BEST BAIT TO FLIP????? (LET'S ASK A FLIPPING MASTER)

[@mikee9464]

This is why I like Todd's vids. He shoots straight regardless of wtf people think.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

👍

[@RedXCross1]

AGAIN, this is why I really like your channel, it gets me thinking on many levels and is different than most out there. I get both sides of the equation, CONFIDENCE is a huge factor, you can tell by Hallman's comments and and his conviction of WHY. Good stuff

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Glad to hear it!

[@phenglee6084]

I'm late but having two awesome fisherman in one video is priceless. Both of ya videos have so much information from fishing to life relationships. Keep these up!

[@kevingrace5295]

Todd,you Hallman and Upshaw are great. You three have taught us weekend warriors so much. Thank you for the great work and dedication. You rock man.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Our pleasure!

[@callaseter4811]

I never liked the sweet beaver . Couldn’t see it , even tho my buddy caught some fish on them years ago. Then this year I started searching for something to fish with no action for our heavily pressured lakes around here. Been Texas rigging the sweet beaver to good success. Then started Texas rigging the kinky beaver with good success. I’ve just gotten a little more confidence in the kinky, so I’ve been fishing it more . But when the bites tough , back to the sweet beaver . Been thinking about using them as jig trailers. Thank you sir for your unselfish tips. They make me think. Oh, and by the way thanks for giving away the no action (sweet beaver ) thing ! Just kidding! Thanks for what you do . I’m going to try the BFE . You should have 10 million followers. I just stumbled upon you the other day and subscribed. Thanks again !!! 🙏🥰

[@jaretstrickland5613]

I’ve fished a lot of years, but never heard it explained like that. Great video.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thank you

[@michaeldspain4401]

These videos are what make your KZbin the best! At first I thought it was going to be an infomercial for Hallman’s bait, then it was just a honest discussion, great stuff sir.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I will never do the informercial it will always be what we believe in, that's why I always show you the tournaments and the fish catches. I'm gonna use what ever I believe in and I'm gonna use what catches them. I'll let ya'll decide on what you guys want to use.

[@DerekHale-m7s]

This is EXACLTY what us average joes want to see/hear! I live on Rayburn and Todd could have been "the sponsor guy" and was not. I love Strike king and probaly 60% of my boat storage but we all want to hear the best truth we can so we can start dissecting thing differently and looking at things from every angle

[@kennethlowy1864]

Finally a good video about fishing. No whining about boaters, cheaters, fishing too close, etc. You’re too good of a fisherman to get weighed down with all that stuff. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on how to fish different things. That old guy from Brentwood, CA.

[@rustyscopano2667]

It isn't whining.......it is called information distribution. Way to many people drive their boats in a reckless manner or have no respect for fishing boundaries. It isn't your channel if you don't like the videos go some place else. Who know you may be one of those guys who drives a boat without regard for other peoples safety or pulls up on a spot someone is already fishing and thinks that is normal

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

DING DING DING !!!!!!!!! Nailed it Rusty

[@lmsmbassaddict7378]

Thank you for introducing him to me.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

no problem

[@terrytriton2265]

Hmmm, dang it Todd,,now you got me thinking . Thanks for the video.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

No problem

[@mike-cl1mm]

My brain is on fire , Thanks Todd I really enjoy your videos. I throw a few different “Bugs” type flipping creatures and lizards ,,, but I am a huge Tube fan , I never really thought of action much as in perspective of performance , I just use a tube for less motion rage tails because they have more , never really had the mind set of less action on my trailer might have the effect of changing colors ! I would go to another type trailer or tube . Usually I like the action I see with a rage tail or swim jig type tail and just like the better feel of good bait and action I could see, Surprised to hear less action is more productive but based on tube results , I believe thanks again for the great info I really enjoy your videos very easy informative not the usual have to watch 50% of the video about someone’s epiphany of why they are making a video or there dogs adventure there possible big foot sighting ........ thanks SO much

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Your welcome, and enjoyed the comment it was funny as heck.

[@MattBoydFishing]

I’ll have to definitely start trying out those types of baits! I’m very use to picking up a Menace grub and flip that but now I’ve learned more about the beaver style baits! Thanks for the helpful information! Can’t wait to see ya kill it in the Bassmaster Elite series!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thank you

[@user-ds8it7nf8j]

Good point of view on flipping thanks for the video!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet!

