How to Pitch a Fishing Lure | Pitching Technique Explained for Beginners and Casting Tips

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How to Pitch a Fishing Lure | Pitching Technique Explained for Beginners and Casting Tips

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In this video, I explain how to pitch a fishing lure. This beginners guide will give you tips and instruction on the best technique, baits, rods, and reels to pitch a fishing lure for bass. Hope you enjoy!
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@ronwallace7563 4 жыл бұрын

I bet I've watched 10 different vids on how to do this. This is the first vid that has explained it in such a way that I feel confident in going out and trying it! Gonna practice after work today! Thanks!

@neilstevenson7518 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Even the pros' videos I watch aren't as understandable and they don't break it down barney-style for dum dum's like me lol

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@urielcohen5221 3 жыл бұрын

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@treyferguson2965 2 жыл бұрын

I must be a pretty decent teacher then. Maybe I should make a video. I taught my 7 year old daughter and my wife that has very little experience using bait caster how to pitch and flip in 5 minutes. My little girl picked it up quicker then the wife did!!!! Taught both of them how to cast bait caster too. Over hand, sidearm roll cast, and just sidearm cast. I smoke cigarettes, but not in house. I keep a rod with a jig, on deck where I smoke at year round. When I go smoke, I practice my pitching and flipping. I got a coffee cup I move around to different distances and in tricky places and practice practice practice!!!!

@mmarcelo77 4 жыл бұрын

Dude. You have one of the best tutorial vids on you tube. Love the channel.

@Dragonspad 4 жыл бұрын

You are so articulate with all your videos...that's why you are my go to KZfaq channel for learning all things bass fishing.

@peterher3791 4 жыл бұрын

This channel has some of the best information on "how tos" for bass fishing. Always learning something new and how I can improve my own skills. Keep it up!

@dougbarker4760 4 жыл бұрын

I've watched every video on pitching i can find. This is by far the best tutorial video I've found. Thanks a lot for the time you put in to make it. Well done.

@cbass3896 3 жыл бұрын

This tutorial is the best I have watched. I've been struggling with this and heading into the yard to practice now. Great work and keep it up!

@christopher9076 4 жыл бұрын

IMO, it's a good idea to practice pitching with both hands. Sometimes you might not want to switch hands after the pitch. Example: Using Johnny's right hand reel setup in the video. Pitch with your left hand, and you're already set up to reel without switching hands.

@davidfelton3084 3 жыл бұрын

Pitching without a backlash was a complete mystery to me...until I watched this video. After 5 minutes practicing in my yard with your technique, I was making confident pitches to specific targets and most importantly NOT BACKLASHING! Thank you!!!!

@brucetracey9711 4 жыл бұрын

I learned to do all my pitchin and flippin with my left hand. That way I don't have to switch hands to engage the reel. Works Great.

@areddfishing7473 4 жыл бұрын

Bruce Tracey that’s the way to do it?

@funsmasher7018 4 жыл бұрын

Left hand reel does the same thing. I can't do much lefty, but I can spin a reel handle.

@anthonywindfield8439 4 жыл бұрын

Bruce Tracey finally happened to me in a tourney. Before I got it in my other hand he hit it

@ex8280 4 жыл бұрын

@@funsmasher7018 well said.

@ArkansasBadBoy 2 жыл бұрын

I only use a reel with a flipping switch. There's simply no better way to guarantee a hook up if the Bass inhales your bait as soon as it hits the water. Just my opinion as each of us have our respected preferences.

@tnbass2833 2 жыл бұрын

One thing that I have done that helped me tremendously pitching and even flipping was putting the rod in my left hand verses my right. This keeps me from switching hands and has helped me catch more fish doing so.

@jimkingsland1645 3 жыл бұрын

By far the best instructional video on pitching I have ever seen. Now I know why you are the fishing professor! Thank you for another excellent fishing video!

@neighborhoodlawncaremainte9847 4 жыл бұрын

My man, you are such a good teacher...

@mikek3638 3 жыл бұрын

He really is. I wonder how much he practices his presentations. He also has a natural way about it.

@davidhall3024 4 жыл бұрын

You have a great future ahead of you young man. Your tutorials are great, your articulate and are showing us things that will help us catch fish and your not trying to sell me anything or pushing any one product. Your tips about turning your hips, raising your upper arm to shoulder height, rod tip down and spacing from reel to lure are great. These are all things the big name guys are probably doing subconsciously but don't tell us where you break it down into simple fine points that are easy to understand. Great video

@boblavoie335i 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll be honest. I’m an older guy (mid 40’s) and don’t typically watch videos done much younger people or teenagers. I must say this is one of the best tutorial videos I’ve seen on this subject. Very well done! Made me a subscriber. Thank you.

