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Punching for Bass EPIC Techniques and Tricks

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Punching Lake Okeechobee for bass is always epic and one of the most techniques when fishing for trophy largemouth bass. With Florida spring coming it's time to brush up on our punching skills and lay out some of the inside details from fishing rods and reels, baits, terminal tackle, and fishing tips for where - when - and how to target bass in heavy vegetation.
On Lake Okeechobee the best time of year to use this fishing technique is from October to April - basically what most people call winter is an elongated spring pre-spawn period for fish. This means waves of bass staging and spawning throughout these months and punching is a great way to target them. in the vid we highlight how to fish for bass in emergent vegetation like cattails, bully whips, and lily pads, as well as mats like hydrilla, penny wort, and hyacinth. If you want to learn how to punch for bass it's all right here.
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@lojofishing 6 лет назад

I could watch you do this all day man!!!

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

now it's time to punch!

@shroomhealth8496 4 года назад

Ey Lojo in the house!

@rigorocks23 2 года назад

Going through the ole Mikey vids again.never gets old bro.keep those new vids coming

@mikeybalzz 2 года назад

More to come! Thanks for the support bud!

@2explore1 5 лет назад

IMHO: One of the best descriptions explaining the variety of vegetation and punching. The descriptions of targeted points in various mat covers very good.

@mikeybalzz 5 лет назад

Thanks man!

@nickcavazos5718 6 лет назад

Man I could listen to this all day. I wish I could be doing some punching where I'm at. But we're getting into that fall bite finally so topwater is getting hot, weird weather though. Been.down as low as 36 and today was 75 so things are dragging and fish have been in and out or in between. Most of the vegetation hasn't started dying yet. Once it does I'm gunna pull my frogs and big weights out and get to work!! I like these kind of videos.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

that sounds like fun. we got a bunch of small shad running around too, makes for some schoolie fun!

@Adrenaline_Dice 6 лет назад

Funny listening you speak from florida about punching when the water is cooler. Over here in New York punching season isnt untill the heart of summer time post spawn when the vegetation surfaces together. Love your channel dude, keep it up!

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

yeah i hear that a lot man. even in north florida they catch them in the mats in the summer. down here it's all cold and pre spawn!

@jeffreyrodgers5835 Год назад

Central Florida everything u said is spot on. It's takes as much time to learn to punch successfully as it does to learn any other techniques. I just take 3 rods and only punch all day. U have to accept that the bite is slow but generally big like over 5 big around here.

@davidmullins6490 6 лет назад

Great video. Like the way you explain punching. Gives me a whole way to fish. Thanks.

@Gotafish1 6 лет назад

Very informative. Its so nice that you share your techniques not like many who dont. Thanks Mike

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

thanks sunny, wanted to get in depth and do a brush up. glad you enjoyed it!

@umi415 6 лет назад

Great vid man. Just moved to Florida, never flipped before. This video is probably the most informative and interesting one I've seen. Can't wait to try it out soon

@GymRat339 Год назад

Awesome video! I punch the delta in California so this is a lot different than I’m used to. We have to use flouro leader because of crystal clear water and extremely pressured fish and sometimes we use a 3 ounce because the mats are so thick here. Interesting to see how you guys do it over there, it seems way easier than here.

@mattthomen1608 2 года назад

Love junk mats! And hvy pad fields! Ive blown a few out at pressured spots around my home.tried the d&m Matt rats,and t- rigged tungsten .had 1 on the t rig.also blow holes in grass pockets. Drop the jig in there,and pow! Action trailer on the fall worked good!

@luevang4667 6 лет назад

Great video as always and thanks for the tips and tricks

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

hope they help!

@RegularJoesFishingShow 6 лет назад

Awesome! Glad to see people are finally catching on, congrats on 20k! Probably RU-vid's most underrated fishing channel great vid we appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

thanks man! vids will keep spilling out tilli get bored. stay tuned got an 11+ coming up!

@sleetherookie2929 4 года назад

Learning a lot from this video. Thanks for all the good tips. I needed these tips.

@Sman798 6 лет назад

This really helps Mike...I live in Florida with lots of heavy mats. I am learning so much from your videos.

@411sponge72 6 лет назад

Mikey, I’ve been watching you for years and every year, your videos get better and better man!!! Thank you so much for your advice and keep up the great work! Going to put these techniques and tips soon! Tight lines my friend!!!

