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08-16-10, 01:02 AM | #1 |
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Short, stout rod for flippin', pitchin', and skippin' from shore / small boats?
Been having some difficulty flippin', pitchin', and skippin' with my 6 1/2 foot rod when I'm ducking into tight shore-fishing spots, and working my way around low docks with chain / hand rails.
Anyone recommend a good, stout 5 or 5 1/2 ft rod for this application? Can be either spinning or baitcasting at this point, since I'm working with conditions which could require both. |
08-16-10, 05:10 PM | #2 |
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i think you need a 7 footer or longer for this. not a shorter rod. all my rods are 7' now. for the life of me i still can't flip or pitch, but i try. skipping i would think a real flimsy rod would work better, haven't doen that though so i could be telling oyu wrong on that pal.
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08-19-10, 05:49 PM | #3 |
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I see what your saying. I went to using a 6' rod and soon went back to 7'. I like to be able to pull the extra line , under control, with the seven. Gives me extra control by the raising and lowering of the rod tip, without having to move the whole rod, with a shorter stick. I hope that made sense the way I wrote it. the set up is heavier, but to me works better.
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08-19-10, 08:50 PM | #4 |
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Tough situation GP. The ideal rod for pitching and flipping is between 7' and 7'6", but with the conditions you're facing, it's hard to fish with a rod that long...
What's your max budget for this rod? I'll do some looking around and see what I can find in you're price range. BB
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08-19-10, 11:19 PM | #5 |
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if it has to be a short rod.......i would say for the money i would go with a litghting rod. heavy action. i have had several and still have 2 i use REGULARLY. best value i think for the money. under 30 bucks. jsut hard to get one that short unless you get the pistol grip handle.
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08-20-10, 12:12 AM | #6 |
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I'd try to find a Medium-Heavy 6'-6'2" spinning for skipping and such. I use a 6'2" and the shorter rod is a bit easier than a longer rod for this. I've heard of guys using a 5'6" too for shooting way up under pontoons when you are in close.
For pitching I use a 6'10" Heavy casting rod. Sometimes I'll use a longer one when needed but for the most part I like it a little shorter. Mine is a Falcon Expert which they quit making. |
08-20-10, 12:26 AM | #7 |
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I ended up picking up a Berkley Cherrywood rod to try out for now - 6' MH, on sale for about $20. It hasn't been half bad so far for gettin' my technique down.
I do plan on picking up a proper flippin' stick someday, but I'll likely wait until next spring after I decide on a small boat, and size it from there. |
08-20-10, 08:55 PM | #8 |
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got a couple of those as well pounder. VERY nice rod.
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