On The Flipside — Pitching and Flipping

My bass fishing mentor, my dad, has told me repeatedly that the most important tool in a fisherman’s arsenal is his confidence.  After having fished several tournaments, it became painfully obvious that my father is correct.  There is not a single aspect of bass fishing that can make or break an angler to the degree in which self-assuredness can. This week on the blog, we’re going to discuss confidence and how it can affect your fishing for the better and for the worse.  We’ve all been there.  A day out on the water, and we can’t figure out how to...

Pitching and flipping a soft plastic lure on a Texas rig or a jig are great techniques for catching largemouth bass.  Though many anglers are already familiar with this process, there is always room for improvement, so this week we will be giving our tips on how to improve your pitching and flipping game.  Tackle Selection  These techniques usually rely on having a decent baitcasting reel, but the rest of your gear is going to depend on several factors.  If you are pitching and flipping into heavy vegetation and cover, you'll likely want a heavier tungsten weight, stronger line such...