As a bank angler learning how to pitch and to be accurate goes a long way especially pitching in heavy cover from the bank. Practice makes perfect. Good tips.
@@sleetherookie2929 Hey Slee - just checked out your channel and subbed -good job and good luck with your channel - keep posting and having fun on the wter.
I practice pitching jigs and frogs off my back deck into flower pots in my backyard, I also really like pitching big wake baits up tight to cover and working them back out real slow.
Your talkin' my kind of fishing. Pitching any bait is fun but when you get that perfect cast into the cover that only a good pitch cast can get at and a big bass slams the bait - thats tops.
Hey Jeff - I know you side arm cast - use the same strategie for the mechancs as you would with cast. Think about how much line from the tip to the bait - think about your angle - make sure your arm is following the same casting motion every time. Use the exact mechancs as much as you can and you will become a more accurate caster. Good luck. Make sure to get out on the water soon - the bite has been really picking up.
Thanks Steve!!! When I was first learning to fish I used this same technique with a spin rod. It’s not as efficient as the bait caster but still an effective way to fish. I love this with what was on your bait the wacky worm. Though this can be fish with a variety wack worm is my favorite.
Dude, that fish was NOT 3 pounds! Five pounds at least!!! Its hard to estimate when they get that big, i know. Love the content. This was exactly the video i needed. Please do pitching next. I'm terrible at both!
Steve! You caught my fish. I know because it was “three pounds”. Thanks for the tips. I’ve been practicing in my pool. So far though, I’m trying it without releasing the spool. Just working on the release and pendulum motion. I’m gonna get that mastered and move to releasing the spool. We will see how it goes this week in ClearLake! Thanks again.
If you are punching you can tighten your spool a bit due to the heavey weight. Once you get your pitch casting down you should be able to loosen the spool tension - everyone has a little differance preference so play with it till you find your sweet spot.
Good video... they laughed at me when I used to practice on lunch, or in the yard.. in the fireplace in the winter.. moved from one bucket, to several red cups, then tip the cup over, then in the fallen cup..... now I pitch my drop shot faster on a baitcaster than I ever could with a spinning rod. Slx mgl 70, best bang for buck
I’m more accurate and don’t have to deal with the backlashes on the spinning rig when pitching a weightless worm. The casting is similar in terms of the underhand motion, but you obviously already have the bail open with your finger holding the line. You can feather the line with your finger or even your left hand and stop the cast smoothly with a little practice before you close the bail. Getting your rod tip down to avoid the bow in wind and having the bait fall downward is still a really great tip. Also, I typically still use the launch pad(bait in the free hand). I’ve been using braid to fluoro with a shorter leader(2 feet or so) so the knot doesn’t get caught at all on the guides for finesse pitching. If you have a t-rigged stick bait you can get your release angle so that it enters the water tail first with very little noise or splash - this has been a key for me catching some easily spooked fish tucked up to vegetation. The tail in entry can also allow you to penetrate less dense mats or get between lily pads and still have that slow weightless fall
Hi James - I have many worm rods and use them all - let me know what your price range and if you plan to just fish one worm rod. I will be glad to give you a few suggestions.
How much tension on your spool? Mine is usually on 3 and I have played with putting it on 2 when I am pitching. Frankly, I have probably spent a total of 2 hours of my life pitching (don't need to pitch to striper, halibut, salmon and lingcods) but thinking about starting to focus on it this summer.
Yea - I never pitch cast on the ocean. It's fun to pratic - keep your spool a little on the tight side when you start and loosen up as you go. The backlash will tell you when it's to loose.
I pitch cast all my rods 7ft. 2in. and shorter. My favorite rod for weightless worm rod is the megabass jerk bait special with a shimano curado DC . I heard that combo was Matt Allens #1 wacky rod - I tried it and it's the bomb. A little on the light side for the delta but I have landed a lot of fish in the 6 to 7 lb class.
