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Post by Bill Hall on Jul 21, 2005 11:31:41 GMT -6
In search of the perfect Flipping - Pitching Stick (Rod)
I have read several articles on the perfect Flip stick they run from 6 ft for some people to 10 ft for some
I prefer a medium heavy 6 ft 10 inch rod with a fast tip it fits my style of pitching better and I also prefer it to be a high graphite so it does not wear me out at the end of the day Finally to telescope or not
Now what's in your rod locker ??
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Post by tailchaser on Jul 21, 2005 11:51:18 GMT -6
i like a 6'6" or 7'... medium heavy to heavy... fast tip...
now if your talking about flipping grass.... 6'6" extra heavy (broom stick)..
i can flip a 6'6" all day alot easier than a 7', that 6" makes a big difference...
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Post by John Payette on Jul 21, 2005 12:28:17 GMT -6
I am using a Castaway Grass Master Braid Rod. Designed by Bud Pruit 7' 3" Heavy with a fast tip. It had a bulb on the handle which Bud likes but I don't. All the rods his fishes with have the belly buster bulb on them. I took mine in and had a regular cork handle put on. I also have an HG40 Medium Heavy Jig/Worm rod 6'10" which is Telescopic. I think you loose some sensativity when you use a two piece or telescoping rod
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Post by jayhc2 on Jul 24, 2005 12:44:02 GMT -6
Quantum Tour Edition PT flipping stick 7'6 and 7'4 non-telescopic heavy. EXTREMELY LIGHT and SENSITIVE
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Post by RobertP on Jul 24, 2005 13:08:26 GMT -6
I use a Falcon Cara 6'10" Heavy and a 6'10" Medium heavy for all my pitching and flipping. I have tried 7' and 7'6" but prefer the 6'10".
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Post by explorer on Jul 25, 2005 8:27:07 GMT -6
I still say the Kistler 7'6 Flipping Stick is dang hard to beat. Tough rod with lots of feel.
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Post by explorer on Jul 25, 2005 14:13:50 GMT -6
Interesting enough, just after I posted the above I got a call from a guy in Austin looking for a 7'6" Kistler Helium Flipping Stick to replace his G-Loomis for Choke Canyon. That rod is extra-heavy with fast action. Like he says if it is good enough for Scott Martin they're good enough for me. He ordered three rods later today. ;)George
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Post by John Payette on Jul 25, 2005 14:19:19 GMT -6
Good deal George was it someone lurking here?
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Post by explorer on Jul 25, 2005 16:58:42 GMT -6
No but they will be now.....I have added a BFW panel to my invoices
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Post by John Payette on Jul 25, 2005 17:02:39 GMT -6
You are the man George. Thanks for everything you do for us!
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Post by Won Hunglo on Jul 25, 2005 19:27:07 GMT -6
10 year old 6' 10" SJ1 Allstar is my choice...because I am cheap.
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Post by rickhall on Jul 25, 2005 21:51:17 GMT -6
7' MH for pitching and a 7'6" MH for flipping. I like a MH because on a short line technique such as flipping and pitching I want the rod to give a little more. I feel I loose less fish this way because i am not tearing a big hole in their mouths or breaking my line. Bill you have meet me and you know I am short so I go against the rule of pick your rod lenght according to your height. I feel more comfortable fishing with longer rods so that is what I choose to do.
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Post by Bill Hall on Jul 26, 2005 8:10:59 GMT -6
Rick there is no right or wrong it's what ever you feel comfortable with I am 6 ft even or that what the UASF told me ;D I have a 7' 6" That did not fit me till I used it for a C-rig one day found it to be the best Crig for me.
I like the one Won uses SJ1 was one of my favorites light fast tip and enough back bone to land any fish it landed a 13.09 lb at Fork for me and several others over 10 lbs
and if you look there is a wide array in everyones boat.
this has been interesting everyone has their favorite rod and for a certain reason which is what makes this site so cool you can learn I might try Tailchasers 6'6" rod in grass
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