Today I went out on a little pond in Norman, Oklahoma that has lots of vegetation in it. I tied on a 1/2 ounce tungsten weight (pegged) with a Mustad 5/0 EWG with a pit boss. Dipped the tails in a little jj's and got after it. I've watched probably every video on YouTube about fishing including ones about punching matted grass for bass. On my 4th cast I felt something that felt a little different than the weight of me punching through the grass. I set the hook and I had a 2 lb fish on.

Even though I had then caught a fish on the rig I didn't feel confident in deciphering a bite from grass. I went on to catch three more about the same size, but also set the hook on a lot that were not fish. It sure is a fun way to catch them, but I just need more practice to be able to tell if it's a bite.

Its awesome catching a first on a specific technique! Ive yet to catch one on a jig.

Punching grass has become my new favorite technique!

Wtg. ....keep at it!

congrats on the success. i love everything about punching/pitching/flipping weeds. here's a great article

http://www.***.com/how-to-pitch-deep-grass-with-bass-jigs/

Hooksets are free, better to set the hook and be wrong than not set the hook and be wrong 

Rumble in the cabbage....Boomer Sooner!

Good job. Punching is addicting.

Nice job, you'll catch plenty more fish punching grass!

Pit Boss for the win! Nice catch!

Very cool!!  Congrats!