Flipping/Pitching rod

[Michaelf478]

Wanting to put together a flipping/putching spinning rod. Not wanting to break the bank though. What gear ratio and what size and action pole do you recommend? I have a st croix 7"6' med fast action and a gloomis 7" med fast laying around that i thought about using. For some reason i feel like i need more then that. Any opinions?? TIA.

[Somd Fx4]

I have a Dobyns Sierra 735. 7'3 mag heavy paired with Shimano SLX reel. The combo was around $250. I love Dobyns rods.

[Michaelf478]

I haven't looked at the Dobyns yet. Will definitely check it out. Thx

[Somd Fx4]

I have 2 dobyns rods. the 735 and a 705cb fury cranking rod. top notch stuff for the budget angler.

[Michaelf478]

Any opinion on what gear ratio the reel should be? I've read the faster the better for this setup. Is that true?

[Russ E]

I prefer a high speed reel for pitching or flipping. 

I want to pick up line as fast as possible, so I can quickly pitch to the next target.

plus if a fish grabs your bait and makes a dash at the boat it is easier to catch up with it and set the hook.

[Michaelf478]

18 minutes ago, Russ E said:

I prefer a high speed reel for pitching or flipping. 

I want to pick up line as fast as possible, so I can quickly pitch to the next target.

plus if a fish grabs your bait and makes a dash at the boat it is easier to catch up with it and set the hook.

What type of rod do you prefer?

[Russ E]

5 minutes ago, Michaelf478 said:

What type of rod do you prefer?

Dobyns fury 734 or 735. 

If cover is heavy I go with the 735. Usually jigs or creature baits.

If I am pitching weed edges I usually use the 734. Usually worms.

I pair both of these up with a diawa tatula sv. With the 8.1 to 1 gear ratio.

[Michaelf478]

Would you all say this is still a good guide to go by for reels?? I realize its been 10yrs since it was posted.