Finesse Flipping & Pitching for Bass (How to Catch Bass When the Bite is TOUGH!)

[@MrBoomer-jl2gw]

I got rid of all my baitcasters because after 20+ years of bass fishing i realised that small lures with the right techniques i actually cast within the zone of fish and caught more bass with my spinning reel with a wacky rig than with the baitcaster. I always backlashed my baitcaster when flipping. Now i will try flipping my spinning reel

[@abelabner]

In my view most major companies all produce certain bait types/shapes and almost copy each other regarding the most popular shapes. If company X was paying me I'd throw their stuff. I usually buy whats on sale, except for certain "go to" baits, and I catch FL strain Bucketmouths on many different baits within a stone's throw from my home. I will mention I'm mainly a bank angler fishing golf course and neighborhood ponds, and canals. Also there are Hawgs to be had in these small waters, so much so I take for granted what it feels like to catch a 9 lb Bass what for some northern anglers would be the fish of a lifetime. Nice tips on all of your vids and I will try this out for sure as own a few packs of Rage bugs and like the idea of not spooking the fish with a gigantic splash lmao.

[@PatHanningFishing]

I couldn't agree more with the comment from the Kayaker. When i fish out of my boat I get in the cover water mindset. In my kayak I really slow down and pic things apart. From my kayak i constantly see guys in boats fish past the fish before they get a bite and keep moving. Awesome videos!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Pat! Couldn’t agree more!

[@brianwaterman9588]

I like you talking about non sponsor gear nice job

[@masfishing1]

"Dont try it unless u want to get your arm broke" Lol. Good, informative video, thank u!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

😂😂😂

[@jimwarden9617]

Interesting points that you bring up. I’ll have to try it. Thanks. Love the shots with you and your son.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Jim! Those are my favorite shots too.

[@OhKee12]

Great Video, thanks for the insight. Will definitely be trying this technique. Drone footage turned out great. Keep up the good work!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Sean! Really liked the drone footage myself.

[@ronknight6400]

Great explanation for choosing which bait. Thanks.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Ron!

[@ronknight6400]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing My home lake is inundated with filamentous snot grass on all the shallow bushes. Most all lures get bogged down in it. Suggestions for lures?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Gross. Lol umm I would probably have to suggest weightless plastics or maybe even a heavy duty drop shot. Something to keep the bait more off the bottom.

[@sowabunga]

Andrew Upshaw Fishing Thanks

[@FisForFishing777]

Do you ever put on a punch skirt ? To ad bulk or like a weedless jig presentation. Punch skirt beaver or baby brush hog and 1/4 ounce tungsten ?

[@unclegreg5129]

Man, that drone footage is gold. Great viewpoint to show you pitching the weedline

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Had a good camera man!

[@marklopez8378]

Nice video Andrew, I really look forward to your videos, all my local lakes here in central California have been closed since March hopefully we can get back to some bass fishing soon👍

[@bigotebassin7120]

Mark LOpez same here in San Diego and makes no sense what so ever why we can’t fish 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jaredjones2915]

Amazing informative video. I thought it was just us down here on this tough tidal river doing this. Flipping 1/8 oz weights in to 5 foot is a lesson in patience

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Couldn’t agree more. Takes a lot of patience and the ability to stick with it past 30 min.

[@jordanspalding6446]

Love these in depth videos. My fav creatures are sweet beaver and rodent.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Jordan!

[@joshandhuntersadventures5046]

Interesting finesse pitching. That boat front deck looIs huge

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

That’s the boat I was filming out of. Still run a Bass Cat for tournaments though!

[@vrt1032]

nice video Andrew..... i've never heard anyone in all these years explain how the beaver type bait came in to replace/improve the tube flipping lure.....

[@elonmust7470]

Does your chartreuse dye have a scent?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Garlic

[@CumminsN14DBest]

Not Flippin Dawg!,..Pitchin!,...P I T C H I N !...LOL GREAT Video!