[@flintralston7991]

I would half to say it’s the best video of the year, it is a thinking game. Thanks

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks

[@jeffreyperryman3148]

Absolutely good stuff! I throw the pit boss and rage bug. Have for years but, I do think sometimes it boils down to what you have confidence in.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I think a lot of the times your right

[@DubH46]

I would never have thought about it that way. Awesome topic/video. I don't flip enough, but when I do flip I use subtle first, and if I'm not getting anything I'll switch to something with more movement. Let the fish tell you what they want.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Good viewpoint

[@billbirdsell8696]

Love the channel. And thanks for sharing the great info.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet

[@lmsmbassaddict7378]

Makes really good sense. Nothing in nature is going to make itself flutter out of control so bass see it. It's gonna have life movement but if you look at the baits that move if I was a bass I would probably key in on that after a few times.

[@bassfishingchadhill]

I appreciate the honesty and the insight.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

you bet

[@michaelteaby1160]

Great video. Very informative and no BS

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Much appreciated!

[@taurus772100]

Good insight on Flippin baits, actions and their purpose.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thank you

[@dong8307]

Love this content! So interesting to hear what the mindset is and why there is a level of confidence in what is tied on. I subscribe to you and Hallman and really enjoy what you guys are doing.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Love that!

[@keithray9194]

I am the same as you, I always reach for the rage bug. I didn't really like it when people started talking it up lol. May have to go back to the beaver style though, that's some interesting thoughts on baits

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Makes you think right!!!

[@thebassheads3534]

Hallman is spot on. I flip a lot, probably more than I should. It’s something that I feel like I’m as good at as anyone on Rayburn. I love the Rage Bug and Rage Craw but not for flipping. They’re jig trailers and sight fishing baits. The beaver style baits are my go to 90% of the time when I’m flipping a plastic and it doesn’t matter if it’s grass or wood. The other 10% is made up of nitch baits. The subtle movements and glides get bit more almost 100% of the time.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Seems like I've flipped everything on Rayburn couldn't tell you what's batter after all these years

[@reeltraditionsoutdoors]

Great info. Thanks.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet!

[@kennethfieldsjr.968]

I think you get the best of both worlds with the action, and no action out of a missile baits D bomb. That super bug color is 🔥 flipping

[@castandchill]

since that tail has some action , do you think it glides more or straight falls with that tail flutter ?

[@kennethfieldsjr.968]

@@castandchill I think it glides a little bit more with a light weight, with that wider body is has. Heavier weight it straight falls with a tail kick

[@castandchill]

@@kennethfieldsjr.968 gotcha , makes sense

[@fishingwithvin]

I'm constantly looking for something different, I love pitching an flipping. I'm straight up addicted to catching them like that because I find them in the craziest of places that other guy's completely overlook. I haven't found a giant yet but I'm out there at least once a day if not all day on the weekend. If I'm not out there I'm watching video's on here about how to find them or tips on how to catch them. It's become an obsession really but I'm determined to find a true monster!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

My wife flipped up a 13# with me fishing deep hydrilla, she's fished that way twice in her life. Its crazy how that happens to certain people and we try for years to flip up one not even close that big.

[@delylewoods1682]

Another very good video, I was thinking the same thing when you first started looking at the BFE, the tail! I also watch Bradley channel and I really like his content. But it makes sense! Damn it's good stuff, Thanks!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I thought it was too. We can always learn.

[@zacklee3899]

I’m like you I like the action so I figure it’s gotta help. Those strike pro hunchbacks a stupid good and nobody knows about them. Nice vid

[@robertlane7348]

I've got a box full of Hunchbacks.. lol

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Yea I wish I had never made them popular.

[@DEADKING624]

I think what your looking for as an answer is your CONFIDENCE in a bait...you need to use what you feel CONFIDENT IN...!!! Good luck love the vlogs

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Absolutely!

[@erikgoldman4791]

Love the video thanks guys

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet

[@jdubya3498]

Interesting comments and video. Personally, there’s a ton of info in there yet some factors left out I think could influence the decision of what I flip on certain days. As soon as the bfe came out I ordered the only colors in. They are fire especially in hotter more pressured water especially when around other anglers and have different color. However, other times I want more action and slower fall rate. The rage bug and rage craw have been a staple for me forever but have umpteen different brands in the garage and boat. I’ll throw one for couple hours, change weight first then bait second. Conditions, fall rate, and action to me are most important factors; never gonna get same combo over and over. Conditions constantly change

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Agreed

[@jdubya3498]

Todd Castledine Fishing after watching this I got to thinking and looked in boat and one speed bag, 90% are rage tail products. Rage bug, craw, then menace in that order is what I’ve been flipping lately sprinkled with two others. This year at least the more action has been the one on tn river lakes

[@raymondbradford4086]

