Alright, let’s talk about this… this… BFS fishing combo thing, ya know? Folks keep jabberin’ about it, so I figured I’d give ya my two cents. Don’t expect no fancy words, ‘cause I ain’t got none. Just plain talk, like it is.
So, this BFS, stands for, uh… somethin’ somethin’ finesse system, I think. Sounds all highfalutin, but it ain’t nothin’ more than fishin’ with little stuff. Little rods, little reels, little lines, little baits. You get the picture? It’s like, instead of throwin’ a whole chicken at ‘em, you’re throwin’ a breadcrumb.
Now, can you use the same getup for bass and trout? Well, sure you can. Why not? Fish is fish, ain’t it? Some folks say you need a special rod for this and a special rod for that… Hogwash! I’ve caught plenty of fish with just one rod. You don’t need to go spendin’ all your hard-earned money on a bunch of fancy gear. ‘Course, if you wanna, go right ahead. Ain’t my money.
- First off, you gotta have a rod. A little one, you know, for them little baits. Something whippy, so you can cast them light things far enough. Don’t go breakin’ the bank on it, though.
- Then you need a reel. A small one, again. Somethin’ that holds enough line, but ain’t too heavy. Them fancy reels with all the knobs and whistles? You don’t need ‘em. Just somethin’ that works.
And the line… That’s important. I like that… that clear line. What’s it called… the…fluorocarbon they call it. You know, the one you can barely see? Fish are smart, you know. They see that thick, colored line, and they ain’t gonna bite. I use somethin’ around… four to eight pound test, they say. Seems about right for most fishin’ around here. You can use that braided stuff too, but I don’t like it as much. It’s too… wiry, you know?
Now, about them baits… Oh, boy, there’s a whole world of little baits out there. Little jigs, little crankbaits, little worms… It’s enough to make your head spin. But you don’t need ‘em all. Start with a few basic ones, and see what works. I like them little jigs, myself. You can bounce ‘em on the bottom, swim ‘em through the weeds… Fish love ‘em. And them little worms? Can’t go wrong with a worm. Every fish loves a worm. It’s like candy to them.
So, where do you use this BFS stuff? Well, anywhere there’s fish, I reckon. You can use it in streams, in lakes, in ponds… Even in them little ditches by the road, if there’s water in ‘em. The point is, it’s about fishin’ light. It’s about bein’ sneaky. It’s about foolin’ them fish into bitin’. You can flip them little jigs under them bushes, you can throw a little float and fly way out there… You can even just dunk a worm under a bobber. It all works, depends on what them fishes want that day.
Some folks like to use this BFS stuff for trout. Them trout are finicky, you know. They like them little flies and such. But you can catch ‘em with worms too, don’t let nobody tell you different. And you can sure catch them bass with them little jigs and cranks. Bass ain’t as picky as trout but they still like them little things sometimes, ‘specially when the water is clear.
Look, fishin’ ain’t rocket science. It’s about patience, and it’s about knowin’ where the fish are. And sometimes, it’s just about luck. Don’t get all caught up in the fancy gear and the fancy techniques. Just get out there and fish. That’s the best way to learn. And don’t be afraid to experiment. Try different things, see what works. And most importantly, have fun. If you ain’t havin’ fun, then what’s the point?
So, there you have it. My take on this BFS fishin’ thing. Like I said, ain’t nothin’ fancy. Just plain talk. Hope it helps ya out some. Now, go on and get fishin’!
Tags: BFS Fishing, Bass Fishing, Trout Fishing, Fishing Combo, Fishing Gear, Light Tackle Fishing, Fishing Techniques, Fishing Tips, Fishing Baits, Fishing Lines
