We’ll done. Watched. Rewatched. Rewound and studied pertinent sections. Now I need to get out and learn what you can only learn on the water. Thank you!
Thanks for watching Ken-good luck and let me know how you're doing. I will have a very shopt video ona punching trick in the next week or so. Make sure to check it out.
Wow ! You really know how to explain about all types of bass fishing techniques!!! And my friend and I fish the delta but so many ski boats and big wakes you seem to be where it’s so calm !! Well thank you for the lessons !! We are gonna go fishing Friday !! We usually launch lazy marina so hope we don’t get to much ski boats 😂😂😂😂
I usuall film in disappointment slough on a week day and I almost always have a boat or two go by. When you're filming you can always cut them out. Good luck-let me know how you do.
Thank YOu Mr. Sir for your expert tutelage ....Like Michael Chen said 👇👇👇 ( This has been one of the best explanations of punching ) that I've watched !! most of the channels / guys don't give you the ( WHY , WHERE , WHEN ) kind of info like you have in todays video ..🙏👊... most of the videos I've seen are just ( I'm using a 7' 6'' --7' 11'' 65# 1 1/2 oz yada yada) and not much info about ( outside ,, along side , different rod set ups ) ........I purchased a set up for a Frog'n BPS 7' 3'' hvy fast ...couple months ago so i'm learning to toss that around ... returned a 7' 6'' heavy I was going to use for Punching but at 5' 6'' tall it felt like TOO MUCH rod and to awkward to use...felt like i needed a step stool to stand on to use the dang thing LoL LoL ..guess i'll stick with my (very) old BPS Tourney Special 6' 6'' Heavy for the hvy punching stuff and go with what you have recommended,, and use my MH 7' 1'' 3/8oz-1oz w/8:1 for the edges and outside punch'n . 🤟
You're heading in the right direction Dan. Adjust your rods to your body and style you punch. As long as the rod can pull fish from heavy cover and it's comfortable for you to use, it's fine.
Steve great information. Was looking for some additional information on the traditional frog/punch approach and this was perfect. Thanks for all your work and I'll just call this the "Coop" technique when explaining it to others. Thanks much🙏
Hi Steve nice video! I like the thorough approach of fishing everything from the outside weed line & inside or vise-versa. When you’re in a boat it’s easy to pass so many good areas, fish spots too quickly and leave good fish behind. I’m definitely going to add that 4th rod in my lineup. I’ll be sure to send you a report this weekend. Good luck out there Thanks!
Nice Information.. I guess I need better presentation. Gotta get a heavy rod. I have only used a 1oz weight. That hyacinth is thick. Amazon here I come lol
This has been one of the best explanations of punching. When you showed the bottom of the hyacinth it was such a revelation. One question. Aside from frog, it seems like the main difference between the 3 rods is a the weight. Could i use a streamline removal weight system so I don't need so many rods?
A quick change weight system will work. The only thing you will not have is a rod with a in like hook to use for the worm rig. As long as you are thinking about your most efficient rigg to fish the water thats in front of you, you are on the right track. Good luck.
I like the tokyo rig and it has it's place on the Delta. I like it better in the winter when i'm fishing slower and deeper and the vegatation is a little more sparse. I really like it on NM and the other motherlode lakes.
Hi Tony, First off the knots. If I use a in line worm hook or an EWG hook I use a palamar knot. If I use a standard punch hook I use a snell knot. If I use a 20 lb leader I just use the the same braid that I have on the reel which is usually 55 to 65 lb. That way I can go back and forth. Remember I tend to use 3 or 4 punch type rods from light to heavy and I may go from using strait braid to braid to leader and back to braid all in the same day. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any other questions.
Hey Jeremy if you send me your contact info I will give you a call. Lot's of options. If I know how long you will be on the river and your experience level I can set you up with a better plan.
Hi Smoky, check out duck weed on google. This is a surface vegetation that grows in the delta. Once you see it you will know exactly what were talking about. This stuff is a magnet for bass. Thanks for the question. Give me a holler any time
@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 thanks Steve. We are heading your way 10/25 for four nights at Jellystone. Very good lunar cycle dates. Planning to fish Sycamore and Beaver from there for starters. Thanks again for all of your coaching!
Steve thanks for the tips. Went out 9/10 caught 1 good one punching 1.5 oz with a d bomb. Senko, spinner baits, No frog fish, but need to set up the lite punch with a worm. Do you have a go to worms for that technique?
Thanks for the question Ret. I use a standard worm hook like the Gamakatsu off set round bend worm hook. The weight depends on the day-usually around 3/4 oz. It's primarily a heavey T/rig for outside edges. If it can't penetrate the vegetation I go to my light punch rod. The heavey T/rig with the worm hook allows me to use worm style bait, don't forget the 7in Robo worm in MM. That bait catches lots of fish and it seldom gets punched.
That is a tough one. I have a couple of questions. How much do you want to spend? Do you want a heavy rod dedicated for punching only or can you go a littler liter and have a rod that does other things?
