7'10" shimano Clarus for flippin'

[Jacob0434]

I was in my local Sportsmans and saw a 7'10" Shimano Clarus Medium power casting rod on clearance for $29.99 I just have a few questions. Do you want a stiff tip for flippin' jigs or somewhat of a softer tip? The rod has a Fast action rating to it, but the tip seems to be pretty soft. I don't know if it's just because the length or what not. Was hoping someone out there owns this rod and can give me some insight.

Thanks,

Jacob

[J Francho]

Too light for weeds.

[Raul]

Too light for weeds.

X2 IMHO

To me flipping means flipping a bait to a real nasty tuff submerged mesquite tree or huizache brush or in between an almost impenetrable tule bed and for ripping them from those you need a lot of muscle.

[Jacob0434]

I was just wondering, forgot to list the lure rating. (It's 1/4-1oz.) I live in utah and where I fish really don't have alot of weeds or anything like it. It's mostly just trees. Weeds and moss don't come until later in the year and I don't find myself flipping alot then. Thank you for your guy's advice.

Jacob

[J Francho]

Weeds and moss don't come until later in the year and I don't find myself flipping alot then.

That is a mistake.  get a heavy rod and try it.  You will be rewarded eventually.

[Raul]

I was just wondering, forgot to list the lure rating. (It's 1/4-1oz.) I live in utah and where I fish really don't have alot of weeds or anything like it. It's mostly just trees. Weeds and moss don't come until later in the year and I don't find myself flipping alot then. Thank you for your guy's advice.

Jacob

Better having the muscle and not needing it than needing it and not having it.