How To Catch Bass with Wild Shiners - Lake Toho / Kissimmee Largemouth Bass

Catching Big Largemouth Bass on Wild Shiners is one technique that Florida Bass fishing guides are known for. While I specialize in artificial lure fishing, I know when I need to pull out the shiners to make it happen. Watching a giant Bass blow a shiner clear out of the water, as it tries to catch it, is about as exciting as it gets. In this video, I demonstrate how Florida Bass guides rig wild shiners, and the techniques used in catching fish.
Please like, share, comment, and subscribe! I've been a full-time bass fishing guide & tournament angler for nearly 20 years. I'm on the water over 300 days a year. I've fished all over the country, and fished with anglers from all over the world. Let me know what you think of my vids, and feel free to give me some ideas for future content. - Chuck Pippin Jr.
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[@jevans1115]

Chuck, You mentioned viewers should suggest ideas for videos we would like, how about your favorite modifications to your boat and gear.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

J Evans thx! That would be a good video, but I don’t really do many modifications to my boat. I get a new boat each year from Ranger/Evinride, so there’s really no reason to do any mods to them that may affect the resale value. As far as tackle goes, I’ll see if I can come up with something good. Thx for the suggestion.

[@Jubi316]

We live on lake Toho , we moved here 4 months ago and first day on topwater frog I caught a 6 pounder ! We’re in the bellelago area . It took me a while to figure out the colors and baits to use here . But I have found that the zoom speed worm in candy bug color will catch them anytime over in my area .

[@toddhilenbrant9413]

great video's Chuck! Keep them coming !

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Todd Hilenbrant Thx 👍🏻🎣

[@riverrat988]

This is on my list to do for sure. Great video

[@tomkissinger83]

I have to try getting a few dozen shiners next time, too. That looks like a blast!!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

It's always a good idea, but sometimes the artificial lure bite can be really good. If the lure bite is slow, Shiners will usually pick up the slack.

[@robertpippin3891]

I like all of your videos Chuck. But, if you're ever fishing in Lake Okeechobee, how about trying for some BULL SHARKS? They are in lots of the lakes that go into the ocean, and I've heard that they've been seen, or caught there.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

There are Tarpon, Snook, & Manatee in Okeechobee, but I've never heard of, or seen, a Bull Shark.

[@getluckyfishing1060]

We shiner fish lake Kissimmee since the early 90s we drive 15 hours every year and have great success some people say it's cheating I disagree it is much easier hooking a fish on artificial. Keep the videos coming be at camp mack Jan 15 we are hoping for the current bite we hit it like 15 years ago it was amazing

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Big Blue Fishing Network Thx! Glad you like the videos. I do a lot of artificial lure trips, but I also enjoy the shiner trips. There was a good current bite down on Kissimmee after the hurricane, but it came to a stop a few weeks ago.

[@allieandbo]

Man I'd love to try this kind of fishing one day. And I've seen Roland Martin shows back in the day where they were shiner fishing so if it's good enough for him....Shake the haters Chuck. Love the videos man. Good luck.

[@SeanClark-um9sl]

Love how fat the fish are getting. My son and I are out with you on Toho on the 30th for some artificial fishing. Can't wait

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Sean Clark Yep, they’re getting fat already. Should be even better by then.

[@pascofishboy]

Getting my fishing fix trough you while my boat sits at Toho Marine for a month.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

RICK SOMEILLAN oh man! I’ll try to keep them coming.

[@yokleybr]

I enjoy the shiner videos want to see large florida bass

[@TheAtrocityvendor]

I've been fish the Bass Cat Owners event for the past five years. I'm coming up up there next week to fish my ex and her cousin, so I need to watch as many shiner fishing videos on Toho as possible so maybe I'll have an idea on what areas to fish in. lol Great video by the way.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

David Cruz lol. I haven’t done a shiner fishing video in a while.

[@eddieraycantrell4633]

I "would" like to see; not so much of a tour of your boat but your tackle organization, tackle box organization and boat organization.

[@phillipmelton7860]

Yo Chuck! Great Video. You guided us this past summer, we had a great time! We will be down the first week in March. I need to catch a Toad! Lol. Till then be cool brother!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Phillip Melton Glad you like the videos. I have March 1, 10, & 11 available, but that’s about it.

