The Perfect Match: 12 Favorite Bait Finesse Rod and Reel Combos Revealed!
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Күн бұрынI've had a handful of you request me to do an overview of all the bait finesse rods and reels I use. This is that video. I decided to make it now because honestly, a lot of it will be changing in the next six months!
I talk about CDM vs JDM, what you get for spending more money, and reveal some of my plans for the rest of the year. I also reveal a bit of a secret - there's some big news coming soon!
Links to the newest stuff:
Kistler Helium Rod: kistlerrods.com/products/heli...
Shimano SLX BFS: amzn.to/3q6rxFz , ebay.us/Q9DA2o
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - DWU & Lemoren
1:38 - CDM vs JDM
1:59 - DWU & Mavllos Delicacy
2:59 - Genius & Trout Sensation
4:02 - Micro Monster & Venom
6:20 - The Other Venom
6:50 - Kastking Centron Lite & VE II
8:18 - Why I won't buy Kastking Again
9:12 - YLT Tank
10:53 - Yamaga Blue Current iii 53B
12:50 - Top Secret Prototype & Aldebaran 22
15:15 - Silver Creek & Finetail Glass
17:07 - Gekkabijin & Double Down
19:32 - SLX DC XT & Expride
22:29 - Curado BFS & Mojo Bass
24:48 - SLX BFS & Kistler Helium
27:07 - The BFS Rabbit Hole
28:26 - What is UPS Delivering?
30:19 - Reviews Coming Soon
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**My gear: LINKS and Favorite Sources BELOW!!!
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My Reels:
‘22 Shimano Aldebaran BFS: amzn.to/3CCEdaZ
Daiwa Gekkabijin PE Special: amzn.to/3ivl043
‘22 Daiwa Silver Creek TW Custom: amzn.to/3ZB9ogG
Tsurinoya Dark Wolf Ultra: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A70CYL
Shimano Curado BFS: amzn.to/3CzZim4
Tsurinoya Genius: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBL...
Kingdom Micro Monster: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdN...
Magnets for Dark Wolf Ultra Upgrade: ebay.us/RVsHKZ
My Rods:
Shimano Expride BFS (eBay): ebay.us/zyDxmF
Majorcraft Finetail Glass FSG-B410UL (Shimreels - eBay): ebay.us/pGNBqF
Lemoren Windshadow: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AT85GR
Obsession MojoBass: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dlf...
Obsession Trout Sensation: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDB...
AceHawk Venom: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DE6...
Mavllos Delicacy: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdZ...
Kuying Teton TTC662L: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9h8W15
Jenko Double Down BFS from Bait Finesse Empire: baitfinesseempire.com/product...
Favorite Lures:
Nikko Helgrammite: amzn.to/3OwumaV
Dynamic Lures HD Trout: amzn.to/3EJnIcL
Weedless Ned Heads: amzn.to/3MrLXig
Mule Fishing: www.mulefishing.com/
Nikko Fishing: nikko-fishing.myshopify.com/
Fishing Gear:
Waders Simms Tributary: amzn.to/3L8Id52
Dry Wading Boots: Simms Tributary: amzn.to/3k3p1tN
Wet Wading Boots: Simms Intruder (Discontinued): ebay.us/xPzJfB
Kingdom MicroFly Line: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AlP6b1
Video Gear:
Gopro Hero 8: amzn.to/3MotqTX
Insta360 X3: amzn.to/3CKELvi
Insta360 X3 Combo Kit (3 Batteries!): amzn.to/3kg4PIu
Deity V.Lav Mic for Gopro: amzn.to/3LcjcWO
gopro mic adapter: amzn.to/3vCrb8U
GoPro Cage: ebay.us/4Dt5qF
GoPro Harness (the newest version is so much better than cheaper ones!): amzn.to/3EDyvoM
Sony A7Riii: amzn.to/3k1j809
Deity D3 Pro Microphone: amzn.to/3xVub2O
Variable ND Filter: amzn.to/38dzpwb
Editing Software: Davinci Resolve (Free!): www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod...
