new flipping rod

bassinbob · 03-12-07, 10:10 PM

I got my new Quantum Signature Series Gary Klien PTC808FGK today from BPS. I wanted a one peice but I can live with the telescoping handle. It's my first Quantum product. Now all I need is a good reel to go with it. I guess something with a flipping switch would be the best. Any recommendations? The rod is pretty light so I don't think I need a lighter reel. The guides rotate so that the tip is pointing down. Anybody use a rod like this?

Bob

lizardsrule · 03-13-07, 05:22 PM

Don't have the rod, or one like it, except for the telescoping part, mines a G-Loomis. However for pitching and flipping it's the Shimano Castaic for me, I have three of them, and you'll have to pry them from my cold dead hands before I give them up.

Lizards

JB · 03-13-07, 05:25 PM

I have a castaic on a all star flipping stick, the rods my second, the first one was stolen at the lake, but the reel does the job for me, i have power pro spooled on it..and take it from someone that flips about everytime I fish, you don't need a flippin switch.

pig n jig · 03-14-07, 07:49 PM

Bob, I am not familiar with the Klein rod, but I suspect it is a HSX62 rod ?I had a 7' MH PT rod, but I didn't like the flat sides on the cork handle,The guides are a Roberts wrap, or spiral wrap.I have a Custom built flipping stick with the Roberts wrap system.I haven't had alot of time on the water with it yet, but what little I have used it, I really like it, although it looks odd.

BTW Congratulations on your new rod, I hope you load the livewell with it.

P N J

jobrien214 · 03-16-07, 09:37 PM

The best value in flipping sticks are the Premier series from St. Croix. A great buy and a nice rod. Couple a Castaic on one of these and you have a top-of-the-line outfit for about 275.00. The 7 footers I get weigh in at 6.1 oz and you can flip all day without your arm falling off.

03-12-07, 10:10 PM	#1
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	new flipping rod I got my new Quantum Signature Series Gary Klien PTC808FGK today from BPS. I wanted a one peice but I can live with the telescoping handle. It's my first Quantum product. Now all I need is a good reel to go with it. I guess something with a flipping switch would be the best. Any recommendations? The rod is pretty light so I don't think I need a lighter reel. The guides rotate so that the tip is pointing down. Anybody use a rod like this? Bob __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

03-13-07, 05:22 PM	#2
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Don't have the rod, or one like it, except for the telescoping part, mines a G-Loomis. However for pitching and flipping it's the Shimano Castaic for me, I have three of them, and you'll have to pry them from my cold dead hands before I give them up. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

03-16-07, 09:37 PM	#5
jobrien214 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 12	St. Croix and a Shimano Castaic The best value in flipping sticks are the Premier series from St. Croix. A great buy and a nice rod. Couple a Castaic on one of these and you have a top-of-the-line outfit for about 275.00. The 7 footers I get weigh in at 6.1 oz and you can flip all day without your arm falling off.

03-13-07, 05:25 PM	#3
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	I have a castaic on a all star flipping stick, the rods my second, the first one was stolen at the lake, but the reel does the job for me, i have power pro spooled on it..and take it from someone that flips about everytime I fish, you don't need a flippin switch.

03-14-07, 07:49 PM	#4
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Bob, I am not familiar with the Klein rod, but I suspect it is a HSX62 rod ?I had a 7' MH PT rod, but I didn't like the flat sides on the cork handle,The guides are a Roberts wrap, or spiral wrap.I have a Custom built flipping stick with the Roberts wrap system.I haven't had alot of time on the water with it yet, but what little I have used it, I really like it, although it looks odd. BTW Congratulations on your new rod, I hope you load the livewell with it. P N J

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