When you are out bass fishing it is important to be as gentle as possible. If you are using a plastic bait you need to learn how to gentle flip the bait. Mastering this useful technique will make all the difference in the world. The easiest way to learn how to flip the bait is to take a empty coffee can and try to set the bait in the can from various distances.

This will teach you just how much effort it takes to gently place bait where it will do the most good, and this is very important. Most inexperienced bass fishermen will cast the bait, and then watch it splash down into the water. A experienced bass fisherman can cast the same bait without creating so much as a ripple on the surface of the water.