@donniefoster7713 2 ай бұрын
I love the jenko double down if you love casting light swimming type baits it’s the deal it’s my favorite I fish for crappie and bass mostly on a 1/16 -1/8 baits I get long cast with the soloking Acura
@AaronHuntFishing 2 ай бұрын
Agreed - amazing for crappie.
@abelabner Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, able to glean useful information from your opinions!
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
Glad you found something useful! I kept putting this one off, but many folks were asking for it!
@fishinwithish Жыл бұрын
Very cool overview of your rods. Also VERY cool to see you gettihg to work with a company to help produce some rods! Thats awesome!!!! Proof putting in the work pays off!congrats!
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! More details on the new rod lineup in a few weeks I think.... testing the latest round of prototypes this week.
@tristanhdh8437 Жыл бұрын
just got my first baitcasting combo. i got the slx dc xt and very happy. love this video and keep going
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
The SLX DC XT is an awesome first reel. Some would say learn how to cast without DC, but I'm all for more fishing time and less bird nests! Enjoy! As far as keep going, I have so many videos planned and other ideas - i don't plan on stopping any time soon!
@FounderOf4 Жыл бұрын
I came here because I think you look like Martin Truex Jr.... I am subbing for the content
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
LOL. Funniest comment in a while! Welcome, glad you're here.
@FishiganMilligan 7 ай бұрын
Excited for the prototype rod!
@AaronHuntFishing 7 ай бұрын
They are available. Reviews have been great, and they've kind of ruined me on most other rods. kistlerrods.com/products/hunt-bfs-fishing-rods?variant=45512359969065&sca_ref=3753479.fd5ArXuiud
@TheSinistral 2 ай бұрын
Love your content. Only disappointing part of this video is that we can’t see the combo you are talking about except for an occasional cut. Would be nice to be looking at what you’re talking about
@AaronHuntFishing 2 ай бұрын
Good news is I'm making an updated video of this - so I'll try to incorporate some of the comments.
@FiciousCritik 7 ай бұрын
My NRX+ JWR 802C is paired with a Conquest BFS. It's perfect for weightless Senkos; accurate, sensitive and ... _productive!_ 😜 I had to save up.
@AaronHuntFishing 7 ай бұрын
Appreciate the input. I keep hearing great things about the NRX+. Enjoy.
@JWDBSNRNOCN 3 ай бұрын
BTW, KastKing makes really good braided line. I use the Destron Camo braid. For the price it out performs powerpro.
@AaronHuntFishing 3 ай бұрын
Pehaps. I'll never know. :) Been happy with the Sunline Siglon ADV so far this year. Suffix 832 will be next in rotation, probably starting this fall. Main downfall of the Siglon is visibility for me.
@quanloikid1 Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised you haven't picked up a KUYING TETON TTC510S which is about 47g and is what I use with the Aldebaren BFS....it's a great rod. Unfortunately a year ago you could buy it on sale for $110 delivered and now it is $184 plus tax....much too expensive for CDM. Another great video!
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
Exactly why I haven't. At that price there's other options. Thanks for the support.
@letufamily Жыл бұрын
you have for every month one combo😅 and you just started 🙈 Great information, thank you🤗
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks. It's been a fun journey!
@ikashibimauler 5 ай бұрын
I know you have been using power pro but are looking to switch. Berkley X9 is the best I have found and I have used a great many braids over the years. So I would maybe try some of that if you can. 832 would be second, but that is quite thick for its strength. I had a terrible time with J braid especially with any jerkbait or topwater as it would literally come apart just jerking it. No fish. No snag. It would just break by itself when regularly snapping a jerkbait. Spooky. Also if you are looking for an American rod, I can recommend the Cashion Icon 6'10" for a bit on the power finesse side. Really great rod.
@AaronHuntFishing 5 ай бұрын
I sued Power Pro on 1 Reel. It sucked. Currently using Sunline Siglon. I'll try the Cashion eventually. But kind of spoiled by my Kistlers.
