Flipping and Punching | Everything You Need To Know!

[@goodoleboykentucky7941]

Why do these guys not have a million subscribers? Most informative bass fishing channel on youtube

[@hankwilliams999]

Cause people would rather watch the dumbass googans than actually learn how to fish

[@biilybutt9016]

@@hankwilliams999 Perhaps ask who is the most entertaining? Simple maths.

[@skylerbrowning9017]

Thats what im thinking. They are greater than alot of the others.Id rather learn and be entertained at the same time. I can learn and go create my own entertainment.

[@biilybutt9016]

@@skylerbrowning9017 750,000 other people dont agree with you.

[@reopened9482]

@@biilybutt9016 I hear those 750,000 people can't even use a green pumpkin senko right... and think bass spawn in the winter

[@jasonbruno3483]

Guys, I've watched this video twice now and I so impressed on how well you guys explained soooo much with sooo much detail, yet keep our attention the whole time. You always leave me wanting more! Please, please, please, don't stop these amazing videos!!! Thanks a million!

[@fabfishing7422]

Matt and Tim, I've been fishing for 37 years but I always learn something new from you guys! Excellent videos! God bless you guys and your families!

[@prideNwinning12]

You two are something else!!!!! The knowledge and Theories you two have is out standing! I love watching how comfortable and confident you two are talking about everything you know about fishing!

[@blakechristianson2931]

One of the very few...and I mean few... channels I watch where if I see it’s over 20min, I will absolutely click without hesitation! Great content, info, knowledge, tackle descriptions. Much appreciated guys!

[@thatguyfrombuffalo2442]

I really love the long instructional videos. Please keep doing those type of videos. Great Information can be powerful in fishing.

[@alwayz_be_cullin]

I watched a 2 year old video about this similar topic before my KBF event on CL this past weekend. So much good info then, and now. Glad you guys circle back around and give updated info, baits, and applications. This is awesome. It’s my rookie season, and I placed 37th overall at the regional championship... I have zero complaints! It was a good series. Thanks again... tight lines.

[@HPXMirage]

Inshore fisherman now living on a lake in Orlando, spending more time learning the lake and chasing largemouth. Can’t tell you how valuable and enjoyable your channel is. I’ve been soaking up the content and always look forward to learning more. Thanks for the high quality and high value video!

[@marcanzlovar72]

The great thing about tactical, is having three new videos per week, plus your enthusiasm on each video make me as a viewer watch everyone and want to get out and try those techniques and methodology! Thanks fellas

[@christofishintv4731]

Went out and caught my first punch fish cause of u guys!! He hit my line so hard😂

[@richardblake4777]

Video was long due to you guys having so much knowledge to pass on to us lucky subscribers. Thanks Matt and Tim, you guys are the best.

[@jayp.6166]

I've said it before and I'll keep saying it until someone else proves me wrong......This is THE best bass fishing channel on KZbin. It's not even close, if I'm being honest.

[@flippindocks8183]

This video goes much deeper than fishing. There is a ton of knowledge, safety, pro tips, etc. in this video. Matt and Tim, I want to say "thank you" for dedicating your lives to this. I sure would like to meet you if you come near Guntersville again (my home area). Thanks again.

[@TheTrudgingTech]

Can you guys do a video about a "go to" bass box? Enough stuff to fill a single plano 3700 utility box, but enough variety you'd feel confident Catching bass just about anywhere, and in a variety of conditions.

[@patriotj1776]

I second this.

