Topwaterspook Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Pitchin' and flippin' are two of my deficiencies. With this in mind and after having read some articles here, I would appreciate rod suggestions. I've recently had wrist surgery that's left it partially fused. The rods I own don't work too well for me now. From what I've learned , I should be looking for a rod with backbone but a fleible tip. I've tried flipping and pitching with some of the lighter rods I have. They do appear to cast easier but I'm a bit concerned about having to horse a fish from heavy cover. Any advice and related opinions on specific rods will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, everyone. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted October 28, 2012 Super User Posted October 28, 2012 How much do you want to spend? I pitch with 7' MH/F St croix casting rods. Either my Avid or LTB, excellant rods for that appllication IMHO. Plenty of power, light, and sensitive. I had the 7'6" MH/MF St croix LTB rod labled as the pitching rod.........but I did not care for it, it was the older LTB with full cork, and the rod was telescopic, and very heavy. My buddy has the 7'6" MH/MF Mojo "pitching" rod, and it actually feels better to me than that LTB I had, and if I ever get the itch for longer rod than the 7' er's I use now I might just try it. Quote
Megastink Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Powell has a 7'3" Heavy in their "blades, cranks, top water" section of their site. It's my pitching stick. Soft tip, lots of backbone, lightweight, sensitive, total parabolic action, lifetime warrantee ... What's not to love??? Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 A pitch cast can be use with whatever rod is in your hands at the time. I'd match a rod more to the presentation, bait and cover. I don't like a broom stick for anything really. I like the St Croix line, especially in Avid and up for off the shelf rods. A Mod-fast action makes sense in the heaviest bass rods but I'd pass on a crankin stick. Quote
G3Steve Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Dobyns 735 Savvy or Champion. Perfect for pitching, among other things. Quote
Super User Alpster Posted October 29, 2012 Super User Posted October 29, 2012 G-Loomis 7' 6" FS905 IMX Flippin Stick. Mines a heavy power, fast. With 50lb braid, light & easy. Hooksets are quick & sure. You can land anysize bass along with 10lbs of grass, tree limbs, etc.. Light enough to fish all day. You would have to go with a 903 or 904. They don't make the 905 anymore. Ronnie Quote
NitroZ9 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I rarely flip. If I'm fishing heavy cover up close, I'm usually pitching with maybe a little actual flipping mixed in. That's why in most situations, I prefer a 7' MH to H Worm/Jig rod. To me, a 7'6" is a little long for pitching. A 7' is also more versatile and can be used for other techniques. I use a Denali Rosewood 7' MH or H Worm/Jig rod for my pitching needs. In particular, the MH is very versatile and can be used for a number of techniques. The tip on it is perfect for pitching and skipping. I started using Denali rods about a year ago and absolutely love them. I had been using Loomis IMX rods and my Denali Rosewoods are every bit as sensitive and lightweight. They also have a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Quote
bknap Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I flip with a carrot stick and i love it, I have 2 now and i love to flip with them, will never flip with anything else... Quote
piscicidal Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 There's a few things I look for in a pitching/flipping rod Soft tip Stiff backbone 10guides Long, full rear grip (preferably no fore grip) Good spacing between reel seat and first guide Fairly sensitive Durable A good warranty (these sticks take a beating) I use the Dobyns FLIP/PITCH series. The 805 for lighter flip/heavy jigs and the 766 for heavy flip. That rage rod looks very nice also...I'm gonna try that one soon. . Quote
Topwaterspook Posted November 2, 2012 Author Posted November 2, 2012 Thanks for all the reccomendations , fellas. I'm taking it all into consideration. One more thing, these new micro guides, have any of you found that they are useful on such rods ? Quote
sarcazmo Posted November 3, 2012 Posted November 3, 2012 Maybe want to check out the new M1 line by Phenix. If I understand correctly they are supposed to use a resin that makes them a bit stouter without losing much if any sensitivity. I'm looking @ the 7'8" heavy myself. Quote
Mike__D Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 I rarely flip at all but i pitch like a machine. When starting out it is easier to pitch with a shorter rod and then move up in length as you become more comfortable with the technique. I started out with a 6'6' casting rod and now i am able to pitch perfectly well with my 7'6' veritas rod. Haven't tried the 7'11' yet but might move up to that one one day (maybe). mike d Quote
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