bluenitrouscoupe Posted September 2, 2012 Posted September 2, 2012 i'm in the market to buy a flipping/pitching rod. There are just so many out there to choose from but i know i want a 7'6" but i want a rod that aint so heavy that i dont wanna use. Quote
The Next KVD Posted September 2, 2012 Posted September 2, 2012 Can't get much better than a Abu Garcia Veritas 7'6" MH if money is an issue otherwise I like my Duckett 7'6" XH just as much. Both are LIGHT and SENSATIVE but got GUTS to haul fish out of thick cover. Plus they won't wear you down throughout the day. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted September 3, 2012 Super User Posted September 3, 2012 Can't get much better than a Abu Garcia Veritas 7'6" MH if money is an issue otherwise I like my Duckett 7'6" XH just as much. Both are LIGHT and SENSATIVE but got GUTS to haul fish out of thick cover. Plus they won't wear you down throughout the day. I decided on the 7'11" Heavy for pitching. The 7'6" MH didn't have near the backbone Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted September 3, 2012 Super User Posted September 3, 2012 Can't get much better than a Abu Garcia Veritas 7'6" MH if money is an issue otherwise I like my Duckett 7'6" XH just as much. Both are LIGHT and SENSATIVE but got GUTS to haul fish out of thick cover. Plus they won't wear you down throughout the day. . I agree on the veritas it's what I use I have it in my hands 90% of the time when on the water. I love it. Quote
bluenitrouscoupe Posted September 3, 2012 Author Posted September 3, 2012 Thanks for the info i'm really interested in the duckett! Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted September 3, 2012 Super User Posted September 3, 2012 I've never used a duckett before but I was able to handle them at BPS this weekend and those rods are very light. 1 Quote
msolorio Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 If money isn't an issue, go with a zombie 7'4" nice tip and a tooon of backbone. Quote
bluenitrouscoupe Posted September 3, 2012 Author Posted September 3, 2012 I've never used a duckett before but I was able to handle them at BPS this weekend and those rods are very light. thats my biggest concern i dont want a heavy rod! thanks Quote
BamaBoy5 Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 You cant go wrong with a duckett. I dont have that model but i have four and i love them Quote
bluenitrouscoupe Posted September 3, 2012 Author Posted September 3, 2012 You cant go wrong with a duckett. I dont have that model but i have four and i love them from what i have read about them i have heard good and a few things bad just a hard decision to make Quote
msolorio Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 First of all, what's your price range? Quote
bluenitrouscoupe Posted September 3, 2012 Author Posted September 3, 2012 I'm just looking right now I know you get what you pay for so as long as its not a crazy price I'm alright paying as long as its no more than $250-$300 Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Dobyns OWNS the flip/pitch rods. Get yourself a Dobyns Champion 765 FLIP...you wont regret it. There are a ton of good flipping rods out there, but Dobyns is heads above the rest in this catagory. Quote
Super User Alpster Posted September 4, 2012 Super User Posted September 4, 2012 I have a G Loomis FS905 (7'6" flippin stick) and I love it. Mine is a custom on an IMX blank, but you can buy a similar factory built rod in your price range. It really is a cut above. http://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/g-loomis-flipping-stick-bcfr893-mossyback.html The rod above is an 893, which is 7'5" and a Med HVY whereas mine is Extra Hvy (power not weight) I also use mine for frogging, punching and light swimbaits. Ronnie Quote
southtexasbassin Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 7'11'' Veritas! Or Gloomis 7'5'' GL2 Quote
The Next KVD Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 I decided on the 7'11" Heavy for pitching. The 7'6" MH didn't have near the backbone I've been meaning to get the 7' 11" Veritas for quite some time now, just haven't gotten around to it. I also own a 7'10" XH Duckett along with the 7'6" XH and the 7'6" definately has more backbone than the 7' 10". Just wish one of the dealers around me kept a 7' 11" Veritas on hand to play with b4 I go and buy it. Quote
msolorio Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Spend 320 and get a rod that was specifically designed for flippin and pitchin on the delta. Zombie rod and tackle. You wanna talk about balanced, light, and powerful. These rods have it all. I have a dobyns 766 and I use the zombie a whole lot more. Quote
NitroZ9 Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Might also want to look at Denali. They have both a 7'6" and a 7'11" in the Rosewood series. The 7'11" was developed for A. Rigs, Flippin, big swimbaits, etc. They also have a Ray Scheide Signature Model which is on a Rosewood blank. It's a 7'4" with microguides. I don't have these specific models but I have a number of Rosewoods including the 7'2" Terry Bolton Signature rod. They are very lightweight rods and are comparable to the Loomis IMX's I had been using. They sell for around $229. Quote
bluenitrouscoupe Posted September 4, 2012 Author Posted September 4, 2012 Great info. So confused on what I wanna buy, so many choices! LOL Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 These are my 2 Flipping rod setups. 1. 7'6" MH/EF Field & Stream Tec Spec Telescopic Flipping and Pitching rod paired with a Daiwa Exceler 7.X.1 reel with 15# Cabelas XPS.50 Flouro 2. 7'11" H/EF Quantum Superlte PT 1/2-2 oz. Telescopic Flipping and Pitching rod paired with a Quantum Accurist HPT 7.0:1 reel with 50# power pro. This rod is a beast and don't think it will have any trouble handling anything I run into while I'm out. Quote
bluenitrouscoupe Posted September 4, 2012 Author Posted September 4, 2012 These are my 2 Flipping rod setups. 1. 7'6" MH/EF Field & Stream Tec Spec Telescopic Flipping and Pitching rod paired with a Daiwa Exceler 7.X.1 reel with 15# Cabelas XPS.50 Flouro 2. 7'11" H/EF Quantum Superlte PT 1/2-2 oz. Telescopic Flipping and Pitching rod paired with a Quantum Accurist HPT 7.0:1 reel with 50# power pro. This rod is a beast and don't think it will have any trouble handling anything I run into while I'm out. Can you put a link up for the 2nd setup Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Here is the rod: http://www.ebay.com/itm/QUANTUM-SUPERLITE-PT-QTC7117F-711-HEAVY-BAITCAST-ROD- /310410592915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4845e9c293: Quote
bassinbrian Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Spend 320 and get a rod that was specifically designed for flippin and pitchin on the delta. Zombie rod and tackle. You wanna talk about balanced, light, and powerful. These rods have it all. I have a dobyns 766 and I use the zombie a whole lot more. X2 These are great rods You should at least check there site out and read the TT review on them. Built to take some abuse and appearance wise there beautiful. Quote
bluenitrouscoupe Posted September 5, 2012 Author Posted September 5, 2012 Here is the rod: http://www.ebay.com/...Y-BAITCAST-ROD- /310410592915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4845e9c293: Here is the rod: http://www.ebay.com/...Y-BAITCAST-ROD- /310410592915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4845e9c293: thanks man just bought one cant beat that price! Quote
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