@patrickhartman6818 10 ай бұрын
4months ago. I don't have any plans on buying more. Lol yea im rite there with you.
@AaronHuntFishing 10 ай бұрын
I my defense, I think I've only bought 2 since... and both budget-friendly options. :P
@patrickhartman6818 10 ай бұрын
@@AaronHuntFishing lol i dont have a defence
@yep.fishing Жыл бұрын
Id love a short glass and also somethijg a bit more stout for our bative freshwater species here. I have a short rod on the way from aliexpress that I havent seen people review. Im looking forward to sharong it with you guys.
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
That Major Craft Finetail Glass I have is 4' 10". It's fantastic.
@philipfalco7304 Жыл бұрын
Nice assortment Aaron! Have you tried the Dobyn's 691C for your SLX BFS yet? I use the Dobyn's 650C for my 22 Aldebaran and the 7' Sensilite with my Curado BFS. They all match and performs great for open water. I save my shorter rods for streams.
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
I haven't tried the Dobyns. I often look at them and then decide on something else...
@patrickhartman6818 10 ай бұрын
The Daiwa J braid x8 is the smoothest braid i have used, better than beyond braid
@AaronHuntFishing 10 ай бұрын
Some folks I've fished with find it to be too smooth and hard to tie knots with, but I really like it. Probbaly spending a little more time with some Varivas lines this fall and winter. I like them better for trout for sure.
@tommylagebro3458 Жыл бұрын
BFS or not, i kind of have the same mentality as you, i want to be able to throw smaller version of some lures even if they are heavier than 6g. being from Sweden i mostly fish for perch but hopefully also som trout. Just bought a westin w6 -15g. hoping it will have good sensitivity, probably going to pair it whit my Daiwa alphas CT70 that has a roro spool on it.
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
While I am currently focused on the prototypes in the low end, seeing if we can effectively cast under 1g consitently, we started in the upper range to make sure the heavier bass-focused finesse presentations. I was confised early on, but I figure if 15g is good enough for Shimano to call it BFS, it's good enough for me. Hope the combo works out well for you - haven't heard of the westin line.
@TheSinistral Жыл бұрын
Regarding the KK. I hear you and that influences me to not use them. Customer service is everything. However, you said they don’t sell in the US market but I got a VE2 for about $80 and after a couple trips it has been exceptional. ( Of course, it might not be durable)
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
From kastking or from an 3rd party seller like Riptide that sells it as a spinning reel called the "Hung Falcon"? :) Either way, I'm done with them. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atBdrZV5rcXRqJc.html
@jacobkramer1089 Жыл бұрын
I started with an Alderbaran 22, got a SLX BFS, and put a chameleon spool in a Tatula SV TW. Setting my sights on CDM now, what's your recommendation if you were to only get one reel?
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
Tried and true: Dark Wolf Ultra or Accura. Latest and greatest - maybe - Haibo Arise Air.
@jacobkramer1089 Жыл бұрын
@@AaronHuntFishing Thanks! I've been reading about the Arise Air a bunch recently, I'll give it a try.
@davebonham798 10 ай бұрын
What rod do you recommend for treble hook applications for bass fishing? (Jerkbaits and Crankbaits)
@AaronHuntFishing 10 ай бұрын
I hadn't found any I truly loved. In the past I've liked glass rods for that application, or at elast something with a slower taper. But the new Hunt BFS rods from Kistler were designed to be sensitive enough for jigs with the action to hold fish pinned on crankbaits and treble hook applications. I'd go with the 7' 3X model. The Megabass P5 Destroyers in either the F1-PopX or F2.5 Kasumi should also have the appropriate action and taper for BFS treblehook applications. And if you can find it, theere's an Abu Garcia Bait Finesse Eradicator version that is supposedly pretty sweet as well.
@stirfrihd7044 3 ай бұрын
Could I ask if the finetail glass is able to catch small bass? I want to put my CQ 17 on something smaller but I do a lot of bass fishing as well!
