Punching Matted GRASS For BASS 101 (ONLY Video You Need)
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One of the most fun ways to find and catch GIANT bass is by flipping a heavy texas rig into grass, also known as "Punching"! This technique is super complicated to learn, however, so it is my goal for this video that you become better at fishing grass for bass today! SUBSCRIBE if you like bass fishing tips, and want to learn more about how to fish grass!
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I just love what’s going on in the background of your videos lately. The water and the sky and the clouds and that wide angle lens make me feel like I’m actually in the boat with you. Another great video!!👊🏼
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
Not a lot of grass mats around me but I do hope to make a trip or two and so some punching this year.
@jstn05
3 жыл бұрын
I started punching this year, Im addicted.
Dude thanks so much for even taking the time to make a video like this!!!! I just found your channel last week and I really appreciate your videos!!! Thanks so much
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! so glad to have you around!!
Awesome video. I had 4 different questions ready, but you answered them all. Thanks for all you do.
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!
okay. just found you and your channel through this video that popped up. subscribed. you sir are EXTREMWLY professional and well spoken and informative and mature. great freakin job man
@TylersReelFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words Rich! My whole goal on this channel is to teach people how to catch more fish, and I believe that the best is yet to come in terms of my content! So glad to have you along for the ride
Great vid, I have been having this problem, I’m grateful for your wise instructions
Man wish I could afford a setup for the type of fishing just moved to Louisiana from Arizona and never seen so much vegetation in waters before but when I can I will practice thanks to you and your instructive videos thank you and god bless
Such a great video. You are more informative than most other fishing videos love it .
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Your tutorials are top notch. Going to give some of these tips a shot as soon as I can. Got a new 7'4" Lews heavy flipping stick to pair up with my trusty Mach 1. I'll practice all damn day and if I get just one flipping bite pretty sure the whole lake will hear about it. Keep the great vids coming!
@TylersReelFishing
2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah I love to hear that!!
Dude. You should be an instructor (if you're not already). Great video! This is a complicated form of fishing but I feel more confident about doing it now than I did before watching. Thanks a ton! Keep it up! New Subscriber.
my Lews superduty 300 has a spool engage on the thumb bar so you can punch with whichever hand you prefer! Good informative video, you have some good knowledge for a young guy! lol
@TylersReelFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bob! Glad to have you around!
Thanx for a good lesson👍 about right hand retrive, in Sweden it is 90% lefthand retrive, right hand for me. Perhaps i have to come over and try some punching soon🤙
@TylersReelFishing
2 жыл бұрын
Come on over!
excellent video! well done... pretty much liked your other videos that i have watched so far....
@TylersReelFishing
2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! Glad to have you around
I've watched so many bass fishing videos over the years and I think this is the first time I have heard someone mention upstate New York. I live up here and I wonder if other than the pros who fish there if some youtubers even know it exists. Thanks for mentioning it!
@TylersReelFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Oh boy, you are in for a treat! I have fished in upstate many times, and have so many videos on my channel. I will even have about 10 coming out over the next few weeks from the St. Lawrence River
Man you are just enjoying yourself in Florida, love it 👍🏽 have u fished lake Okeechobee yet?
Super helpful. Thanks man.
I like how you mention not pitching and having to switch hands everytime i use a lefthanded reel so i dont have that problem i always wonder why guys flip and then switch the rod to the other hand evertime loosing alot of time on the water awesome tip bro
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
For sure! All about saving time
@G8AR
3 жыл бұрын
I use both hands when flipping which was something I developed over time without purposely knowing I was doing it. I really don’t find there is that much of a delay since I set the hook using either hand. I will admit there have been a few times that I have missed strike due to that split second delay, but usually those situations occurred when I had taken my attention away from he flip in search of a new spot to flip to. I have even had larger bass almost pull my rod from my hand when pitching into pencil reeds. The another very important tip is to pay full attention to your pitch until you have brought it out of the water and are getting ready to flip to a new location.
