The Maestro Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 Is there any differences? Are the jig and worm rods better for casting as opposed to making short flips/pitches? Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted February 17, 2019 Super User Posted February 17, 2019 Flipping rods are usually 7'6" and longer, have more power per the rating and often have a more moderate action. What I mean is a MH pitching rod is usually heavier than a MH worm rod and worm rods are usually fast to x-fast and pitching rods are often mod fast to fast. Like everything else, it depends on the manufacturer. Quote
BobP Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 You have to cast or pitch worms and jigs so a MH rod with some flexibility in the tip section is favored. A flipping rod is usually longer, heavy power and usually has a stiffer tip section. Quote
junyer357 Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 Another diffrence i noticed when i got my champion 765flip is the first eye is noticibly further down the blank than my other rods. I figured that its to aid in actual flipping, so you canb hold a bit more line in hand. Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 17, 2019 Super User Posted February 17, 2019 You can flip and pitch both worms and jigs. Tom 2 Quote
The Maestro Posted February 17, 2019 Author Posted February 17, 2019 27 minutes ago, WRB said: You can flip and pitch both worms and jigs. Tom I realize that. It seems like there really isn't any real difference between a JWR and a flipping rod. Probably just a way to rope people into buying more rods. Quote
LionHeart Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 1 minute ago, The Maestro said: I realize that. It seems like there really isn't any real difference between a JWR and a flipping rod. Probably just a way to rope people into buying more rods. This is entirely possible Quote
kschultz76 Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 Flipping and pitching are specific techniques of presenting your lure in close quarters to pinpoint targets. Your flip and pitch with really any rod even spinning gear. It is often done with jigs or trigged creature baits. The big big difference in what are advertised as flipping sticks is their power and length, those rods are typically designed to hold up to heavy weights presented in thicker heavier cover then general jig n worm rods. I do do most of my pitching with MH and Heavy powered rods, heaviest I own is a gen 1 MB Orochi Perfect Pitch. Kinda like the difference between a .30-06 and a Barrett 50 cal. Quote
papajoe222 Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 2 hours ago, kschultz76 said: Kinda like the difference between a .30-06 and a Barrett 50 cal. Nah, it's more like the difference between a .30-06 and a .308Win. 2 Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 18, 2019 Super User Posted February 18, 2019 5 hours ago, The Maestro said: I realize that. It seems like there really isn't any real difference between a JWR and a flipping rod. Probably just a way to rope people into buying more rods. Big difference between a flipping rod that you don't use the reel to cast the line 10 to 15' and uses the rod lift the bass out of cover. Flipping rods need to be very stout and 8+ feet long. The standard JWR rod is anywhere from 6'6" to 7'4" long, fast action and uses the reel to cast the jig or worm up to 40+ yards. Pitching rods are inbetween a standard JWR and flipping stick.Pitching rods use the reel to extend the flip out to 30' and the rod reel combo is used to pull the bass out of cover. Tom 2 Quote
Super User Catt Posted February 18, 2019 Super User Posted February 18, 2019 I have 2 worm rods and 2 jig rods on deck 24/7/365! One worm rod and one jig rod is for lighter weights up to 1/2 oz. One worm rod and one jig rod is for heavier weights 1/2 to 1.0 oz. Casting, pitching, and flipping is about distance from the target! I cast, pitch, and flip with all 4 rod! 3 Quote
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