@shootertg 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched almost every pitching video I could find. Couldn’t be happier to have found this video. My pitches were a waste of time because they went high and splashed bad. Watched this today and now I’m pitching 40’ across my basement into a hat now. I’ve been practicing now for about 45 minutes to an hour. Thanks for your video!

@mattquinlan4629 4 жыл бұрын

Your casting lessons are always the best Johnny! Thanks

@rockybrenner Ай бұрын

I have been enjoying bass fishing for DECADES...smile.. You are a real PRO at presentation...intelligent, easy to follow and you deserve a A++++

@callaseter2174 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to show so much detail . GOD bless.

@daguy593 3 ай бұрын

FANTASTIC.......VERY precise clear and straight forward. Hands, line, and lure always in view. Along with plenty of light.

@alanchase7329 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have watched several videos on this and you are the only person to mention the thumb control required during the pitch.

@shaushaurayray 2 жыл бұрын

Ive seen 20 videos of baitcaster. I think you are one of the best teacher my dude

@goldfinchtackleco.9282 4 жыл бұрын

You think it’s a basic thing but great to have a technical breakdown to reference. Good stuff as always. Love this channel.

@esmith9902 7 ай бұрын

I agree with everybody else. Fantastic video! It took me about 5-10 minutes of messing with it and already feel very confident!

@briancarroll4333 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen a hundred pitching videos. This is easily the best one I've seen yet.

@soonerfan1675 3 жыл бұрын

How helpful is this video! I more or less taught myself to pitch over 20 years ago, standing on my deck and pitching into the above ground pool we had back in those days. I've never really had any formal technique training. I will probably watch this video four or five more times, as I do most of Johnny's videos.

@paulhegreness4865 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I’ve been fishing all my life. I’m terrible.. but now that I have kids I’m working on my skill to actually catch fish with them. These videos break things down and are great. Felt like I was taking a golf lesson. Good job and keep it up!

@terrymccorkle1674 4 жыл бұрын

First pitching vid I have watched. Great explanation and demonstration. Going to try it in the morning.

@TDArcher 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the videos you put out. Very helpful to new fishermen

@joeyguyton799 4 жыл бұрын

Again, another video that actually helps me. Thank you!!

@lydiapawlak8564 Жыл бұрын

I tried this and raising the elbow and the shoulder joint will be majorly fatigued after 7-8 hours of fishing. I was taught keep elbows to side and use the wrist and pitch motion same time to get bait out. Only issue is, it takes a huge amount of practice to master, but your arms will thank you. Everything else, I do the same techniques... Once that bait hits the water you have to keep in contact with that line, because as soon as bass it's your rod tip will be about 9 oclock position allowing you to really set the hook. If your rod tip is too high when the bait hits the water, the bass will hit fast not allowing you to set the hook properly.

@jimmywallhanger8402 Жыл бұрын

nice tip with the flared elbow. helped me alot

@JDxdger 4 жыл бұрын

I was doing the same thing yesterday! Got a cooler outside to stand on and was pitching into a washers box while I was BBQing!

@grhodes3536 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Just got my pitching rod last week and need to practice, this was perfect timing.

@tuckercibik6979 3 ай бұрын

This is the best tutorial video on pitching I have watched so far

@miketudor9540 4 жыл бұрын

You are great at explaining the details of techniques that other people don’t even notice. You are definitely blessed with a teaching gift. Thanks for what you do, I have learned so much from you! Hope you can keep teaching us for a long, long time.

@FMX8100 3 ай бұрын

I'm watching the first minute of the video and realize you should be using a left-sided reel because you're right-handed, it feels stupid in the beginning until you actually get used to it and it becomes natural, it would absolutely eliminate that extra step of handing over the rod from one hand to the other.

@tbaylo4034 15 күн бұрын

I see most pros doing the same thing. I don’t think it’s necessarily bad or wrong.

@johndudlicek9750 2 жыл бұрын

I think the general conscious here is… this dude freakin rocks! I hope he knows how many of us out here are having more fun bass fishing because of him.

@Sunociva Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! I've struggled to self learn to pitch and your video is giving me the confidence to get out there and give it another go! I loved the direct step by step instructions! Thank you!

@Twangtown7 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for calling this a pitch, which is accurate. So many people, including pros, refer to this as flipping. Flipping is a different technique.

@joelstrayer1247 3 жыл бұрын

That’s because pitching is a useful technique for when your flipping…

@PizzaCologne3 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a video that has proper/instructions for pitching

@robertknorr8470 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video ! Best I have ever heard Pitching explained. Will be trying it next week for sure !