I love it... thanks

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Welcome 😊

[@catchofthedave8681]

My go to flipping bait that has caught me the most kickers in kayak tourneys is a reaction innovations sweet beaver in green pumpkin with the blue sheen...forget the actual color...but bluegill color basically. My # 2 is a zoom zcraw in black/sapphire and my #3 and favorite punching bait for grass is a netbait paca slim craw in okachobee flare.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Nice

[@nickcavazos5718]

I initially thought the exact same thing. Did not like the what it looked but I also realized the beaver, tube etc smash them. I have been flipping and punching the baits like the kinky beaver, rage bug, z craw and have bot been getting big bites. Got ahold of the bfe and the first trip started catching big ones and getting bites. That bait has just enough action. Made a believer pur of me

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Sometimes what works is not what we like

[@lkeith88]

I'm the same way 99% of the time. And the senko may have caught a bunch of fish but i've never caught a bunch of fish on one. No matter how i rigged it. I've smoked them on tubes texas rigging em. If i'm flipping though i generally flip with three baits. Paca craw, rage craw/bug, or Zoom speed craw. Paca's claws float, Rage rages and the Zoom just has this nice delicate flutter to it. 9 times out of 10 i can change my trailer and generate bites. Just that subtle little difference in action but still...action. i gots to have it!

[@JohnDentonOutdoors]

No joke, I’ve always thrown the chigger craw on my jigs, if the water is over 50. Almost exclusively. I tried the rodent on a jig this summer and put the hammer on them. One particular day I was throwing the chigger craw and didn’t like the color, but had a rodent that matched the water better. Went from no bites to 12 over 16 inches. Maybe it was just the color, but I think the subtle action did the trick.

[@sonnyhancock4254]

CONFIDENCE is why your baits work for you and Hallmans work for him!

[@keptoutsideproductions]

good stuff!!! like u said u wont find this good of info on very many channels.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I appreciate that!

[@thechadfishing5623]

cool info brother!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks

[@toddsmith7898]

Curious how you rig your tubes up when you flip? Like to know your thoughts on when to use a big vs little tube.

[@michaelteaby1160]

Todd Smith me too??🤔

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I'm writing this down for future content. Thanks.

[@jacobcollins5827]

Great video. What do you do in a big numbers tournament, go with confidence or change it up? 🤔

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Confidence usually but I ve been known to change it up on the drop of a dime

[@countryfriedfishing]

Karl Kalonka got me on the Rodent. I mainly flip Rage Craws but that Rodent is something special. Its 1 of the 2 baits ill break down and pull fluorocarbon just to let it soak. The Rodent in Summer Craw with a Texas Craw SK jig. Thats my bit of shared information. Its a lure and jig that is worthy of having its own dedicated combo just like the frog and weightless Zoom Magnum Trick Worm in June Bug on 12# flouro.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Hackney always tells me he loves the rodent

[@RobbyRadford]

How much does that bait sincerely glide? I’d have to see it in the water with different weights. I catch a lot with the D-Bomb (not much action), and the the rage bug (lots of action), but I love a tube with one glass bead in it when it’s tough....confidence, or ignorance, that’s the question.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I'll get him to do a video on it, I'm sure he's already been working on one.

[@lurchbush899]

Todd, Do you fish the big bass splash on Rayburn?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

No I’m not allowed

[@cwallace8001]

I’ve got some BFEs on order. I will probably split the tail depending on the situation. Good looking bait though.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Yes it is

[@chuckkaleel9105]

Doesn’t the Baits like the BFE and a straight bait with very little action fall faster so they cause more reaction strikes ?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

They can it kinda just depends on the scenario

[@areddfishing7473]

I’d totally cut that tail on the BFE in half to make it flap more. But I get what he means sometimes less is more I think shallow 2 foot or less less action. Anything deeper I want that action to slow the fall

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Kinda depends if your flipping deep bushes or even deep grass speed is everything in the summer!!!! Winter and pre spawn that's different.

[@areddfishing7473]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 you want more speed or less in the summer?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

@@areddfishing7473 definitely more speed in the summer

[@juststatinfactssv4989]

It all depends on the weight in front of the bait! Flip a tube with anything over 3/8 and there’s no glide, flip a 3/4+ and it’s normally a reaction strike bait doesn’t matter! How many times have you punched a 1oz+ wt and the bass hit’s it the second it goes through, total reaction. That fish didn’t exam the bait it hit it!

[@jpvand1]

Rage bug glides too. With 3/8th oz or lighter bullet

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

sure does just not as much and not as quick

[@randallhardin4551]

I will echo great video as well but dudes you guys have got to do some team tournaments! Can you imagine the looks on people’s faces when you roll up on a Tuesday nighter!!!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Trust us we want too.