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

really appreciate the nice words and you always watching man! glad things have developed, means i'm not getting stagnant!

@leom5028 6 лет назад

i had a good time watching the way you explain. great info great video.

@obanquet 6 лет назад

"Open dome, house bass." Classic!

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

"get in da house"!!!!

@EliteBassStickFishing 6 лет назад

DOPNESS AS ALWAYS!!!💯💪👊LET'S GO!!! Stay on top!

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

thanks man you're always supporting!

@dannylalumiere6538 6 лет назад

Wow Amazing info man!

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

thanks man! glad you liked it!

@urinetrouble3661 4 года назад

You da man! Thanks for the lesson! Got me all excited to try this technique!

@charlestarver2744 2 года назад

I like punching with the googan trench hawg it's got the longer pincers but very compact

@jdean1851 2 месяца назад

HOT TIPS" MONEY EVEN IN 2024!!! B LIKE MIKEY" THANX from Idaho!

@mikeybalzz Месяц назад

Appreciate that man

@emilgavula1453 6 лет назад

Mike you are the best man ! Great video as always.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

thanks bud!

@msole98 6 лет назад

Great vid as always man. Thanks for the plethora of knowledge you just dropped on us.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

glad you enjoyed it man! was a good review for me too to get those ideas framed up!

@brucebroadwater8198 3 года назад

Thank you! Go 70k!

@charlestarver2744 2 года назад

Like the Okeechobee craw color

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

A ton of great info man. Awesome.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

hope it helped man!

@richardj6593 5 лет назад

Thanks for the fast reply! Helpful

@mikegeer5185 6 лет назад

Got me pumped to punch here in East TX for some hydrilla gorillas. Thanks Mike.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

that sounds like some fun!!!

@JohnNKa1027 6 лет назад

Great info mikey! Awesome vid as always bud

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

glad you liked it!

@joshuagreene9976 2 года назад

Dude these Gambler plastics look great

@davidshellhaas1730 6 лет назад

Thanks Mike--appreciate the info!! Really appreciate your vids!

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

appreciate you watching bro!

@dirty_863 6 лет назад

Damn I love it when you go back to the heavy cover vids bruh! And I'm jealous of your Dobyns extreme too! I haven't quite talked myself into that line yet.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

dude sick rod!!! wish they still made my powell endurance 795 but all good things must come to an end.

@dirty_863 6 лет назад

mikeybalzz fishing I want an extreme 795 so bad! I use the champion XP line right now. The 805 is a beast!

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

have you tried the fury 805 flipping? i just got the 7' heavy and it's a sick rod for the price point!

@dirty_863 6 лет назад

mikeybalzz fishing I haven't, but I do have the Fury 806 swimbait. I can't believe how nice it is for the price. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on the 795 extreme and a Fury 7' mh during the holiday sales.

@badboybootz8 6 лет назад

I learned a lot, thanks Mike! Great video

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

glad to hear it man!

@PatrickGonzalezPATGONZFISHING 6 лет назад

Super educational vid man. Keep em coming.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

appreciate it bud!

@slliks67 4 года назад

Thanks This 2 year old video helped me immensely the lake i fish is super summer matted everything has grown and covered from the shore line out i bankfish and was going bonkers over how i kept running into those mats i did pop on top of them and had success but i punched for the first time and pulled a 4lb larry thanks for info i used the creature bait hook up with a 1oz slip an bob stops got from dicks i couldn't wait for no online orders i had to see the next morning and you were right the bigguns are under there.

@mikeybalzz 4 года назад

that is awesome!!! congrats man i bet you're hooked now!

@slliks67 4 года назад

@@mikeybalzz out here right now on my Birthday looking to top that

@py8pointer 6 лет назад

Awesome info. Appreciate the tips

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

glad it helped!

@jons4286 6 лет назад

Great info. Keep it up

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

thanks man!

@JoeHollandFishing 6 лет назад

Awesome Vid Mikey! Keep it up.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

come back to FL joe!!!!!

@quen305fishing7 6 лет назад

Excellent

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

thanks man!