@AaronHuntFishing 3 ай бұрын
Absolutely. My PB Largemouth came on the Finetail glass - a 22 inch beast!
@bigmikefishingchonicles9950 Жыл бұрын
Great video I wanted to see if I could get your advice/help so I have a Shimamo Sensilite the spec are ( 4-8 pound mono and power pro 4-15 lure weight 1/16 - 1/4oz power - light action extra fast I wanted to use the rod for power finesse I have a Daiwa arid 7.2.1 what would you recommend for line and reel
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
Probably 8# line, Daiwa J-braid. amzn.to/435koUQ And if you wanted to stay Shimano the SLX BFS. amzn.to/3q6rxFz Otherwise maybe the Dark wolf Ultra: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A70CYL
@bigmikefishingchonicles9950 Жыл бұрын
@@AaronHuntFishing thanks
@philipfalco7304 Жыл бұрын
I have my Curado BFS on my Sensilite with 7LB. Floro for Bass. it matches great and performs really well. I also have my SLX BFS on the Dobyn's 691C and that's another good match and also performs great. I use clear blue florescent 6LB. mono on that one.
@bigmikefishingchonicles9950 Жыл бұрын
@@philipfalco7304 thanks
@patrickhartman6818 10 ай бұрын
What is bad is I love my kastking valiant eagle 2 for 3.5gr and up. Im a righty that has to use left hand.
@AaronHuntFishing 10 ай бұрын
Yeah - for those weights I can see it being a great choice.
@christophertowsley8563 Жыл бұрын
Check out the phenixs classic bfs casting rods
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
The thing about Phenix that makes me question whether they are actually making a proper BFS rod is they also make spinning BFS rods. Spinning is not and cannot be BFS. So kinda feels like they're pulling a Kastking and just jumping on the money train by slapping "BFS" on a few rods (kastking also makes BFS spinning reels, but they have been rebranding those to "SFS"). They might be good, but they will be contributing to confusion as BFS grows becasue they don't know even the basics of what it is. BFS is fished with casting reels. ultralight spinning uses spinning reels. Words have meanings... and when we don't follow them it creates confusion and makes it harder for people to learn.
@josedz589 Жыл бұрын
Have you looked into Old 18 rods?
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
I have - added the Kistler instead of and Old 18 for now... still on my radar though.
@JWDBSNRNOCN 3 ай бұрын
Too bad you are disappointed with kastking. I've never had any trouble with them. I own 3 Kistrel reels and the Mag12 and love them. Pricey but are really solid. I also own 3 Shimano reels (Curado and 2 SLX) and I have these reels paired with both Dobyns and Cashion rods. The Dobyns rods are ultralight extra fast and the Cashion rods are medium light extra fast.
@AaronHuntFishing 3 ай бұрын
Definitely plan on trying out the Dobyns and Cashion at some point. But yeah, KK has found their way onto my "do not buy, do not discuss" list.
@xDx0xUxGx 8 ай бұрын
What rod do you recommend under $200 for a 1 pc rod around 1/16-3/8oz(ish) primarily for bass fishing?
@AaronHuntFishing 8 ай бұрын
Probably either a Shimano or Dobyns BFS. I haven't used the Dobyns, but they get great reviews and a lot of people love them. I'll get one eventually. :P
@christophertowsley8563 Жыл бұрын
And the dobyns
@AaronHuntFishing Жыл бұрын
Every time I've looked at the dobyns I've decided on something else... probably need to try it at some point.
@javakalle8615 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. Copy paste the link -> whatsapp to wife. 😅I may need few rods more after all.
@AaronHuntFishing 10 ай бұрын
Glad to be of service! It wi ll be interersting if I make a new version next year to see how many are the same... ;P I can already tell you - it won't be many!
@ikashibimauler 5 ай бұрын
Who else thought their monitor was dirty?
@AaronHuntFishing 5 ай бұрын
Guess we'll see...
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