[@phillipmelton7860]

Chuck Pippin were down for a wedding and will only have time on the 3rd and 4th. You think one of your partners in crime might be available one of those mornings?

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Phillip Melton Yes, send me an email to [e-mail]

[@phillipmelton7860]

Will do Chuck

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Found & subbed your channel 2 weeks ago or so, via Scott Martin. Very 1st comment: I fish the Stick Marsh/Farm13 every week, because I live in nearby Melbourne. Last Saturday on the new moon, I caught a super fat 8 lb'er that was barely 23" long, on a large wild shiner. For its short length, it was as bulky & fat as any 10 lb'er I've ever caught. All my other 8 lb'ers are usually between 24.5" to 25" long. So this recent one looked like a cinder block with fins. GORGEOUS fish. I've got a word for critics of wild shiner fishing here in Florida. I've been living & bass fishing here since 1969. I love fishing artificial lures as much as anyone all year, but from mid November through April, I do use shiners on 2 separate rods ( by myself), AND cast lures as I wait for the bite. When a good bite is happening, it is quite hectic & challenging to manage, BUT SO REWARDING. In our noted big bass lakes, if you "refuse to use shiners" YOU ARE CHEATING YOURSELF. I've caught literally countless big bass 7 & 8 lbs or over, including 13 that weighed 10 lbs, and four 12 lb'ers so far. ( I've got the pictures & digital images to prove it. ) SEVENTY FIVE PERCENT OF ALL MY BIG BASS CAME FROM USING WILD SHINERS. At the end of a long life of bass fishing here, would ya rather look back and count "1 or only a few" double-digit bass you caught on artificials in your entire lifetime...........or would you rather have caught literally COUNTLESS bass over 8 lbs, with MANY of them being double-digit fish using shiners AND artificials? The correct answer SHOULD be a no-brainer. There are many techniques for shiner fishing, that DO require some practice & experience to get right. So to all you critics, stop the nonsensical ridicule, and LEARN what you've been missing & become a more complete angler.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Howabouthetruth Thanks for the sub! I completely agree about fishing with Shiners... Especially, if you’re here on vacation and have only one day to fish. Thanks for the comment. 👍🏻

[@timprall5417]

fist, i would say the unfair advantage is stickmarsh/farm 13! what a awesome fishery! awesome for you! any time i have gone there i have not caught under 25-30 fish myself. i'm not dissing you for using live bait, all i ask is why? i have never had a minnow of any sort on my line and the real thrill to me is trying to find that big seasoned bass that will bite my fake bait. after all it is a sport right? if you present something that they eat on a daily basis, how is that competing? i'm not saying i'm against it , i just don't know any different. i've been fishing now for five years in florida and have caught six double digits and one over twelve. all i can say is after your first double, nothing else measures up. it is actually almost a disappointment when you catch a eight or nine pounder after that. dont get me wrong, that keeps me going and its a great feeling, but not the same. cant even wait till i get my first teen! please don't be affended by what i say, just call it ignorance or i don't have a clue what i may be missing.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Tim Prall As a fishing guide, I have to do whatever I need to to produce the best results possible. I do a lot of artificial lure trips. On many of my trips, we do both. Some of my customers have very little fishing experience, and sticking them with a lure for only one day at 4, 6, or 8 hours would not be very productive. I don’t see fishing a “you know what” measuring contest. It’s about making sure my customers have a good time. I’ve done over 5,000 guide trips in my 20 years as a guide. I’ve fished with ppl from all over the world. Many of my customers request to fish with live bait. It’s whatever I have to do to keep them happy. If you spent a month as a guide, you’d understand why we often use live bait. I’m not offended by your questions. I’ve been asked that same question many times before.

[@timprall5417]

just read your comment again, you fish live bait during spawning season, why? have you ever burned a spinner bait down a shoreline during the spawn? if not, you are missing out! you find the right area, you are talking 4-7 over seven in a day! do me a favor, just try it. its only one day.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Tim Prall I’ve tried it all, and done it all. I’ve been fishing over 300 days a year for the past 20 years. Nothing works all the time and everyday is different. If you watch some of my other videos, you’ll see that I don’t just fish with shiners. I do it all. Whatever we need to do to have the best results possible for that day.

