Flippin

[bigjosh15]

What are you using for a Flippin stick. I currently use a 7' MH rod. But I know that alot of people Flip with a 765 or 766. My question is are people actually flippin Chigger Craws, Sweet Beavers, Jigs, and all the other soft plastics out there, on a bigger and heaver action rod???

Does it make a difference with a bigger rod, does it make the bait work better. I know that you use those rods for heaver cover, but does that include everything.

[RipnRog]

use what feels comfortable to you..... I use a 7 6 myself as it feels comfortable to me. I have tried 8 footers and do not like the way the feel.....

[DanO]

A longer rod will allow you to flip from further away from cover, and will give you more leverage on hooksets for sure.

But, it can also make you move the bait further away from your target during the retrieve for the same reasons.

I use a Powell 765 for sparse cover, and 766 for heavier cover and heavier lures. I've also used an 805 at times, but find that as I get closer to the cover, I feel gangly and out of control with it, so the 7'6" is more comfortable for me, but other people are different.

You should use what is comfortable for you Josh, if you focus on choosing equipment to fit your style, as opposed to making your style fit equipment, then your results will be better for you.

DanO

[Jeff Antenucci]

A longer rod will allow you to flip from further away from cover, and will give you more leverage on hooksets for sure.

But, it can also make you move the bait further away from your target during the retrieve for the same reasons.

I use a Powell 765 for sparse cover, and 766 for heavier cover and heavier lures. I've also used an 805 at times, but find that as I get closer to the cover, I feel gangly and out of control with it, so the 7'6" is more comfortable for me, but other people are different.

You should use what is comfortable for you Josh, if you focus on choosing equipment to fit your style, as opposed to making your style fit equipment, then your results will be better for you.

DanO

That says it the best. I use a 7' H rod to flip senko style baits or if I'm flipping weight under 3/8 oz. but I also use 15 lb test for those because I don't think it has enough backbone to get fish out of cover. I preferebly like using a rod like the Powell or Dobyns (brand doesn't really matter) 765 or 766 for my normal jigs (1/2 oz - 1 oz jigs) and also weights from 1/2 oz to 1 oz. I'm not generaly flipping 1 1/2 oz weights, so my 805 only gets used only for punching.

DanO said it best though.

[bazs]

If your just starting to really learn the technique you need to take a few thing into consideration first.

#1 Make your outfit comfortable for you (most important)
Light weight and balanced

#2 dont pick a broomstick necessarily. Take into consideration what your tendancy is on a short line hookset. If you tend to really jack the fish choose a more forgiving stick in a shorther action 7'6''. If you can control your strength you can use a heavy 7'11'' or 8'.

#3 once you find a confortable setup stick with it. This will help to build the proper muscle memory you need to get really efficient at flipping.

I do alot of flipping, i mean alot, and I must say the only time I don't use my 7'11'' Fenwick E-tech Flip stick is when I am flipping up under docks and other overhanging cover. Then I go to my 7'6'' E-tech.
Don't switch up alot Im telling you, get used to what you've got. The best thing to do especially when going from Braid to non -braid is to be consistant.
Light weight's and Heavy Punching, flipping docks, grass, or wood, whatever size or style, stick with a consistant set up.

ZAck

[Marty]

Josh,

Do it the way Zack said – I seen him flip 4, 5, 6, and 7 lbs from hook set to one swing into the boat – even before I can reach for the net.

You are a big dude (i.e. bigjosh) you can handle heavy 7'11'' or 8' – you are bigger then me and I’m using 7’10’ heavy (BPS) and 8’ heavy Dobyns. I don’t know the numbers of the rods - don’t care. I go by feel and the number of eyes and how it is spleen (how it is wrapped).

As DanO said – “A longer rod will allow you to flip from further away from cover, and will give you more leverage on hooksets for sure.â€

[Matt Moreau]

Question is...are you flippin or pitchin?

Generally you want a LONGER rod to "Flip" with as it will pick up more line due to the length and let you have the ability to flip further. In addition you will have greater hook seeting ability. Downside is they are generally heavier and, dare I say, harder to control? I use an 805 powell to flip with. This is a 8 foot 5 power rod.

Most people actually "Pitch" and call it flipping. Remember...the shorter the Rod the easier it is to pitch, but you will lose distance if you have not honed your technique. While pitching I generally use a powell 735(7'3'' 5 power) or a powell 765 (7'6'' 5 power) depending on the bait.

So ask yourself what the application is and gear up for what you are doing. If you want a generall all around rod go with a 7'6'' 4 power something. I love Powell and reccomend them but everyone has their own opinion.

[ash]

The 765 can easily pitch and flip most baits in your aresnal, the 766 runs a little heavier and I enjoy it for heavier weights and punching. For pitching the 765 is easier to pitch for me, that is why I just bought one

[big bass beckstrom]

I love my powell 805. It is easy to flip and pitch, its sensitive, and it has awesome backbone.