Bass Fishing Technique

A couple of techniques used in bass fishing is pitching and flipping. They target the stationary bass, so the right approach and presentation is vital. They are frequently used in areas with a small strike zone, and in waters that are muddy or colored. Flipping is the best technique used for murky water and thick cover, while pitching is for clearer water with not as think vegetation. Such areas include water with vegetation floating on it that acts as heavy cover. You can also use worms and small baits for pitching and flipping.

Pitching is best used for fishes that are ten to thirty feet away since it gives a very quite entry for the lure. A rod that is at least six and a half feet long with a single hook lure like a worm, jig or spinnerbait is the best to use. As you face the target, release line out until the lure is even with the reel. While grasping the lure with your free hand at waist level, lower the tip of the rod to the water and add tension to the line. In a smooth quick motion, swing the tip of the rod forward and upward towards the target and let go of the lure. Only the wrist should be in motion, not the arm. As the lure moves from beneath the tip of the rod, release more line and continue releasing the tip, controlling the spool with your thumb to avoid backlash of the reel. The lure should hover just above the water. Line tension and rod movement are vital to guiding the lure to the target and make it land softly on the water surface. Stopping the bait just before it goes in the water will most probably ensure a smooth entry. Grasp the reel with your free hand and get ready to do battle with your first strike.

Flipping on the other hand is good to present the lure in a pinpoint manner in visible, substantial covering from ten to twenty feet in area. A heavy action rod is needed, around six and a half to seven and a half in length. Fifteen feet of line is to be released. Hold the line between the reel and the first rod guide with your free hand and straighten your arm to the side. At least eight fee of line is past the front tip of the rod. Lift the rod to allow the lure to swing back close to you. Lower the tip of the rod to make he lure swing forward. With only the action of your wrist, roll the end of the rod to the inside of your arm. Continue lifting the rod while feeding line with your free hand. When the lure is near its intended area, lower the rod tip again and make the bait go down softly and on its mark by stopping its entrance in the water. Release the line from your free hand and grasp the reel. And get ready for the fish to start striking.