[@derrickwestfall2002]

Todd I’m with ya brother, 99 times out of 100 I’m flipping either a rage bug or a rage craw but Hallman makes a valid point. However, doesn’t the flipping goat Denny Brauer flip a rage bug. I’d say he’s credible too. At the end of the day it really comes down to what bait you have confidence in and more about the presentation of your bait, not necessarily the bait itself.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Yes and NO. I've seen it matter and figuring out why it matters is what we are after. Right?

[@cjr4497]

I always hated no action baits like a sweet beaver. I could never make myself fish one for more than a couple casts despite everyone saying they do well on them. Then one day I decided to try a D-Bomb. The first time I ever fished it was on a rainy February 40 degree day. In 2 hours I had 10 bites, put 7 in the boat, and caught my PB, 9 even. The only reason I left lake was to weigh the fish as my scale was saying 5 pounds which I knew was waaaay off. Last January on the same South Louisiana lake, I had the same magic again. Lake to my self, air in the 30's, water temp in the mid 40's. I had 7 bites. 2.5#, 1.5#, white perch, 7# 7oz, and 8# 9oz. Why this never happens for me in a tournament?!

[@brandonburker7330]

Imma tell ya I ALWAYS fish on the finesse side. Meaning like a jig I'll fish a small compact jig for flippin I hammer alot of fish on a baby rodent or a baby rage bug with a 3/0 hook. Im die hard SK but that missle bait ike mini flip is 💰

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Not a bad way to look, but some lakes you gotta go big.

[@brandonburker7330]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 oh yeah im sure but to be honest man I havent never got to go to one of those lakes yet. Definitely on my bucket list. What lake with big fish would u recommend for me to go?? I live in VA and my home waters I'd say in the shenandoah River so I'd love to go to st. Lawrence or mille lacs lake to catch them giant smallmouth

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Yea, the problem is I live a long ways away and I don't know that many lakes where your from.

[@brandonburker7330]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 I always wanted to go to lake Guntersville or Okeechobee. Thanks tho goodluck catching them

[@bigtimfish01]

My homemade craws (backs of creeks) Yamamoto cowboy (backs of creeks) Berkley pit boss (main lake) RI sweet beaver (main lake) RI kinky beaver (main lake)

[@brandonburker7330]

Why did they name the pad perch after Greg hackney I thought u designed it?

[@chanceehuiet]

Brandon Burker because hackney has a bigger name. Todd has had his hand in designing an absolute ton of baits

[@brandonburker7330]

@@chanceehuiet ok. Yeah that makes sense but Todd has a pretty big name also. Hell they both 🔨s

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Chance Huiet................nailed it thanks.

[@DavidWildfishing]

Lot of guys on the Cali delta swear by the Missile baits D-bomb (0 action).

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I've heard that

[@kenbrown5449]

I've never flipped a tube. Guess I never will now... BFE Rules! I hope! lol...

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

never flipped a tube? MISSING OUT!!!!! you gotta try one day

[@kenbrown5449]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 I've always used either the Sweet Beaver or Chigger Craw, and lately, the D-Bomb. Mostly in Ontario so not a lot of flipping areas. Hitting a grass heavy lake in N.Y. soon so will try there. Take care!

[@daviddawson5136]

How often are you switching out that rage bug box? I've done that and the actual box starts warping from the plastisol in the baits.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Never had to replace it yet

[@Twangtown7]

Flipping or pitching

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Flippin

[@Twangtown7]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 Most people don't flip anymore. They're pitching but call if flippin.

[@checkthafeedctfx3244]

If you feel that way about flippin...and you want that “rage” tail action why not jus flip strike kings punch bug??

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Confidence, I have them now just hadn't had a chance this year to really flip. Did this video weeks ago and I like the punch bug a lot.

[@bobbyswain7049]

You said it yourself.......he catches more fish flippn than you do.......wonder why? Not being a smarta-- just wondering why myself haha.... BFE is an interesting looking bait......will def try em

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Cause I'm a frogger!!!!! I frog when most people flip I think I beat most on Rayburn because of it.

[@hankwilliams3063]

You filmed this when you had a bad relationship with the river huh

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

The day before. LOL I was still in a good mood

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Why do you say flippin, when you mean pitching

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

All the same to me

[@jwc111684]

Just cut the tail with scissors

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Maybe, but I think that's the point he doesn't want you too. Plus baits like the rage bug have a tail that will flap. This bait won't have that so it really won't act the same.