Kowen117 Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 looking to flip heavy mats/throw 1.5-2 oz swimbaits any ideas i would like to keep the rod under 150 new or used tell me your favorite brand and what reel you pair it with thanks Quote
Bronzefly Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 A good swimbait rod makes a poor flipping stick and a good flipping stick makes a poor swimbait rod from my experience. These are two techniques that are best performed with substantially different tackle. I'd suggest that you pick the one you do the most and then acquire the other stick later on! Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted February 15, 2010 Super User Posted February 15, 2010 A good swimbait rod makes a poor flipping stick and a good flipping stick makes a poor swimbait rod from my experience. These are two techniques that are best performed with substantially different tackle. I'd suggest that you pick the one you do the most and then acquire the other stick later on! it all depends on the rods tip , my 2-6 oz. rated swimbait rod ( rainshadow iswb945) has a pretty stiff tip , excellent for hooking a fish in close and getting it moving towards you . some other swimbait rods like the Dobyns 795mlsb and the G.Loomis 953 and 955 have too soft of tip (for flipping and pitching). so , this is in my own opinion , choose a swimbait stick that has a stiffer rod tip , or just get a flipping stick (at least 7'6''-8') and check out the tip action of it first to make sure that it can cast the swimbaits you want with it . kinda sounds like an oxy moron of having a swimbait rod doing flipping duty and the oppisite , but i believe with a little research , you can come up with a rod that will do both very well btw , the swimbait rod that i mentioned was wrapped (made) by GBLANKS , cost around $180.00 or so , shipped to my door . so well worth it her is a pic of the rod , the bottom one with the REVO SX on it , BTW, i also use for frogs ( the one above it is rated for 3-8 oz. baits) Quote
texlwedge Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 Just to drop this in. Check out Deep South Rods www.deepsouthfishingrods.com and I think you'll find a flippin and a swimbait rod that not only will suit your needs but your pocket book as well. The 7'11" telescopic is a great flippin rod and they also have a 7'2" H action for throwing the larger swimbaits. These rods are light, durable, andhave quality guides and reel seats. They are all that's on my boat now. Gave my Kistler's to my wife. lol Quote
Kowen117 Posted February 15, 2010 Author Posted February 15, 2010 How about this? is it too long? http://www.tackledirect.com/kistler-mgbsbs80-big-swimbait-special-heavy-casting-rod.html?zmam=73201554&zmas=2&zmac=51&zmap=kistler-mgbsbs80-big-swimbait-special-heavy-casting-rod Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted February 15, 2010 Super User Posted February 15, 2010 I used to use a 7'6''H flipping stick for both applications. I don't use it anymore because I don't care for braid, the mod-fast action was best for braid, and I have some heavier swimbaits, so I now have a X-F flipping stick and a beefier swimbait rod. However, I had no problems using it for both applications, especially for smaller swimbaits under 2oz. Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted February 15, 2010 Super User Posted February 15, 2010 Gheck out the Okuma Guide Select rods..@ TW for under 110.00 Shimano Crucial 149.00 Quote
Nine Miler Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Maybe I am naive about swimbait rods, but would something like this work? It is from the Compre Muskie Series...Hard to beat for that price- I don't see why you would need an ultra sensitive rod, as long as you can tell if your lure is fouled. Correct me if I am wrong, I have never fished a swimbait specific setup, just trying to offer another option. CPC-M76XH Length= 7'6" Power/Action= X-Heavy/Fast Line= 20-50 lb. Lure= 2-6 oz. Pieces= 1 Fore grip/Rear grip= 5.0"/14.0" $119.99 Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted February 16, 2010 Super User Posted February 16, 2010 I think I'd opt for the Okuma. They got good reviews on tackletour..in fact I'd take the Okuma over a Curcial.. Maybe I am naive about swimbait rods, but would something like this work? It is from the Compre Muskie Series...Hard to beat for that price- I don't see why you would need an ultra sensitive rod, as long as you can tell if your lure is fouled. Correct me if I am wrong, I have never fished a swimbait specific setup, just trying to offer another option.CPC-M76XH Length= 7'6" Power/Action= X-Heavy/Fast Line= 20-50 lb. Lure= 2-6 oz. Pieces= 1 Fore grip/Rear grip= 5.0"/14.0" $119.99 Quote
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