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The Best Flipping & Pitching Rod 2021 – My Top Picks

November 7, 2021 By Wes Leave a Comment

BEST FLIPPING ROD

What is the best flipping and pitching rod?

There is no doubt about it, flipping for bass is exciting.

Generally, you are targeting bigger fish and oftentimes you can actually see the fish take the bait. Nothing gets the heart racing faster than seeing a toad take your bait.

However, that is only half the battle.

Now you have to fight the fish and get it in the boat. If it doesn’t get into the boat, it is just a story and we know how fishing stories are taken. It is always better to have proof of your catch.

With that being said, in this post, we are going to discuss what to look for in a rod and which one is the best flipping rod for the given situation.

Let’s begin…

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Filed Under: Fishing Pole, jigs

How To Set The Hook & Keep Bass From Throwing The Hook

August 2, 2019 By Wes Leave a Comment

how to set the hook

how to set the hook

How to set the hook…oh that’s easy. Wait for the first to take the bait. Give the rod a good yank and you have yourself a fish right?

Wrong.

Learning how to set the hook properly is probably one of most important things a beginner angler could learn.

After all, if you don’t learn this important step, that big fish will always be the one that got away.

To help you land more fish we have put together this post to talk about the proper way to set the hook when fishing with jigs, topwater frogs, and crankbaits.

We are also going to highlight 3 important tips to keep in mind when hooking that fish.

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Filed Under: Bass Fishing Tips, Beginner Tips, Crappie Fishing, jerkbait, jigs, Largemouth Bass, Musky, Perch, Smallmouth Bass

How To Skip A Lure With A Baitcaster – Just Like Skipping Rocks

April 13, 2018 By Wes Leave a Comment

How To Skip A Lure With A Baitcaster

How To Skip A Lure With A Baitcaster

How do you skip a lure with a baitcaster?

That is a common question I get here on the blog. So today in this post, I want to teach you how to do it.

But first….

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Filed Under: Baitcasting Reels, Bass Fishing Tips, Beginner Tips, jigs, Largemouth Bass

Mystery Tackle Box Review – Is It the Best Fishing Tackle Box Subscription?

March 31, 2018 By Wes Leave a Comment

Mystery Tackle Box

Mystery Tackle Box

Welcome to my mystery tackle box review? In this post, we are going to answer such question as: Is this the best fishing tackle box subscription? What are the differences between the regular MTB vs the MTB Pro? How long are the subscriptions?

Lastly, we are going to show you step by step how to set up your subscription today.

So let’s get started…

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Filed Under: Best Bass Fishing Lures, Buzzbait, Chatterbait, Crankbaits, jerkbait, jigs, Largemouth Bass, Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Swimbait, Tackle, Tube Fishing, Whopper Plopper

An Indepth Look At The Best Fishing Line For Bass

December 4, 2017 By Wes Leave a Comment

best fishing line for bass

best fishing line for bassWhat is the best fishing line for bass? If someone asked you that question, how would you respond? It’s a difficult question right?

Many people might say monofilament, while others only throw fluorocarbon and lastly there are even some anglers that know nothing but braid. So which one should you throw?

In this post, we are going to talk about the different characteristics of each line available to you on the market so you can make the best decision.

Let’s begin…

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Filed Under: Buzzbait, Chatterbait, Crankbaits, Drop Shot Fishing, Fishing Line, jerkbait, jigs, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

How To Fish A Swim Jig – 9 Quick Tips

August 7, 2017 By Wes Leave a Comment

How to fish a swim jig

How to fish a swim jig

Are you wondering how to fish a swim jig?

Swim jigs are a subtle approach to bass fishing, but don’t let that fool you. They will catch fish! Big ones too!

Many fishermen nowadays love fishing with swim jigs and there are many good qualities that make them standout and a must in your bass fishing arsenal. Briefly, let’s discuss 3 reasons why everyone needs to fish a swim jig.

First, the trailer. The trailer can completely change the look of your presentation. Take for example a few of the many different trailers on the market: swimbaits, craws, chunks, split tails and so many more. Not to mention the many, many different colors.

Next, swim jigs are a lure that you can fish year round. They work great during the spawning season and they are just as effective in cold weather fishing.

Lastly, swim jigs tend to catch bigger fish. This is because they can get to areas that other baits can’t. If you are after more quality fish, I would suggest fishing a swim jig as often as possible.

For those reasons, I love fishing swim jigs and think you will too, but now the question is how do you fish a swim jig to catch big bass? We hope to answer that question in this post, but before we can answer that question, let’s answer a question many people have: What is a swim jig anyway? [Read more…] about How To Fish A Swim Jig – 9 Quick Tips

Filed Under: Bass Fishing Tips, Beginner Tips, Best Bass Fishing Lures, jigs

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