[@nstackerns]

I love shiner fishing. I grew up on it. I am fishing Lake Toho west this morning. I know a few spots where I catch largemouth. Would you be able to direct me into the shell bed. Or would you prefer somewhere else on the lake with this weather that we are having 60s and 70s temperatures

[@mr.shellcracker9161]

Have you ever tried circle hooks? I started out fishing with those but may give those kale hooks a try.

[@mr.shellcracker9161]

Awesome channel btw

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Thx! Yep, I’ve tried a lot of different hooks over the years. For me, the Kahle hook seems to have the best hookup ratio.

[@eriktilson342]

I'd like to see more dock shooting, shaky head, etc!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Erik Tilson Ha Ha! You’re evidently watching the wrong channel.

[@eriktilson342]

Man the fairy wand bite is on fire right now on Toho

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Erik Tilson I know. I saw your pics. You had a Crappie day of fishing.

[@eriktilson342]

Wrong species wrong lake lol

[@eddieraycantrell4633]

What's your set up? Line size, Prefered rods etc?

[@tonescott414]

coming to my area with my 10yr old what are your guide prices? were in wisconsin

[@jonnicholas8028]

Ever fish double fluke rig?

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Sometimes, but probably not as often as I should.

[@timprall5417]

i have never tried shiner fishing, have always been a artificial guy and i'm interested in how do you know how deep to let the bait roam? say for instance, butler chain is much deeper than kissimmee chain, would you change the depth and how do you throw bait out with more than two and a half foot of line between bait and bobber and be at all accurate with your placement? guess i have always prided myself in trying to represent bait instead of using bait. but the truth is, you cant say anything about natural bait until you have tried it!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Tim Prall 99% of the time at the Butler Chain, I’m free-lining the Shiners with no bobber. I slow troll them behind the boat (less than 1 mph) with the trolling motor. Just a straight line to the hook. I rarely anchor up at Butler. I’m usually trolling off shore ledges and grass humps for bigger fish.

[@Fishin_with_matt]

Awesome video! I'm gonna try for first time ever on Sunday to shiner fish with my little ones. This video made me confident we can get on some Sunday even tho it's my first time. I don't have a shallow water anchor on my boat.. I do have spot lock on the troll but, do you def recommend anchoring down or can I drift down wind with shiners in front drifting?

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Fishing with Matt Thx! Glad you like the video. I’ve been in Utah on a family ski vacation all week, so haven’t been fishing. Let me know how you do.

[@Fishin_with_matt]

Chuck Pippin oh cool I love to snowboard. Been a while tho.. my plans with my kids went down the drain both sick now lol. I'm gonna go out tho n hit them with the artificial! Happy holidays!

[@tuff74]

Chuck, I may have missed it, but do you shiner fish with mono or braid? Enjoy the info man, thanks

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Flo Rida Both. All my spinning rods are rigged with braid because a lot of my customers don’t know how to use bait casters. Some of my bait casters have braid, but most have mono.

[@floridanature5692]

Did you catch the 51 right there at little grassy too?

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Florida Nature Some of them.

[@floridanature5692]

Nice. What color CAL trick worm were you using a few weeks ago? They stopped biting my culprit ribbon tail on East Lake, so I'm looking for a new worm.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Florida Nature Black w/blue flake

[@floridanature5692]

Thanks.

[@pascofishboy]

More how i do it and Seasonal patterns

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

RICK SOMEILLAN Thanks for the input. I’m all about getting that done. The artificial lure bite has been slow the last couple weeks, so it’s been difficult to get any good content.

[@yokleybr]

Setting her in the great State of Ohio looking out my window with quarter size snow flakes falling. Now just saw a close up of your angler with a Bama hat on. Now all I want to see is him fall in after they screwed the Bucckeyes out of the play off spot. lol

[@eddieraycantrell4633]

Snore fest? He's never shiner fished when it was good! So I guess watching a show with cast after cast with no bass; fishing Artificial baits not a Snore fest? Catching fish is catching fish!