Flipping And Jerkbait Line

[Bassfisherman94]

I flip jigs and throw jerkbaits on the same rod. I am wondering what line size would be the best for both of the applications that would still help the jerkbaits action and the durability of the line when flipping. I think 15# would be the best, but I would like to get some opinions.

[The Bassinator]

Are they really shallow jerkbaits? Are you using flouro or mono? If it was up to me I would use a different rod for each application and put #12 on the jerkbait rod and #15-17 on the flipping stick if its light flippin. So maybe find a happy medium.

[Bassfisherman94]

I'd love to be able to get another rod and do that, but my parents won't let me haha. Thanks for the help!

[ww2farmer]

Your best bet would be something like 30lb braid, IMHO

[smalljaw67]

I use 12# copoly for jerkbaits and 30# braid on the flipping stick, for pitching jigs I use either 12# copoly if I'm fishing around light cover and floating docks and 17# if I'm pitching into weeds or brush.

[grimlin]

I can pitch light jigs and plastic baits in open water with little structure and throw jerkbaits on the same rod. I use 12# test line.

Flipping requires heavier line and stout rod usually for short distant in the nasty stuff.

I can't see how you can fit throwing jerkbaits and Flipping on one rod would even work.

What rod are you trying to achieve this with?

[jkarol24]

I'd love to be able to get another rod and do that, but my parents won't let me haha. Thanks for the help!

What they dont know wont hurt them.... Mom thinks i have 3 or 4. She missed the other 4 that snuck through the door into hiding

As to lines- I have to agree with the above posts. Flipping and jerkbaits are two complete polar opposite techniques. For flipping, i use 50-65 lb braid on a 7'5" heavy flipping rod. For topwaters, its 12 lb mono or copolymer on a 6'6" medium rod. Sort of like comparing apples and oranges... Now if you were flipping extrememly sparse vegitation with no wood or docks in sight, than maybe you could get a away with 17 lb copolymer.

The best idea would be to first load your reel with 30-50 lb braid. If you are flipping, just fish with braid connected to your lure. Now if you want to fish jerkbaits, add a 3-5 ft leader of mono or copoly and then tie this to the jerkbait. As long as you dont hoarse the fish around, you should be able to get away with using this for the jerkbaits.

[Vinny Chase]

Like others have said, these two techniques are polar opposites...I would consider investing in a new rod for jerkbaits, or use your topwater rod..As far as line goes, I would recommend #20 seagur invisx for flipping and #10-12 seagur invisx for jerkbaits.

[Bassfisherman94]

I am doing both these techniques with a 7' MH

[ClackerBuzz]

I use 12# copoly for jerkbaits and 30# braid on the flipping stick, for pitching jigs I use either 12# copoly if I'm fishing around light cover and floating docks and 17# if I'm pitching into weeds or brush.

2X's.

Use 30lb braid for flipping and learn how to tie an albright knot (it is simple) for attaching a 40-50ft, 12lb mono/copoly leader when ur going to crank. when you can pick up another rod..buy a H or XH rod w/ 65lb braid for heavy jig/frog/slop applications and keep the current one for lighter casting/open water

[Wild Bill [NY]]

Quantumboy,

A contractor would not tear down one house and build another with just type of one hammer !!

Hell no, he'd use a sledge to demolish, and a framing hammer for the new framing construction, then a finsih hammer for the moldings..

You are trying "to demolish build a house" with one hammer so to say, and none of it will be done well that way, simple as that.

A Flipping Stick is really stout and does not flex much at all, and should be loaded with 15-20 pound flouro for abarasion resistance in the gnarly stuff...

Braid is fine if your flipping only in weeds, but if there is rock or wood, that braid will get cut-off from the abrasions it gets in the wood and rocks. .

Heavy Flouro is a much better choice in those circumstances.

A Jerkbait rod should flex somewhat with a parabolic curve so you do not rip the trebles out of the fish's mouth, and you should use a much lighter flouro line to get your jerkbait down deeper, yet still have a good degree of sensitivity due to the flouro.

[JIGFISHERMAN.]

I am doing both these techniques with a 7' MH

7' MH is PLENTY of rod for pitching (I don't flip where I'm from). As long as 7' isn't to long for you working a jerkbait it's fine for that too. I use a 6'6 MH for jerkbaits.

Your best bet if probably going to be 12lb YZ. Simply because it's break strength is going to be a good bit higher than 12lb. Pretty abrasion resistant line too-(though there is better in that department)

I understand your position. If your faced with fishing with one rod for more than one technique or not fishing that technique at all your going to use the rod you have. I DON'T BLAME YOU.

[ClackerBuzz]

We are all guilty of trying to use one rod for multiple techniques but like everyone said, you're at opposite end of the spectrum.

Pick up a Berkely Lightening Shock 7' MH ($50 max) for cranking, topwater, rattle traps & spinnerbaits. I upgraded to a Powell 703 Glass Crank 7' MH and the parabolic action is virtually identical for $100 less.

I bet you can find one used on craigslist for $25 or at Walmart for $35 (they are re-vamping their fishing sections now so tons of stuff is on sale--I check my local Wally's weekly).