@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 Well Steve I wanna buy a dedicated rod. I don’t mind saving money for quality. Also I’m gonna have to meet up with you on Monday and buy a shirt from you. I frequently fish from Paradise. Tomorrow I’ll be heading out to the Oasis. Thank you for your recommendation! I appreciate your help and video content. I need all the help I can get.
I have 3 punch rods and I rotate them as needed. My heavey set up is a Shimanio Expride EXC711XHB, it's expensive for a punch rod, I would also check out the Okuma and the Irod, better price and you will not loose much. Stay away from the Dobins rods-lot's of breakage problems. I also use a shimano swim bait rod for lite punching that I really like, it also works for frogs and swimbaits and is a great striper rod. Let me know if you need the number. I also have Powell punch rod I like, it's softer and and it can also do double duty for other techniques. Let me know if you have any questions.
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I love when you know you’re about to get the juice from the intro!
Thats what they say everyone likes. I'm always looking for the right intros. Thanks for the comment.
Great information. It was nice meeting you today. Really appreciate you taking the time to talk fishing with me and my friend.
Great to meet you guys and happy to chat. Make sure to send me a pic when you guys get the big one.
Mr cooper tanks for your time and your videos I’ll like your reports they halping me a lot tanks and have a great evening or night
Thanks Steve, great info! As always, the tips and insights on rods and baits, much appreciated.
Thanks Bruce.
Thanks! Fishing the Delta for the first time this weekend.. definitely bringing the punch setup
Good luck Jeremy-let me know how you do.
We’ll done. Watched. Rewatched. Rewound and studied pertinent sections. Now I need to get out and learn what you can only learn on the water. Thank you!
Thanks for watching Ken-good luck and let me know how you're doing. I will have a very shopt video ona punching trick in the next week or so. Make sure to check it out.
Excellent! Thank you
Solid information Steve!!
Thanks Cooper.
I needed This… I Watched Alan on this Too.
You Have Skills Steve Thanks For Sharing.
I enjoy making the videos and am glad you're watching.
Wow ! You really know how to explain about all types of bass fishing techniques!!! And my friend and I fish the delta but so many ski boats and big wakes you seem to be where it’s so calm !! Well thank you for the lessons !! We are gonna go fishing Friday !! We usually launch lazy marina so hope we don’t get to much ski boats 😂😂😂😂
I usuall film in disappointment slough on a week day and I almost always have a boat or two go by. When you're filming you can always cut them out. Good luck-let me know how you do.
@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 I definitely will let you know looking forward for Friday !!!!
Thank YOu Mr. Sir for your expert tutelage ....Like Michael Chen said 👇👇👇 ( This has been one of the best explanations of punching ) that I've watched !! most of the channels / guys don't give you the ( WHY , WHERE , WHEN ) kind of info like you have in todays video ..🙏👊... most of the videos I've seen are just ( I'm using a 7' 6'' --7' 11'' 65# 1 1/2 oz yada yada) and not much info about ( outside ,, along side , different rod set ups ) ........I purchased a set up for a Frog'n BPS 7' 3'' hvy fast ...couple months ago so i'm learning to toss that around ... returned a 7' 6'' heavy I was going to use for Punching but at 5' 6'' tall it felt like TOO MUCH rod and to awkward to use...felt like i needed a step stool to stand on to use the dang thing LoL LoL ..guess i'll stick with my (very) old BPS Tourney Special 6' 6'' Heavy for the hvy punching stuff and go with what you have recommended,, and use my MH 7' 1'' 3/8oz-1oz w/8:1 for the edges and outside punch'n . 🤟
You're heading in the right direction Dan. Adjust your rods to your body and style you punch. As long as the rod can pull fish from heavy cover and it's comfortable for you to use, it's fine.
Thanks for another great video love your content keep up the good work thanks again
Thank you J. I appreciate your support and glad to have you watching.
Thanks for the tips Steve!
Good luck Kast-go out and get the big one.
Steve great information. Was looking for some additional information on the traditional frog/punch approach and this was perfect. Thanks for all your work and I'll just call this the "Coop" technique when explaining it to others. Thanks much🙏
Chew on it and let me know how you do.
Hi Steve nice video! I like the thorough approach of fishing everything from the outside weed line & inside or vise-versa. When you’re in a boat it’s easy to pass so many good areas, fish spots too quickly and leave good fish behind. I’m definitely going to add that 4th rod in my lineup. I’ll be sure to send you a report this weekend. Good luck out there Thanks!
Thanks Ryan-make sure to let me know how you do.
Another great instructional video. I only wish I was out on the water now 😆
Thanks 2guns-good luck and make sure to send a report.
Awesome info Steve, thank you!
Thanks GoGo, go out and stick some hogs.
Great video! So much good info.
Thanks for the support M - good luck.
Thx for the advice. Good explanation.
Thanks Robert, good luck and let me know how you do.
