May Be A Dumb Question, But What Exactly Is Flipping & Pitching

[Mud River Matt]

Ok guys, so what is flipping and pitching exactly???? I mean obviously, your are pitching a bait at a very paticular location i take it. But cant you just do that with a jig or t-rigged bait. What type of lures do you use for flipping and pitching????  Basically, what is the difference in f&p and just regular jig fishing??? I usually pitch 90% of my jigs when I am just normally fishing... Any and all help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Matt

[ChrisAW]

Flipping and/or pitching are both basically casting techniques. Thats all it is really. You can flip or pitch any bait. I pitch crankbaits when trying to get under docks and such.

[moguy1973]

The internet is a great tool...Took all of 5 seconds to type it in a search too...and the answer is actually right on this site!

 

http://www.bassresource.com/fish/flip-pitch.html

 

also:

 

[Mud River Matt]

So another question would be why are there rods for just F&P???? I mean why wouldnt you just use the rod you are already using for the bait you are going to F&P. ????

[aavery2]

So another question would be why are there rods for just F&P???? I mean why wouldnt you just use the rod you are already using for the bait you are going to F&P. ????

Because they are both casting techniques, made easier to perform with rods of the correct length, power and action.  Another factor is the type of cover and structure that these techniques are often used in association with.

[ChrisAW]

Yes, flipping and pitching in most peoples mind is always paired with heavy cover, texas rigs and jigs. But its pretty much just a casting technique.

[slonezp]

So another question would be why are there rods for just F&P???? I mean why wouldnt you just use the rod you are already using for the bait you are going to F&P. ????

Ardent also makes 2 reels that are for flipping/pitching only. As was already mentioned, if your fishing heavy cover or weeds, you need a rod with enough backbone to get the fish out before it gets wrapped around something. Also some of the technique specific flipping rods are rated for a heavier lure capacity. A 7' med/heavy rod may be rated for lures up to 3/4oz, but a 7'6" flipping stick may be rated for 2oz or more for the lure weight. If I'm fishing minimal cover, I will use, let's say a 1/4-3/8 bullet weight t-rigged with a worm or craw and 12lb test flouro on a 7' med heavy rod with a Revo. If there is cover involved or I'm flipping a jig, I use a flipping stick with 55lb braid and the Ardent F500 reel. Alot of guys don't like the Ardents because they cannot be used for any other techniques.   

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When guys talk about tying their line to a lure, what do they mean?...

[Teal]

So another question would be why are there rods for just F&P???? I mean why wouldnt you just use the rod you are already using for the bait you are going to F&P. ????

The other guys hit it right on the head. But one thing to touch on is the most noticable difference in flippin sticks and other rods... their length. For flipping in particular, extra length is important to be able to flip a little further because you are not using the reel to cast...the extra length helps for a longer easier pitch.. however, when the situation permits i make short pitches on any rod. No matter the length.