flipping/pitching rod

[David Austin]

What power and action would everyone recommend for a flipping/pitching rod?  I want something around 7'6".  Would a heavy fast be too much or would a medium heavy fast be better?

[Born 2 fish]

I use a OG tatula 7’6 heavy fast 

[rtwvumtneer6]

This could vary depending on the manufacturer.   Do you have a particular brand in mind?  

 

 

[dodgeguy]

I use a Johnny  Morris Signature series 7-6 heavy extra fast. I love it. It gets fish out of cover really well.

[David Austin]

3 minutes ago, rtwvumtneer6 said:

This could vary depending on the manufacturer.   Do you have a particular brand in mind?  

 

 

not really.

 

[BigAngus752]

What are you going to "flip and pitch".  That's just a casting technique.  You should choose a rod that is rated for the weight of the lure you're going to throw.  We can't tell you if a H/F is too much or too little without knowing that.  I actually pitch Ned rigs very frequently because it's great for getting them into pinpoint, tight spaces.  Tell us what you intend to throw with that rod and you'll get a ton of opinions!

[David Austin]

17 minutes ago, BigAngus752 said:

What are you going to "flip and pitch".  That's just a casting technique.  You should choose a rod that is rated for the weight of the lure you're going to throw.  We can't tell you if a H/F is too much or too little without knowing that.  I actually pitch Ned rigs very frequently because it's great for getting them into pinpoint, tight spaces.  Tell us what you intend to throw with that rod and you'll get a ton of opinions!

Yeah, I guess I should have included that.  lol

 

Mostly jigs (3/8oz), texas rig worms, paddle tail swimbaits, and possibly 3/8oz chatterbaits.

 

[the reel ess]

I like a MH-F technique specific Falcon Bucoo. The MH tip is nice for pitching and placing baits accurately. I have a H-XF frog rod. It's decent for flipping, but pitching, not so much.

[rtwvumtneer6]

11 minutes ago, David Austin said:

 

Mostly jigs (3/8oz), texas rig worms, paddle tail swimbaits, and possibly 3/8oz chatterbaits.

Something rated 3/8-1oz should fit the bill.  You won't want a broomstick if you plan to use it for those moving baits.

 

It's a little shorter than you wanted but something like a Dobyns 734C comes to mind. 

[BigAngus752]

28 minutes ago, David Austin said:

Yeah, I guess I should have included that.  lol

 

Mostly jigs (3/8oz), texas rig worms, paddle tail swimbaits, and possibly 3/8oz chatterbaits.

 

Excellent. You’re getting good advice already. Personally I prefer a fast tip for bottom contact jigs and t-rigs but a more moderate-ish tip for chatterbaits and spinners. But that’s a personal preference. Many MH rods will fit the bill. When you’re looking remember that your trailers will add some weight to your 3/8 jigs. 

[new2BC4bass]

My Flip and Pitch rod has never been used for that.....because I don't flip and pitch from shore.  I believe that is what the rod was designed for.  It is a 7'6" HF Zillion...older model.

[RDB]

As long as you stay within the rods ratings, you should be fine but you do want some tip.  I have 2 primary pitchin’ setups...one is MH/XF (893) and the other MH-H/F (Steez).  Very different rods but both handle 3/8 just fine (not suggesting those...just pointing out differences).

 

For your chatterbaits, those specs aren’t ideal but you can pitch with any rod.  If I’m fishing a chatterbait and need to make a pitch, I’m just going to pitch with the same rod.

[Catt]

Daiwa Tatula 7' 1" Medium Heavy X-Fast, rated for 1/4-1 oz.

 

I cast, flip, & pitch with it ?

[fishingtx]

I use the dobyns fr 765flip

https://dobynsrods.com/product/fr-765flip/

[Mike L]

6 hours ago, Catt said:

Daiwa Tatula 7' 1" Medium Heavy X-Fast, rated for 1/4-1 oz.

 

I cast, flip, & pitch with it ?

Ditto

Just got that for light to moderate cover. 
One of the most lightweight, balanced (Curado K) rods I’ve ever owned. 
 

For punching and heavy cover 7’ 4” H/XF Quantum Smoke. 
 

Both backed up with a Dobyns Kaden 

715C Mag Heavy/F
 

 

 

 

Mike

[David Austin]

8 hours ago, bass4life.... said:

I use the dobyns fr 765flip

https://dobynsrods.com/product/fr-765flip/

I've heard a lot of people here mention Dobyns rods.  I'm guess they are good quality rods?