Great tips for punching!
It would break my heart to move aside my rod like that at 7:11 😂😂 Great videos dude! 🤘🏽🤘🏽 would love to fish with you.
@TylersReelFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Just did it real softly! Haha
@carlos30090
3 жыл бұрын
@@TylersReelFishing if you’re ever in Austin I’ll fill up your boat tank to have the opportunity to fish with you!! Take care, brother! 🤘🏽🤘🏽
Great video bud thanks for your time
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
No, thanks for yours!
Just finished the newer video and decided to check out the old one just in case!
Subscribed everytime I wanna learn something or what something means KZread gives me Tyler and I’ve been successful
@TylersReelFishing
2 жыл бұрын
So so glad to hear that!
Thx just got into punching this was really helpful!
@TylersReelFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
I'm a leftie that learned on right handed reels, so the leftie pitch is my default. This technique was made for me lol
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
For sure haha
@Avedog98
3 жыл бұрын
Just now watching this video and I was looking for someone to comment this because same here🤣
@BillyWillson
3 жыл бұрын
I’m actually right handed but use a left handed reel so I don’t have to switch hands ever so same.
@TomBrown1018
3 жыл бұрын
Same here billy wilson.
@combofriend4461
2 жыл бұрын
@@BillyWillson Me too, I can't control the rod at all with my left hand, and I don't want to be switching back and forth
Hey Tyler why do you use the BB1 pro over something like the super duty or a Lews custom?
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
Cause it was the only 8 speed gear ratio I had haha. I prefer the super duty usually
Have you ever "punched" really shallow, stalky type vegetation in a shallow pond corner with a trick worm pegged with a worm weight? Thx
In Florida, what month is the mats the thickest? Do you still use only 1&1/4- 1&1/2 weight for okeechobee?
@TylersReelFishing
Жыл бұрын
Every mat can be different, but at least 1oz for most
I've seen some videos where people follow the lure/line down with their rod, but I just started punching and even in 3-5 ft of water it seemed like it felt more natural to have the spool tension loose enough where it just sank down on its own (and thumbing it like you). Any thoughts on this?
@TylersReelFishing
Жыл бұрын
Do what works for you!
Great vid!
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kris!
Thanks for your videos man. I like how in depth you are with your videos. I been doing it wrong for so long even though punching is something I've done most of the time. As a matter of fact most of my best Bass have been punching with senkos and less than a 1/4 oz weight. I've lost so much 16Lbs line and hooks because of it. I have a heavy duty rod specifically for that and it has been sitting on my rod rack for about a year. Time for a better set up.
@TylersReelFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I’m glad you’re enjoying it and learning!
I know this is an old video, but I’m wondering what bobber stops you would use for 65 lb braid? My store has three “sizes” of VMC bobber stops. Do you have any information you could give me on which ones to get?
@TylersReelFishing
Жыл бұрын
Always get the smallest that can fit the line. You don’t want it moving
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@TylersReelFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Well hey there! Welcome!!
Bro!! I don't know how you weren't on my radar being from East Texas! I live in CENTEX, But there frequently hunting the Lufkin area! You ever wanna spend time on Belton lake, hit me up. I'll give you a place to stay!
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
I live in Waco!
@CD19755
4 жыл бұрын
TylersReelFishing Small world! LoL
good story telliing us about the glass sunglass story.
Hey Tyler. The grass matts in my pond are so thick that I end up dragging huge clumps of grass every time I retrieve my punching rig. It takes long and it's not very efficient. Is there any way to avoid that? I have a very streamlined presentation (1oz tungsten flipping weight w/ a texas rigged beaver style bait).
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
In that scenario, I would just say to find some different mats to flip. I am assuming that the grass you are fishing is not actually a mat, but is more of just a solid clump. The fish would not be in those anyways since there is no habitat underneath for them to live in. I could be wrong, but that sounds like what it is to me
@edrickpirveysian2652
4 жыл бұрын
TylersReelFishing makes total sense. Thanks!!!
