6 Tips for Boat Flipping Bass Like a Pro

Boat flipping bass is a landing method that uses fish momentum and the rod to swiftly swing bass into the boat instead of hand landing or using a net. Most enthusiast anglers agree that it’s a more effective way to get bass in the boat over the other methods so long as your tactic and technique support it. 

Seth Feider instructs how to execute a successful boat flip starting with fish size and tackle assessment. Generally speaking, he favors the use of casting gear and larger single hook presentations (e.g., Texas rig or jig) to safety clear fish over the rail/gunnel. While you can boat flip fish hooked with treble and smaller hooks, Feider advises doing so only after assessing how the hooks are positioned.

Mechanics round out the bulk of this content, with primary emphasis on using momentum along with the proper rod angle to avoid tearing out hooks or breaking rods. Check out this video for details on how to hand-land bass from a bass boat.

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[DubH]

I shall now only refer to it as boat flop instead of boat flip. Great tip. Thanks!

[chaseerry]

Great explanation. Seth is the freaking man.

[HypoLuxa]

Excellent instruction! But I catch so few fish over 3 lbs where I live, I'm still not going to try it on anything over about 15-16" :)

[Xaiddy]

Lol. But it's so much fun watching my buddies lift their rods straight up. I tell them all the time but they never listen so for me it's a blast. I might show them this video unless I'm feeling cute... Haha

[JM]

How do I grow a stache that epic. You make Tom Selleck double take that bad ride!

[JM]

Pro tip... in order not to break your rod don’t assume your wife is holding the door while you walk through with a brand new rod... went from a 7 medium heavy to a 6’4

[ryanvernatter]

What was all the soft plastics that he had. Who makes them and what are they called?

[jonathanservellonjs]

How about using a net ant not let the fish flop all over the deck.

[jeremiahgiles]

I broke one of my rods high sticking a fish once. I use a net or grab the lip on every fish over 5lbs. I'd never flip an 8+lber.

[badfishingbissanschlagdril]

Nice bass fishing vid🐟 ..Great catch👍🏼What is your favorite rod of this one you show there?👀 Check out my stuff🎣... Greetings from Germany🇩🇪