@mitchellmoris6729 9 ай бұрын

I’d love to go fishing with this guy. Explains everything neat no bs. Great vid

@marianford7709 2 жыл бұрын

My friend you are the best fishing techniques teacher ever

@jameshampton2899 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks got to try this..Been useing a bait caster for years never learn to pitch

@constantinekatsileros9574 4 жыл бұрын

A truly great instructional video like all your videos and the only one on flipping and pitching that also instructs on reel settings. Please don’t ever stop making them and thank you!

@ericsalyer8015 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this informative video as well as all the others. I could not pitch at all but wanted to learn and this video really has made a HUDGE difference. So now practice, practice, practice and many thanks again and please keep them coming.

@bradhenderson4949 4 жыл бұрын

Now that was a very informative video on pitching..... Nicely done 👍😊👍😊👌👌

@gregmiller1844 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the way you break things down. You do a good job teaching.

@patrickconnell6654 4 жыл бұрын

Watched this video when it came out, so i went out and tried pitching the only thing i had a problem with it was being afraid i was going to hook my hand, everyone knows how sharp these hooks are. I think I'm going to try practice with something with weight. I am a saltwater guy this fresh yesterday was my first bass trout fishing and it was like 3 to 4 lbs. Went back today with my bass gear throwing a Senko action was nonstop landed 3 lost many others. Keep it up with these teaching videos.

@diannalynnYT 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Trying to learn how to use a baitcaster and how to do these techniques without having to bug my husband too much. Heading out in the backyard while he is at work to practice so when we hit the water again he isn’t having to take so much time from his fishing. I’m use to a spinning reel and never really focused much on bass and it’s his passion and I’m very happy to learn as a day on the water is the best.

@kernlkajun1 4 жыл бұрын

So yes it’s not just a practice thing, it’s a “perfect” practice thing. Thank you!

@NeilGraham.I.M.F 2 жыл бұрын

Johnny is the beat at covering all the bases

@carlosestrada4375 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and just at the right time to practice. Thank you Johnny!

@basskicking4532 Жыл бұрын

Great details man!!!! I am saving your video since I will be referring to it as I train on this. great stuff bud! 🤙

@JLFranc000 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I always wanted to learn how to pitch a bait, I like how you presented this info, and technique. I just subscribed, keep the vids coming. Great job !

@masfishing1 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial! Very descriptive and visual and you didnt blast through the lesson. I think u went slow enough for us viewers to see and learn. I want to give u great kudos for a very well done video for us viewers to learn from. Thank you very much!

@mikek3638 3 жыл бұрын

You crushed this video, Jonny! Thanks for the tips. I knew how to do it, but I think some of my elbow mechanics started to break down as I became lazier.

@tomhecht6068 20 күн бұрын

Excellent tutorial.

@1965JB 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Now I really wish I had a back yard.

@ktd79 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tutorial! From a student from Korea.

@christophershoe9642 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, very good instructor.

@rahdianfishing8337 2 жыл бұрын

Pitching tehnique very good. Thank you information master

@1_of_4 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@k-mparker 3 жыл бұрын

Dayuuuum!!! What an AWESOME video coach!!! I pitch and flip purdeeee goood anyway, but this made even better. Kinda reminded a few years back helping out the my boys baseball teams teaching them the biomechanics of hitting and pitching/throwing a baseball. Excellent presentation and analogies!!! You and Randy are doing a jam up and jelly tight job!!! 👍😃🎣

@codybieker4924 3 жыл бұрын

Man awesome video. Can't wait to get off work and put these tips to use. I've been having a heck of time getting this down and you broke it down perfectly.

@robhill8197 4 жыл бұрын

Good video dude. A LOT of the videos I have seen with people teaching how to pitch neglect to talk about loosening up the reel.

@dennisrudloff2071 4 жыл бұрын

Ugh... our lakes are closed, boat in the garage, down to pitching into the pool! Thanks, excellent instruction as always.

@vibev2948 2 жыл бұрын

Man thank you so much for breaking it down the way you did!! This helped me so much!!

@neilgwinn7378 2 жыл бұрын

Very good teacher. Thanks

@kevinreardon5251 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Johnny! I think this is the best, most thorough, pitching instruction I have seen on the internet!

@changtfishes9002 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vid! I'm ready to pitch now!

@TRD-PRO 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you!!!!

@411sponge72 2 жыл бұрын

This video is pure gold! Thank you!!

@MrScouting08 4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT tutorial, thanks!!! 👍

@carllavall6284 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial 👏👏

@lindsayholden5255 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid mate! You should do one on roll casting as well! Love how well you are able to explain stuff!

@lindsayholden5255 4 жыл бұрын

So I had a look throuugh some of your other vids and found that you have already done one on roll casting. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZuoZNadrM-Uo6M.html Keep up the great vids mate!

@randalj01 3 жыл бұрын

By far, the absolute best pitching video I’ve seen. Any tips on pitching from a fishing (sit on top) kayak?