@pvc3179 6 лет назад

Quit giving away all our secrets. lol. That was probably the best flipping video I've ever seen. Have you ever broken any sticks flipping because the weight comes back & hits it? I've broke two now. Wish I could get that on video in slow motion.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

thanks man! i haven't broken any like that but i've hit the run a whole bunch. know exactly what you're talking about

@mr.t1581 5 лет назад

Love your vids and this technique. I'd love to see what the difference would be for me up here in Ontario, Canada

@garymueller6488 Год назад

Hey Mickey,can you recommend a punching rod or rods in the seven foot six or less range that can handle a 2oz weight or less that won't break the bank.I am a devoted subscriber and I DIG the content. Where has our favorite bog buddy been lately. Hope he is doing great as well as you

@mikeybalzz Год назад

Check this one out in 7 6 xh bit.ly/2ZJMLtP I use the H for my lighter punching and dig it. Been to hot for Bogs but he'll be back soon

@guyroger4131 3 года назад

Mikey. You should write a book...

@adamcote5750 3 года назад

Still a great intro three years later

@mikeybalzz 3 года назад

👊

@baileyguest3564 6 лет назад

awesome video dude

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

thanks man!

@JohnSimonHQ 6 лет назад

Great video man

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

thanks bud!

@IlliniDog01 6 лет назад

Coming down to Okeechobee for the first time next Fri-Sun! Thanks for the tips. Hopefully our guides don't force us to fish live shiners the whole time.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

do a bit of both man you'll have a good time. shiner fishing takes a lot of skill man i suck at it!

@IlliniDog01 6 лет назад

mikeybalzz fishing had almost no luck on artificial, but lucked into an 8lb12oz on a wild shiner.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

hell yeah! PB?

@IlliniDog01 6 лет назад

mikeybalzz fishing For sure. By almost 4 lbs.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

sweet!

@addictiontothewild 6 лет назад

Great info

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

thanks man!

@fresnobassn744 5 лет назад

Them endurance rods are good👍

@basssindylan 3 года назад

awesome intro an info i def could improve on this an need to do it more i never see anyone doin it on the upper bay up here potomac yes everyones flippin the edge ima get up in it fr see whats up

@bigbass_professor8776 6 лет назад

Awesome brother well said thats how we do florida bass 👊👊 ....lol I member them D&M vids my favorite one was the newt vid.. Classic. Bro we gotta fish together I got a spot called Jurassic Park! But thats old school bank fishin 👊👊

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

as long as they're thunk donkeys catchem any way any how!

@charlestarver2744 2 года назад

I miss the true turn worm hooks I just wish I could still find them or better yet a true turn ewg I loved those hooks but can't find them here in Oklahoma anymore if anyone knows where to get them especially the ewg hooks pls let me know

@steve4321able 5 лет назад

Mike, Can I snell knot a straight shank hook with fluorocarbon? I was wondering if this could be a break-off problem.

@mikeybalzz 5 лет назад

you can but it's not the easiest knot to tie with flouro

@hoosierrob3301 Месяц назад

You do any guiding in okeechobee ?

@michaelsheppard4227 2 года назад

Have you ever fished the Black Warrior river in Bama?

@mikeybalzz 2 года назад

no, heard it's pretty cool

@AbideinChristFully 6 лет назад

INCOMING! :)

@jamesmaloy8394 5 лет назад

I liked the part where he caught the bass

@bassman4201000 6 лет назад

Do you hold back on your hook set at all to avoid blowing the fish's mouth open with the weight? Or do you just hammer em?

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

interesting question. i'm not someone that loads up on them. i hit them when i feel them most of the time and let the rod tip do the work. i think i have pretty quick hands so that ends making up for not dropping reeling and hitting them.

@CumminsN14DBest 4 года назад

Say Dawg, Which Shimano REEL(s) would you recommend for *Heavy Flipping/Pitching/Punching Grass applications in Florida,(on a Budget)?* Also I Want To Pair It with *The Dobyn's CHAMPION EXTREME Series DX 795FLIP ,* Is This a Good Choice? Thanks.

@mikeybalzz 4 года назад

sounds like a sweet setup. i would check out the new curado here it is at TW bit.ly/3e2z9Oy

@CumminsN14DBest 4 года назад

@@mikeybalzz OK Thanks!!

@FishingWithFred 6 лет назад

Have you ever used the ugly otter as a trailer?? Used it for the first time in one of my recent videos and man the bass killed it!

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

used to use the little otter on my finesse jigs and i'd also cut the tail sometimes so it kicks like a swimming worm. in general though the mega daddy is my go to for pitching heavy cover.

