Bait finesse

Ultra light casting reels, cast mini lures in bait finesse

Designed to cast lightweight lures, these bait finesse casting reels feature a specific internal mechanism. All components are designed to be as light as possible without sacrificing robustness or reliability.

Key features of a BFS casting reel

• - An ultra-light spool
• - Very high quality bearings
• - A super progressive and precise drag
• - An overall weight under 200g

The selection of our team of enthusiasts

• - LEW´S Custom lite SLP
• - DAIWA Alphas air 2020 TW
• - SHIMANO Curado BFS, and many other models and brands

Which reel to choose for bait finesse?

Rod balance

Choose a reel suited to your rod — that is, a reel that will balance the rod, but also allow you to cast the lures intended for the rod's power rating.

Bearings

For a casting reel, the crucial point is the spool's rotation capacity. The smoother the rotation and the lower the rotational resistance, the further you will be able to cast and the lighter the lure weights you can use. It is therefore important to look carefully at the number and quality of bearings in the reel.

Gear ratio

Another important point is the gear ratio. A standard ratio gives 75–80 cm of line retrieved per handle turn. You should therefore choose your reel's gear ratio based on the fishing techniques you wish to use. 

If you have any questions about choosing a rod, the rigs suited to your fishing area or the type of line (braid, mono, fluorocarbon) to put on your reel, don't hesitate to contact us via our website, by phone or by visiting us in person at our Ardent Pêche shop.