Flipping and Pitching a Tokyo Rig w/ Alex Rudd
The streamlined Tokyo rig is ideal for pitching to heavy cover when paired with an appropriately heavy weight. Bass anglers who use it for this application often refer to it as the 'Punch Shot' rig for its ability to punch through matted vegetation and come out clean.
To pitch the lure, begin with the weight in one hand and the rod in the other. As you let go of the weight, lift the rod tip slightly to heighten the momentum of the pendulum motion that carries the lure to the target while line peels off the reel. Feather the spool with your thumb so the lure breaks the surface quietly and without backlashing. A straight, quick fall will generate reaction bites from fish that otherwise would not take the bait.
The rig also excels when pitched to wood such as laydown logs or stumps and dock pilings. It falls straight down beside the target object instead of swinging back toward the angler before reaching bottom as will a Texas-rigged lure.
Baitcasting gear gets the call. It lends precision when casting and power when setting the hook and pulling a big fish out of troublesome spots.
Whether you're new to bass fishing or looking to smash your PB, the MONSTERBASS Regional Pro Series bass fishing subscription is designed to help you become a better angler and put you on bigger bass more often. Each month, you'll receive a carefully crafted kit of baits hand-selected for where you live and fish, that highlights bass fishing's most tried and true techniques.
See which subscription program is right for you. Check out https://monsterbass.com/ and use code SAVE15YT at check out to get $15 off your first box!
#flipping #pitching #howtofish
Catch us on socials!
Twitter: / monsterbassco
Facebook: / monsterbassco
Instagram: / monsterbassco
/ monsterbass_co
Watch video Flipping and Pitching a Tokyo Rig w/ Alex Rudd online without registration, duration hours minute second in high quality. This video was added by user MONSTERBASS 27 July 2022, don't forget to share it with your friends and acquaintances, it has been viewed on our site 3,459 once and liked it 131 people.