@FishingWithFred 6 лет назад

mikeybalzz fishing congrats on winning that boat man! I just picked up some little otters never used gamblers as trailers before but man the bass love here in california.

@afgcomputing3639 6 лет назад

Awesome Video! What is the opening song, it's sick!

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

been awhile since i edited this man but i think it's a track called hwn - vice? i found it in creative commons on soundcloud.

@dannylalumiere6538 6 лет назад

Do you ever use scents for punching? I wonder if i am wasting my time doing it... Thanks for your Time dude

@jamesmaloy8394 5 лет назад

Danny Lalumiere I would guess I'd doesn't hurt especially if they're acting hook shy

@paulgargano6026 6 лет назад

Punching new to me here in Florida. Thanks Like being in college again. Not too early now?

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

should be just starting now. that's why i figured it'd be a good time to post a brush up.

@richardj6593 5 лет назад

Great stuff! I have a question for you. I fish a 1000 acre resevoir in SC that is mostly 4 to 5 feet deep and creek channel is about 8 ft. Tons of shoreline mat. Where should bass be in heat of summer?

@mikeybalzz 5 лет назад

i'd look for an edge, like the hardest edge you can find where the grass "rolls over". little turns and points are usually key then otherwise if the mats are more scattered look for solid isolated targets. i have a few mat fishing vids i just put out i'd recommend you give them a watch there's some examples.

@angleratlarge6787 6 лет назад

I am taking aweek off in 2018 to fish Florida. can we hoo up for a few days? Let me know? You are a florida phenom.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

hey thanks for the nice words bud! i don't do any guiding but if you want to have a blast on lake okeechobee check out my boy joey berg at dream big guided tours.

@WAEofFishing 4 года назад

Man I hope you see this comment. I have been going back through your old stuff doing some research. I have been punching with a 3/8 tungsten bc of the black muck that is on the bottom of my lake. The 1oz just disappears in it. My question is am I missing out on the speed of fall reactio bite from the heavy weight by going with the lighter weight? If the lighter weight is getting through the Hydrilla..is it wrong?

@mikeybalzz 4 года назад

Frankly man I don't think there's really a wrong way to do it as long as you're catching fish it's working. Often times I am using the heavier weight not only to get through the cover but it is also triggering a reaction by because in most cases it never truly reaches the bottom they headed before that.

@bhess1372 6 лет назад

When you use a mega daddy as a jig trailer are you biting any of it off or just using the plastic whole?

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

dude great catch i can't believe i forgot to mention this. definitely biting it off lie 2 rights after it starts widening out.

@chasinthewind8649 6 лет назад

Thank you for your video. Hoping you can help me. I grew up on c-14 canal was born into a camp in the glades fished holiday park sawgrass Loxahatchee Holy lands Canal all my life but I recently moved 2hrs north I’ve found an awesome looking lake it ranges from 10 to 15 feet deep and is 8 to 10 feet deep right off the bank the entire shoreline is all Sawgrass Lillypad and other shrubs I’ve been flipped I just started flipping it with an ounce and a half tungstenI’m thinking the wait is too heavy because the water under the mud Island and Sawgrass drop straight down to 8 to 10 feet what are your thoughts on weight size. Thanks.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

if it were me i would go with something a little bit lighter. I'd probably have a 3/4oz for some of the thicker stuff and then a 3/8oz or 1/2oz for pitching to corners or holes in the cover on the bank.

@chasinthewind8649 6 лет назад

mikeybalzz fishing just saw your reply thank you. That’s exactly what I did. I’ve Ben mostly night fishing this summer trying to figure out how to take a video at night ben catching a ton of bass.

@fredsharky 6 лет назад

Why do you use Reins weights instead of others and why the Hack Attack hooks as well

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

i like the reins or the hawg techs because they're a little more compact and the weight is set back a little so it seems to punch trhu better. hack attacks is totally my preference - the tips rarely roll, i've never opened one up and the keepers are solid plastic and don't slip.

@HoppedUpOnBass1983 4 года назад

Thanks for the great info!vi really learned alot especially since I just moved to Florida in Dec 2019. Stuggling to find these bass. Might be the lakes I'm hitting. When the summer gets hot will mats be good because of shade or will pads be better? BTW...just hit that sub button!Thanks. God Bless and Fish On🎣🎣🐟🐟

@mikeybalzz 4 года назад

i've found in south and central florida for the most part during the summer there really isn't a mat bite but as you start getting into north central florida and north florida there defninitely is. good luck in FL man, it's a crazy place to fish, can be super tough but also extremely rewarding!!!

