4 minutes ago, ajschn06 said:

I use the term flipping a lot- but when I do, I'm always pitching...

 

1 minute ago, J Francho said:

 

I know I'm wrong.... I just like the word flipping better... everyone knows what I'm talking about.  Lets go flip some jigs in the trees.  I've never actually flipped in my life...

When Dee Thomas first used the "flipping" technique in tournaments,  it was a revolution.  Everyone knew bass were tough to catch after a cold front, his technique worked better as cold fronts position bass deeper into cover and they won't move to a bait.   When I first tried it, I couldn't believe bass could be caught directly beside the boat.   It seemed so simple that it couldn't work.   It does.   It takes time to cast a lure and reel it back in.  During the cast, you may only be in contact with a bass for a short time. Flipping greatly multiplies the number of presentations you can make per hour.  Each drop has the potential to trigger a strike.  More presentations means more chances to get bit. 

 

If you have never done much flipping, it takes time to build confidence.  When I was learning, I would try it for 15 minutes and go back to what always worked before.  I finally left all my rods at home except for my flipping stick.  Given no other choice, I found I caught bigger fish than I ever had before.  If you don't think flipping is exciting, try hooking a 10 or 11 pound bass on three feet of line!  Once that happens, you are hooked (so to speak).   One of the best pro flippers was Denny Brauer.  Watch one of his videos and you will see what you are missing.

 

52 minutes ago, ajschn06 said:

I know I'm wrong.... I just like the word flipping better... everyone knows what I'm talking about.  Lets go flip some jigs in the trees.  I've never actually flipped in my life...

I'm following you. 99% that say flip mean pitch. I was just poking fun. 

Yes. Yes I do.

2 hours ago, J Francho said:

I didn't have any success tournament fishing until I decided to have fun first.

 

Fishing is fun period ?

 

My point is the same amount of preparation goes into every trip, tournament or not.

I only flip when water clarity is limited, or when I'm fishing really thick cover.  Anytime I'm concerned the fish can see me, or feel my presence, I back off and pitch, or cast to targets.

I do both. Most of my recent trips has led me to flipping the bird and pitching a fit.