@@robbaize4193 Hi Rob - no one line covers everything - Most of my rods are set up with 40 to 65 lb. braid with 3 to 6 feet of mono leader from 10 to 20 lb test. I believe the rod/line and leader combo is very important and I will be uploading a video soon talking about how I set up my line systems. I will go into detail on how to put together different lines and leaders to match different baits. Stay tuned and good luck.
Steve love the last video with you and your buddy fishing on clear lake in a tournament . Great stuff, really appreciate the content, you do such a good job! Is there any hope for Bank anglers in the delta, I know I know working hard to get a vessel to fish out of, #needaboat🤣
Thanks Steve, another great video…your becoming my bass fishing coach! “Students of Steve” S.O.S. … I would buy the that shirt. I’m just saying.
Thanks Robert - I really appreciate your support.
Steve,
Thanks for taking the time to put these video's out and helping anglers!
Thanks for the support Richard - Good luck - hope to see you on the river some day.
Good demonstration Steve your videos are so good.
Thanks for the support Mr. D - have fun with the pitch cast and good luck.
As a bank angler learning how to pitch and to be accurate goes a long way especially pitching in heavy cover from the bank. Practice makes perfect. Good tips.
Thanks for watching - good luck - send me a pic when you get the big one.
I have a RUclips channel. Ive been catching a lot of big ones pitching heavy cover from the bank. Thanks for replying.
@@sleetherookie2929 Hey Slee - just checked out your channel and subbed -good job and good luck with your channel - keep posting and having fun on the wter.
Nice Steve , the basics go a long way . Keep the videos coming. Thanks
You got it Coin - good luck
I practice pitching jigs and frogs off my back deck into flower pots in my backyard, I also really like pitching big wake baits up tight to cover and working them back out real slow.
Your talkin' my kind of fishing. Pitching any bait is fun but when you get that perfect cast into the cover that only a good pitch cast can get at and a big bass slams the bait - thats tops.
Thanks. I’m a sitting down kayak guy so pitching is not in my arsenal.
On a boat that’s different. But I need practice. Thanks again
Hey Jeff - I know you side arm cast - use the same strategie for the mechancs as you would with cast. Think about how much line from the tip to the bait - think about your angle - make sure your arm is following the same casting motion every time. Use the exact mechancs as much as you can and you will become a more accurate caster. Good luck. Make sure to get out on the water soon - the bite has been really picking up.
Newbie to lure fishing here, Thank you i learned alot. Now i got to put it into use. 🤗
Thanks for watching. Let me know how your doing. It's fun to pratice and you will increase your catch. Good luck.
Thanks Steve!!! When I was first learning to fish I used this same technique with a spin rod. It’s not as efficient as the bait caster but still an effective way to fish. I love this with what was on your bait the wacky worm. Though this can be fish with a variety wack worm is my favorite.
When you have to catch a fish go wacky with a 5 in GP Sinko.
Dude, that fish was NOT 3 pounds! Five pounds at least!!! Its hard to estimate when they get that big, i know. Love the content. This was exactly the video i needed. Please do pitching next. I'm terrible at both!
Yea - I thought it may be a little bigger but I try to underestimate when the public is watching.
Steve! You caught my fish. I know because it was “three pounds”. Thanks for the tips. I’ve been practicing in my pool. So far though, I’m trying it without releasing the spool. Just working on the release and pendulum motion. I’m gonna get that mastered and move to releasing the spool. We will see how it goes this week in ClearLake! Thanks again.
Send me a report - I have been getting some good reports so I think your going to have a good trip.
Do you need to adjust your spool release settings when you're pich casting As opposed to a standard risk cast? Does that spool need less tension?
If you are punching you can tighten your spool a bit due to the heavey weight. Once you get your pitch casting down you should be able to loosen the spool tension - everyone has a little differance preference so play with it till you find your sweet spot.
