Welcome to Scales & Tails with Mark Sabbides!
In this vintage action-packed episode, Mark shows the power of flipping cypress trees with a craw worm to catch big bass. With heavy tackle, half-ounce weights, and precision casts, he demonstrates how to target isolated cypress trees with grass — the key to finding tournament-winning fish.
🎣 Highlights include:
Hooking into a giant bass deep in the cypress roots.
Why grass around cypress trees is the #1 indicator of big fish.
Rig setup: Eagle Claw HP hook, craw worm, heavy line, and 7.5’ rod.
Tips for detecting subtle bites with sensitive rods and line watching.
Bonus Tips, Tactics, & Tools segment: quick on-the-water fix for a broken rod guide.
From explosive hooksets to steady flipping action, this episode captures the thrill of power fishing heavy cover.
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🌲🎣 Flipping cypress trees is one of the best ways to pull big bass out of heavy cover!
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