Flipping stick

[Alex Heitman]

I don't really have a big flipping or pitching stick. I don't want a really expensive one since I won't use it that much but would like to have one. What are your recommendations? Thanks

[Fish24/7]

get whatever flippin stick you want ......as long as it says Gary Klein Or Greg Hackney on it

Greg's rods have the "perfect" action imo

I couldn't find the Hackney pt signature series online but Gary's is available at a few stores for less than $150

I've got an older Klein stick that has the spiral guide wrap, robert's wrap, it's a keeper!

[dtrs5kprs]

I will catch heck for it, but I've caught more fish flipping with mid-range BPS sticks than any others. Won my first tmt flipping with an old Pro Qualifier. Also have an old All Star that I like. I prefer them to telescope too.

Mostly I flip and pitch with a 7' heavy, either a St Croix SCV, or an old 7' Loomis GL3.

[Alex Heitman]

I love the old I think 2004ish pro qualifier rods. Have 2 of them and they are awesome. I would prefer to spend a $100 or less just because I won't be doing it that much.

[merc1997 Bo]

i use braid all the time for just about any fishing, and with braid a 7' mh will do just fine to flip and pitch with. in fact, i bought a couple of cabela's tourney trail rods the other day that were on sale for 29.88, and they are a good rod. IM7 blank, great backbone.

bo

[Smalls21]

check sportman's outlet ebay store, could probably pick up a lew's rod cheap

[dtrs5kprs]

i use braid all the time for just about any fishing, and with braid a 7' mh will do just fine to flip and pitch with. in fact, i bought a couple of cabela's tourney trail rods the other day that were on sale for 29.88, and they are a good rod. IM7 blank, great backbone.

bo

Yep. I bought some of those in 6'6"-7' spin rods when they were on closeout last year. Decent everyday rods. IM-6 to 8 is about right for a flip rod. Soft enough you don't have to fool with a moderate taper rod to keep them pinned, but light enough.

Alex, you must have seen a weather report that includes water in the bushes.

[balsabee]

$50 BPS outlet.....Veritas, Carbonlites, Johnny Morris signature rods.

[Champ188]

Sent you a PM.

[5bites]

I short line fish as much as I can. I don't use an actual flipping stick. I use a 7-1 heavy since a pitch most of the time.