[@zachjonas6987]

I'm not tactical bassin but I'd say a black and a frog color popping frog, some kind of 4-5 inch walking stick bait in a shad color, small popper in shad, bluegill, or bass color, whopper plopper, shad red craw and chartreuse 1.5 squarebills, bluegill, red craw, shad and chrome red eye shad/lipless bait, chartreuse and white tandem blade and shad color 1/2 oz double willow spinnerbait, white chartreuse and white and black and blue chatterbait 3/8-1/2 oz, 3/8 oz bluegill and shad swimjig, 3/8 oz and 1/2 oz green pumpkin and black and blue flipping jigs, 1/2 oz pb&j football jig, 10-15 foot deep diving crankbait in chartreuse and shad color, 2-5 foot depth jerkbait in a clear and chrome color, white buzz bait, green pumpkin and junebug senko, green pumpkin trick worm and 10 inch curl tail worm in red bug

[@gamesofcontent]

Where do you live? That's gonna vary a lot. What is the clarity on you favorite lakes, how many feet can you see the bottom on? If I could only have one box I would pack 5" Senkos, wide gap hooks, variety of bullet weights, few crank baits (regular and lipless), mushroom head jigs, few jerk baits (chrome, white, and yellow/orange belly), If I could some jigs, swim baits stuff, and spinner baits. Probably some time of creature bait too. With those baits you could throw texas rig, neko, ned, and of course all the hard baits mentioned too. This would allow you to fish sunny and clear days, calm or windy, spring, summer, and fall.

[@Titoburritobandito]

Damn i wish i could only have one 🙁

[@tinman6514]

Ike has a “go-to box” video available or what he terms, a “panic box” on KZbin...

[@melaniejungblut6866]

I can't believe how much I learn from these videos. As a novice, tips are needed for anything from how to tie the best knots to what gear to buy and these guys are amazing!

[@josephviola7898]

Best pitching and flipping video ever. Feel like I just walked out of the fog into clear blue sky. Thanks for all the great information.

[@michaelthompsonsr.5583]

Exxxcellent video Matt & Tim. Been following for about 4-5 years. Ur the best bass fishing resource available anywhere. I gave up my premium fishing cable channels for you two. AAA+

[@shaunroberts9361]

Man i love it when you 2 get together and do a vlog. Just so much info. I have watch allot of fishing videos on you tube. I can say Tactical Bassin is no joke. You guys know your sh!!...Matt & Tim thanks you guys. You have made me a better fishermen No doubt...Thank being said. Thank You....

[@mantrafishing]

Finally got myself a heavy flipping set up! I’ve spend so much time fishing the outside of the heavy cover that I think it’s time to get in there and get em. Great video to help as always 🤘🏼

[@kevingonfishing6023]

Just went to my first tournament. I had no prep and never punched in my life i watched your video the night before. i placed 10th out of 60 people using your advice thank you guys so much!

[@sj1roese]

Your vids this year have been phenomenal. Bought myself a dedicated flippin stick this spring thanks to your vids...best fishing related decision I have ever made. Went with a G Loomis E6x 7’6” H, will be upgrading next year with an Expride or Loomis NRX. Been catching bigger fish this summer than other years past and it is because of all the vids you guys put out about fishing heavy cover and jig fishing. Started to fish in areas I used to shy away from cause I never had the right gear or the confidence to buy it. Won a small one day kayak derby pitching a jig in the gnarliest wood piles I could find. Stuck a 5.5 on the jig that I will never forget. Thanks Matt and Tim, keep it up!

[@markkerr3037]

Excellent video. I've been watching your videos for several months now and I like how the both of you take great care with detail. That's exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks guys.

[@m2m-minutestomidnightbassi925]

My head just blew up. Tim & Matt We need a tactical fishing forum so we can share up to the minute regional ideas amongst each other. I have ideas if it ever becomes a consideration

[@jamesbrassfield4714]

Guys thanks for your information. Still kinda new, the way you fish and how it's explained is perfect for my brain. Y'all are awesome men, teachers, and fishermen. Money is definitely the appropriate payback, hope y'all have plenty of it and great lives. Love y'all

[@jcaguilar4702]

I’m glad to see you guys together. Thanks to you guys this is my 1st year I finally consider myself a bass fisherman me and my 13 son got all the bass we never experienced.

[@1ts3asy]

Super informative! I'll have to watch this video again. . . I'm so glad to see the both of you together again. Whoo whoo.

