Flipping switch Or Not ?

[eyedabassman]

I will be out to pick up a new baitcaster this spring. Some of the baitcasters have a flippin switch, so what do you guys think about the need for a flippin switch? What are the pro's and con's to having it or not having it? :-? :-? :-?

[Catt]

Not  

Simplicity, less moving parts less things to go wrong  

[Randall]

I love reels with flipping switches but it is always the first thing to break on my reels. They usually last six months to a year with almost everyday use unless you do something that breaks it. I just learned to fix them myself and keep a couple of extra parts around so I have the part when it breaks. They allow you to start the retrieve or hookset faster or easier since the reel is engaged once you let off the thumbbar.

[Raul]

I flip a lot, my old Abus have a flipping switch feature that I forget the reel has 99.999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999% of the time.

[The Next KVD]

They are worthless pieces of junk.  If your flipping and all of a sudden find urself needing to make a quick cast to a bass breaking the surface u'll usually be too excited to switch the off and then u make a cast and it grinds inside and really hurts the reel. There is no reason to have one of these.

[Tin]

Not

Simplicity, less moving parts less things to go wrong

x2

[warmer]

careful what you say mr kvd, you wouldnt want to alienate future sponsors.

[dale]

What Raul said and the .000001 time I do remember it only cause I hit it by mistake.

Dale

[cart7t]

Used them for years.  Never had a failure with one either but then again, I don't flip alot.  They're alot more useful for pitching rather than flipping.  

[Sam]

Ditto what Catt said.

The less parts the less that can break.

I think this is another gimmick to sell their reels.

[Gone_Phishin]

The only time I'd ever use a flippin' switch is fishing bottom bouncers, weight forward spinners, and other rigs for walleye.

[Black Bass]

I like them. I just ordered three more KVD Signature reels from BPS at $69/each that have the flippin switch.

[wowyo]

not a fan of the flippin' switch.

[Jeff H]

I never use them.  Don't want it if I have the choice.