Erlanger, Kentucky – FINS Braids, a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-performance braided fishing line, is proud to announce the launch of its newest product, BFS Ultralight Braid, an American-made 8-end braid created specifically for bait finesse system and ultralight fishing enthusiasts.
Designed to compete with the refined feel and performance anglers often associate with premium Japanese finesse braids, BFS Ultralight gives dealers and anglers a domestically manufactured option backed by more than 30 years of FINS braided-line manufacturing experience. The line is engineered to be exceptionally thin, smooth, and controlled while still carrying the right amount of body to cast small lures accurately on finesse tackle.
For anglers, the advantage is simple: thinner braid, better lure control, and more confidence when presenting tiny baits to pressured or finicky fish. For retailers, BFS Ultralight is an easy premium-line story—American made, purpose-built for the bait finesse system category first popularized in the Japanese Domestic Market, and available in practical colors for different fishing needs.
What Makes It Different
The line’s ultra-thin 8-end construction is designed for anglers who need finesse-level sensitivity without giving up casting performance. In 4 lb test, BFS Ultralight measures just .0020 in. / .053 mm, giving it a 0.4 lb mono diameter equivalent. FINS’ proprietary post-braiding process imparts a controlled firmness that helps light lures cast farther and land where anglers aim, while the smooth topical coating glides through micro guides without flaking or gumming up the reel.
- Designed for BFS and ultralight fishing enthusiasts
- Smallest-diameter 8-end braid available
- Proprietary post-braiding processing provides superior casting
- Smooth topical coating designed to avoid residue buildup
- Improves casting accuracy and lure control
- Ideal for targeting finicky fish with small lures and thin-line presentations
Together, these features make BFS Ultralight especially useful when fish are wary of larger lures, heavier line, or less natural presentations.
Who It’s For
BFS Ultralight is made for anglers fishing BFS baitcasters, ultralight spinning setups, micro jigs, tiny crankbaits, finesse plastics, and presentations as light as 1/32 oz where line diameter and lure control matter. Dark Green offers a stealthy option for clear or pressured water, while Chartreuse gives anglers a high-visibility option for watching line ticks, managing slack, and detecting subtle bites.
Ideal fishing applications include bass, trout, crappie, panfish, creek smallmouth, ice fishing setups, and any finesse situation where thicker braided line can overpower small lures or reduce natural action.
Specifications
| Tensile | Approx. Break with FG Knot | Diameter Inch | Diameter mm | Japanese GOU | Mono Diameter Equivalent |
| 4 lb | 7.2 lb | .0020 | .053 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| 6 lb | 9.0 lb | .0030 | .074 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| 8 lb | 10.8 lb | .0035 | .090 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| 10 lb | 12.6 lb | .0040 | .104 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 12 lb | 14.4 lb | .0045 | .117 | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| 15 lb | 16.2 lb | .0050 | .128 | 0.6 | 2.4 |
FINS BFS Ultralight is available in 150-yard spools (MSRP $23.95) and 500-yard spools (MSRP $68.95), in Dark Green and Chartreuse.
FINS BFS Ultralight gives finesse anglers a high-performance braid designed around the realities of ultralight fishing: tiny lures, thin-line presentations, pressured fish, and the need for precise casting control.
More information on the new BFS Ultralight Braid can be found at finsfishing.com.
About FINS Braids
FINS Braids provides a full range of situational fishing braids that are proudly “Braid in the USA.” FINS Braids are designed, engineered, and made by BBS Tech in Erlanger, Kentucky. Since 1994, BBS Tech has produced products for nearly every major international brand and stands as the last remaining U.S.-owned and -based manufacturer of high-performance lines valued by serious anglers. Visit finsfishing.com and bbs-tech.com to learn more.
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