Flipping And Pitching Rod And Reel Setup

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Flipping and pitching rod and reel setup. The extra length on tge 8 rods makes it easier to handle more line and make quieter presentations. When selecting a good pitching rod the first thing you re looking for is length and action. If you want to catch bass in heavy cover this video is for you. Before i go into the specifics of the lew s super duty reel i just want to preface by saying that i am a huge lew s fan and have had a lot of success and great experience with their products and customer service.

While mainly used for flipping and pitching a 7 6 heavy rod doubles as a swimbait rod for small to medium swimbaits. 7 6 in length is about the standard but some anglers prefer 7 rods and more and more are progressing to 8 sticks. One size doesn t fit all when it comes to a pitchin and flippin rod so you need to select what works best for you. Ardent apex flipping baitcasting reel left or right handed.

Here s how to pitch. Lews fishing sdg1h superduty g speed spool lfs series. 5 0 out of 5 stars 3. Hold the rod tip up at 12 o clock and let the bait rest in your off hand.

The first thing you ll probably notice about a flipping stick is the length. The difference is that flippin is a fixed line technique whereas pitching involves a very precise underhanded cast in which line is actually coming off your spool. I d highly recommend adding this reel to your flipping and pitching setup. For me the perfect pitching rod is a 7 1 2 foot long heavy action model from fitzgerald.

Although they re related the only difference between flipping and pitching is that while flipping you don t reel up between casts. 4 9 out of 5 stars 12. In today s in depth video the g. I m using a quantum smoke s3 with an 8 1 1 gear ratio for both fluorocarbon and braid.

View at bass pro. Daiwa tatula elite pitching flipping baitcasting reels. Let enough line out that the bait hangs about where your wrist falls at your hip.