. They are worthy adversaries for any ice fisherman and offer a unique experience – especially...