[@swain4000]

This hit home. I LOVE FLIPPING & PITCHING. I JUST BOUGHT A BASS PRO SHOPS BIONIC BLADE. Heavy action not 65lb braid. But 30lb. Braid...strike king with 25lb flouro. And i love the set up. Thanks guys these video helped me be more unorthodox and out of the box thinking.

[@shawnmoniz6617]

I love the content always... but I love it even more when you two are together ☺️

[@brandonkiesser8271]

thanks so much for all you do. it really is mind blowing how much and how pertinent the info is. Again thanks so much Tim Little and Mat Alen.

[@stevemize8039]

Great information. Watch u guys all the time. One thing I like is when I watch i come up with questions but usually before I can ask my question u guys have already answered it.

[@johno7435]

Getting ready for some punching and flipping this weekend and I really enjoyed this old video - still valid today 😉

[@projectj3494]

Great video as always!! Would like to see dif examples of cover where you would punch. And also would like to see how you guys would plan a fishing trip and pick spots to try before even getting to the lake. Using lake maps, navionics, or what have you.. I think I speak for everyone when I say you guys are one of the most informative bass fishing channels on KZbin. Really love the content. Wish you guys would do a video everyday but I know that’s near impossible. Also the next time you do a fish along style video, would like to see footage from a chest cam or something of the like, so we can see the areas you guys are fishing a little better. Thanks to both of you! Keep up the good work!!

[@atthebrink74]

I've been waiting on this one! I need some extra knowledge on this stuff

[@andrewwolf4963]

mike underbrink same! I just recently got a 7’4” heavy rod for heavy jigs and punching and frogging even. I been using a 7’ MH lol and I get the fish out like 10% of the time

[@juancanon1459]

Straight up you guys have helped me land so many more fish thanks to your knowledge

[@bryanblake2689]

Love y’all’s content very in depth and on my level. Keep it up. Good stuff !!!

[@reneewalker5895]

I just started really bass fishing been in lake co. for years I have learned a lot thanks guys. I've rented a boat for this weekend and plan on using all I've learned hopefully I hook up a big one. Sorry to see you guys move back east but I will still be watching all your videos. Good Luck!

[@michaelyolch79]

This video was HUGE for me. I fished Pennsylvania lakes where I grew up for many years. Those lakes have an extraordinary variety of structure and cover. But I moved to northern Indiana a few years ago where all these lakes are literally giant, empty mud bowls surrounded by various lily pads and weeds making them VERY hard to catch! I'll be employing all of these techniques on my very next trip. THANK YOU!

[@mlowery2123]

Sad I thought I was already subscribed to this channel but anyway I watch this tactical bassin before fishing or on my way fishing and before buying a lure these guys keeps it plan and simple Been watching 5 years str8 haven’t failed me yet

[@mattquinlan4629]

Love starting the week with Tactical! Thanks guys; always appreciate ya.

[@mikefurness1598]

Watched this a few months back and gave you a thumbs up and having used it a little bit now watching it again I'd like to give you a two thumbs up if I could! Great information! And it works here on my Arizona home Lakes!

[@jomi1413]

This is the best explanation on flipping and punching on KZbin thanks alot

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

Great to see the two of you in the same place! Great video as always, thanks guys!

[@ejzabojnik834]

I agree with Matt. I use a Mustad Grip pin wide gap hook in a 3/0 and 4/0 for punching thick grass. When I first started punching, I used a straight shank hook with a snell knot but as you jerk the bait to get it through the grass over and over it tore up the bait much quicker than the wide gap hook does. My favorite way to punch grass is with a drop shot also with 65 pound braid and that same Mustad grip pin hook. I get more bites with the drop shot than I do punching with a Tx. rig but I always have both on deck while punching.

[@brokeafishing9963]

It's great seeing both of you in a video, I think it should happen more often. Great info as usual!

