cow tipper

The red label line sucks. It is a cheap alternative to people who don't want to spend a few more bucks for good line, think spiderwire braid. I switched to vicious last year and I cant say one bad thing about it.

I love heavy cover, and grass fishing. If you try it my way the weight hits the water first letting the plastic of your choice free to flop, and flail all over the place while clearing weeds and any other debris.The old way of just putting on more weight is more work. Do what works, but never say I tried to tell ya how to do it the wrong way.

I like the gimmick, I also like that my rig looks better than your full cork handle.

I wouldn't waste a penney on either.

Some company has a new weight system for punching heavy cover and it costs a ridiculous amount of money for a modified weight. I take a ewg hook and put a bass casting weight around 1 oz on the bottom of the hook, then I secure it with a jig collar then throw a crazy legs craw texposed on the hook. Hardly ever snags, and if it does you can give slack with the weight at the bottom frees itself most of the time.

They look cool bottom line. And some of them have no fore grip which gives you direct contact with the rod.

I dont think the reel of any brand has much to do with flippin and pitchin. I think you should hone your skills with a reel you are comfortable, and confident with. Go buy what you want then tie a 1/4 oz jig on the end and start practicing. Once you learn how to do it you can flip/pitch with any reel of any brand.

I cant offer any advice on the shimano rod, but the carbonlite and mojo are great rods for the money. I just got a 7'mh carbonlite with an e7 for my new trap rig, and it works very well. I also have a few mojo rigs worm jig and crankbait that work great. Good luck with whatever you get.

BPS Carbon lite beyotch. If the tip of the mojo is to much for you to handle, I will buy it for half price ;D.