Pitching is by far one of the most popular way to fish for largemouth bass. No matter what tournament report you read, TV show you see, or YouTube series you may watch, Pitching is a staple in the world of bass fishing. Recently I visited a lake for the first time this year after a huge cold front. I had two rods on the deck, one rigged with a jig and the other a Texas-Rigged Tube. Both of these are my favorite things to pitch into cover and along rocky shorelines. I have used the same rod/reel type for this presentation going on about 10 years. It is effective and it simply works for so many different situations.
ROD: Quantum 7ft 2in Medium/Hvy Power with a Fast action tip
REEL: Quantum Energy with a 7+:1 Gear Ratio
BAIT: Hot Rod Baits 4-inch Tube
LINE: 15# Monofilament
The fast action tip allows me to make long and more precise pitches into cover such as limbs and laydown logs. It also works well to skip baits under trees and docks. The fast ratio reel allows me to pick up line quickly for a new pitch or when that bass starts to run at the boat. This either saves me time or allows me to catch a couple more fish each time out.
If you are pitching baits and missing fish, or fish are coming off after the hookset, don't be afraid to change things up. This Quantum combo has worked for many years in a variety of models for me, however each person fishes a bit different from the next guy. Mix things up and I hope you can get a "Pitchin' Combo" that serves you as well as this one has for me.
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