[@ericcoon2787]

Yall are awesome. Top notch fishing channel - excellent advice, applicable methods and solid gear recommendations.

[@_siskooo_frank1146]

Every second of this video was greatly appreciated!!! Thank you guys!!! “Talk to you soon”

[@patrickmorganfishing4914]

Nailed this one guys! Good to have both of y’all’s input on this topic. Hopefully I’ll get the chance to practice this technique more often and can add it to my arsenal. I’d really like to see the strategy side of how y’all approach punching, much like the dock fishing video that Tim did last year!

[@ernieacosta7472]

Once again you guys put out awesome content been watching you guys for 3-4 years now and you guys have definitely help make me a better angler

[@tdeeb6359]

Thanks for this great vid!!!! Gonna have to take notes on it before spring!! Really good job!

[@cjr4497]

i have been punching since the late 90's before it was cool. A lot of very good info in this video. My .02 cents: Any 7'6"+ heavy action rod will work great. 50# regular power pro braid is all you need and gets through the mats better. If you are breaking that then you have other problems. It is not the line. As for reels you need a good one with quality brass gears and a stiff frame. That means composite frame reels are a no go and so are elcheap O bass pro and academy specials. This technique wears out cheap reels because of the constant stress being put on them. Composite frame reels flex too much and rob you of pulling power. A 6.5 to 7.5 gear ratio reel is ideal. Speeds over 7.5 are too much and you won't have enough power to turn the handle. Any reel from Shimano, Citica on up the line except for CI4 chronarch, is a good reel no matter how old. The Lews superduty seems to be good as well. After using one for over a year it has not developed any slack. Lews and shimano are the only reels i trust for longevity. Bigger hooks doesn't always mean better hook ups. It is more about the shape of the weight blowing the mouth open on hook set. This is critical when you go over 1oz in sinker size. i stick with 3/0 and 4/0 hooks strait shank heavy wire. They all the brands seem to work about the same to me. Picasso and River2Sea seem to be best big weights by far. ROD ROD RODs, like i said any rod will work, BUT if you plan to punch all day buy a light and well balanced rod. A rod of this nature is worth its weight in gold. If you can't afford a super light rod at least get one that is balanced with the reel you plan to put on it. You will be worn out quickly by a top heavy rig even though the overall weight my be lighter than some other rod that is well balanced. My favorite punching rod is the Powell Endurance 806. At $150 it is affordable by today's standards. You can spend more and get "better" but bang for buck you can't find a better stick. I like a 7'6" ish heavy or MH for up to an 1 oz weight or 1 1/4oz weight with a smaller bait. Anything heavier than that gets the 8 footer. My favorite 7'6" is a Powell Inferno 765CEF that they don't seem to make anymore.

[@zachjonas6987]

Awesome explanation and I agree with you what u said is spot on and i love the powell endurance. Try the 775;) or if u want the most balanced flipping stick u can find with a curado 200e7 grab u a dobyns champion 765 flip sweetest flipping combo ever

[@crowejr77]

Thanks guys, best channel on KZbin, hands down. 513

[@thebankfisherman43]

Love your guy's channel. Every video has a purpose and so educational. Thank you for sharing your fishing knowledge!!

[@GeorgiaBassmaster]

Punching is probably one of the hardest way to fish but one of the most rewarding nice video guys!

[@joshuaunderwood6703]

Georgia Bassmasters punching through pads is what I do best lol it’s super easy man. Practice makes perfect.

[@GeorgiaBassmaster]

Joshua Underwood we don’t have many pads in my local reservoir so we don’t get to practice much I would like to get better at it

[@norcal_angler5310]

@@GeorgiaBassmaster Come to the California Delta during the summer

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

Tim, I agree with the smell/straight shank hook. The levering of the hook can be exaggerated even more by using a glass bead. The bead makes the hook go 90 degrees towards hookup. It also makes noise on the hop. Just my twist on it.

