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Posted by: Nick_Barr - Ex Member Posted on: 12/13/07 at 05:40:00
I also prefer a 7 footer, mines a MH with a fast tip, Lamiglas XC 705. I also though like for potholes and Silver Lake, my 7'6 teloscopic Lamiglas XFT 766 Heavy w/ fast tip 7'6 for longer, heavier duty pitching/flipping. 7 footer for more close in, lighter duty applications.

Posted by: DUNE HOPPER Posted on: 12/13/07 at 03:11:46
I have 3 different Shimano "Flippin" Sticks. A 7'10" which I only use in the Delta or maaaybeee Silver Lk., A 7'2" which I use most often and a 6'10" which is my favorite for "Pitchin" which is what I do a lot of. All have fast tips and heavy actions. Smitty

Posted by: marktfd88 - Ex Member Posted on: 12/13/07 at 01:31:31
Troy, Sarge is dead on about pitchin vs. flipping. There is very little true flipping water in WA. So the 7ft makes a little more sense and can double up as an extra rod for another type of fishing. My 7ft preference is the G Loomis IMX 843c. Enough back bone to move a fish, VERY sensitive, light and can double as an excellent jig rod. Mark

Posted by: trackerpt175 - Ex Member Posted on: 12/12/07 at 05:50:51
thanks guys, sarge makes sense that a fast tip would load better than an extra-fast. I was stuck just thinking about once my lure was in the water. i'll keep that offer in mind to russ, appriciate it. troy

Posted by: sarge - Ex Member Posted on: 12/11/07 at 16:11:18
For most Washington fishing, I would choose a 7' rod with a fast tip. A fast tip will allow you to pitch better than an extra fast tip, and I find myself pitching a lot more than flipping. I'm 5'9" (and 1/2"!!!), so I've also found that a 7'6" flippin' rod is too long for me and I end up sticking the tip in the water too much.

Posted by: basspro - Ex Member
Posted on: 12/11/07 at 02:02:35

Troy,

As an avid flipper for the past 30 years I have two such rods for two different applications. First of all I want to say that I prefer a one piece rod since the sensitivity is greater. Not a telescopic rod just one solid piece. I use both a 7' and a 7-6. I use the shorter of the two for short flips and the 7-6 for the longer flips. Fast action is my preference.

I currently am using an Ordella rods XBB964 that has been cut down to 7-6 and it works great for Potholes, Silver, or anybody of water you wish to flip on.

Before you buy one give me a call or IM me because I have two others that I will be selling sometime in the future for a steal.

Russ

Posted by: trackerpt175 - Ex Member Posted on: 12/11/07 at 01:33:00
alright fellas i'm looking to add a new flipping stick to my arsenal, and i was wondering what you prefer as far as length and action? i cant decide between a fast or extra fast action and i'm thinking 7'-7'6". what are the advantages between actions... basically tell me what to buy troy

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