I am looking for a Shimano 815 XFA for pulling BIG bass out of incredibly thick cover. I have an 820 I use with big swimbaits but the tip is too stiff for flipping 3/8-1/2 oz jigs or C-rigging 12" worms. The lakes I am fishing are in Texas and have alot of mesquite and cedars that make digging double digit fish out almost impossible with conventional tackle. I am sick and tired of getting my a** whipped with flipping sticks. Any suggestions will be welcomed as well.

Nice fish. shimano makes a 7'6" extra heavy flipping stick wich is not bad but the v-rod is going to be dicontinued :( so if you want it better buy now what are you willing to pay for a mint 815. Thanks fish on