Back in the 1980s, a flippin’ stick was a mandatory piece of equipment for every serious bass fisherman. Prior to this era, anglers mainly casted to their targets. But with the advent of short-range flipping — which was popularized in early bass tournaments — efficiency skyrocketed, and big bass were hauled out of heavy cover like never before. Flipping dominated the tournament scene, particularly in the spring, when big bass were shallow, and it and solidified the careers of numerous shallow-water experts.
Give a Flip for Giant Bass
