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Flipping/Pitching Rod Suggestions
Posted by: Jay Burns (---.excelsior.edu)
Date: January 21, 2015 01:16PM

Couple questions, as I am planning a rod build for the primary use of flipping or pitching (pitching most of the time). I wanted something in the 7'3 to 7'6 length range. Most baits will range in 3/8 - 1 ounce jigs etc... I want a blank that will be light and have the back bone to haul bass from milfoil on Champlain, but I also dont want a blank that is too stiff. Something comparable to the Dobyns Champion line of blanks. Also for balance and feel, what length handle works best for this application.

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Re: Flipping/Pitching Rod Suggestions
Posted by: Hydra Fishing, LLC (---.aik.sc.atlanticbb.net)
Date: January 21, 2015 01:20PM

Jay -

Hydra FL904-NG

12 – 20# Line | 3/8 – 1 1/4 oz Lure
Bass Fishing: Frog, Pitch, Light Flip, Jig, Swim Jig
Avg Blank weight: 2.5 oz

[hydrafishing.com]

If you want to see one in action, Mike Pikulinski out of Syracuse is on our pro staff for ALX Rods and he can show you a finished rod built on that platform.

Hydra Fishing, LLC

Online: [www.hydrafishing.com]
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Email: info@hydrafishing.com

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Re: Flipping/Pitching Rod Suggestions
Posted by: Ryan McBride (---.wavecable.com)
Date: January 21, 2015 04:43PM

Jay,
Keith Combs BASS Elite pro and Anthony Gagliardi FLW Forrest wood champion both fish RainShadow blanks. They both have choose these modes:

Immortal line for a Ultra High Modulus blank!
[www.rainshadowrodblanks.com]
It has 7'3"-7'6" models

Revelation line have had amazing success!!
[www.rainshadowrodblanks.com]

We have had reports that some people have been fishing the Revelation 76MH for Albacore Tuna!! So we know the blank is very durable! This blank though has the lightness and the sensitivity for bass!!

R. McBride

Batson Enterprises
BatsonEnterprises.com | RainShadowRodBlanks.com | ALPSForeCast.com | Build2Fish.com

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Re: Flipping/Pitching Rod Suggestions
Posted by: Robert Tanner (---.res.bhn.net)
Date: January 21, 2015 06:11PM

Mud Hole's FP885 12 to30# 3/8 to 11/2oz. Great all around rod.

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Re: Flipping/Pitching Rod Suggestions
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net)
Date: January 21, 2015 06:49PM

Ryan

A notheren largmouth average weight 6 - in the south 10 is good
And Albacore tuna 20 - 45 lbs Peak 85 lbs

This rod or blank will handle each of these fish

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Flipping/Pitching Rod Suggestions
Posted by: Joe Johnson (76.8.209.---)
Date: January 22, 2015 12:23PM

Bill:

I'd love to know the location of the average 6lb northern Largemouth bass!

Just funnin.

Joe

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Re: Flipping/Pitching Rod Suggestions
Posted by: Jay Burns (---.excelsior.edu)
Date: January 22, 2015 12:51PM

Great suggestions, I also would love to avg 6 pounds for a bass up here in NY. Thats a beast in NY, but thanks for all the info.

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Re: Flipping/Pitching Rod Suggestions
Posted by: Marc Morrone (---.dsl.airstreamcomm.net)
Date: January 25, 2015 03:22PM

I like a longer rear grip for a little more leverage - 12" or so.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/25/2015 03:24PM by Marc Morrone.

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Re: Flipping/Pitching Rod Suggestions
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net)
Date: January 29, 2015 11:27AM

That was from the net probably a pregnent femail

Bill - willierods.com

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