Wurming67 Posted December 26, 2018 Posted December 26, 2018 I'm in the market for flipping stick wanted your pros and cons on a 7'6 six power flipping stick vs 8' five power flipping stick either a champion or champion extreme,my main question is will the extra 6" increase fatigue,the longest rod ive used is a 7'3 5 power,minium weight I use is 1oz and at times I go to 2oz -2 1/2. Thanks guys appreciate it!!! Quote
Super User Catt Posted December 26, 2018 Super User Posted December 26, 2018 If they are both well balanced it shouldn't be an issue. Quote
Wurming67 Posted December 26, 2018 Author Posted December 26, 2018 14 minutes ago, Catt said: If they are both well balanced it shouldn't be an issue. Thanks bud!! 1 Quote
kingmotorboat Posted December 27, 2018 Posted December 27, 2018 I own a dxhp 795. Balance and action is great. My problem is it's too long for the type of fishing I do 1 1 Quote
GReb Posted December 27, 2018 Posted December 27, 2018 How big of a guy are you? The extra 6 inches will come with more fatigue. The industry standard is 7’6” but each persons preference is a bit different. A longer rod will help with hooksets and getting the bass out of thick stuff. But endurance and accuracy are the two most important factors. My general opinion on pitching (and flipping) is start off shorter and go longer after you learn the technique 1 Quote
Wurming67 Posted December 27, 2018 Author Posted December 27, 2018 Im avg size guy,I'm using dobyns fury 735 it's a great rod,great power,light, sensitive,I need something longer to make it easier to pitch them ,I didn't realize higher end rod that 6" would fatigue you,years ago I bought a 7'6 lighting rod that will fatigue u throwing a 1-2oz bait,but my 7'3 zero issues as far as fatigue Quote
Super User Catt Posted December 27, 2018 Super User Posted December 27, 2018 If 3-6" of graphite is wearing you out to the point of fatigue you're either bad out of shape or your setup is out of balance! 2 Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted December 27, 2018 Super User Posted December 27, 2018 I would think the Dobyns flipping specific rod would be adequate ... *For a cool flipping video google Canadian Pro Bob Izumi and watch HIS flipping technique - it may change your mind on flipping rod length ! 1 Quote
Wurming67 Posted December 27, 2018 Author Posted December 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Catt said: If 3-6" of graphite is wearing you out to the point of fatigue you're either bad out of shape or your setup is out of balance! That's what I'm thinking 1 Quote
kingmotorboat Posted December 28, 2018 Posted December 28, 2018 It's never fatigued me at 7'9 balanced as great as can be 1 Quote
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