[@Mr73cheyenne]

Appreciate the content on a couple of my favorite techniques! Also thanks for the saftey advice. I just recently was hit by a 1 ounce tungsten bullet right below my armpit closer to my back. It knocked the wind out of me and it broke the skin and left a bruise the size of a grapefruit. It is a serious matter like you both mentioned and your honesty the first ones ive seen talk about it. Thats why TB is the best!!

[@kebailey1]

Love you guys. You’ve made all the difference for me.

[@bamf0805]

Thank y’all once again! Amazing instruction!

[@markjohnson8906]

Awesome videos guys! Always learning a lot from your videos and look forward to the next. Thank you very much!

[@brianrogerson4342]

You two guys are awesome! So much great information and knowledge. I have bought so much new tackle this year and I’ve caught so many more Quality Bass because of you guys! Appreciate everything that you do. Thanks a lot. By the way in this video you guys look like the Blues Brothers!😎🤣

[@ktxmonger375]

I use a 2 or 3 oz bell sinker on a heavy drop shot in the hydrilla at Lake Amistad here in Texas in the warmer months! Great video as usual guys!

[@TheMichiganFisherman]

Just watched Andy Morgan TEAR IT UP today on Lake St. Clair punching mats. I've NEVER tried it. Thanks for the tips. I can't wait to do it more, especially next year on Harsens Island.

[@davidhill2260]

Great video. I always appreciate the deep level of explanation. Your depth of knowledge shows for sure. Keep up the good work.

[@deriklindsey9648]

Thank you guys so much for the info you put into these vids. Going to punch for the first time this summer can’t wait looks like a blast

[@MrBeams707]

Caught a 5lb bass yesterday punching for the first time. Im hooked. Thanks for the tips guys.

[@biilybutt9016]

The only thing you caught punching ass was AIDS

[@impendingdoom385]

Another incredible video! Thanks guys!🤘Matt n Tim are the WORD!!!

[@willbrewer3802]

that's freaking team work. someone catches one gets out the way and the other moves to the front. I'm an EWG guy myself. Great video thanks guys

[@bryantbl33]

Love the info and passion you guys bring to the sport. Hook sets are free is what a tell guys.

[@joshmerrill9945]

First off I'm a big fan of the channel ! Watched everything available that applies to me and more. I feel bad for Tim here because matt doesn't stop talking.

[@joeestradajr5139]

Great video, I'm excited to try these techniques. Thanks!

[@petepeterson2154]

Awesome guys! Even your long videos keep my interest.

[@jacenchrisbaker]

Oh crap! You guys are back together!!!

[@VincentWondra]

Absolutely fantastic video guys!

[@johngalt3568]

Great video guys. I really appreciate how you two work together to teach instead of competing with one another. You have very complementary styles and it makes your presentations flow well. Two heads are better than one and when you team teach you really shine. I seriously doubt that I will use any of the techniques that you covered but this vid was so informative and well done that I had to watch. Thanks.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Harold!

[@jamesharper8373]

Thanks for all the info. Gonna try some first time punching next weekend. One thing I'd recommend trying while trying to free a snag is to wrap your braid around a dowel or other object that will not get cut by the braid and just start tugging. It will keep you from getting dig in on your reel, and I find it easier to manage than the rod while I pull.

[@redrhinooutdoors]

Great vid as always.. Very informative .. THANKS

[@angelaprater2679]

Top notch boys loving every minute of getting close time is near tackle up boys as always super video

[@chrisrowe5859]

Huge information. Need to save and watch again

[@AlexRuiz-vh9zg]

So, so, so very informative. I prefer saltwater fishing because of the fight...until I started punching for bass at the beginning of 2019. I am hooked on punching because it’s like hand-to-hand combat fishing. Awesome vid and tips!

[@Titoburritobandito]

Man, glad you guys are growing! Keep it up.

[@trevorlitz3808]

I've been watching a lot of these videos lately and this is BY FAR the best and really easy to follow. Enjoyed how you covered the ideal rods but also a more versatile option. Any chance we could get a video of what you guys think are the 2 or 3 rod/reel/line set ups that would reasonably cover a majority of most fishing for the average angler on an average budget?

