DocNsanE Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Hi! I'm going to be adding a new flipping rig to my arsenal this year. I have a few ideas already, but I was curious what the rest of you are using? Let's here it -- what's your favorite flipping/pitching rod/reel combo? Quote
Blues19 Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I was doing a lot of pitching with my 7' MH Veritas and Revo S combo last year and did pretty well. Quote
Super User Jeff H Posted February 15, 2015 Super User Posted February 15, 2015 I'm adding a new one too....Cabela's Tournament ZX 7'3" frog rod. Should work out great for me for pitching w/Shimano Castaic on it. Quote
Crappiebasser Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Dobyns 745 Dx and an older Chronarch 50 MG for most pitching. I don't do much flipping but the same rod works for what little I do. Quote
OHBASSIN Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 6'6" Abu Veritas and a Revo S. I was really happy with this setup, I pulled some monsters through some thick stuff with no problems at all. Highly recommend it! Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted February 15, 2015 Super User Posted February 15, 2015 A lot of people don't actually use the technique flipping. It seems to get mixed up in translation. I very rarely flip so I sold that rod. Pitching is totally different. You can pitch any bait and use any combo you have to do it. The overall weight of what I'm pitching can require different rods. If I'm pitching a 3/8oz + jig with trailer to laydowns then I'm using a heavy power rod. If I'm pitching a soft plastic craw with 1/8oz weight then I'm using my mh rod. As for reel it doesn't matter to me as long as it has an ipt of 28" or more. 3 Quote
Super User Jeff H Posted February 15, 2015 Super User Posted February 15, 2015 A lot of people don't actually use the technique flipping. It seems to get mixed up in translation. I very rarely flip so I sold that rod. Pitching is totally different. You can pitch any bait and use any combo you have to do it. The overall weight of what I'm pitching can require different rods. If I'm pitching a 3/8oz + jig with trailer to laydowns then I'm using a heavy power rod. If I'm pitching a soft plastic craw with 1/8oz weight then I'm using my mh rod. As for reel it doesn't matter to me as long as it has an ipt of 28" or more. It's true. I do pitch with at least 4 or 5 of my current rods that are either 6'6" or 6'10". I don't flip to often either but I do it enough that I keep a St. Croix Avid flippin' stick in the locker. Quote
DocNsanE Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 Yeah I will be pitching a lot more than flipping. I already have a 7' MH so I was thinking off adding something like 7'4" H for pitching to heavier cover and also doubling as a frog rod. I'm still undecided what reel though. I know I want at least a 6.4:1 but over 7 would be nice. I was currently thinking either a Revo SX, Lews BB1, Daiwa Tatula 100 or maybe even a BPS Johnny Morris Signature Series. I know everyone has their favorite brand of reel, any thoughts on this lineup that would help me come to a decision? Quote
Lucky Craft Man Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 I have a few, but my G Loomis NRX 916 UBR & Shimano Core 100 MgFV is what I really enjoy fishing with the most. There is just something about that combo with an ounce weight and a Chiggar Craw on the end while pitching into heavy LillyPad fields that brings a smile to my face. Quote
masterbass Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Megabass xx perfect pitch and zillion when I'm pitching into cover. I don't flip much. Quote
kikstand454 Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 I have a 7'11" veritas with a lh blue quantum pro-tour 7.1 on it. It is awesome. That's my flippin/ punching rod. Pitching a jig or t-rig I like my new 7mh/f veritas with my old daiwa100lh, or I have an older 7'mh/f compre with a PQ on it. Quote
War Eagle 44 Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 The combo I've used the most (by far) and really really enjoy is my Powell Max 7105 and Citica 201E spooled with 65# braid. I love the action and taper on this rod. I also have an old Falcon Expert flipping stick that's a very nice pitching/flipping rod as well. Quote
SenkoGuru Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 I use a 7'3" Heavy Duckett White Ice and a Daiwa Tatula Type-R for jigs and a Megabass Orochi xx emtf with a Daiwa Zillion for pitching Senko's, which I do a lot of. Quote
SDbassin Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 I don't flip very much at all but I use a St. Croix Avid X 7'4 H/F with a Lews Super Duty 8.0:1 for pitching, I love this setup. Quote
olegs Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Dobyns DX 743C + Chronarch CI4 for pitching a T-rig with 3/16 or 1/4 weights GLX 854C+ Chronarch 201 E for pitching a jig with 3/8 or 1/2 weights Just added a new NRX 853C ( got it for very good price) Quote
fishguy613 Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 I pitch jigs and heavier t-rigs on the dx745c with lews tourney pro 50lb pp / 20lb tatsu leader Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 16, 2015 Super User Posted February 16, 2015 I hardly flip. I pitch cast just about every combo I own - including spinning rigs. It's such an effortless cast for most short to medium casts, that I just do it without thinking. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted February 17, 2015 Global Moderator Posted February 17, 2015 I'd say 60%-80% of my presentations is either pitchin or flippin, every outing. It's just what I like to do more than any other technique, but most times its just required. I have 3... 7' 6" MH/F Custom on a MHX blank / Revo S with 65# braid 7' 6" H/XF Smoke / Curado G with 50# braid. 7' 0" MH/F Fenwick Techna Av / Curado E with 15# Floro Mike Quote
DocNsanE Posted February 17, 2015 Author Posted February 17, 2015 I have 3... 7' 6" MH/F Custom on a MHX blank / Revo S with 65# braid 7' 6" H/XF Smoke / Curado G with 50# braid. 7' 0" MH/F Fenwick Techna Av / Curado E with 15# Floro Do you use them for different distances or just different weights? How accurate is that H/XF? I'm considering a 7'6" H/XF myself, what's your opinion on this configuration? Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted February 17, 2015 Global Moderator Posted February 17, 2015 Mostly different weights, which is dictated by the cover. I use the H/XF strictly for punching matt's of floating or submergered hydrilla from 1/2 oz to 1 1/2 oz weights. I have no problem useing it for close in flippin or pitching farther up. I used the MH/F before I got the Heavy, and tho they worked allright, by moveing up to the Heavy I just don't worry as much about the rod as the power is enough to pull out 10lbs grass along with the fish. The Xf action is an added plus as it helps me with pin point accuracy, solid hook set's, and getting thier head up quick which is the most critical part of fishing that way. I think you'll be pleased with a H/XF if you spend a lot of time up close and personal. Mike Quote
DBL000006 Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Abu Garcia Revo SX, my rod Veritas 7 9H with 65Lb Braid Quote
gvillebassman Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 I like the Duckett Fishing White Ice 7'3" Heavy for pitching jigs and t-rigs around. The rod has a lot of backbone and still soft enough to work the bait. Also like the little bit shorter length because I think it gives me more control. I've been using the Duckett reel since the end of last summer and its worked great. I use Sunline FX2 braid when I can get away with it, Vicious Flourocarbon if the waters real clear. If you're flipping a big weight (1 oz - 1 1/2 oz), I would suggest going up to the 7'9" XHC. Same reel, only braid for this heavy cover. Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted February 19, 2015 Super User Posted February 19, 2015 My current favorite, for soft plastic presentations other than wacky senkos, is a 7'2" Fenwick Aetos MH with an extra fast tip paired with a Curado 50E. I've got other rigs that cost more money, but this one is my current favorite Quote
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