Big Bass Inhaled the Bronco Bug! (Flipping Cypress Trees on the Chowan)
Flipping **cypress trees on the Chowan River** with the **Crush City Bronco Bug** — the same bait that helped Kyle Welcher win the BPT on the Pasquotank by over **44 pounds**!
In this video, I break down **how I fish the Bronco Bug**, offer tips on rigging it for shallow wood, and catch multiple bass flipping with my **Dobyns Xtasy 725C**. Whether you’re targeting isolated trees or skipping into shadows, this bait flat-out works.
🎣 **What You’ll Learn:**
• How to rig the Bronco Bug for max action
• Skipping and pitching to shallow cover
• Hook selection for better hookups
• How to fish tidal cypress trees effectively
📍 **Location:** Chowan River, NC
🧊 **Conditions:** Late spring, lightly stained water, wood cover dominant
⚙️ **Gear Used:**
• **Rod:** Dobyns Xtasy 725C
• **Reel:** Shimano Curado 200K
• **Line:** Sunline FC Sniper 20 lb
• **Bait:** Crush City Bronco Bug
• **Hooks:** Gamakatsu Finnesse Flipping Hook
🚤 **Boat Walkthrough:**
https://youtu.be/0kxU2FSHkMU?si=LuzJ1fOZCe-g6mID
🚘 **Tow Vehicle:**
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📅 **Timestamps:**
0:00 – Intro
0:27 – Big Bass on Bronco Bug
3:00 – Best Hook for Bronco Bug
4:30 – Bronco Bug + Shallow Wood Strike
5:20 – Techniques for Flipping the Bronco Bug
10:40 – Bass Eats While I’m Skipping It!
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