@HoppedUpOnBass1983 4 года назад

@@mikeybalzz thanks man for the info. I really appreciate it!

@mastermouaable 6 лет назад

What about the Missile d bomb soft bait?

@mastershake9801 5 лет назад

AAAHHHHHHH I would love to see the fish you were catching. The clips were cutting out too early. That beast you caught @ 19:36; how big was that pig.

@mikeybalzz 5 лет назад

@MrMastachef 6 лет назад

If you did a podcast, I'd listen to it.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

interesting idea. i think i'd rather do a youtube live thing - would you be interested?

@MrMastachef 6 лет назад

mikeybalzz fishing I would certainly tune in anytime I could.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

cool man thanks for the insight!

@Landrum45 6 лет назад

Do you prefer punching weights with inserts?

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

started without inserts but i've been converted, love them with inserts now!

@svenjura4266 6 лет назад

I know I’m a bit late to the party but do you have any tips for punching coontail and is it even possible?

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

i used to do it in WI all the time man. first off don't need as much weight can usually use 1oz or less. i tried to target the domes or near the edges of coontail you could see a few feet down matted underwater. was a great way to catch them this time of year.

@svenjura4266 6 лет назад

mikeybalzz fishing thanks man and btw keep the good work up love your vids

@rahimi420fr 4 года назад

What Powell rod the you used I see 2 of them ??

@mikeybalzz 4 года назад

that was an old endurance 795 and 775

@rahimi420fr 4 года назад

@@mikeybalzz thanks bro

@thetruthpal 6 лет назад

Awesome tip video. You ever flip at night at all Mike? And if so do you like it

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

never tried it. you?

@thetruthpal 6 лет назад

mikeybalzz fishing not yet. Tonight they're supposed to feed around midnight-2am. I'll let you know. Day bite flip bite was great. Went and grabbed some of your mentioned baits today and caught a 4.5 and missed a 6+.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

that's awesome!!! let me know how it goes. don't know how i'll film at night but we'll make it happen!

@thetruthpal 6 лет назад

mikeybalzz fishing I figure filming at night will suck but Ive been killing it night fishing. Just never tried flipping. I don't have a boat so I'm just pond fishing an area with a lot of top lettuce. Would love to do some deep off shore fishing like you do. Never tried it but I see you catching whales doing it lol

@thetruthpal 6 лет назад

mikeybalzz fishing night fishing was a bit of a bust. I'll have to try again another day. If you get a chance stop by Bass pro or Walmart and grab the net bait Pak a craw. Caught 6lber today on it. Just a recommendation since you help us all out. Tight lines man

@ReelinTension 6 лет назад

Text book as usual. When you going to make it back up to Rodman or lochloosa? You know you want to.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

you know i want too! there's a chance i may be moving back up that way, not sure till next summer. how's it fishing?

@ReelinTension 6 лет назад

Man I haven’t been in so long I couldn’t tell yeah. I will be going soon though and will let you know. Everything I have read and heard says that lochloosa looks the best it has in years. Rodman is topped out right now and if you can get out of kenwood with all the blown in water lettuce from the hurricane it’s said to be on fire. A lot of guys are coming through the lock from the river and flipping bite is suppose to be getting good.

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

that sounds like way too much fun!

@ReelinTension 6 лет назад

Indeed

@timg185 6 лет назад

I’ve been wanted to do this but we don’t have many mats in Ohio

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

gonna have to take a trip!

@davidmeadows6922 6 лет назад

What brand of fishing gloves do you use?

@mikeybalzz 6 лет назад

these are columbia. they've held up the best out of all the ones i've tried. only part i don't like is wrist cover is too short and fingers are too short. but the others i've tried only last like 2-3 monthswww.tacklewarehouse.com/Columbia_Freezer_Zero_Fingerless_Gloves/descpage-CFGL.html?from=mkfish

@FishingWithFred 6 лет назад

New subscriber here think this is the 3rd video I watched and man I like your style! I love hearing that line cry when your pitching into some heavy cover. I havnt had the pleasure of punching any real " THICK" stuff here in the central valley of california but man I love get that reaction bite! Keep up the videos check me out sometime new RU-vidr here!