flippin stick ?

Trace · Post by **Trace** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:45 am

Who makes a flippin' stick like the Powell or Dobyns with a telescopic handle? I have been told they don't make one, but I want the lighter rod without the forward cork.

Thanks

fish_food · Post by **fish_food** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:29 am

Trace wrote:Who makes a flippin' stick like the Powell or Dobyns with a telescopic handle? I have been told they don't make one, but I want the lighter rod without the forward cork.

You can't have a telescopic flippin' stick that's lightweight at the same time. The beefier reel seat and extra blank section of telescopic flippers add weight. Those old style tele flipping sticks seem pretty heavy and clumsy when compared to the one-piece versions currently on the market...

Randy Yeager · Post by **Randy Yeager** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:49 am

I have a 7'6" loomis glx flippin stick that is telescoping. I don't recall the number off hand but they don't come any lighter or beefier than this rod. I'll check the number on it tonight when I get home and post it tomorrow.

Dan Rechs · Post by **Dan Rechs** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:06 am

Lamigals does. They are the models that start with xft.

http://www.lamiglas.com/prod_indiv.php?groupid=17

I have one that is about ten years old. Still love it, though the new ones are lighter now. Lamiglas makes quality rods for sure.

Dan

DL · Post by DL » Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:17 pm

I use these two:

Magnesium: http://www.kistlerrods.com/p/KR/c-/MgADFPSH78T.html

Graphite Plus: http://www.kistlerrods.com/p/KR/c-/KFRST76.html

Kistler makes a telescopic rod in 8' and 7'6" with a price for either end of your budget.

They also offer the Helium LTA, lighter but a bit more $$$

http://www.kistlerrods.com/p/KR/c-h1-sp ... 11THC.html

mac (Doyle McEwen) · Post by **mac (Doyle McEwen)** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:36 pm

The Kistler magnesium is extremely light and stronger than you will probably ever need..A great rod for the price..

mac

gman20475 · Post by **gman20475** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:49 pm

The Powell 765 MH-XT is a telescoping rod..

jcruz · Post by **jcruz** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:54 pm

G. Loomis - 904X

Upside - best telescopic flipping rod ever made.

Downside - $325

Cooch · Post by **Cooch** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:32 pm

FenwickÂ® Techna AVÂ® Triggerstik AVC 76HM-T Retail - $219

FenwickÂ® HMGÂ® Flippin' Stik GT 76XH-T Retail - $134.95

FenwickÂ® HMXÂ® Flippin' Stik HMXT 76XH-T Retail - $94.99

Three different models by the company who made em first for Dee Thomas and Dave Gliebe! New and improved componants, much lighter than the past, and three price ranges ta fit yer budget! Fenwick was the innovator and leader of Flippen stik technology, everyone else is just a bunch of followers!

Iafrate94505 · Post by **Iafrate94505** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:48 am

GET a Lamiglass 806..........shazam......best flipin stick off the self.

TritonBrent · Post by **TritonBrent** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:25 pm

Iafrate94505 wrote:GET a Lamiglass 806..........shazam......best flipin stick off the self.

Your in trouble now

ScottyJ · Post by **ScottyJ** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:56 pm

I'm with Cooch on the Fenwick I've had great success with it especially for the $$$.

Scott

Iafrate94505 · Post by **Iafrate94505** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:18 pm

TritonBrent wrote:
Iafrate94505 wrote:GET a Lamiglass 806..........shazam......best flipin stick off the self.

Your in trouble now

he asked about extenders........

rat

Randy Yeager · Post by **Randy Yeager** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:55 am

Forgot to post yeaterday, the rod I use and love is a Loomis FSR-905X, 7'6" Heavy - Mod Fast Action - 14 to 25 Lb. line - 1/4 to 1 1/2 oz. - GLX

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:14 am

Got a couple of the HMGs myself, and a HMX, and like them. I don't get to do a lot of flippin' down here, but I also use them as jig sticks and they work well... good sensitivity, power and balance.

Roger

leontuesday · Post by **leontuesday** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:23 am

Kistler hands down is my favorite flipin stick

Magnesium: http://www.kistlerrods.com/p/KR/c-/MgADFPSH78T.html

Trace · Post by **Trace** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:35 am

Thanks for the info.
I ordered the Powell from Escalon Bait.

Trace

kylebass91 · Post by **kylebass91** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:11 pm

I agree with cooch fenwick makes a great flipping stick i tell you what...

PF3352 · Post by **PF3352** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:28 pm

I may be wrong Randy but I think they stopped making the 905X GLX Flippin Stick..I broke mine last year and they had to replace it with the 904 IMX..Awesome rod..plus they gave me credit for the extra money I had spent. I may be wrong but it is late and I cant call to confirm they make it anymore. Get the 904 IMX.

Paul Fontaine