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High Water, Flippin’ Bushes

1 [Rising Water Brings Flipping Technique To The Top]

The springtime is notorious for bringing rain, which causes flooded water conditions on lakes across the country. This can be daunting, as the cover that bass can live in is multiplied by a large number. When these conditions strike, don’t be afraid to pick up a flipping stick and get to work.

Power Stealth

There are very few techniques that allow anglers to flex their muscles quite like flipping and pitching. However, to achieve maximum success, there’s a certain level of stealth that is required. When flipping and pitching flooded bushes, it’s important to keep in mind that the bass are in shallow water and

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