Bait finesse (BFS) fishing is nothing new — our friends over in Japan have been doing it for years — but a BFS tackle system allows anglers to use light lines and light lures with a baitcaster reel rather than a spinning reel. Shimano Elite Pro Alex Wetherell has seen increased success with small baits using BFS tackle and discusses what he thinks makes the best fishing tackle system for BFS fishing using 5-pound test Shimano Mastiff FC fluorocarbon fishing line. | Shimano North America Fishing