Love those dark colored mat fish
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
The best fish man
Do you use a leader ? Or straight 65lb braid?
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
Usually straight
if anyone's in or near camden south carolina I have a perfect spot for this.
bass not having eye lids as a reason for them being in cover is one of the longest running bass myths
@TylersReelFishing
3 ай бұрын
De-bunk it then
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dope video
@TylersReelFishing
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you James!
I live in northern Michigan and believe it or not in mid summer there are some very thick hydrilla mats and patches
@TylersReelFishing
3 жыл бұрын
I believe it!
How's the BB1 pro holding up for you ?
@TylersReelFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Haven’t done a whole lot of punching since filming this video. It’s held up great every year though for whatever tactics I use it for
Can you recommend a good budget flipping rod? And possibly specs to look for in regular all purpose rods that could work for flipping? Thanks for the video though. Flipping and punching is something I want to get into this season.
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
I linked the rod in the video description 👍🏼 All tackle in every video is linked there
@peter_420
4 жыл бұрын
@@TylersReelFishing yeah I saw that, but it's 150 for the rod and 300 for the reel. That's why I was asking about a budget one. Or at least what specs should I look for so I can find one in a more reasonable price point.
@jeffpower6175
4 жыл бұрын
Peter Daiwa Tatula 7’6 heavy and a Tatula 100 in 8 speed. I have a Tatula Type r which is a little nicer but they’re discontinued
@peter_420
4 жыл бұрын
@@jeffpower6175 awesome thanks. Ill check it out later when I'm home. I just don't think I can drop the 150 for the tits he linked.
@slaunchs
4 жыл бұрын
Peter check out the shimano sellus rod 60$ 7’6 heavy works good for me and any fast reel 7 or higher with decent drag
Lol Tyler, you’re the plug master
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
Gotta make those stacks
Drinking game: take a shot everytime Tyler says reaction
Don’t forget to sharpie that faded braid!
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
Great tip, totally forgot about that
Forget the sunglasses. Get a face shield for safety. Love your vids
What's the song called in the intro?
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
Honestly don’t even remember haha. Made it a while ago
Where's my treasure had me dying lol
6.5.1-7.5.1 gear ratio reels are better for flipping and punching mats. The higher gear ratios like 8.0.1 or higher don't have the torque or ie winch power to get bass out as easy.
@TylersReelFishing
2 жыл бұрын
Ehhh maybe older cheaper reels. These nowadays are strong enough, and a fast gear ratio allows me to make many many more presentations than your slow one
@rjuniorwj
2 жыл бұрын
@@TylersReelFishing Well I use A newer 7.5.1 that has 24lbs drag. 8.0.1 and higher gear ratio reels, really aren't designed to be flipping in heavy cover. If it works for you that is all that matters.
coming from your new vids, my only reaction is: where'd the flow go?
I was the first to start whaching and I love it !!!
That’s Rage Punch Bug though...👀
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
It’s the JUICE
@sherrywilliams808
4 жыл бұрын
The man Mr.Upshaw goodluck this year on the tour
I use a left hand retrieve. I guess I'm part of that 10%😊
@patrickconnell6654
4 жыл бұрын
I am rite along side you, right handed but spinning or bait caster every reels is left. With baitcasting I don't see why everyone changes hands after casting, even many top pros don't know why they do it.
@johncoleman7308
4 жыл бұрын
I’m left handed and use a right hand retrieve. I taught myself so I just did what felt best. It made more sense to keep the rod in my dominant hand. Doesn’t take near as much coordination to reel the handle so I use my dummy hand for that 🤷♂️
@michaelkuech
3 жыл бұрын
Same. I just don't like switching hands. Right-handed, grew up as a kid with a right-handed spincaster, but when I got my first spinning reel, I had to change it to the left. It feels so much more natural to cast and play with the lure with my right without having to swap. Getting used to reeling it in with my left took all of 5 minutes. Baitcasters feel even more natural with my right, and it makes no sense to swap after casting.
