Latest news with Brandon Palaniuk
Palaniuk on flipping vs. pitching
Posted by admin on July 16, 2022
Most weekend anglers know about the importance of pitching and flipping, but not all of them understand the difference.
“I would say 90 percent of the time people say ‘I’m going flipping,’ but they’re actually pitching,” said veteran pro Brandon Palaniuk. Flipping is when you have a fixed amount of line out, never releasing more. In pitching, you pick out a target and create a cast while releasing line. He explained that you start with the rod tip high, then as you drop the tip the bait swings forward, and finally you raise it back up with your wrist to get distance. That creates momentum.
The key is to manipulate the bait so that it’s a quick, accurate presentation. “I want that bait to just barely make a ripple when it hits the water,” he said. READ MORE
Oh Baby, on the way
Posted by admin on May 27, 2022
Brandon Palaniuk took over the lead in the Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year (AOY) race with his runner-up finish in the recent event at Lake Fork in Texas. He's striving to become the 12th competitor to capture that title more than once, having also won it in 2017.
His pursuit of the crown could suffer a big setback next week, but it'll be for the best of reasons. The due date for the birth of his first child arrives on Monday and it could impact his participation in the June 2-5 event at Pickwick Lake in Tennessee. READ MORE ON BASS FAN
RV Life: Wives’ road trip on the Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament Trail
Posted by admin on April 5, 2022
Brandon Palaniuk on Snell or Palomar Knot with Flipping Hooks
Posted by admin on January 17, 2022
Wired2fish caught up with Brandon Palaniuk to revisit his thoughts on using a snell knot versus the Palomar knot when Texas-rigging with straight-shanked flipping hooks. His position has shifted since our original To Snell or Not to Snell video, and he explains how to decide on the best knot based on individual fishing styles and situations. READ MORE
Angler Aid Safety and Utility Kits with Brandon Palaniuk
Posted by admin on November 23, 2021
As an expansion to Walker Smith’s Angler Aid Kit Review, we caught up with Brandon Palaniuk to get his take on the importance of first aid, safety, and utility gear in various fishing situations. He co-designed the Angler Aid Safety Kits, which provide an assortment of supplies and tools to deliver basic first aid, general safety, fishing convenience, and maintenance capability. DISCOVER MORE