@jaquesdaniels2964 3 жыл бұрын

Good tutorial , I found I was able to pitch pretty good first try after watching . I found it easier with an 8 foot rod than its twin 7foot version . I had to go to a heavier lure on the 7 to make things easier . I also found more "body input " was required for the 7 . Both rods cheap - really cheap - Ali express . Reels were budget Abu's - so I would guess higher spec gear - especially reel - would make it easier . The American practice of changing hands after casting , would lose you lots of fish here in France , Pike (muskie) will hit a lure within a split second or so of it touching down . We also net our fish to land them and are not scared to to touch the fish as most American anglers seem to be , the thumb in the mouth hold is creeping in over here .

@mrblueskynm3968 4 жыл бұрын

Great instruction! It seems that it will come naturally after a few hundred casts using your technique.

@tommylagebro6865 3 жыл бұрын

Lets start practicing. Thanks for good info.

@greyhunter9287 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very helpful! This is one of those few videos I saved cause I'm probably going to watch it a few times.

@Richopx 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you!

@kayakfishingforpredators9107 4 жыл бұрын

Great content as usual. This helps me understand USA fishery and upgrade my skills. Keep on going 😎👍 stay safe

@richglenn2474 3 жыл бұрын

Love your video iam just learning

@tms2568 4 жыл бұрын

Great instruction. I’ve been learning to pitch for about a year now. This will definitely help me refine my technique. I’ve heard that switching the rod into the other hand at the end of the cast is not ideal. Especially when a fish hits as soon as the bait hits water. I’m right handed but like to reel a bait caster with my right hand. I was able to train myself to pitch left handed with only a couple weeks practice, so I don’t have to switch hands. The other option would have been to get a left handed reel, but I bought a nice right handed Revo SX for fishing heavy cover before taking an interest in pitching. So didn’t want to buy another reel for this specific technique.

@kenthayer6255 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. Does the weight of the bait or type of bait matter? What about the rod action?

@HVASEA 2 жыл бұрын

Very Informative and very well explained and to the point!! Without any run on rambling. This will definitely help me improve my game. Thanks !!! Just subscribed !👍

@k9er233 3 жыл бұрын

Very good, straight up, easy to follow tutorial. Thank you! Earned you a new subscriber.

@RocketDaryl 2 жыл бұрын

I'm starting to get better through many hours of backyard practice, but for awhile the only thing I was becoming proficient in was backlashes. lol

@ssomnaed2720 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help Thorough explanation.

@MSmith-jf5wo 4 жыл бұрын

Gonna have to try that "Split-Hand" style of holding my rods (shouldn't be THAT hard, since I've been fishing with spinning gear of 65 years!). Haha! Really like your videos, Bud... Keep'em Up...!

@acon2834 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, well done

@danham3344 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! So thorough and detailed. Can’t wait to practice now!

@WaynJul 4 жыл бұрын

Those are some good tips on pitching. Also good time now to maintain your reels or change the line while stuck at home.

@malcolmzoll7613 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best video on here with all the information a person would need , one question what is the best rod and reel combo for a guy 5’6” tall. would a long rod be hard to control for pitching? And what kind of reel, make and model do you like?

@johnpetrea 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You for this excellent presentation

@donarney5042 4 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video! Thank you.

@nullinger821 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Germany ^^Now ill hope to learn it^^ Thank you

@hotkey180 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Australia bro this one of the best how to videos yet! Thank you Murray cod are so a like to bass it's not funny. Cod are pretty much the main fish I do fish for!! They fresh water fish native to Australia. I do a lot of golden perch as well they are like cod they will eat jigs Texas rigs and that sort of stuff as well. and I fish for trout a lot to! And just perch witch you guys call golden perch but here we call red fin! Just by using bass rigs I have caught more cod in 1 year the I have 3 years! By using bass rigs Australia is so old fashion when it comes hard body baits and there's only sort of 3 main ways to catch them. So one day I thought out side of the box! And I'm so glad I did I have gone to catching 1 or 2 cod now I'm catching 3 to 6 when I go cod fishing. Don't get me wrong if they not biting like any other fish you can have bad days out! But just using Texas rigs and jigs and couple of other rigs it's help me catch more by 100%! But flipping for cod with jigs and T-rigs is a bit harder if you put the lure in a cod face his going hit it like a car hitting do 55 but flipping is way harder then using just the normal ways! Thank you for this video FTM I did not think about the when I'm flipping about the splash this video might be the key I was missing so thank you and stay safe buddy.

@steveking8548 4 жыл бұрын

YOU PLAY GOLF LEFT HANDED??? You HAVE to because that move was way too good for a guy that plays right handed. Which brings me to the question: Are you left or right handed? Another TOP 10 VIDEO OF ALL TIME!!!! Great job and thank you!!!