Am I missing the link for the sunglasses?
@TylersReelFishing
3 жыл бұрын
It’s down there!
19:35 im sure you created a birdnest
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Still waiting on my video for ponds
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
It will come soon!
Honestly every time I've ever used fluorocarbon fishing even just a normal Texas rig by lily pads I've lost the fish
@TylersReelFishing
Жыл бұрын
Get you some braid ole son
@Outdoor_Jack
Жыл бұрын
@@TylersReelFishing oh I use 65 lb braid nothing less! I'd you use anything less than that ur crazy
17:14 yeet
What if I'm fishing around muskie and pike?
@TylersReelFishing
2 жыл бұрын
Then be willing to lose some punching baits and weights. They will bite em off but you really don’t have much choice
@jamie91995
2 жыл бұрын
@@TylersReelFishing is there a way to use a wire leader or something to also catch them?
Damn he is a chatter box !
@TylersReelFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Dang right I am
For flipping florida, if you are going to crash into the Matt to land bass make sure they aren’t gators so you don’t loose fingers
@iJacker
Жыл бұрын
That’s more ‘dangerous’ than weights flyin at you lol
Anyone else right-handed but use a lefty setup and just cast with the right all day?
@TylersReelFishing
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a video coming on this soon
@chrisjones720
Жыл бұрын
I do. For me I feel like I get better leverage and hook sets on em better that way.
Damn man that sucks for dude who lost vision in his eye
Magnolia Lane?
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
Don't believe so
What about drag?
@TylersReelFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t want it when punching
@tozierj6069
3 жыл бұрын
@@TylersReelFishing OK, thanks
1:55 I never noticed fish have no eyelids. Makes me feel sad.
@TylersReelFishing
Жыл бұрын
Very unfortunate
I still worry about getting tangled up or wrapped around in heavy veg. Dont want to be the next one to lose an eye trying to yank it out. 😬
@TylersReelFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Just gotta get past those worries and catch the giants that live there
@strangedays2010
3 жыл бұрын
@@TylersReelFishing 👍🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
How about new York eheheheheheheheheh
1st
3th lol
65 pounnd line? I've never even seen that most I've used is 18 pound
@TylersReelFishing
2 жыл бұрын
Well then you’ve got some stuff to try and learn!
@Tdogbikes
2 жыл бұрын
@@TylersReelFishing sounds like some stuff you'd use if you were catching big ocean fish
@chrisjones720
Жыл бұрын
It’s the same diameter as around 20lbs mono
Tokyo rig!
Buddy needs a haircut
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
One day
yaaaay pin me bro , nice video !
Best grass is hyrdrilla? Flip some milfoil and you might change your mind about that
@TylersReelFishing
4 жыл бұрын
No doubt that milfoil is a fun grass to fish and flip! BUT if you look at the top lakes in the country, one thing is constant: Hydrilla. It grows the fastest out of any invasive grass, and is statistically shown to produce the best habitat for a predator ecosystem
Youre bringing your bait in so quick you arent gonna give a big bass time to move to it. You do it right when showing the movement techniques... but in your little section on how to go about flipping, you literally are coming off like you should be throwing the bait in for 1/4 second and ripping it out. Maybe should have explained you were exagerating
@TylersReelFishing
2 жыл бұрын
With punching, The bait should be in the area for a max of 4 to 5 seconds, which I showed. Punching is about creating a reaction, not enticing a fish to swim from a long ways away. In thick vegetation, a fish most likely wouldn’t even know it was there if the fish was a few feet away from where I flipped. That is why you have to make many repetitive flips throughout the grassy mat
I would suggest talking a little slower in the future and not being so fidgety