Flipping and Pitchin rod

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Permalink Reply by bassin9 on February 21, 2010 at 3:13pm

Help, anyone.

Permalink Reply by P.J. Koshi on February 21, 2010 at 3:44pm

I just bought a Lamiglas Cerified Pro Flipping rod from TAG and it is very nice. I have not thrown it yet but it is lighter than I thought it would be and it's telescopic so I don't have to deal with a 7'6'' rod when I am storing or transporting it. Loomis does make an IMX flipping rod and I have 2 IMX rods and am very happy with them. If you want to look at another interesting line of rods look at the Lamiglas Excel series. I would go with a 7'6'' rod 5-6 power. This is my first flipping/pitching rod as well so I hope some of the guys with more experience will help you out.

Permalink Reply by NickBarrFishing.com on February 21, 2010 at 11:30pm

I have 3 rods I use for pitching and flipping. The Lamiglas Excel 705, which is a lighter action pitching rod which is great for light to mid size jigs, pitching around docks, etc. Then the Certified Pro 766 Telescoping is for the big stuff, and punching mats with big weights, mid to large jigs, and is great for getting back in the cover, and really yanking stuff out. The next big daddy is the 7'11" Heavy Lamiglas Excel which is the new one I just got which is just outstanding for flipping and getting big jigs back into the thick brush and junk. It is my new Potholes Willow Tree Rod. They are all light in the hand, and are easy to fish with all day long. I was amazed at how light the new 7'11" Excel rod was, at first I thought I had gotten the new rod.

Whatever you do, do not get a rod that feels heavy in your hand. If you spend all day back in the bushes at potholes with a rod that feels like lead, you are not going to have fun. So make sure you get a rod that you feel confident in using for 8-10 hours.

Permalink Reply by bassin9 on February 22, 2010 at 5:45pm

I was concerned about the weight issue but after some research, I have decided to go with a Powell rod. I already have 2 for different setups, so I thought I would give Mark Maderos a call and order one. Maybe later I can step up to a better rod.

Permalink Reply by D.J. LaRoche on February 22, 2010 at 6:29pm

Nothing wrong with a Powell. They are solid rods, especially for the money. Another suggestion for future reference are Kistler rods. They are extremely light, and very, very sensitive. I love my LTX's and I just picked up an Argon 7'5" pitching rod at an amazing price and it feels amazing in the hand.

bassin9 said:

I was concerned about the issue but after some research, I have decided to go with a Powell rod. I already have 2 for different setups, so I thought I would give Mark Maderos a call and order one. Maybe later I can step up to a better rod.

Permalink Reply by bassin9 on February 22, 2010 at 9:38pm

They were one of the rods I was considering. I will keep them in mind when I am ready to upgrade. Thanks

WCCT said:

Nothing wrong with a Powell. They are solid rods, especially for the money. Another suggestion for future reference are Kistler rods. They are extremely light, and very, very sensitive. I love my LTX's and I just picked up an Argon 7'5" pitching rod at an amazing price and it feels amazing in the hand.

bassin9 said:

I was concerned about the issue but after some research, I have decided to go with a Powell rod. I already have 2 for different setups, so I thought I would give Mark Maderos a call and order one. Maybe later I can step up to a better rod.

Permalink Reply by Russ Baker on February 22, 2010 at 9:53pm

Thomas,

Get the rod your most comfortable with no matter what brand it is. I personally have 3 flipping sticks and they are all custom Ordella rods. I have fished Lamiglas, Loomis, Fenwick, etc., and found that these rods were more suited for me. All or over 7' and plenty of power. If you get a chance I suggest you try a friends rod out when your fishing with them or at a club meeting, store etc. Pick them up practice the motion etc.

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on February 23, 2010 at 8:17pm

I thought you used a spinning rod? Atleast that is what you said in another post. This was not mentioned in THIS post though... or am I wrong? Or did you just misinform us on your preference?

Russ Baker said:

Thomas,

Get the rod your most comfortable with no matter what brand it is. I personally have 3 flipping sticks and they are all custom Ordella rods. I have fished Lamiglas, Loomis, Fenwick, etc., and found that these rods were more suited for me. All or over 7' and plenty of power. If you get a chance I suggest you try a friends rod out when your fishing with them or at a club meeting, store etc. Pick them up practice the motion etc.

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on February 23, 2010 at 8:21pm

http://www.wafish.com/group/bassfishing/forum/topics/proper-flippin...
there is great info. on this post.

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on February 23, 2010 at 8:30pm

Reply by Russ Baker on January 31, 2010 at 10:12am
I use a 7' loomis spinning rod heavy action to flip certain baits- beavers etc. What rod combo are you using to not be able to close the deal?

FYI I copied and pasted this from another thread about flipping with a spinning rod

Found it! Ah ha, says nothing about Ordella here on this reply. So what is it now? I am really really confused.

Please help and explain? Do you flip with an Ordella, Loomis, spinning or baitcasting? Why and how come? Please explain the differences. If you are going to give an answer than you should atleast explain, why.

Permalink Reply by Mike Bess on February 23, 2010 at 9:50pm

Well Misanthgrope I guess we agree on one thing, you sir (or miss) are a dumbass.

I was confused as well regarding Russ's post. Maybe he recently cut a pro staff deal with Ordella and gave up flippin with a spinning rod?

Permalink Reply by Eric DeLay on February 23, 2010 at 10:16pm

Maybe he was trying (unsuccessfully) to help Tom Edwards not feel like such a dumbass.

Mike Bess said:

Well Misanthgrope I guess we agree on one thing, you sir (or miss) are a dumbass.

I was confused as well regarding Russ's post. Maybe he recently cut a pro staff deal with Ordella and gave up flippin with a spinning rod?

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