Great Video!!! Thanks as always!
Hope your on 'em Slinnix. Thanks for watching - see you at the ramp.
Nice Information.. I guess I need better presentation. Gotta get a heavy rod. I have only used a 1oz weight. That hyacinth is thick. Amazon here I come lol
Uh-oh.
This has been one of the best explanations of punching. When you showed the bottom of the hyacinth it was such a revelation.
One question. Aside from frog, it seems like the main difference between the 3 rods is a the weight. Could i use a streamline removal weight system so I don't need so many rods?
A quick change weight system will work. The only thing you will not have is a rod with a in like hook to use for the worm rig. As long as you are thinking about your most efficient rigg to fish the water thats in front of you, you are on the right track. Good luck.
What's your opinion about punching with Tokyo rig?
I like the tokyo rig and it has it's place on the Delta. I like it better in the winter when i'm fishing slower and deeper and the vegatation is a little more sparse. I really like it on NM and the other motherlode lakes.
Two questions, 1) What knot do you use to tie the hook on? and 2) why use 55-65 lb braid if you are using a 20 lb leader?
Hi Tony, First off the knots. If I use a in line worm hook or an EWG hook I use a palamar knot. If I use a standard punch hook I use a snell knot. If I use a 20 lb leader I just use the the same braid that I have on the reel which is usually 55 to 65 lb. That way I can go back and forth. Remember I tend to use 3 or 4 punch type rods from light to heavy and I may go from using strait braid to braid to leader and back to braid all in the same day. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any other questions.
Steve, do you have any recommendations as to where to launch? We will be coming from the Santa Rosa area.
Hey Jeremy if you send me your contact info I will give you a call. Lot's of options. If I know how long you will be on the river and your experience level I can set you up with a better plan.
Hey Steve - in several of your videos when referring to mat types you mention “cheese spots”. Please explain further. Thanks.
Hi Smoky, check out duck weed on google. This is a surface vegetation that grows in the delta. Once you see it you will know exactly what were talking about. This stuff is a magnet for bass. Thanks for the question. Give me a holler any time
@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 thanks Steve. We are heading your way 10/25 for four nights at Jellystone. Very good lunar cycle dates. Planning to fish Sycamore and Beaver from there for starters. Thanks again for all of your coaching!
sorry - 9/25 for four nights...
@@smokeygoodGood place to start, don't forget Whites and the main Mok.
Steve thanks for the tips. Went out 9/10 caught 1 good one punching 1.5 oz with a d bomb. Senko, spinner baits, No frog fish, but need to set up the lite punch with a worm. Do you have a go to worms for that technique?
Hi Dan, sorry for the late reply. I like a kut tail worm or a worm that has some curl at the tail to add slight action.
Should of released this yesterday so I could have tried it all out today.
Sorry Russ-How did you do today?
@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 we had 18.8 for our best 5. Only caught 3 punching. Best bite was a chatterbaits for us with the wind.
@@russkidder5960 Thanks Russ. 18.8 is a fun day. 3 lb fish on the chatterbait is a blast. Good luck.
Steve, what hook are you using with that third rod, 3/4 to 1 oz ? Thanks for the information
Thanks for the question Ret. I use a standard worm hook like the Gamakatsu off set round bend worm hook. The weight depends on the day-usually around 3/4 oz. It's primarily a heavey T/rig for outside edges. If it can't penetrate the vegetation I go to my light punch rod. The heavey T/rig with the worm hook allows me to use worm style bait, don't forget the 7in Robo worm in MM. That bait catches lots of fish and it seldom gets punched.
Whats your take on adding skirts to your punch setup?
Should have watched the rest of the video before commenting 🙄
@@matthewbaver9859 No problem. Any time you have a question drop a line.
Going to give it a whirl tomorrow! Launching out of big break
Hey Steve what punch rod would you recommend a kayaker fishing the delta.
That is a tough one. I have a couple of questions. How much do you want to spend? Do you want a heavy rod dedicated for punching only or can you go a littler liter and have a rod that does other things?
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Well Steve I wanna buy a dedicated rod. I don’t mind saving money for quality. Also I’m gonna have to meet up with you on Monday and buy a shirt from you. I frequently fish from Paradise. Tomorrow I’ll be heading out to the Oasis. Thank you for your recommendation! I appreciate your help and video content. I need all the help I can get.
I have 3 punch rods and I rotate them as needed. My heavey set up is a Shimanio Expride EXC711XHB, it's expensive for a punch rod, I would also check out the Okuma and the Irod, better price and you will not loose much. Stay away from the Dobins rods-lot's of breakage problems. I also use a shimano swim bait rod for lite punching that I really like, it also works for frogs and swimbaits and is a great striper rod. Let me know if you need the number. I also have Powell punch rod I like, it's softer and and it can also do double duty for other techniques. Let me know if you have any questions.
@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 Thank You Steve ! Much appreciated see you soon on the delta