[@nickcavazos5718]

I tend to always flip and pitch a straight shank and snell it every time with flouro or braid. The trick for not hanging up in wood a lot with a snell is putting a bobber stop above and below the weight so it doesn’t cabotage that hook every time i contact a branch or whatever. I found out last year how effective a smaller 3-3.5” inch craw or creature bait on a 1/4oz or less can be. I caught all my big females last year during the spawn pitching to the dark spots outside of the beds on that setup with 16-18lb flouro.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I could see that. I’m not a fan of a snell with fluorocarbon personally, but I know a lot of guys who use it. But I am a fan of flipping smaller baits to spawners!

[@daviddawson5136]

It would be awesome if SK would come out with value packs of the flipping baits too!!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I agree!

[@JS-oy6nn]

This is exactly why I moved to Missile Baits D-Bomb.

[@martinallison8719]

Your "how-to" videos are great Andrew, I hope you keep 'em coming! Okeechobee Craw seems to work well for me on these TN reservoirs. God bless!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Martin. Okeechobee Craw is a great color a lot of places!

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[@hezekiahpedro6596]

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[@MrBdogg317]

Another great video mr. Upshaw. Once again I’ve learned something. Now I’m headed to a pond. Will there be any more house videos of you guys ( Scott, blat). When tournaments start back up. Those are epic.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

For sure! They will be coming as soon as tournaments start back.

[@rayabel1116]

nice video.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Ray!

[@SuaSponte75]

I slam em on blue craw all year around. Dye tips once in a while with fire red, chartreuse or orange

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

That color is so awesome. Agree with changing the color up sometimes too! Don’t be afraid to color one blue from time to time too! 😉

[@JB3_fishing]

Your techniques videos really get me thinking!!! Keep up the good work!!! Also, do you ever Use the Chameleon color? I think that color would work in any water clarity. What are your thoughts?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I’m a big fan of the Chameleon color actually. I just like multi-tone colors. I think those are the best for flipping.

[@JB3_fishing]

Andrew Upshaw Fishing Awesome!! Chameleon and Cali 420 are favorites!!!

[@stevesteve4350]

1/8 flipping has won more club tournaments then anything else. My two cents

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Agreed!

[@hkim-zt3bi]

Hey, Thanks for the info!! How are things looking for Neely Henry??

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

They postponed it until October.

[@DouglasSubbs]

cant wait to break my arm... 1/4 oz at a time...

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Heck yea! Lol

[@daviddawson5136]

Glad you didn't give away any of my colors lol

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

What are those??😂👀

[@daviddawson5136]

Pink woolybooger lol

[@mattquinlan4629]

Thanks for this share. Great information! Do you use your BBB fighting frogs this time of year? Similar to the Rage at all? Hooked sideways?? Thanks Andrew

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I have used it. It’s a good bait for sure. I know Bradley likes it a lot. His new BFE will be legit too

[@mattquinlan4629]

Andrew Upshaw Fishing “Best Flipper Ever” he says! Awesome that McKenzie could do the art/cad work. I’m sure I’ll try em out when available.

[@JB3_fishing]

Could a 7’ heavy work instead of a 7’6? Or is it just personal preference?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Yes it will. I’ve used a 7’ heavy a lot of times and had good luck. Only issue you will run into is in a little heavier cover you might lose one or two.

[@JB3_fishing]

Andrew Upshaw Fishing Noted!!! Thanks for the feedback!!

[@dbbfishing2528]

I know that's not your Basscat, What aluminum boat were you running then?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I still run a Bass Cat Eyra for al of my tournament stuff. I was using that boat for a tv show. The boat is a Lowe Stinger 198. Pretty cool boat honestly.

[@dbbfishing2528]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing thanks! I kinda thought that's what it was.

[@robbyshehan536]

hey whats up Andrew ?? i was on a lake yesterday and there are trees that are about 16 foot of water fish where suspended what technique would you use to fish i would love some info and was that a xpress boat

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Was it standing timber or brush? If it was me, I would probably target them with a weedless drop shot. They will eat fast and you can tell how big they are. And it’s a Lowe Aluminum bass boat. I had to use it for a Tv show.

[@robbyshehan536]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing yes it was standing timber i was pitching a T rig with braid cool thanks for the info

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Good luck!

[@Kctfishn]

You give’n away the goods. #dajuice

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Agreed!

[@bassnerd4918]

I finished 3rd in a bfl 3 weeks ago pitching a green pumpkin shim e stick with 1/8oz weight.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Heck yea! Congrats man!