Good video... they laughed at me when I used to practice on lunch, or in the yard.. in the fireplace in the winter.. moved from one bucket, to several red cups, then tip the cup over, then in the fallen cup..... now I pitch my drop shot faster on a baitcaster than I ever could with a spinning rod. Slx mgl 70, best bang for buck
I know your catching more fish now - it's a fun cast to pratice.
Any tips for us that refuse to use a baitcaster 😁. I know I know lol 😆
Spinning rods are fine but there are a few things that require a bait caster. Skipping under docks is easer with spinning gear - thats all I got.
I’m more accurate and don’t have to deal with the backlashes on the spinning rig when pitching a weightless worm. The casting is similar in terms of the underhand motion, but you obviously already have the bail open with your finger holding the line. You can feather the line with your finger or even your left hand and stop the cast smoothly with a little practice before you close the bail. Getting your rod tip down to avoid the bow in wind and having the bait fall downward is still a really great tip. Also, I typically still use the launch pad(bait in the free hand). I’ve been using braid to fluoro with a shorter leader(2 feet or so) so the knot doesn’t get caught at all on the guides for finesse pitching. If you have a t-rigged stick bait you can get your release angle so that it enters the water tail first with very little noise or splash - this has been a key for me catching some easily spooked fish tucked up to vegetation. The tail in entry can also allow you to penetrate less dense mats or get between lily pads and still have that slow weightless fall
@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 thanks Steve, one of these days Im sure Ill bite the bullet and try one.
@@travisla1217 thanks Ill give it a try
@@colinharrison7486 Go for it Colin - you'll have a great time - it's a fun cast.
What size/action rod do you use for your worms?
Hi James - I have many worm rods and use them all - let me know what your price range and if you plan to just fish one worm rod. I will be glad to give you a few suggestions.
I catch those size of fish all the time.
It happens this time of year. It's part of the game - you gota have a sense of humor or they can drive you nuts.
How much tension on your spool? Mine is usually on 3 and I have played with putting it on 2 when I am pitching. Frankly, I have probably spent a total of 2 hours of my life pitching (don't need to pitch to striper, halibut, salmon and lingcods) but thinking about starting to focus on it this summer.
Yea - I never pitch cast on the ocean. It's fun to pratic - keep your spool a little on the tight side when you start and loosen up as you go. The backlash will tell you when it's to loose.
Steve - curious what combo and line are you using to pitch cast a weightless wacky?
I pitch cast all my rods 7ft. 2in. and shorter. My favorite rod for weightless worm rod is the megabass jerk bait special with a shimano curado DC . I heard that combo was Matt Allens #1 wacky rod - I tried it and it's the bomb. A little on the light side for the delta but I have landed a lot of fish in the 6 to 7 lb class.
@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 What line type/lb works best?
@@robbaize4193 Hi Rob - no one line covers everything - Most of my rods are set up with 40 to 65 lb. braid with 3 to 6 feet of mono leader from 10 to 20 lb test. I believe the rod/line and leader combo is very important and I will be uploading a video soon talking about how I set up my line systems. I will go into detail on how to put together different lines and leaders to match different baits. Stay tuned and good luck.
Steve love the last video with you and your buddy fishing on clear lake in a tournament . Great stuff, really appreciate the content, you do such a good job! Is there any hope for Bank anglers in the delta, I know I know working hard to get a vessel to fish out of, #needaboat🤣
Bank fishing is tough on the Delta - send me your contact info at scooper9561032@gmail.com for info.
#1 😬
Thanks Eddie - you're the man. Thanks for your support and hope to see you on the water some time.
That "3 pounder" you caught can be used as an imitation Huddleston. Have you ever caught a cannibal largemouth? Just curious...LOL
Maybe it was closer to 2 pounds. The fish I catch usually weigh more than the same size fish everyone else catches.
Wow this is truly a beginner vidio!!!! Next time you should put that in your title. Not trying to hate just trying to help good video though!!!!
Thanks for the input Dan - didn't even think of that.
It will never work!😂😂 bam! It worked!
Once you get it - you know - the fish will also let you know. Good luck.