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Home Fishing Tips Avoid This Mistake When Fishing for Bass in Standing Trees

Avoid This Mistake When Fishing for Bass in Standing Trees

Ryan DeChaine
May 03, 2018

Flipping and pitching expert Tommy Biffle targets cypress trees in southern waters because of their excellent cover attributes. Each tree can attract and hold numbers of bass next to their sprawling base and expansive root system. Tommy discusses the importance of targeting and thoroughly working each cypress tree by feeling out pockets between roots and working the presentation out several feet. A common mistake is to just fish the base while missing bass in the middle and outside of the root structure. Work from inside out, and clear all of the stumps before terminating your cast.

Ryan DeChaine

Ryan began his fishing industry career with Lindner Media Productions, gaining nearly a decade of unparalleled experience creating dynamic and compelling television programming and video production promoting the sport fishing industry. DeChaine oversees the strategy, creation, and publishing of video content on the website and social media platforms. Outside of work, DeChaine and his wife Jillian raise their three children around an active outdoor lifestyle in the lake-rich and forested lands of northern Minnesota.