[@kimsatterfield2749]

Thanks Matt and Tim

[@PierreFiliatreault]

Thank you for the master class. This is valuable information.

[@Dss-bm3rz]

I just punched a 4lber today!! in a pile of dead trees and drift wood that I never would've even tried to cast into. This method works, I'm convinced. Put your bait were the other guys are afraid to cast and you'll see results eventually...

[@moohankim9370]

After a year from the release date, this one still gets me. Very instructive, truly helpful, and incredibly interesting to watch. Thanks a lot guys. 👍

[@PaintballShyguy]

Thanks for the tips! I really appreciate you guys.

[@CoyoteVerdeAZ]

Great video. New to bass fishing and just learning flipping and pitching after I got my butt kicked in a tournament. I skunked and they guy next to me that was punching caught at least 20. Appreciate what y'all do.

[@handyallaround5776]

great point on safety that no one every talks about , i saw a guy get hit with a jig in the eye , only 3/8, but it looked like it exploded his eyeball!, luckily in about 2 weeks and some eye surgery he made a full recovery, i have heard that he never uses a jig anymore!

[@emrldtgr68]

Excellent video guys. Lots of fantastic info

[@adrianrobles838]

I’m new to bass fishing and I can’t enough of your videos. You guys are awesome thank for all the content very much appreciate. #TacticalbassinRocks 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@andrewwolf4963]

There is some crossover , I use my 7’4H and my 7’6XH for both frogging, punching and large swimbaits, even 1/2oz-1oz jigs

[@chasing_bends]

Do you feel like there is a difference in the two actions.....? Is the xh needed in most applications or just to have as piece of mind

[@ChocoYGO]

@@chasing_bends I feel that an extra heavy most definitely helps personally. I wouldn't throw some stuff on a normal heavy power just did to the weight of the bait or the cover fishing.

[@kpbriann]

Cant help but watch the entire video. Bass professors right here

[@kevinsmith4789]

Caught my first punch fish ever today, and this video got me there. Archelon for the win!

These guys are awesome , I would love to be able to learn first hand from them, we are low on knowledge here in Jersey and these guys packed plenty of it? Love the videos! I’m 25 years old now I hope to have as much experience as they do when I’m there age

[@michaelteaby1160]

Great Video guys! I really needed a little tuneup on my punching and flipping knowledge! Thanks again for everything guys

[@jholl7339]

VERY nice, and in depth video, guys!! Thank you!

[@rym5225]

I would love a video about when to use natural/confidence presentations vs branching out and trying a new presentation that the fish might have not seen before. Also a video about fishing soft paddle tail swimbaits rigged weedless, particularly from banks. Like how to react when the bite is subtle and when to set the hook. I keep missing fish/: i love your guys videos thanks for everything!

[@theinvade1197]

Great show guys. I just got back from a day on the lake where we did well, but I should have tied that power drop cause they were all up in the toolies, and I couldn't get in there the way I wanted to. Now I will be sure to have that tied up next time.

[@trickytrav88]

Thanks for the videos.i learn alot of stuff from you guys

[@cosmiconni6321]

You guys really got it down. Love your video

[@partner348]

What a blessing you guys are, for the experienced to the newbie bass fisherman. From the in depth instruction to the, click direct to the website product lists. I haven't fished in a couple years myself, pitiful i know right? And i live in Fl where the nearest bass is less than 15 minutes from anywhere in the state. Pushing 70 and more concerned about the "heavy lifting" of getting the boat landed and loaded, boat and trailer maintenance etc... these days, but there's a lot of entertainment value in listening to fishing techniques and tales. Would that there was a saltwater version of you so i could get some relief from not doing that too ;)

[@partner348]

BTW, if you're not getting a stipend from Tackle Warehouse, they'd do well to get out front with one for fear of losing these clicks.