Hello. I need some help on buying a rod for flipping. The local lake I fish is just chock full o' cover, and quite a bit of it's heavy stuff.I know there are tons of rods out there that would do the trick. But this rod will be used mostly for 1/2 oz. jigs and large flipping plastics like the Brush Hog and Double Wide Beaver with 20 lb. test. Versatlity isn't too crucial here: my pitching and general soft plastic fishing rod is a stout 7' MH at the moment. But I need help on which are the best rods. Eventually I'm going to build a Loomis rod(probably a 905 model blank) but I need a rod for next season.I was thinking a Shimano Clarus from TW, they sound like a good temp. rod but any suugestions?
#1268, "RE: Best Flippin' rod?" In response to Reply # 0
I like flipping with the lamiglass 806 its a solid rod for flipping heavy cover. I also like the kistler 7'6" for flipping a little lighter weight stuff.
#1270, "RE: Best Flippin' rod?" In response to Reply # 0
The clarus has a really soft tip, and I personally wouln't use it for flippin big boys in heavy cover. I use a castaway FR76. Its a meaty rod and flips well. Ryan
#1271, "RE: Best Flippin' rod?" In response to Reply # 3
I concur with Jwick22, the GLX flippin' stick is the way to go. If you have the $$, definately scoop one up. If it's a bit out of your price range, look at the IMX line from Loomis, a very good line from Loomis it's just not as light at the GLX graphite but equally effective.
#1272, "RE: Best Flippin' rod?" In response to Reply # 4
Kistler'S Helium rods won't tire you as quickly as others. They are the lightest rods I've used in 30+ years of Bassin' plus, they have the power to set the hook and land the Bass. I use their 7/6 Heavy Casting model: