Pitching/flipping Rod

[pbizzle]

I'm looking to get my second baitcast set up. I know that I'll be doing a lot of flipping and pitching as well as carolina rigs. Here's the problem, I can only afford one set up. I'm looking at a 7 foot medium heavy rod right now. Would this work or should I get some thing else?

[Teal]

If u can handle a longer rod, I would suggest a 7'6 MH or H. The extra length is valuable as a flipping / c rig / deep jig rod.

[pbizzle]

I've never used one longer than 7 foot. I'm 5'9 and still growing so do you think I could?

[wakeeater]

get the 7'6", if not bigger.  you'll get used to the size pretty quick & the extra length will help your casting distance for your c-rig.

[pbizzle]

Ok thanks.

[Bluebasser86]

The longer rod moves more line on the hookset and allows you to lift a fish more straight up out of cover, both very important factors when it comes to flipping and pitching. Once you use a longer rod a little bit you won't even notice the extra length. 

[pbizzle]

Ok.

[TC235 <*))))><]

I used to use a 7ft for heavy cover and would have trouble getting big ones outta the deep stuff Like others say go with the 7'6 or longer.

[tritondriver]

im 5' 9 and use a 7.6 st.croix premier heavy,  u wont have a problem check them out great rod medium priced..

[OkeechobeeAngler]

I'm 5'9" also and just got a new 7'11" Denali. 

[mnbassman23]

You won't have issues with the longer rod and being "short". I'm 5'7 and have a 7'9" and 7'10" rod and they are my favorite sticks. You'll appreciate the extra length for those techniques. 

[harmon]

7ft is plenty long enough. I don't like anything longer.

[Blues19]

I have nothing longer than 7' partly because it wont fit into the rod locker of the boat i fish out of most.

[Jrob78]

I agree that a longer rod will be better for those techniques. I would also get a heavy powered rod vs. a medium heavy. You will be throwing heavy weight on a c-rig and a MH probably wont be enough rod.

[gallowaypt]

A rod longer than 7' can be very cumbersome if you are fishing from shore and have to deal with overhanging trees and such.

[pbizzle]

Ok I guess it's more about just what you feel comfortable with. I may go with a 7 or 7'3 because I do fish from the banks quite a bit. I don't fish carolina rigs as much as my texas rigs so I would like to keep it in a medium heavy and not a heavy. From what I've used I just don't like heavy action rods that much. I'm also not really fishing really heavy cover or fishing mats. 

[smr913]

I'm 5'10" and also fish primarily from shore. For the past season I have been using a Powell Max 704. Which is a 7' Heavy action with an XF tip. I bought it pre-owned from Chris at Northstar and it is a sweet piece. I throw just about anything on it from weightless senkos to swim jigs to bottom bouncing 1/2 oz brush jigs. If you get the chance to try one out I really recommend it. Its not a broomstick but still has the power to pull fish through the weed and cat tails I fish.

[David P]

I've never used one longer than 7 foot. I'm 5'9 and still growing so do you think I could?

Height really doesn't matter when it comes to longer rods, I know kids 5'4-ish that use 8ft rods. The 7'6 is a great flipping size, I use a 7'9 and 8fter. Depending on the company a MH or H would be the way to go. 

[dam0007]

I have a 7'10 H I picked up for flip/pitch. After using it I went back to 7 for pitching. The longer length works great for flipping. Just my experience as I just started flipping this year.

[PondBoss]

7'6" MH Ethos has become a go to for me when it comes to flipping/pitching/c-rig.  

[pbizzle]

I'm 5'10" and also fish primarily from shore. For the past season I have been using a Powell Max 704. Which is a 7' Heavy action with an XF tip. I bought it pre-owned from Chris at Northstar and it is a sweet piece. I throw just about anything on it from weightless senkos to swim jigs to bottom bouncing 1/2 oz brush jigs. If you get the chance to try one out I really recommend it. Its not a broomstick but still has the power to pull fish through the weed and cat tails I fish.

I probably won't be using that any time soon. I'm on a fairly tight budget of how ever much a 13 year old can get. Thanks for the advice though.

 

 

Height really doesn't matter when it comes to longer rods, I know kids 5'4-ish that use 8ft rods. The 7'6 is a great flipping size, I use a 7'9 and 8fter. Depending on the company a MH or H would be the way to go. 

Ok. I remember reading an article that said height can make it hard to use a rod longer than 7'. I guess this explains why you see all these guys using 11' rods when they surf fish.